Technology
Facial expressions tested as input method for VR a...
April 8, 2025
Aiming to study the functionality of a commercially available VR headset, researchers from the University of Glasgow and the University of St Gallen have developed a method that uses facial expressions as an input mechanism for virtual and augmented reality applications. In a pre...
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ChatGPT conversations linked to rising loneliness,...
March 31, 2025
In an era where artificial intelligence is seamlessly integrating into our daily lives, a study by OpenAI and the MIT Media Lab has raised unsettling questions about the psychological impact of AI chatbots like ChatGPT. The research suggests that heavy users of the chatbot, those...
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Swipe, Scroll, Study? Balancing technology and dis...
March 15, 2025
In the summer of 2020, Niharika and her batchmates prepared to say goodbye to their school life, a time often considered the most carefree period of life. However, just as this chapter was drawing to a close, a controversy erupted. Just as her prefect tenure was coming to an en...
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Uber to deploy 1,000 electric vehicles by 2026
March 11, 2025
Aiming to reinforce its efforts to promote clean energy, ride-hailing services company Uber has announced a strategic partnership with Chennai-based company Refex Green Mobility to deploy 1,000 electric vehicles (EVs) across key cities in India by 2026. In a press statement, Uber...
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Paris Peace Forum launches AI Coalition for Child ...
February 11, 2025
In collaboration with everyone.ai, the nonprofit organisation Paris Peace Forum has launched a global coalition to ensure artificial intelligence (AI) supports, rather than harms, children’s development. According to a press statement, this initiative, announced at the AI A...
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Practicality of Digital Data Protection Rules 2025...
January 13, 2025
Almost two years after the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 was passed, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has released the much-awaited draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act for public consultation. This draft will be open for feedback un...
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Only 39 pc of Indian companies ready for ransomwar...
November 13, 2024
India’s digital landscape is growing rapidly, but so are the threats that come with it. As cyberattacks become more sophisticated, businesses face mounting challenges in securing their digital infrastructure. A recent report by Sophos, a cybersecurity firm, reveals alarming gap...
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Paris Peace Forum invites proposals for AI project...
August 30, 2024
To tackle global challenges facing artificial intelligence, Paris Peace Forum has invited proposals for AI projects for the AI Action Summit, scheduled for February 10-11, 2025, in Paris. This initiative aims to highlight and showcase innovative AI solutions designed to address u...
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51 pc of Indian shoppers prefer AI chatbots and QR...
July 30, 2024
Signalling a shift towards more convenient, interactive technology in online shopping, research from an online marketplace vendor reveals that 51 pc of Indian shoppers prefer using AI chatbots and QR codes for their shopping needs. In a press statement, Capterra says that 51 pc o...
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NPCI expands UPI ‘One World’ wallet service to...
July 23, 2024
To facilitate travel within India and to allow foreigners to use Indian digital payments system, the National Payments Corporation of India has launched ‘UPI One World’ wallet for inbound travellers from all countries visiting India. This initiative by NPCI aims to pr...
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