Category Science and Technology

India and AI: Achievements, Ongoing Efforts and Future Prospects

Insights, Center for ICT for Development, Entrepreneurship, ICT and Innovation, Generation Alpha Data Centre, Policy Update, Science and Technology

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is a technology that enables computers and machines to simulate human intelligence and problem-solving capabilities. Artificial intelligence has gone through many cycles of hype, but even to skeptics, the release of ChatGPT seems to mark a turning point. Today, generative AI can learn and synthesize not just human language but other data types including images, video, software code, and even molecular structures. Applications for AI are growing every day. AI will be the kinetic enabler of India’s digital economy and make Governance smarter and more data-led.

IMPRI Desk
August 12, 2024

The IT Amendment Rules, 2023: Mandating Fact Checking & Regulating Online Gaming

Insights, Generation Alpha Data Centre, Policy Update, Science and Technology

The Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act, 2000) was formulated to provide a legal framework for electronic governance, e-commerce, and cybercrimes. It was established with the aim of ensuring safe digital transactions and reducing cybercrimes on the basis of the United Nations Model Law on Electronic Commerce 1996 (UNCITRAL Model).

IMPRI Desk
August 10, 2024

Quantum Leap: How iCET is Reshaping Global Tech Dynamics

Insights, Generation Alpha Data Centre, Policy Update, Science and Technology

Leaders seal the deal on iCET, strengthening India-US ties through cutting-edge technology to revolutionize the global tech landscape.

IMPRI Desk
August 7, 2024

India’s application to International Seabed Authority (ISA)

Insights, Center for Habitat, Urban and Regional Studies, Entrepreneurship, ICT and Innovation, Policy Update, Science and Technology, South Asia Studies Center

For the Rights to explore 'Cobalt-Rich Crusts’ In the Indian Ocean.

IMPRI Desk
August 5, 2024

Reevaluating Cybersecurity Strategy: Microsoft’s Path Forward

Insights, Generation Alpha Data Centre, Science and Technology

Microsoft will best understand the vulnerability of every chunk of its code, and can devise ways to guard it; if that means transforming it into a giant cyber security firm, so be it.

IMPRI Desk and TK Arun
July 22, 2024

India’s Defence Sector is Moving in the Right Direction

Insights, Center for ICT for Development, Centres, Entrepreneurship, ICT and Innovation, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Science and Technology

India’s defense export revenue touched a record high of Rupees 15,920 crore for FY23. This was more than 10 times New Delhi’s defence export revenue of Rupees 1,521 crore during 2016-17. What makes this export record even more astonishing is that, only a decade ago, India was exporting arms worth a marginal Rupees 686 crore.