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  IT Ministry in touch with Elon Musk's X after Grok AI chatbot using Hindi slang, abuses: Report

  Business | March 20, 2025 10:23 IST

  The IT Ministry is examining the matter, they added. Grok, the powerful AI chatbot on Elon Musk’s X, shocked netizens recently with its wild side when its response in Hindi came loaded with abuses and slang after provocation by users.

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  IT Ministry reaches out to MHA over Telegram violations concerns amid its CEO arrest

  Technology | August 27, 2024 12:27 IST

  The Ministry of Information Technology is seeking information on any pending complaints against Telegram. If there are any such complaints, the ministry intends to take appropriate action against the app in India.

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  Center issues new advisory to digital platforms specifically dealing with AI amidst ongoing election

  Technology | April 06, 2024 17:32 IST

  Considering Microsoft's advisory, the center has asked digital platforms to take full accountability for their AI model. Last month, it said that social media intermediaries should maintain the integrity of the electoral process.

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  IT Ministry, NIXI launches BhashaNet portal at Universal Acceptance Day event

  Technology | March 21, 2024 23:32 IST

  The BhashaNet portal aims to promote digital inclusion. The event received active support from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).

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  Centre cautions influencers against endorsing offshore online betting, gambling platforms

  Technology | March 21, 2024 18:38 IST

  The ministry has emphasized that these advertisements have significant financial and socio-economic implications for consumers, particularly the youth, regarding online betting and gambling.

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  IT Ministry, NIXI to launch BhashaNet portal at Universal Acceptance Day tomorrow

  Technology | March 20, 2024 19:48 IST

  BhashaNet's goal is to establish a multilingual internet where website names and email addresses in local languages function flawlessly all over the world. UA Day serves as a chance to increase awareness and encourage the incorporation of Universal Acceptance.

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  Google temporarily reinstates delisted apps amid talks with Centre

  Technology | March 05, 2024 18:42 IST

  Google has decided to temporarily bring back all the apps it recently removed from its Play Store in India. This comes after talks between the central government and Google regarding the issue.

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  Govt issues advisory to social media platforms amid growing concerns around deepfakes

  India | December 26, 2023 19:18 IST

  The latest advisory is the culmination of discussions held by Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar with intermediaries. It emphasises that digital intermediaries must ensure users are informed about penal provisions, including those in the IPC and the IT Act 2000.

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  Centre issuing advisories on social media firms for 100% compliance on Deepfake content

  Technology | December 05, 2023 18:17 IST

  Google said that the company's collaboration with the Indian government for multi-stakeholder discussion, which took place in the last month has been aligned with its commitment to address the challenge together and ensures a responsible approach to AI.

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  Ministry of IT requests YouTube to add 'Unverified' disclaimer to fake news channels

  Technology | October 16, 2023 15:13 IST

  The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has urged YouTube, owned by Google, to take legal actions against "fake news channels" and suggested that the platform include a disclaimer for effective handling of this problem.

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  AI-Powered robotics set to reshape India's manufacturing landscape: Know more

  Technology | October 14, 2023 19:00 IST

  Reportedly, the progress in Artificial Intelligence is projected to have a profound impact on cyber-physical systems, particularly in domains like robotics, where AI plays a pivotal role in enabling interaction between the virtual and physical components of systems.

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  YouTube and Telegram address IT Ministry's notice on child abuse material

  Technology | October 07, 2023 18:27 IST

  The Information Technology (IT) Act of 2000 provides the legal framework for addressing explicit content, including CSAM. Sections 66E, 67, 67A, and 67B of the IT Act impose stringent penalties and fines for online transmitting obscene or explicit material.

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  Government issues warning to X, YouTube, and Telegram over CSAM | What you need to know

  Technology | October 07, 2023 13:30 IST

  Telegram responded on Saturday that it maintains a constant commitment to upholding legal and ethical standards on its platform, specifically when it comes to addressing concerns related to Child Pornography (CP), Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), and incidents of Rape content on the internet.

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  ​Govt issues notices to social media platforms, YouTube to take down child sexual abuse material

  India | October 06, 2023 19:33 IST

  MoS Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that if the social media platforms do not take action swiftly on the matter, the safe harbour under the IT Act would be withdrawn.

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  Govt rejects Moody's claim on Aadhaar's reliability in 'hot, humid' India

  India | September 25, 2023 23:53 IST

  'Aadhaar most trusted digital ID in the world': Govt refutes Moody’s Investors Service’s views on safety

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  Govt launches electronics repair services outsourcing project, aiming USD 20 billion revenue

  Business | May 31, 2023 21:05 IST

  Meity, the Central Board Of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and Environment Ministry will jointly work on the project.

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  PIB row: 'Fact Check will not be done by PIB, Centre yet to decide', clarifies Chandrashekhar

  India | April 07, 2023 21:37 IST

  The clarification came as multiple media reported that the organisations have to remove their content from the platform if fact-checking agency declares the content as fake news

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  Twitter, Facebook users to get complaints panels in 3 months as Centre amends IT rules

  India | October 28, 2022 23:36 IST

  The three-member Grievance Appellate Committee(s) will be set in three months, a gazette notification issued by MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology) said.

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  Supreme Court seeks IT Ministry's response on plea against internet suspension during exams

  India | September 09, 2022 14:48 IST

  The bench headed by Chief Justice of India UU Lalit sought a response from the MEITY asking it to file an affidavit indicating whether there is any standard protocol with respect to the grievance raised by the petitioner.

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  IT ministry to conduct quarterly audit of compliance by social media firms

  India | August 04, 2022 13:11 IST

  To tighten the noose on social media platforms, the government has proposed to set up an appellate panel which will have power to overrule decisions taken by social media companies with respect to any grievance.