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Chinese researchers have developed a 6G-related metasurface technology called DISACM that can be applied like a smart “skin” to walls, pillars and pipes. The system can redirect wireless signals, reduce dead zones and support data rates of up to 400 Mbps in tested smart-city scenarios.
The Supreme Court has released draft regulations on the use of Artificial Intelligence in courts and invited public comments by June 20. The proposal allows AI for support tasks but bars it from influencing judicial decisions.
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has introduced a new feature to simplify train ticket bookings in case of payment failures. The ‘Resume Retry Booking’ option allows users to complete their booking without re-entering passenger details or searching for trains again.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has expressed concern about increasing screen dependency among children, saying he prefers his child to engage in outdoor play rather than spend excessive time on devices. Speaking on a podcast, Altman highlighted how early exposure to screens can affect behaviour and attention.
The OpenAI chief urged young innovators to think independently about artificial intelligence, saying overreliance on established voices could limit bold decision-making.
The AI Impact Summit will open today at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, bringing together 20 major global leaders to discuss developments in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the event, with French President Emmanuel Macron and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres attending the opening ceremony.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrived in New Delhi to attend the India AI-Impact Summit, which commenced on February 16. He was welcomed at the airport by Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary. The summit brings together global leaders, policymakers and technology experts to discuss developments in artificial intelligence and digital innovation.
Reliance Jio has joined the newly formed Trusted Tech Alliance (TTA), unveiled at the Munich Security Conference, alongside major global technology companies including Google, Microsoft and Amazon.
Bengaluru-based AI startup Sarvam has launched Bulbul V3, a new voice model designed to understand and speak Indian languages in a natural, native-speaker style. The company said the model currently supports 11 Indian languages and is capable of conversational responses that reflect local accents and speech patterns.
WhatsApp may soon introduce a paid subscription model, according to details found in its beta version 2.26.3.9. The development suggests that users could be required to pay to access certain features, while advertisements may appear in the Status section. Owned by Meta, WhatsApp has so far remained largely free of ads and subscription fees for personal users.
Social media platform X has removed 600 accounts and more than 3,500 posts after the central government flagged the circulation of obscene content. The action followed official directions seeking prompt compliance with Indian laws and platform guidelines.
Clicks Technology has launched a new device called the Communicator, designed specifically as a secondary phone for users who already rely on a primary smartphone. Styled like a classic BlackBerry, the phone combines a physical keyboard with limited smart features and focuses on essential apps rather than full-scale smartphone functionality.
