technology

India ranks amongst the top five most breached countries in 2023, finds analysis 

India was earlier ranked 7th in the list, in 2022, with 12.3 million accounts breached 

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Meta to set up team to counter disinformation, AI abuse in EU elections

Facebook owner Meta will set up a team to tackle disinformation and the abuse of generative artificial intelligence in the tun-up to European Parliament elections

Politics

Ministers consider new vaping tax at Budget next week

Ministers fear that the relatively cheap cost of vaping makes it more accessible for young people.

technology

Microsoft to launch a new Xbox Series X variant: Report

Microsoft’s all-digital Xbox Series X variant, which could possibly be unveiled this summer, will offer buyers an improved heatsink at a lower price point.

technology

Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls highlights need for AI rules

The political consultant behind robocalls that mimicked President Joe Biden’s voice says he was trying to send a wake-up call about the potential malignant uses of artificial intelligence

technology

U.S. regulator closes investigation into SpaceX Starship explosion

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it has closed the investigation into an explosion during SpaceX’s Starship Super Heavy Orbital Test flight in late 2023

technology

Google steps up Microsoft criticism, warns of rival’s monopoly in cloud

Alphabet’s Google Cloud on Monday ramped up its criticism of Microsoft’s cloud computing practices, saying its rival is seeking a monopoly that would harm the development of emerging technologies such as generative artificial intelligence.

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Elon Musk slams Microsoft PC laptop set-up process

Tesla chief and billionaire Elon Musk claimed that he was unable to use the device unless he signed up for a Microsoft account

technology

Semi-cryogenic Integrated Engine and Stage Test facility at Mahendragiri to boost ISRO’s efforts to develop semi-cryogenic engines in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to dedicate the facility to the nation during a visit to Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Thiruvananthapuram on February 27

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Semi-cryogenic Integrated Engine and Stage Test facility at Mahendragiri to boost ISRO’s efforts to develop semi-cryogenic engines in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to dedicate the facility to the nation during a visit to Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Thiruvananthapuram on February 27