PwC Initiates AI Training for 75,000 US, Mexico Employees
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PwC announces a widespread AI training program targeting 75,000 employees in the US and Mexico in an effort to integrate AI into its business and client practices. The move comes…
Day: September 18, 2023
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iOS 17 Releases with Enhanced Security and Privacy Features
iOS 17 bolsters privacy with Lockdown Mode enhancements for Apple Watch and anti-tracking steps in Safari. Lockdown Mode prevents joining non-secure Wi-Fi networks, blocks 2G connections, and removes geolocation data…
PV Sindhu Meets Tim Cook at iPhone 15 Launch: Talk of Future Collaborations
During the launch of Apple’s iPhone 15, India’s top badminton player PV Sindhu met Apple CEO Tim Cook. The two discussed a range of topics including badminton and technology, hinting…
US Senators propose regulatory framework for AI development
Senators Richard Blumenthal and Josh Hawley propose a regulatory framework for AI. The framework is the first step towards enforceable AI protections due to concerns around harm, privacy, and copyright.…
Apple Plans iPhone 12 Update for Radiation Concerns, especially in France
Due to French regulatory concerns over radiation levels, iPhone 12 sales were suspended in France. Despite contesting these findings, Apple has confirmed plans to issue a software update addressing these…
Samsung’s Forthcoming Galaxy Ring Expected to Launch in 2024
Samsung’s upcoming product, the Galaxy Ring, is expected to premiere at the next Unpacked event in 2024. The smart ring is set to focus on health, providing presumably accurate measurements…
InsuranceDekho Doubles Revenue to Nearly Rs 100 Cr in FY23; Shrinks Losses
InsuranceDekho’s operating income increased two-fold to INR 96.5 crore in FY23, reducing losses by 28.6% from the previous year. The insurtech company’s income comes from brokerage fees for its online…
India’s increased cyberattacks and cybersecurity skill shortage illustrated
India has faced an increased rate of cyberattacks, with an average of 1.3 million cybersecurity incidents annually between 2020 and 2022. Despite the surge in cybercrime, there is a significant…
Indian Cyber Crimes Dominated by Financial Fraud, UPI and E-banking Top Targets: IIT-Kanpur Study
Future Crime Research Foundation’s study reveals that 77.41% of online crimes in India involve financial frauds, with UPI fraud alarmingly prevalent. Social media-related crimes, including cyber-bullying, impersonation and email phishing,…
WhatsApp Unveils ‘Fresh’ button and Readies Global Launch of Channels Feature
WhatsApp tests ‘Fresh’ button to enhance user experience, currently available to select beta users. WhatsApp Channels, a one-way tool for sharing updates globally, will soon be made available in over…
Musk Criticizes Short-Sellers; Big Names Like Gates and Burry Bet Against Tesla
Elon Musk accused short-sellers of being ‘leeches’, citing their invasive tactics during a period of intense short-selling in 2018. Top investors including Bill Gates, Michael Burry, David Einhorn, and Jim…
Direct tax revenues in current fiscal year reach ₹9.87 lakh crore, up 23.51%
Net collection of direct tax, net of refunds, is ₹8.65 lakh crore, including Corporation Tax and Personal Income Tax. Gross collection includes net refund amount of ₹1,21,944 crore. Advance tax…
Charging Merchants Fees For UPI Wallet Payments May Invite Legal Trouble
The NPCI announced a 1.1% interchange fee on UPI transactions from Prepaid Payment Instruments such as wallets in March. HDFC bank confirmed the passing of these fees to merchants, sparking…
International Criminal Court to Prosecively Address Cyberwar Crimes
ICC prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan announces the international court will prosecute cyberwar crimes. The move comes in response to increasing concern about cybercrimes, with potential impacts on businesses, health data,…
Court-appointed panel on Adani-Hindenburg probe faces ‘conflict of interest’ allegations
A petition claims the SC-monitored panel probing stock manipulation accusations against Adani Group has a conflict of interest. It urges for a new committee comprising impartial finance, law, and stock…
Welfare measures announced for LIC agents and employees
The government has announced welfare measures for Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) agents and employees, benefitting over 13 lakh agents and 1 lakh regular employees. The measures include an…
