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Companies hail tweaked advisory easing AI model rollout

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Companies hail tweaked advisory easing AI model rollout

The revised AI advisory issued by India's IT ministry eliminates the requirement for intermediaries and platforms to obtain government permission before deploying untested or unreliable AI models and tools. The advisory does not explicitly state that it applies only to large social media intermediaries. Startups have hailed the revised advisory as a victory for innovation and believe it will encourage AI development in the country. The new guidelines call for the labeling of under-tested and unreliable AI models and prohibit the use of AI to share unlawful content or threaten the integrity of the electoral process.

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Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

EU regulators mull easing merger rules for telcos and Big Tech to help pay network costs

EU regulators are considering easing their regulations on mobile telecoms mergers and expanding telecoms rules to include Big Tech companies in funding the 5G rollout. Fragmentation of the EU market for electronic communications networks and services along national borders could hinder operators' ability to invest in future networks. Commission Vice-President Margrethe Vestager will present the proposal on February 21, seeking input from stakeholders before finalizing any decisions.

Meta starts rolling out generative AI tools for all advertisers

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Meta starts rolling out generative AI tools for all advertisers

Meta Platforms has announced the rollout of generative AI tools that can create content like image backgrounds and variations of written text for advertisers. These tools were initially tested in May and will now be available on Meta's Ads Manager, with full rollout expected to be completed next year. This marks Meta's entrance into bundling generative AI technology into its products, using past data to generate new content. Meta's AI product portfolio includes a language model called "Llama 2" and an AI chatbot named Meta AI that can generate text responses and realistic images.

OpenAI launches GPT-4o: A faster AI model that hears and sees better

Business Today

Business Today · 1y ago

OpenAI launches GPT-4o: A faster AI model that hears and sees better

OpenAI has introduced GPT-4o, an upgraded AI model that is faster and integrates text, vision, and audio processing for a seamless user experience. It features a desktop application, supports 50 languages, and offers improved performance and reduced deployment costs. The rollout is gradual, aiming for smoother user transitions. The new model is designed for both personal and professional use, enhancing interactions and productivity.

Zoho Adds To Enterprise SaaS Suite With Agentic Capabilities, Zia LLM

Inc42 · 24d ago

Zoho Adds To Enterprise SaaS Suite With Agentic Capabilities, Zia LLM

Zoho has launched a suite of AI products, including its large language model Zia LLM, to enhance its enterprise SaaS suite with new capabilities. The rollout, built on NVIDIA's AI platform, includes an AI builder for easy integration, customized AI agents, and automation, enabling tasks such as data extraction, summarization, and code generation. This initiative follows Zoho's recent acquisition of Asimov Robotics, aiming to provide businesses with secure AI integration solutions.

India reverses AI stance, requires government approval for model launches

TechCrunch · 1y ago

India reverses AI stance, requires government approval for model launches

The Indian government has issued an advisory requiring tech firms to obtain government permission before launching new artificial intelligence (AI) models. The advisory also instructs companies to ensure that their products or services do not show bias or discrimination or threaten the integrity of the electoral process. While the advisory is not legally binding, it signals the future of AI regulation in India. Tech firms are asked to comply immediately and submit a report within 15 days. The move has surprised industry executives who fear it may hinder India's ability to compete globally in AI.

Indian govt removes approval need for new AI models rollout

IndianStartupNews

IndianStartupNews · 1y ago

Indian govt removes approval need for new AI models rollout

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in India has revised its advisory on the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) by social media companies. The new guidelines no longer require government approval for launching AI models deemed "under-tested" or "unreliable." However, companies must now label AI models to indicate their potential unreliability and implement consent pop-ups for users. The advisory also emphasizes the need to avoid spreading content that violates Indian laws and to identify deepfakes and misinformation by labeling or embedding unique identifiers.

Related-party deal rules: Much-needed reform, but there's risk of gaming it

Livemint

Livemint · 5d ago

Related-party deal rules: Much-needed reform, but there's risk of gaming it

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) plans to revamp related-party transaction (RPT) rules, potentially easing the compliance burden for India's largest listed companies. By introducing a scale-based model linked to company turnover, the aim is to replace the existing one-size-fits-all threshold for material RPTs. This shift might reduce the volume of transactions requiring shareholder approval by up to 60% among the top 100 companies, but also poses potential regulatory risks.

India asks tech firms to seek approval before releasing 'unreliable' AI tools

Reuters · 1y ago

India asks tech firms to seek approval before releasing 'unreliable' AI tools

India has issued an advisory to tech companies, requesting them to seek approval before publicly releasing AI tools that are deemed "unreliable" or under trial. Additionally, these tools should be labeled clearly for their potential to provide incorrect answers to user queries. The advisory comes as countries worldwide are working on regulations to govern AI. India has been tightening its regulations for social media firms, with the recent criticism of Google's Gemini AI tool by a top minister. The advisory also emphasizes the need for AI tools not to disrupt the integrity of the electoral process.

IT Ministry Removes Approval Need For New AI Models Rollout

Inc42 · 1y ago

IT Ministry Removes Approval Need For New AI Models Rollout

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in India has revised its advisory on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by social media companies. The revised advisory no longer requires platforms to seek government approval before deploying "under-tested" or "unreliable" AI. However, it does state that such AI products should be labelled with a disclaimer indicating their potential fallibility. The new advisory also emphasizes the need for unbiased AI algorithms, protection of electoral integrity, and identification of deepfakes and misinformation. The communication was sent to major social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Google.

Govt directs social media, generative AI platforms to comply with IT rules

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Govt directs social media, generative AI platforms to comply with IT rules

The Indian government has issued an advisory to social media platforms, generative AI platforms, and large language models to ensure that their generated responses adhere to IT Rules and don't threaten the electoral process. Platforms will need explicit government permission to operate in India and must provide disclaimers of being under testing. Additionally, explicit consent mechanisms should be implemented to inform users about the fallibility of AI-generated output. The advisory also applies to platforms enabling deepfake content creation. This comes after concerns were raised about Google's AI model, Gemini, giving biased responses to questions about global leaders.

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