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In today’s interconnected world, cyber crime is an escalating menace, posing significant risks to our digital lives. While it is convenient to fault regulators and organisations for inadequate defenses, the real challenge lies in addressing the widespread lack of digital literacy and the prevalent habit of blind trust in technology. As citizens and business owners, especially in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, the onus to educate ourselves and safeguard our digital assets has never been more critical.

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Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, has done what no artificial intelligence (AI) before it has dared to do — speak fluent, unfiltered Hindi on social media. Naturally, the internet is in an uproar.

It all started when some X (formerly Twitter) users, frustrated by Grok’s lack of response, tagged it with a Hindi expletive. Rather than sticking to safe replies, Grok fired back with equal parts sass and street-smart humour.

“Hey @grok, who are my 10 best mutuals?” the user asked Grok but upon not receiving a response, posted another message using a Hindi…

The IT services industry is at a turning point, with companies needing to move from traditional, input-driven models to more outcome-based approaches, according to top industry leaders.

Speaking to CNBC-TV18, C Vijayakumar, MD & CEO of HCLTech, highlighted the urgent need for transformation. “A large part of the industry is driven by an input-based model — either time and material or the number of people delivering certain outcomes. But we need to dramatically shift toward output- and outcome-based models,” he said. Vijayakumar stressed that…

Despite global economic uncertainties, Indian tech CEOs are entering 2025 with cautious optimism, bolstered by steady client spending and increased investment in artificial intelligence (AI), according to Nasscom’s CEO Survey 2025.

The survey reveals that 77% of CEOs anticipate higher business growth in FY26, while 85% expect client tech spending to remain stable or increase compared to FY25.

AI investment remains a key priority, with 63% of tech CEOs allocating more than 10% of their overall tech budgets to AI-driven initiatives.

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At the recently held Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, global tech giant and chipmaker Qualcomm unveiled a new subbrand – Dragonwing, aimed at providing enterprise solutions. According to the company, the name Dragonwing and its stylised dragon icon symbolise ascension, power, and acceleration. The brand’s color palette includes an influential purple, which blends with Qualcomm’s signature blue and Snapdragon’s bold red.

Also Read | Qualcomm promises to make AI PCs affordable in India with Snapdragon X platform

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Google has removed multiple apps from the Play Store after discovering they contained KoSpy spyware. The malware, linked to the North Korean hacking group APT37 (ScarCruft), can collect sensitive user data, including call logs, SMS messages, and device location.

Security researchers from Lookout identified the spyware, which has been active since at least early 2022.

Apps affected and their risks

The KoSpy malware was found in fake utility apps such as ‘Phone Manager,’ ‘File Manager,’ ‘Smart Manager,’ ‘Kakao Security,’ and ‘Software…

Bharat Forge’s subsidiary Kalyani Powertrain will soon enter the Indian server market in collaboration with Nasdaq-listed Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), marking a key milestone in India’s data infrastructure push. The company announced its plans on February 24, highlighting the integration of AMD’s technology with domestically manufactured solutions.

Kalyani Group Chairman Baba Kalyani and Vice Chairman & JMD Amit Kalyani said the partnership aligns with India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and will bolster the country’s technological capabilities….

Infosys CEO Salil Parekh and HCLTech CEO C Vijayakumar, in an exclusive interaction with CNBC-TV18 at a NASSCOM event, discussed how artificial intelligence (AI) is enhancing efficiency, reducing human effort in certain areas, and creating new opportunities through reskilling and emerging roles.

Parekh highlighted that AI-driven advancements in software development are boosting productivity by 7% to 15%. However, AI is not just about efficiency. “We also see new work. There is new work in credit analysis we are doing with a client, which we would…

It’s mid-March and the tech sector has seen several launches, including a number of new smartphones. A few items have already swept the tech world, but more are on the horizon, including the Leica-tuned Xiaomi 15 series.

Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Series

Samsung’s Galaxy Book 5 series, which combines Samsung’s Galaxy AI suite with AI-powered features from Microsoft’s Copilot Plus PC platform, has arrived in India. The Galaxy Book 5 Pro, the Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360, and the Galaxy Book 5 360 are included in the series.

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HCLTech CEO C Vijayakumar has called for India to develop its own large language models (LLMs), citing geopolitical and strategic concerns over reliance on open-source AI models.


Speaking to CNBC-TV18 at the Nasscom Technology and Leadership Forum 2025, Vijayakumar noted that while several open-source models are available today, their accessibility in the future is uncertain. “We should not assume that these open-source models will continue to be open-source. These are going to be the coins on which geopolitics is played,” he said.

He warned that countries may impose restrictions on AI models like OpenAI’s GPT, Meta’s LLaMA, or DeepSeek, limiting their availability beyond national borders. To ensure a competitive edge, India must invest in developing its own AI infrastructure. “The costs are coming down, and we need to find ways to economically create the training infrastructure to build these models,” he added.

Several countries have imposed full or partial bans on AI models like DeepSeek and OpenAI’s ChatGPT due to concerns over data privacy, national security, and misinformation risks. Nations such as Italy, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, and the US have restricted DeepSeek, citing regulatory non-compliance and potential geopolitical influence.

Similarly, ChatGPT is banned in Russia, China, North Korea, Cuba, Iran, Syria, and Italy, with governments citing reasons ranging from political control to privacy violations. These restrictions highlight growing global scrutiny over AI technologies and the need for countries to establish independent AI capabilities to maintain long-term technological and economic security.