Union Cabinet approves over ₹10,300 crore for IndiaAI Mission, to establish a comprehensive ecosystem catalysing AI innovation

The Union Cabinet on 7th March approved an allocation of ₹10,371.92 crore for the IndiaAI Mission, marking a significant step towards bolstering India’s AI ecosystem, and to further the vision of Making AI in India and Making AI Work for India. The IndiaAI mission will establish a comprehensive ecosystem catalysing AI innovation through strategic programs and partnerships across the public … Read more

Former Google engineer Linwei Ding charged with stealing AI trade secrets for Chinese companies

On 6th March (local time), a former Google engineer was reportedly charged with stealing AI trade secrets for Chinese companies. 38-year-old Linwei Ding was arrested and charged with theft of trade secrets in California. Linwei Ding alias Leon Ding is facing serious allegations of fraudulently acquiring confidential information pertinent to Google’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) projects. Reports suggest … Read more