MODEL LEGISLATION
Panel studies US and UK models for exam reforms, plans NTA revamp
The education ministry and exam reforms panel are exploring US and UK entrance exam models for potential changes, like computer-based testing. Public feedback favors domain-specific and social aptitude tests. Central government is discussing NTA's role and accountability, considering a statutory structure.
AI companies train language models on YouTube's archive − making private videos a privacy risk
Exploring the intricate nexus of big tech self-regulation, privacy concerns, and legal safeguards in AI development underscores the imperative for ethical AI model training and deployment.
Germany needs 4 lakh trained personnel, great opportunity for Maharashtra youth: Minister Kesarkar
Addressing reporters, the minister of school education said, "I have recently returned from Germany with encouraging news for Maharashtra's youth. That country has requested nearly four lakh trained youths, which presents a significant employment opportunity for all of us. Germany has specifically requested 10,000 trained youths in the first batch."
HECI via consensus on 100-day agenda: Education Minister plans to introduce legislation in Parliament
The Union education ministry will pursue its long-pending agenda of bringing in a single higher education regulator, the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI), within the next 100 days, ET has gathered. It will also look to get the wheels moving for the twice-a-year board exam format from 2025.
Mandate 2024 is about making economic governance the new govt's centrepiece
Even though India is experiencing an 8.2% growth rate, the real political question is whether the people feel this growth. Opinions will vary, but the essential takeaway is that much more needs to be done, as indicated by the mandate in Lok Sabha elections.
Stray cattle, price rise, paper leaks: UP BJP leaders point to reasons for poor performance
Allegations were also levelled by an MLA against CM Yogi Adityanath for favouring his own Thakur caste wherein the MLA said that legislators belonging to the Thakur caste, even those of other parties or outsiders received great treatment from the CM, while inputs and suggestions of local MLAs and MPs from other castes were disregarded by him. Another MLA also suggested that the contentious Agnipath scheme should be reviewed and the old pension scheme should also be brought back. It was also felt that the party wrongly judged that the Modi factor and national pride plank would cause voters to ignore the other pressing issues.
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The White House’s green trade war is just getting started
The latest US actions reflect a strategic shift in trade policy and considerations of carbon dumping, EU engagement, and national security implications.
Indian companies likely to use existing AI models to leverage their data: Intel executive
Santhosh Viswanathan, vice president and managing director for the India region at chipmaker Intel, said the Indian market was at an “inflection point” with digitisation being a fundamental change and accelerant for the economy.
How lenders manage risk in MSME lending when credit history is not available
Some of the traditional methods used for credit assessment of businesses such as using credit history to predict behaviour or analysing cash flows and profitability using bank statements and financial statements are not very helpful.
AI-generated fashion models could bring more diversity to the industry - or leave it with less
London-based model Alexsandrah's AI twin, used in photo shoots, mirrors her in detail, highlighting diversity in fashion modeling. Concerns raised about racial representation in the industry. Levi Strauss & Co. tests AI models for diversity.
Exclusive | New AI law to secure rights of news publishers: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Global AI regulation discussions intensify as companies seek fair compensation for AI data training from publishers. EU leads with strict guidelines under AI Act. OpenAI claims fair use, NYT advocates for accountability in copyright law.
Election Commission strives to negate 'urban voter apathy' in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena has announced plans to increase the polling percentage in 20 urban Assembly constituencies where it is lower than the national average of 68%. The Commission has completed all planning needed for the elections, including keeping the required number of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) ready and completing first-level checks.
BJP files complaint against Siddaramaiah's son for derogatory remarks against PM Modi and HM Amit Shah
BJP files complaint against Yathindra Siddaramaiah for MCC violation by making derogatory remarks against PM Modi and HM Amit Shah. Election Commission urged action. Lok Sabha polls start on April 19.
Election Commission: Arun Goel's sudden resignation brings to fore grey areas
While technically Chief Election Commissioner can conduct elections alone, Arun Goel's sudden resignation bring some serious issues to bare — particularly when differences surfacing between the two were known.
Global tax deal: Large Indian companies check readiness, assess impact
The Pillar Two model rules under Global Anti-Base Erosion Regulation have been crafted to ensure that large multinationals pay a minimum level of tax. They apply to companies that are members of a multinational group and have had annual sales of ₹750 million or more in the ultimate parent entity's consolidated financial statements for at least two of the four fiscal years before the tested year.
Govt missive to seek nod to deploy LLMs to hurt small companies: startups
Several startups and companies developing LLMs, venture capitalists and experts told ET that such missives can kill startups trying to build in this "hyper-active" space wherein India is already late to the party. It will only allow big corporations who can afford additional resources for testing, and government approval, they said.
MeitY approval must for companies to roll out AI, generative AI models
In its advisory sent late on Friday, the IT ministry has also said that such platforms will have to explicitly seek permission from the government to operate in India and must offer disclaimers and disclosures of their platforms being under testing.
Lok Sabha polls: EC to take stern action if Model Code of Conduct is violated; asks parties to maintain decorum
The Election Commission of India has issued an advisory for the Lok Sabha elections, warning against violations of the Model Code of Conduct. It prohibits appeals based on caste, religion, or language and cautions against statements without factual basis or misleading voters. The advisory also warns against ridiculing devotee-deity relations or suggesting divine censure.
US House forms AI task force as legislative push stalls
The U.S. House forms a bipartisan task force to explore AI legislation and propose regulatory standards. Leading AI companies join a safe AI deployment consortium. The task force addresses AI governance, transparency, accountability, public trust, job displacement, election interference, secure AI research funding, ethical AI development, AI education, and international AI regulations.
Over 1.2 cr families coming out of poverty due to Congress govt's guarantee schemes: Karnataka Guv
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has noted that over 1.2 crore families are moving out of poverty and rising to middle-class status due to the government's guarantee schemes. The state is leading economically by reducing economic inequality, and the government's five guarantee schemes have provided solace to those suffering from growing economic inequality.
Uttarakhand Assembly passes Uniform Civil Code Bill
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami had tabled the contentious legislation in the house amidst din from the Opposition on Tuesday. With this, Uttarakhand has become the first state in the country to implement the Uniform Civil Code. While speaking on the draft CM Dhami said that the bill was prepared in accordance with the Constitution.
‘Govt may not have enough time to notify DPDP rules’
The keenly awaited piece of legislation has huge ramifications for the technology as well as all important sectors of the economy since it prescribes several rules regarding collection, processing and storage of data of Indians.
White House AI council meets Monday as legislative action stalls
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Bruce Reed, who will convene the council meeting Monday, said in a statement the federal government had made significant progress in the prior 90 days on AI, saying Biden's "directive to us is move fast and fix things."
White House AI council to meet today as legislative action stalls
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Bruce Reed, who will convene the council meeting Monday, said in a statement the federal government had made significant progress in the prior 90 days on AI, saying Biden's "directive to us is move fast and fix things."
Budget 2024: Measures Modi govt can take to navigate global taxation shifts
Interim budget: India leads the charge in the new era of taxing Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) with the introduction of BEPS 2.0. The Two-Pillar Solution under OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) focuses on digitalized businesses and rationalizing taxes. Concerns arise over the potential increase in tax litigation and the complexity of various legislations.
Indian publishers seek rules for copyright protection against generative AI models
Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) has sent a letter and made representations to the ministries of electronics and information technology and information and broadcasting, seeking protection from likely copyright violations by AI models.
US lawmakers seek to regulate AI vendors to the government, unveil legislation
The proposed bill, sponsored by Democrats Ted Lieu and Don Beyer alongside Republicans Zach Nunn and Marcus Molinaro, is modest in scope but has a chance of becoming law since a Senate version was introduced last November by Republican Jerry Moran and Democrat Mark Warner.
Generative AI a stumbling block in EU legislation talks
As negotiators meet on Friday for crucial discussions ahead of final talks scheduled for December 6, 'foundation models', or generative AI, have become the main hurdle in talks over the European Union's proposed AI Act, said the sources, who declined to be identified because the discussions are confidential.
Generative AI a stumbling block in EU legislation talks
As negotiators meet on Friday for crucial discussions ahead of final talks scheduled for Dec. 6, 'foundation models', or generative AI, have become the main hurdle in talks over the European Union's proposed AI Act, said the sources, who declined to be identified because the discussions are confidential.
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