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Italy and the US Unite Against ‘Discriminatory’ Digital Taxes in Tech Sector

Italy and the US Unite Against ‘Discriminatory’ Digital Taxes in Tech Sector

Introduction

Italy and the United States have issued a joint statement against “discriminatory” taxes on digital services, in a possible signal that Rome is moving away from a levy that has irked Washington.    European levies aimed at hitting dominant US tech giants such as Alphabet’s Google, Meta’s Facebook, Apple, and Amazon have been a longstanding irritant for US administrations, including Donald Trump’s. Italy applies a 3% levy on revenue from internet transactions for digital companies with sales of at least 750 million euros ($853.35 million), which is worth less than 500 million euros in revenue for the state each year.

Empowering AI agents that navigate and interact with the Web

Empowering AI agents that navigate and interact with the Web

Introduction

AI development is shifting to an important new phase, with AI agents that can pull fresh information from the web, plan, and execute tasks autonomously. These agents, instead of relying solely on their training data, can interact with the internet to find and make use of the latest data signals. This kind of dynamic exploration is leading to tremendous advances in AI-powered task automation. With access to dynamic information, AI agents can perform all manner of actions that were previously impossible, like booking tickets for a concert or football match the moment they go on sale, monitoring a website

EU Unveils Action Plan for AI and Gigafactories Network

EU Unveils Action Plan for AI and Gigafactories Network

Introduction

The European Union has unveiled an action plan for the development of the AI industry, vowing to “transform Europe’s strong traditional industries and its exceptional talent pool into powerful engines of AI innovation and acceleration.”

The “AI Continent Action Plan” was announced by the European Commission, the executive body of the EU, in a press release on Wednesday, April 9. These actions come amid criticism from tech industry players and other stakeholders, who have argued that the EU’s regulations are overly burdensome and could stifle innovation in the sector. GetMyIndia.com

Supercharging AI infrastructure with factories and gigafactories

Central to

E-Commerce Meets AI: Tailoring Technology to Serve Indian Shoppers

E-Commerce Meets AI: Tailoring Technology to Serve Indian Shoppers

Introduction

SrikantSree Ram, director of Amazon Fresh India, stood on a farm in Mahabaleshwar, a hill town in Maharashtra’s Satara district, watching as freshly picked white strawberries made their way to a collection centre nearby. A farmer told visitors that the strawberries are supplied exclusively to Amazon Fresh customers in Pune and Mumbai.

As Amazon Fresh, the e-commerce giant’s platform for daily grocery needs, expands to 170 Indian towns and cities, seasonal produce like Alphonso mangoes of Ratnagiri and onions from Nashik are being sourced directly from farmers. What ties the company’s services procurement to delivery together is a supply

Agile, Tech, and Sustainability: The Triad Reshaping the Future of Work

Agile, Tech, and Sustainability: The Triad Reshaping the Future of Work

Introduction

The ability to adapt is a key factor for organizations today. As companies look for new formats to shape the future of work, it’s essential to create a workplace where cooperation and interaction can thrive. It has led us to a system where new-age tech will drive business, and work models will have to be more sustainable. Hybrid work is now an established part of the future work system. GetMyIndia.com

The Agile Revolution

The roots of Agile can be traced back to 2001 when a group of forward-thinking developers crafted the Agile Manifesto. This manifesto emphasized valuing individuals and

PC Gaming Goes Mobile: Razer Introduces Remote Play App

PC Gaming Goes Mobile: Razer Introduces Remote Play App

Introduction

Razer today announced a new platform that lets gamers enjoy their favourite PC games on mobile devices. Called Razer PC Remote Play, the new platform streams PC games at their native resolution, aspect ratio, and refresh rates.

Available for download on both Google Play Store and Apple App Store, Razer PC Remote Play is compatible with devices running iOS 18, Windows 11, and Android 12 or newer. To stream PC games to mobile devices, users will have to install the Razer Cortex game launcher on their Windows PC, while mobile users will have to install the Razer Nexus game

Kompact AI, Developed by Ziroh Labs and IIT Madras – The Future of AI on Low-Power Devices

Kompact AI, Developed by Ziroh Labs and IIT Madras – The Future of AI on Low-Power Devices

Introduction

Ziroh Labs, the homegrown AI startup, has developed a new computing platform that claims to reduce reliance on costly and scarce GPUs for running large AI models. The system, called Kompact AI, has been built in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and is intended to allow advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems to operate on CPUs found in standard computers. GetMyIndia.com

Kompact AI: Making Advanced AI Work Without Expensive Chips

Kompact AI is a new platform built to run large AI models on everyday CPU-based machines. Developed by Ziroh Labs with support from IIT Madras, the

India’s IT Hardware Industry: A Vision for the Future of Manufacturing

India’s IT Hardware Industry: A Vision for the Future of Manufacturing

Introduction

India’s IT hardware industry is undergoing a transformative shift, fueled by both government initiatives and growing private sector investments. As the country aims to become a global manufacturing hub for IT hardware, key policy measures like the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme are paving the way for increased domestic production of laptops, tablets, and other essential electronics. With a focus on innovation, reduced dependence on imports, and the creation of job opportunities, India is positioning itself as a major player in the global tech landscape. The country’s strong manufacturing capabilities, supported by global partnerships and investments, are set to drive

New Instagram Guidelines: Kids Under 16 Can’t Live-stream Without Parent’s Permission

New Instagram Guidelines: Kids Under 16 Can’t Live-stream Without Parent’s Permission

Introduction

Instagram users under 16 will not be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they’ve received without parental approval, owner Meta Platforms said Tuesday as it widened its safety measures for teenagers. The social media company also said it was extending safeguards for users under 18 on Facebook and Messenger.

Instagram’s New Guidelines

Instagram has recently introduced new guidelines that will impact how young users engage with its platform. Starting now, users under the age of 16 will no longer be able to livestream on Instagram without first obtaining parental consent. GetMyIndia.com

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