… Both systems will tap the country’s digital public infrastructure, including the Aadhaar citizen ID, the UPI payment gateway, the DigiLocker verification system, and the ONDC digital commerce platform. “It’s about decentralization and democratization of AI,” Ramesh Raskar, an associate professor at… …
… Meanwhile, Chinese cloud providers have also made some inroads in the region, but they face limitations as Gulf states have prioritized high-stakes partnerships with U.S. tech firms due to the implications for national security, experts said. “Technology is a strategic sector for regional governmen… …
… There is particular pressure on outsourced workers to offer cheaper rates and shorter deadlines, she said, as they are often employed commission to commission, with little financial security or legal recourse when wages go unpaid. “I feel a bit secured that I was able to grasp the technology faster… …
… Many countries consider rare earths to be “critical minerals” — vital to economic and security interests but vulnerable to supply chain disruption. …