Tech & Internet
India fastest-growing market for ChatGPT after surge in Ghibli-style art, says COO Brad Lightcap
The comment follows the AI model crossing 130 million users. Users have generated over 700 million images since March 27.
Trump’s new tariffs ignite a meme frenzy as internet reacts with humour and criticism
President Trump's new tariffs sparked a viral meme frenzy, with social media users humorously criticizing the policy. Memes ranged from satirical takes on tariffs to references to Bollywood and cricket, while Indian exporters expressed concerns over economic impacts.
Tech startup funding rose 23% in 2024, deeptech saw 78% boost: Nasscom report
Indian tech startup funding increased by 23% to $7.4 billion in 2024, with deeptech startups raising $1.6 billion. The number of new startups doubled, highlighting growth despite challenges like talent shortages and regulatory complexities.
Coming soon: Karnataka plans 5% fee on online platforms Amazon, Flipkart, Ola, Uber to fund gig worker welfare
At a meeting in Delhi on Thursday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asked state chief minister Siddaramaiah to go ahead with the law. The state government will now set up a gig workers’ welfare board to plan and implement schemes for their benefit.
Transforming India
How to manage business chats on WhatsApp
With over two billion users, WhatsApp is rolling out tools to help businesses and customers streamline and optimise communication.
How Trump’s tariffs will impact the tech sector
Trump’s blanket 10% tariff on all imports into the US, with steeper levies for select countries, has sent shockwaves through global markets, raising fears of retaliatory measures, inflation, and a potential recession. India is among the hardest hit, facing a 27% tariff on its exports to the US.
Lenskart Peyush Bansal tells brands to prioritise customer needs over expansion across channels
Since social media and AI have made consumers more evolved and intelligent, companies should invest in product quality and durability and cut customer acquisition costs by focussing on existing customers and providing them a great experience.
Work on TikTok deal is 'in a good place,' US vice president says
The Trump administration is on track to secure an American buyer for TikTok before the April 5 deadline.
Section 69A repository of power to block online content, X argues in Karnataka HC
X Corp has argued that the mechanism lacks the legal safeguards outlined under Section 69A of the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000. Instead, the government has based its blocking orders on Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act, a provision that limits intermediary protections under certain conditions, it contended.
Securis Finance bags NBFC licence from RBI
Securis Finance, a fully owned subsidiary of FirstPay Technologies, plans to disburse Rs 100 crore in education loans in its first year in the educational hubs of Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, and Pune on a pilot basis. The loans will range from Rs 50,000 to Rs 5 lakh.
