ECI Issues AI Guidelines for Bihar Election

October 9, 2025 1:26 PM

ECI Issues AI Guidelines for Bihar Election

With the announcement of the General Election to the Bihar Legislative Assembly and bye-elections in eight constituencies on October 6 , the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has come into effect. The MCC, a key part of the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) , governs the conduct of political parties and candidates during elections, including their online activities. As part of this framework, the ECI has introduced specific guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in election campai...

Anthropic to open first India office in 2026 as demand for AI tools grows

October 8, 2025 9:32 AM

Anthropic to open first India office in 2026 as demand for AI tools grows

Anthropic, the artificial intelligence startup backed by Alphabet's Google and Amazon, said on Tuesday it will open its first office in India next year, aiming to tap into the country's growing appetite for AI tools. The move comes as AI adoption in India accelerates, fueled by rising enterprise tech spending, a growing pool of skilled talent, and increasing investor interest. India, home to nearly a billion internet users, is becoming a major battleground for global AI players. The Asian cou...

Meta’s AI system Llama approved for use by US government agencies

September 22, 2025 5:34 PM

Meta’s AI system Llama approved for use by US government agencies

U.S. government agencies will be able to use Meta Platforms' artificial intelligence system Llama, a senior administration official said, as the Trump administration pushes to integrate commercial AI tools into government operations. The General Services Administration, the government's purchasing arm, will add Llama to its list of approved AI tools for federal agencies, said Josh Gruenbaum, the GSA's procurement lead, in an interview ahead of announcing the initiative. Agencies will then be a...

Indians show strong trust in AI, far ahead of global average: report

May 6, 2025 3:43 PM

Indians show strong trust in AI, far ahead of global average: report

Nearly 76% of Indians trust and feel confident in using Artificial Intelligence (AI), significantly higher than the global average of 46%, according to a new report by KPMG. The report, titled "Trust, Attitudes and Use of Artificial Intelligence: A Global Study 2025", surveyed over 48,000 people across 47 countries, identifying India as a global frontrunner in public trust and adoption of AI technologies. According to the findings, 90% of Indian respondents believe AI has enhanced accessibilit...