In his office in New Delhi, Ashwini Vaishnaw, the minister of electronics and information technology, keeps a 12inch disc of silicon semiconductor on the wall, gleaming like a platinum record beside a portrait of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Publication: ET Telecom

It features an aluminium metal casing and a large trackpad. The display has a considerable chin with Tecno branding, which again resembles the MacBook branding on Apple laptops.

Publication: India Today

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, announced today its collaboration with Sindcon (Singapore) IoT Technology Pte Ltd, a smart meter provider based in Singapore. The project is adding STM32WLE5 LoRaWAN wireless microcontrollers from ST into Sindcon s network of more than 50,000 water, gas and energy meters in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Publication: ELE Times

SASTRA, Deemed to be a University, has signed a memorandum of understanding with two universities in Taiwan to build capacity for Indian semiconductor industry. According to a SASTRA release, the MoU provides various modes of academic engagements with Taipei University of Tech and Lunghwa University of S and T to ensure availability of a skilled workforce in the semiconductor industry sector in India.

Publication: The Hindu

Machine Learning is the new normal for embedded controllers, and utilizing it at the edge allows a product to be efficient, more secure and use less power than systems that rely on cloud communication for processing, said Rodger Richey, VP of Microchip s Development Systems business unit.

Publication: ELE Times

India is poised to cement its position as a global digital talent hub, thanks in part to the recent G20 declaration focusing on closing skill gaps in the digital sector.

Publication: Business Standard

The Minister had earlier emphasized how India is becoming a trusted partner to the world. Prominent companies like Micron, AMD, Lam Research and Applied Materials are already investing in India, contributing to the growth of the manufacturing ecosystem, creating job opportunities, and aligning with India s goal of achieving a 5 trillion dollar economy.

Publication: KNN

Fund managers see water risk in semiconductor bets being mispriced Investors in semiconductor stocks face a growing threat to industry valuations: a chronic shortage of water. For Abrdn Plc, there are now few issues as pressing as water for the sector, according to David Smith, a senior investment director for Asian equities at the asset manager.

Publication: Money Control

Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar had earlier emphasized how India is becoming a trusted partner to the world. Prominent companies like Micron, AMD, Lam Research and Applied Materials are already investing in India, contributing to the growth of the manufacturing ecosystem, creating job opportunities, and aligning with India s goal of achieving a 5 trillion dollar economy.

Publication: India Education Diary

Consulting firm EY today announced the launch of its artificial intelligence platform, EY.ai. The platform is backed by an investment of $1.4 billion, part of EY s larger $10 billion enterprise investment plan spanning three years, which was announced in 2021.

Publication: Business Standard

The Ministry of Skill Development launched the Skill India Digital (SID) platform on Wednesday, aiming to skill nearly 260 million students in school and higher education while also providing entrepreneurial opportunities nationwide.

Publication: Business Standard

AI ( artificial intelligence ) may be the buzzword in marketing right now, but CXOs seem more concerned with rethinking their marketing strategy to be able to measure the direct impact of ad spends and finding the right talent, Stephan Zimmermann , senior partner at McKinsey & Company, said

Publication: The Economic Times

Cloud behemoth Amazon Web Services (AWS) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (INSPACe) to support space tech innovations through cloud computing, the company announced on Wednesday.

Publication: Business Today

Bengaluru: Information technology services leader Infosys Ltd recently said it is taking an artificial intelligence (AI)first approach for all its business and operational needs. At its first quarter earnings announcement, the company also committed to train 40,000 employees on generative AI skills. In an interview, chief technology officer Mohammed Rafee Tarafdar explained Infosys AI strategy.

Publication: Live Mint

But it is not enough for them to have interest, they have to have a partner that is the source of the technology in case of a fab or packaging. I will tell you that a lot of Indian companies are interested. They are looking to the government for direction and guidance which we have given them.

Publication: Live Mint

Arm Holdings Plc priced its initial public offering at the top end of its range to raise $4.87 billion in the largest listing of the year, one that could give a major lift to longsuffering equity markets. Shares of the Softbank backed chip designer are likely to start trading later tonight on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol Arm.

Publication: CNBC TV-18

Of the 40 applicants, the major players are HP, Dell, Lenovo, Acer, Asus, HPE, and Thomson. Of these seven brands, while Dell and HP are participating directly, HPE, Lenovo, Acer, Asus, and Thomson are participating through contract manufacturing companies.

Publication: The Financial Express

Wipro has launched a cyber defence centre (CDC) in Dusseldorf in Germany. The CDCs are positioned around the globe to provide localised support, as well as fulfil customers’ cybersecurity and compliance requirements.

Publication: The Times of India

A LinkedIn survey finds that over 8 in 10 professionals (81%) believe that there will be ‘significant’ change to their jobs in the next year because of AI.

Publication: The Times of India

We had to look at the individuals’ nuance in life. What works for her didn’t work for another and it could range from different realities and phases of what they do. So, we needed to check our tolerance levels in terms of how we can accommodate,” he said. under the ambit of ESG.

Publication: The Times of India

One concerning trend is the abuse of AI technologies, particularly through virtual kidnapping schemes.

Publication: Financial Express

“For Congress to legislate on artificial intelligence is for us to engage in one of the most complex and important subjects Congress has ever faced, “Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday ahead of the meeting.

Publication: Financial Express