Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023
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Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023 and OTT

The government’s OTT oversight | The Hindu

Patent exclusions
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Patent exclusions

In the patent landscape, including pharmaceutical patents, defining precise boundaries for patent protection is vital for communicating the granted rights of specific inventions to stakeholders. However, complications arise, especially with provisions like those in Section 3 of the Patent Act, necessitating focused clarification.

emerging technologies
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A renewed focus on emerging technologies

Indian military and defense organizations consider emerging technologies crucial, including artificial intelligence and cyber technology.

Antimicrobial resistance
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Antimicrobial Resistance

The surge in antimicrobial resistance serves as a stark reminder of the constraints within our current medical toolkit and holds the potential to undo a century of advancements in healthcare.

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Alarming Rise of Scientific Misconduct Recorded in India

India has secured the third spot in global science and engineering article publications, as per a US National Science Foundation report. However, another report suggests a need for cautious interpretation.

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E-cigarettes

Despite advertising restrictions, 85% of young people, surveyed across four countries, reported being exposed to e-cigarette advertising from at least one type of media.

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AI and the Issue of Human-centricity In Copyright Law

Across the globe there are significant change in attitude of global leaders towards AI regulation, including in India.

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AI and Deepfakes

A new report warns that the proliferation of child sexual abuse images on the internet could become much worse if something is not done to put controls on AI tools that generate deepfake photos.

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Multimodal Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI, with Microsoft’s backing, has recently upgraded ChatGPT to be multimodal, enabling it to analyze images and engage with users through its mobile app using speech.

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Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM)

We need evidence-based traditional medicine | The Hindu Opinion

Digital India
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Hurdles to overcome before becoming digital India

There are many hurdles that need to be tackled in order to boost India’s way towards digital revolution.