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Artificial Intelligence: IIT Madras ties up with Ericsson for joint research in Responsible AI

Artificial Intelligence: IIT Madras ties up with Ericsson for joint research in Responsible AI

by | Sep 25, 2023 | Technology



The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Centre for Responsible AI (CeRAI) announced today that it is partnering with Ericsson for joint research in the area of Responsible AI. Ericsson has signed an agreement to become a “Platinum Consortium Member” with CeRAI for a duration of five years.


Under this agreement, Ericsson Research will support and participate in all research activities at CeRAI.


CeRAI is IIT Madras’ interdisciplinary research centre focused on both fundamental and applied research in Responsible AI. It aims to facilitate the rapid deployment of AI systems within the Indian ecosystem. According to the company’s statement, AI research is of high importance to Ericsson as AI algorithms will autonomously drive the future 6G networks.

“6G and future networks aim to seamlessly blend the physical and digital worlds, enabling immersive AR/VR experiences. While AI-controlled sensors connect humans and machines, responsible AI practices are essential to ensure trust, fairness, and privacy compliance. Our focus is on developing cutting-edge methods to enhance trust and explainability in Artificial intelligence algorithms for the public good,” said Magnus Frodigh, Global Head of Ericsson Research.


“Our partnership with CeRAI at IIT Madras aligns with the Indian Government’s vision for the Bharat 6G programme.”


B Ravindran, faculty head of CeRAI at IIT Madras, stated that networks of the future will provide easier access to high-performing AI systems. Ravindran added that with the advent of 5G and 6G networks, many critical applications are likely to be deployed on devices such as mobile phones.


“This necessitates new research to ensure that AI models and their predictions are explainable and offer performance guarantees appropriate to the applications they are deployed in,” he said.


“It is crucial that we incorporate responsible AI principles from the outset in such systems. Ericsson, being a leader in future networks, is an ideal partner for CeRAI to drive this research and facilitate the adoption of responsibly designed AI systems,” he added.


Manu Santhanam, Dean of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research at IIT Madras, said, “Research in AI will produce the tools for operating businesses of the future. IIT Madras strongly believes in impactful translational work in collaboration with the industry, and we are very pleased to collaborate with Ericsson for cutting-edge research and development in this subject.”



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Govt forms committee for modernisation of Mohali semiconductor plant

Govt forms committee for modernisation of Mohali semiconductor plant

by | Sep 25, 2023 | Technology



The ministry of electronics and information technology has formed a committee to assess the bidders for the modernisation of the Semiconductor Lab (SCL) in Mohali, The Economic Times (ET) reported on Monday, citing a senior official. The ministry issued an expression of interest (EoI) seeking technology players to modernise SCL.


According to the EoI, the ministry is aiming to make SCL into a research and development-led Centre of Excellence with semiconductor R&D capabilities. It also seeks to transform SCL into an at-scale manufacturing entity with volume production of semiconductor chips and devices.


Earlier, Business Standard reported that the government will spend around $1.2 billion to modernise the SCL in Mohali. Notably, SCL is a 30-year-old facility currently capable of producing 8-inch CMOS microchip wafers mostly used for the country’s strategic needs, such as the space programme.


The planned modernisation and commercialisation of the facility is a part of the government’s $10 billion India Semiconductor Mission announced in 2021. The Union Cabinet approved the modernisation plan in July 2022, which includes an exploration of the possibility of the joint venture (JV) of the Semiconductor Lab (SCL) with one or more commercial fab partners. However, the government has not provided a projected timeline for the project.


The fab, which started production in 1984, was devastated by a factory fire in 1989 and has not fully recovered its capacity thereafter. Nevertheless, it remains the only fab owned by the government and is credited for creating chips for crucial projects like Mangalyaan, the country’s Mars Orbiter Mission.


“We are significantly increasing our electronics capabilities, both in manufacturing, design, and innovation. In the next 10 years, we want to achieve what China took 30 years to achieve in electronics and semiconductors,” IT minister for state Rajeev Chandrasekhar then said.


Setting up the semiconductor unit requires huge investments and necessitates suitable infrastructure, like the availability of uninterrupted power and clean water. The complex, technology-intensive sector needs huge capital investments, high risk, long gestation and payback periods, and rapid changes in technology, which require significant and sustained investments.



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Apple users at risk; CERT-IN issues warning citing security vulnerabilities

Apple users at risk; CERT-IN issues warning citing security vulnerabilities

by | Sep 25, 2023 | Technology


Apple ecosystem products (Photo: Shutterstock)


The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN) has reportedly issued a high-severity warning to Apple users in the country, citing multiple vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to take control of their devices – according to media reports.


CERT-IN, a national nodal agency that functions under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), stated that the vulnerability is in the Apple’s WebKit browser engine that powers its Safari browser. The browser comes pre-loaded in Apple products, including iPhones and watches.


Attackers could exploit the vulnerability by sending specially crafted messages such as tricking users into visiting a malicious website or opening a malicious attachment. This would give them access to users’ personal data and they could even install malware in the device.


In an official statement, CERT-IN said, “These vulnerabilities exist in Apple products due to certificate validation issues in the Security component, an issue in the Kernel, and an error in the Webkit component.


According to media reports, Apple has released a software update to address the security vulnerabilities. Apple users are advised to update their devices to the latest software version.


The required updates from Apple are available through over-the-air, and details about it are also available on CERT-IN website.


The list of affected devices includes:


Apple iOS versions prior to 16.7 and iPadOS versions prior to 16.7


Apple macOS Moneterey versions prior to 12.7


Apple watchOS versions prior to 9.6.3


Apple iOS versions prior to 17.0.1 and iPadOS versions prior to 17.0.1


Apple Safari versions prior to 16.6.1


Apple macOS Ventura versions prior to 13.6


Apple watchOS versions prior to 10.0.1

First Published: Sep 25 2023 | 12:49 PM IST



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Soon, Instagram’s Threads to let users edit published posts: Details here

Soon, Instagram’s Threads to let users edit published posts: Details here

by | Sep 25, 2023 | Technology



Meta’s social media platform Threads would soon roll out an option to let its users edit published posts within five minutes of publishing them, similar to its competitor X (formerly Twitter). Unlike X, which offers this feature only to premium subscribers, the edit feature will be open to everybody on Instagram’s Threads.


Though the edit feature is not official yet, head of Instagram Adam Mosseri in July said that it would be introduced later this year. The feature is expected to arrive soon since there has been an activity on the social media platform X where a person named Alessandro Paluzz shared screenshots stating that users would have a 5-minute window to edit their Threads after publishing. Similar to Instagram, users can also see edit history made to a post.


In related company news, Threads recently added a new feature that allows users to switch between multiple accounts without having to log out on its mobile app. By long pressing the profile icon in the bottom right, users can add a new profile. This feature was demanded by several users to switch between work and personal profiles.


Since its launch in July, Threads has introduced several new features to catch up with X. Some of the key features introduced to date include keyword search, quote posts, and web client.


Threads is an X-like social media platform where users can follow and connect with friends and creators, including the people they follow on Instagram. It was launched in more than 100 countries for iOS and Android users this year in July.

First Published: Sep 25 2023 | 12:16 PM IST



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India loosening its planned restrictions on laptop, tablet imports

India loosening its planned restrictions on laptop, tablet imports

by | Sep 25, 2023 | Technology



India is loosening its planned restrictions on imports of laptops, tablets and other IT hardware, giving manufacturers such as Apple Inc., HP Inc. and Dell Technologies Inc. more time to prepare for potential curbs.


The South Asian country is doing away with a compulsory licensing requirement for tech importers, and will instead only ask such companies to register under its so-called import management system, people familiar with the policy said. The system will start operating on Nov. 1, they said, asking not to be named as the matter isn’t public.


India is seeking to boost local production while trying to ensure sufficient availability of consumer electronics. The federal government last month shocked companies such as Apple and Samsung Electronics Co. as it announced a plan to curb laptop and tablet imports without a suddenly required license. A day later India’s trade regulator delayed the move by three months.


As part of the latest plan, all companies bringing everything from tablets and laptops to desktop computers and servers into India will have to register. But unlike under the previously considered licensing regime, where companies were expected to cut back imports immediately, the new rules won’t limit inbound shipments for about six to nine months, the people said.


A quota on imports could gradually kick in as companies begin to manufacture laptops, tablets and other hardware locally. The size of each company’s quota will depend on its local production, import of IT hardware as well as export of such products from India, the people said.


The planned new rules don’t apply to smartphones. India’s technology ministry didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.


The maneuvers are part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s drive to increase local production and create a world-class tech manufacturing industry in India as companies look to diversify supply chains beyond China. India this year introduced a $2.1 billion financial incentive plan to draw computer makers to the world’s most populous nation.


Companies including Dell, HP, Lenovo Group Ltd., Foxconn Technology Group and Asustek Computer Inc. have sought the subsidies to make laptops, tablets and other products in India.



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Stuffcool ChargeCube 30 review: Compact power strip with USB-C, USB-A ports

Stuffcool ChargeCube 30 review: Compact power strip with USB-C, USB-A ports

by | Sep 25, 2023 | Technology



The ChargeCube 30 is a power cube from the homegrown technology accessory brand Stuffcool. It is referred to as a cube, rather than a power strip, due to its cubic form factor. Although it is designed primarily for indoor use, its compact design makes it convenient for on-the-go usage, not limiting its utility to just home and office environments.


The Stuffcool ChargeCube 30 features a three-pin 6A plug at one end and the power cube at the other, connected by a 1.5m wire, providing flexibility and convenience. Stuffcool said the ChargeCube is BIS approved and equipped with a surge protector and additional safety measures to safeguard your connected devices from overvoltage and short circuits.


Like other power cubes and power strips, the Stuffcool ChargeCube 30 is a power accessory that enables you to power and charge multiple devices simultaneously. While the core functionality remains the same, its compact design, high-quality construction, and the inclusion of USB-A and USB-C ports in addition to three 6A power sockets give it a competitive edge.


Starting with its design, the cube is compact and features curved corners. It is designed for both tabletop placement and wall mount installation. Regardless of how it is installed, the cube and its available ports and sockets are easily accessible. The three 6A AC power sockets are located on the front, with USB-A and USB-C ports on the left, and the power button and wire on the right. The sockets and ports are well spaced out, making it convenient to use even if you have larger-than-usual adaptors or plugs.


Regarding its functionality, the three AC sockets can power mainstream devices such as desktop PCs, monitors, Wi-Fi routers, printers, scanners, table fans, and more. The USB-A and USB-C ports can be used to power and charge devices with built-in batteries, such as laptops, smartphones, cameras, and so on.


Notably, the ChargeCube 30 supports fast charging via the USB-C and USB-A ports with a total output of 30W. The USB-C port is compatible with Power Delivery (PD) and Programmable Power Supply (PPS). PD and PPS are two commonly used fast charging protocols employed by original equipment manufacturers to facilitate rapid wired charging on their devices, supported by brands like Apple and Samsung. Consequently, you can use the USB-C port on the cube to fast charge (30W) and power smartphones and other devices compatible with PD and PPS charging. For older generation models, there is a USB-A port supporting Quick Charge 3.0 (QC 3.0) for fast charging supported accessories and devices at a power rate of up to 18W.


Verdict


Priced at Rs 2,499, the Stuffcool ChargeCube 30 falls on the higher end of the price spectrum for a power accessory. Nevertheless, it stands out as one of the few offerings that provide USB-C and USB-A ports with fast charging capabilities through the PD and PPS protocols. Combined with its sturdy construction, compact design, and a 1.5m long wire, the Stuffcool ChargeCube 30 checks all the right boxes. It serves as a purpose-built power accessory for powering and charging multiple devices simultaneously.



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