digital public infrastructure

Principal Secretary PK Mishra cautioned financial systems against excessive speculation and market instability, emphasizing their connection to the real economy and citizens' lives. He highlighted India's digital public infrastructure, including the JAM trinity and UPI, as transformative forces for financial inclusion and credit access, particularly for underserved populations.

India is leveraging Artificial Intelligence for significant progress towards Viksit Bharat 2047. AI drives economic growth, improves governance, and promotes social inclusion. Key elements for success include making data accessible to all, building strong organizational systems, and focusing on human skills. These steps will help India become a global AI leader and bridge development gaps.

Microsoft's Jay Parikh emphasizes that the future of AI hinges on scalable deployment with trust and real-world impact, not just powerful models. He highlights India's strengths in developer talent, enterprise adoption, and digital infrastructure, positioning it as a key hub for global AI innovation and implementation.

Union Education Minister Mr Dharmendra Pradhan held discussions with senior officials of SBI, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank and Indian Bank to overhaul the CBSE payment gateway system following recent technical issues faced by students. The meeting focused on strengthening payment protocols for post-examination services, including re-evaluation and answer sheet photocopies. The banks were asked to introduce faster grievance redressal, real-time monitoring and automatic refund systems to ensure secure and smooth digital transactions for students.

Mistral AI co-founder Arthur Mensch warns Europe has a two-year window to build its own AI infrastructure or face long-term dependence on US tech giants. He emphasized that control over chips, energy, and computing power, not just software, will determine AI competitiveness, urging swift action to avoid becoming a "vassal state."

During an invigorating party training session, Bihar's Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary passionately reinforced the BJP's foundational tenet of 'nation first.' He paid homage to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay’s teachings while detailing the significant strides made in public welfare and development under the guidance of Prime Minister Modi.

European leaders are divided on how to regulate major US tech firms like Apple and Google as the EU prepares decisions on cloud computing and satellite services. Proposals aim to prioritize European companies for infrastructure access, but some officials advocate for equal rules for all, sparking debate over digital dependence and competition.

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