
NEW DELHI, February 2026 — As Artificial Intelligence continues to reshape the global economy, Mastercard President Gautam Aggarwal has addressed the growing anxiety over job displacement, positioning the technology as an evolution rather than an end to human labor. Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit, Aggarwal drew parallels to a century of industrial shifts
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NEW DELHI, February 2026 — The Indian government has officially signaled the end of the “quick-fix” startup era. With the issuance of notification GSR 108(E), the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has fundamentally redefined what it means to innovate in India, shifting the focus from consumer apps to “Deep Tech” breakthroughs that take decades to
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Key highlights Why 2026 is the stress test yearA lot of companies “did AI” in pilots. 2026 is when buyers, regulators, and insurers start asking: Where is your evidence?Under the EU AI Act’s phased approach, obligations expand over time and the regime becomes more enforceable as deadlines mature. Federal Register+1 Who faces the toughest rules (in plain
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Key highlights Why chip controls became the economic weaponModern AI and defense-adjacent capabilities depend on advanced computing items and semiconductor manufacturing equipment. U.S. rules have expanded and been refined through major rulemakings, using technical thresholds and destination/end-use limits. csrc.nist.gov+1 Who gets hit first: the casualty map What 2026 looks like inside companies (the unglamorous reality) Small
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Introduction: Advancing Social Good Through Technology India’s commitment to digital innovation has taken a significant step forward with the Digital Public Goods (DPG) initiative, which leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other digital technologies to drive social impact. This initiative aims to create open-source digital solutions that address key challenges in sectors like healthcare, education, and
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₹2,500 Crore Initiative to Bridge the Skills Gap with AI-Driven Training Programs Key Highlights Building a Future-Ready Workforce In a transformative effort to address the country’s growing skill gap, the Indian government has announced a ₹2,500 crore initiative to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into skill development programs. This initiative, part of the broader IndiaAI Mission, aims to provide citizens with
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