Amid the rising AI trends across the globe, India now leads the Asia-Pacific region in AI bot activity. A report on Wednesday said that India witnessed a 300 per cent increase in automated traffic globally over the past year. As reported by news agency IANS, AI bots generated 3.2 billion triggers in India, positioning the country as one of the most targeted in the APAC region. India is further followed by Japan and China, said the report from cybersecurity and cloud computing company Akamai Technologies. The report published by a cybersecurity firm revealed an alarming spike in automated traffic driven largely by AI-powered bots targeting websites across all industries. These bots generate billions of requests, significantly distorting digital operations and analytics, and make up nearly 1 per cent of total bot traffic on Akamai’s platform. The spike is primarily caused by content scraping, which undermines traditional web-based business models, publisher analytics, and ad revenue. While enlightening about the rising AI bot traffic, the report said, As bot traffic grows, publishers and other content-driven businesses are seeing corrupted analytics and collapsing ad revenues through bots extracting value without giving any in return. The report further revealed that “The rapid growth of AI-enabled tools has made it easier than ever for both experienced threat professionals and new malicious actors to launch impersonation attacks, conduct social engineering, distribute phishing campaigns, and commit identity fraud using AI-generated fake documents and images,” as cited by news agency IANS. In addition, malicious bots such as FraudGPT, WormGPT, ad fraud bots, and return fraud bots have been driving up the costs, degrading site performance, and skewing key metrics. According to global research, almost 25 billion bot queries were recorded during a two-month observation period. With the commerce sector leading the way in AI bot activity, the country observed a large inclination amid the AI bot activity. However, in the digital media sector, publishing was most affected, accounting for 63% of AI bot triggers. According to the report, scraping, mostly by search and training bots, accounts for over 90% of AI bot triggers in the healthcare industry. (With inputs from IANS)
05 November,2025 04:28 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentUnique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Friday said that it has embarked on a comprehensive strategic and technological review to shape the next decade of Aadhaar’s evolution through a new ‘Aadhaar Vision 2032’ framework, recognising the rapidly changing technological and regulatory landscape. According to the Ministry of Electronics and IT, this forward-looking roadmap will strengthen Aadhaar’s technological foundation, integrate emerging digital innovations, and ensure that India’s digital identity platform remains robust, inclusive, and future-ready. "UIDAI’s technology stack, which forms the backbone of Aadhaar services and works as a facilitator of our digital economy, is set for a major upgrade," the ministry said. To guide this ambitious transformation, UIDAI has constituted a high-level Expert Committee under the chairmanship of Neelkanth Mishra, Chairperson, UIDAI. The committee brings together eminent experts and leaders from academia, industry, and administration to provide strategic direction on strengthening Aadhaar’s innovation roadmap. The committee will develop the Aadhaar Vision 2032 document, outlining the framework for next-generation Aadhaar architecture aligned with India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, and emerging global standards of privacy and cybersecurity. "The Aadhaar Vision 2032 framework will focus on leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Quantum Computing, Advanced Encryption, and next-generation Data Security mechanisms," the ministry said. These will ensure Aadhaar remains resilient against evolving cybersecurity threats, scalable for future demand, and adaptive to the rapidly changing digital landscape. The other members of the committee are Bhuvnesh Kumar, CEO, UIDAI; Vivek Raghavan, Co-Founder of Sarvam AI; Dheeraj Pandey, Founder of Nutanix; Sasikumar Ganesan, Head of Engineering, MOSIP; Rahul Matthan, Partner, Trilegal; Navin Budhiraja, CTO; Head of Products, and Vianai Systems. Prabaharan Poornachandran, Professor at Amrita University, Anil Jain, Professor at Michigan State University, Mayank Vatsa, Professor at IIT Jodhpur, and Shri Abhishek Kumar Singh, Deputy Director General, UIDAI, are also part of the committee. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
31 October,2025 06:23 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSAfter a lot of speculation and rumours, Elon Musk’s AI-powered online knowledge platform, Grokipedia, was officially launched on October 27. However, within hours of the launch, the Grokipeida site went offline, only to return shortly thereafter. As per the reports, Elon’s latest introduction, Grokipedia, has gone live with almost 8,85,000 articles. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk earlier announced that the AI-built knowledge platform will roll out in a few days. Tesla chief Elon Musk, before the launch of Grokipedia, posted on a social media platform stating that his latest product will be the world’s largest and most accurate knowledge source, for humans and AI, with no limits on use. The post by Elon Musk further reads, "Grok is using massive amounts of inference compute to look at, sources like Wikipedia page and asking: What’s true, partially true, false, or missing?," as per IANS. While hailing the latest xAi-built knowledge platform, Elon Musk said that this platform will analyse sources like Wikipedia, flagging falsehoods, correcting half-truths, and adding missing context in its entries before showing the results. Elon Musk, while posting on X, also said, “The reason why it will be the true knowledge source is because it's built solely for the truth and to navigate to the truth... free from bias or hidden agendas. Elon never does anything by half measures; he dives straight to the full extent," as per IANS. Billionaire Elon Musk has also consistently criticised Wikipedia’s funding and editorial approach. His proposal to use AI to “navigate to the truth” has generated mixed reactions on X, with some users expressing support for a new competitor, while others caution that Grok’s training data may introduce new biases. As stated during his earlier statements, Musk has said that Grokipedia is intended to be a “massive improvement over Wikipedia” and a step towards xAI’s goal of understanding the universe. Elon Musk, on October 2, became the world’s first person ever to reach a net worth of $500 billion, followed by Oracle’s Larry Ellison at a distant second. Musk’s AI startup xAI was valued at around USD 75 billion (as of July). xAI was targeting a $200 billion valuation after a fundraise, although Musk said the company was not raising capital at that time. Elon Musk’s feat came as Tesla shares rose over 14 per cent so far this year, closing 3.3 per cent higher on October 2, adding more than USD 6 billion to Musk’s wealth. According to Forbes' billionaires index, Musk’s net worth stood at $500.1 billion as of 4.15 pm ET (1:45 am Thursday India time) earlier on October 2. On the other hand, Oracle Founder Ellison was the second-richest person on Forbes' list, with a net worth of about $350.7 billion, as per IANS. (With inputs from IANS)
28 October,2025 04:29 PM IST | Texas | mid-day online correspondentAmid the rising demand for iPhones in India, Apple in Q3 of 2025 recorded the highest-ever shipments to India. With the success of its new iPhone 17 series and festive season demand, Apple Inc. shipped 4.9 million smartphones to the country during the July–September quarter of 2025 (Q3 CY25), according to industry estimates, reported IANS. According to research firm Omdia, this massive import to India marks a 47 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth, representing Apple’s strongest performance in the Indian market to date. Furthermore, India accounted for 9 per cent of Apple’s total global iPhone shipments in the quarter, which is the highest share ever for the country, underscoring India’s growing importance in the company’s global strategy, as per IANS. The major reason for Apple’s massive import to India is the launch of the iPhone 17 series on September 9. The flagship model of Apple played a key role in driving record sales. The new 17 series lineup features major camera upgrades, including a 48MP Fusion Main camera and a 48MP Fusion Ultra-Wide lens, alongside a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion. iPhone 17 now comes with the new A19 chip for enhanced performance and Ceramic Shield 2 technology, offering three times better scratch resistance and reduced glare. Moreover, US tech giant Apple is expected to post its highest-ever festive quarter in India this year, with analysts forecasting a 28 per cent increase in sales compared to last year, driven by the early popularity of the iPhone 17 series, as per IANS. In the April–September period of the current financial year, tech giant Apple shipped iPhones worth about USD 10 billion (over Rs 88,500 crore), marking a 75 per cent growth compared to the same period last year, according to industry estimates. This huge success of Apple also reflects the strong push of the government’s ‘Make in India’ and production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes, which have encouraged Apple to expand its manufacturing base in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. On the other hand, the majority of the iPhones produced in India this year were exported to the US, amounting to nearly 78 per cent, up from 53 per cent a year earlier. (With inputs from IANS)
23 October,2025 01:27 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentOpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT Atlas, which promises to be one of the best AI-powered web browsers. OpenAI claims that this browser has been designed to redefine how people use the internet. The Atlas has been built entirely around ChatGPT, which aims to merge artificial intelligence with traditional web browsing. This one-of-a-kind browser is known for offering a seamless and interactive online experience, news agency IANS reported. OpenAIsays that Atlas is now available globally for macOS users and will soon arrive on Windows, iOS, and Android. At its core, Atlas places ChatGPT directly inside the browser rather than adding it as an extension, making internet browsing a lot easier and specific to your search. The AI-powered browser has been integrated with a new-tab page that doubles as both a chat window and a traditional search bar, allowing users to browse websites, get AI-generated answers, and view regular search results all in one place. Using this browser, people can switch between links, images, videos, and news without leaving the chat interface. Apart from the AI-powered search and browsing, one of the biggest highlights of ChatGPT Atlas is its optional browser memory. The optional browser memory feature of this browser allows the application to remember key details from visited websites, enabling users to ask follow-up questions such as, “Summarise the job postings I checked last week,” without re-entering links. OpenAI says that “users will have full control over what the AI remembers and can easily clear data or browse privately”. By default, browsing content will not be used for model training unless users choose to opt in. Another major upgrade done on the browser is the introduction of ‘Agent Mode’, which allows ChatGPT to take actions directly inside the browser. For example, it can research topics, open tabs, extract data, and even interact with services like Instacart to build shopping carts from recipes, as reported by IANS. Product lead Adam, while explaining further about the browser, said, “Atlas can now book reservations or flights or even edit a document that you’re working on." He further added, “The browser also includes a feature called ‘cursor chat’, which lets users highlight any text, such as an email, and ask ChatGPT to rewrite or refine it instantly.” OpenAI chief Sam Altman described Atlas as a step toward a new way of using the internet where the chat experience becomes a natural part of web navigation. Altman added, “The way that we hope people will use the internet in the future… the chat experience in a web browser can be a great analogue." (With inputs from IANS)
22 October,2025 06:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFocusing on taking the technology game to a whole new level, Apple, with the launch of the iPad Pro M5 chip, has set a benchmark for other tech giants. Globally disrupting the tech industry, the latest iPad now marks a significant step in mobile computing by offering advanced AI-enabled features. The integration of the M5 Chip on the iPad Pro not only makes it a powerful device, but it also makes the device a lot more adaptive and smart. The M5 chip integrated inside this device is a technological marvel that has been engineered with perfection to give users a whole new experience. Whether you talk about speed, graphical intervention or multitasking, the M5 chip on the iPad Pro is something that assures greatness in every aspect. The all-new iPad Pro M5 The iPad, since its introduction in 2010, has been a device that offers a perfect blend of mobile technological operations. With every generation passing by, Apple has successfully managed to upgrade the iPads with better processors, great displays and optimum performance. However, this time Apple now brings a massive update that could be revolutionary. The iPad Pro, launched on October 15, now comes with a powerful AI-enabled processor that will take the performance of this tablet to a whole new level. The iPad Pro with the M5 chip, engineered with sheer perfection, delivers substantial speed and efficiency improvements across demanding creative and professional workflows. Powered by Apple’s most advanced chip to date, the device now also offers best-in-class performance in an ultra-thin and portable design. iPad Pro M5 features and specifications The iPad Pro with the M5 chip can be a perfect choice for all your video editing and content creation jobs. Along with the super-fast processor, the iPad Pro M5 also offers the third-generation ray-tracing engine for realistic lighting, reflections, and shadows, making it perfect for creators, editors, and graphic designers. Graphics: The iPad Pro has been equipped with a third-generation ray-tracing engine for realistic lighting, reflections, and shadows. It delivers up to 1.5x faster 3D rendering than iPad Pro with M4 and 6.7x faster than iPad Pro with M1. Video performance: The latest generation iPad Pro offers up to 6x faster video transcoding in Final Cut Pro for iPad compared to M1 models and 1.2x faster than M4. AI capabilities: Up to 4x faster AI image generation in Draw Things for iPad versus M1, and 2x faster than M4. AI Video Upscaling: Up to 3.7x faster performance in DaVinci Resolve for iPad compared to M1, and 2.3x faster than M4. Ideal for: Graphic designers, architects, and business professionals requiring high-speed multitasking, 3D modelling, and AI-powered workflows. iPad Pro with M5 Chip price in India As per Apple, the iPad Pro with the M5 chip will be in Apple Store locations and Apple authorised resellers from Wednesday, October 22. As per Apple, the 13-inch iPad Pro starts at Rs. 129,900 for the Wi-Fi model and Rs. 149,900 for the Wi-Fi + cellular model.
15 October,2025 08:39 PM IST | Mumbai | Tarun VermaTech giant Apple on Wednesday rolled out something that could probably be the next big thing for this generation. With the launch of the M5 chip, Apple has now taken the AI game to a whole new level. Their latest silicon innovation, the M5 chip, marks a major leap forward in AI as well as in computing performance. As informed by Apple, the M5 chip is built on third-generation 3-nanometre technology that brings massive performance gains with a next-generation GPU for optimum performance, along with adaptive learning features to enhance your personalised computation process. The M5 chip has been integrated with Neural Accelerators in every core, delivering over 4x the peak GPU compute performance compared to its predecessor, the M4. Advanced GPU architecture At the heart of Apple’s M5 chip lies a 10-core GPU architecture. This top-of-the-line GPU redefines how your iPad, MacBook or Vision Pro devices handle AI-driven workloads. Each and every GPU core on the M5 chip has been integrated with a dedicated Neural Accelerator that will drastically improve the performance of your device in every way. While highlighting their marquee processor, Apple said, “This advancement delivers up to 6x faster AI performance than the M1 and up to 45 per cent higher graphics performance than the M4, thanks to third-generation ray tracing and dynamic caching.” Massive CPU upgrade If you are thinking that the GPU is enough, you are wrong. Apple this time surprises you with some subtle yet very effective CPU advancements as well. The CPU of the M5 chip comes with a 10-core CPU comprising four performance cores and six efficiency cores. The perfectly combined integration of the CPU cores on this chip provides up to 15 per cent faster multithreaded performance than the previous generation M4, making multitasking and heavy workloads smoother across devices like the MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro. Enhanced memory to do even more with AI Moreover, the M5 also offers a unified memory bandwidth of 153GB/s, providing a nearly 30 per cent increase over the M4 and more than 2x over the M1. The unified memory architecture of the M5 chip enables the entire chip to access a large single pool of memory, which allows the MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro to run larger AI models completely on-device. Integrated with such massive AI upgrades, the M5 chip fuels the faster CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine, offering higher multithreaded performance in apps, and faster graphics performance in creative apps and games.
15 October,2025 08:39 PM IST | Mumbai | Tarun VermaThe demand for the latest generation iPhone has been in a surge since its introduction on September 9. The iPhone 17 series is also a boost to the ‘Make in India’ initiative, with most of their parts being manufactured in India. The iPhone 17 Air and 17 models are gaining stronger traction than last year's Plus and 16 series devices in India. According to vendors and industry analysts, the new 17 series flies off the shelves in the country and is still under very heavy demand, reported by IANS. Apple is yet again set to achieve its highest festive-sales count in India, with analysts forecasting a 28 per cent year-on-year sales increase in 2025. This increase in sales clearly depicts the success of the iPhone 17 series. During the last fiscal year, Apple saw its annual sales hit a record of nearly $9 billion, as disposable incomes rise amid strong consumer demand. Analysts said that “the first week of sales for the iPhone 17 series was 19 per cent higher than the iPhone 16 series”, cited by news agency IANS. Tarun Pathak, Research Director at Counterpoint Research, while putting light on the success of Apple and the surge in demand, said that Apple is effectively capitalising on the premiumisation trend in India. He emphasised, “The new iPhone 17 Air, despite a higher price, is gaining stronger traction than last year's Plus model,” as per IANS. Apple is on track to cross 4.5 million shipments this festive quarter, with the new iPhone Air poised to generate fresh traction. Prabhu Ram, VP, Industry Research Group (IRG), CMR, said in a market dominated majorly by value-for-money phones, there is good healthy growth for premium smartphones driven by rising disposable incomes among a growing middle class. Prabhu Ram added, “Apple's growth momentum is driven by its strong brand salience and increased manufacturing and retail focus in the market,” as per IANS. While iPhone 17 (256 GB) starts at Rs 82,900, iPhone Air (256 GB) begins from Rs 119,900; iPhone 17 Pro (256 GB) starts from Rs 134,900 and iPhone 17 Pro Max (256 GB) from Rs 149,900. iPhone Air features a breakthrough titanium design that is elegant and light yet strong. The back of iPhone Air is now protected with Ceramic Shield, and the front cover uses Ceramic Shield 2, delivering 3x better scratch resistance, making iPhone Air more durable than any previous iPhone. India is also becoming central to Apple’s manufacturing plans, with one in every five iPhones now being produced in the country; that also gives a major boost to India’s Make-in-India initiative. (With inputs from IANS)
29 September,2025 05:08 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentWith the rollout of the iPhone 17 series across the country, many potential buyers are still contemplating over which high-end smartphone could be their best value for money. The feature-loaded flagship iPhone 17 offers specifications which outplay the previous generation model. However, with the ongoing sale across e-commerce websites, the iPhone 16 Pro was available at an astonishing price around Rs 75,000 – it was launched last year for Rs 1,19,900. With iPhone 17 introduced at Rs 82,900 (excluding bank offers), customers are currently inclined towards the Pro model of the previous generation. While both phones offer strong features, the choice depends heavily on what you value the most. The design is one of the most significant differences between the two generations but the iPhone 16 Pro camera does not lag behind a lot when compared to iPhone 17. Difference in prices While the introductory price of iPhone 17 starts at Rs 82,900, the iPhone 16 Pro during the ongoing festive season sale was sold for around Rs 75,000. Considering that you are getting an iPhone 16 Pro with a triple-camera setup even by paying almost Rs 7,000 less, getting an iPhone 16 Pro could be a more thoughtful choice. Cooling chambers If you are someone who hates it when your iPhone tends to heat up, then iPhone 17 might just be a better choice for you. While the 16 Pro model is not equipped with a heating chamber, the 17 series does offer great anti-heating capabilities, which makes it a good gadget for long-duration purposes. Thus, iPhone 17 outplays the 16 Pro model when it comes to gaming and anti-heating properties. Camera The iPhone 17 Pro camera outplays the 16 Pro camera by a fair margin without a doubt. However, here’s a little twist: while the 16 Pro offers a scintillating triple-camera setup that offers great stability, good portraits, and a great night mode shot, the iPhone 17 model does lag behind marginally when it comes to the rear camera setup. However, the 12 MP front camera of the iPhone 17 stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the iPhone 16 Pro. Performance The iPhone 16 Pro has been integrated with the A18 Pro chip along with the hexa-core CPU, which turns out to be extremely powerful, especially in the Pro model. iPhone 17 has been equipped with the latest A19 chip along with 6 CPU cores (2 performance + 4 efficiency) and a 5-core GPU. Considering that the GPU in iPhone 16 Pro is stronger (6-core) compared to the 5-core in iPhone 17, you will experience that the iPhone 16 Pro offers marginally better performance as compared to the iPhone 17. Design The iPhone 17 comes with the modern 120Hz, always-on, higher brightness display. The iPhone 17 screen appears smoother. Also, the slight size bump on the flagship device gives more display area without making the phone appear too large. On the other hand, the iPhone 16 Pro does lag behind when it comes to design – the Pro model of the iPhone 16 is comparatively more heavy and is thicker than iPhone 17. However, the aluminium design on the exterior of the iPhone 17 device does feel a lot more premium; the titanium frame of the iPhone 16 Pro offers robustness and more scratch- and dent-resistant properties. Conclusion The latest generation iPhone 17 does bring meaningful upgrades in AI and cooling capacities, making it an extremely attractive choice for customers who are loyal towards the brand and do not like to miss having the latest iPhone model. However, if one weighs on the basis of economic viability, the iPhone 17 does not offer something out-of-the-box which the iPhone 16 Pro fails to do. Whether it be the camera or the GPU cores, the 16 Pro does outplay the 17th-generation iPhone despite being a more economical choice.
25 September,2025 07:36 PM IST | Mumbai | Tarun VermaSamsung on Wednesday unveiled ‘AI Home: Future Living’ that will take smart home living to a whole new different level. With the introduction of “AI Home: Future of Living, Now” in India, you can now experience a connected living ecosystem where every device thinks together and operates as per your convenience based on your preferences and choices. Unveiling their latest AI innovation at their flagship store in Jio World Plaza, BKC, Mumbai. Samsung is now set to unlock a world where artificial intelligence will not be confined to a single device. Being one of the global leaders in terms of technology, Samsung, with the latest innovation in India, is set to take smart home living to a whole new different level. The ecosystem of Samsung will allow you to have a home that knows you. The lights switch on as you arrive, the air conditioner adjusts to your perfect sleep temperature, the washing machine recommends the right cycle, and the TV queues up your favourite show — all automatically. The scenarios that could have been only imagined 10 years back have now turned into reality. How does the Samsung AI Home connectivity work? Aiming towards ambient intelligence, the system learns continuously from user behaviour and environmental cues to automate comfort, care, energy savings, and security. From an AC that adapts as you rest, to a fridge that suggests meals based on your dietary goals, to SmartThings-enabled devices syncing effortlessly in the background — every interaction is enriched with contextual, human-centred intelligence. From air conditioners that adjust automatically as users rest to refrigerators suggesting meals aligned with dietary goals, Samsung’s SmartThings-enabled devices will now be integrated and designed to sync seamlessly in the background. Each interaction on these devices will be enhanced with contextual, human-centred intelligence. Samsung AI Home is built on experiences that are proactive and cohesive across categories. Galaxy AI, on your devices and wearables, fuels on-the-go productivity and wellness; Vision AI brings natural language interaction and smart recommendations to your TV; and Bespoke AI appliances take the guesswork out of household chores. With a unified UI across devices, it all works together to create a home that not only works for you but works with you. And at the heart of it all is the Samsung SmartThings app that connects Samsung products in addition to thousands of partner devices. AI Home Experiences The Samsung AI Smart Home ecosystem launched on Wednesday has been built around four experiences that will redefine how families live. Ease: The feature through which lights, temperature, and even household chores adjust themselves in anticipation, freeing up time and energy for what matters most. Care: Through connected devices and services, AI Home supports healthier lifestyles — from personalised sleep settings and wellness checks to nutrition planning and even care for loved ones and pets. Save: With SmartThings Energy, Samsung promises to offer a more power-efficient setup that will surely help you save a lot of money on the electricity bills. Secure: Considering that the ecosystem has a lot of AI integration in it, it will also ensure sheer safety. The newly unveiled Samsung Knox Vault will protect sensitive data at the hardware level, while Knox Matrix extends blockchain-based protection across the connected ecosystem, giving families confidence that their digital lives are as safe as their physical ones. Highlighting the latest AI innovation, the President and CEO of Samsung Southwest Asia JB Park stated that “With the integration of Galaxy AI, Vision AI and Bespoke AI through our SmartThings ecosystem, we’re building it into people’s daily lives. Moreover, we are bringing Future Living into Indian homes—making everyday living more convenient, efficient, healthy, and safe.” “India is at the heart of this journey. Our three R&D centres in India are shaping exciting AI innovations here and taking them to the world. This launch reflects our deep commitment to shaping future lifestyles of millions of Indian families with meaningful and safer technologies,” added JB Park.
24 September,2025 04:17 PM IST | Mumbai | Tarun VermaTo make sure that India is well facilitated with a proper e-gaming structure, the government has been promoting upcoming startups and already established companies. As reported by news agency IANS, in view of giving them a push, start-up accelerator platform WaveX will establish seven new incubation centres across India, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said on Wednesday. These centres will support startups in animation, visual effects, gaming, comics (AVGC), and extended reality (XR). What is WaveX? The Union Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) launched the WAVEX platform in March 2025. It is a platform that aims to fund and provide national exposure to startups in the media and entertainment sector. 7 new WaveX incubator centres WaveX, in view of setting up new centres across India, has announced that it will be establishing seven new incubators. The places at which they will be launching the incubators are the Indian Institute of Mass Communication campuses in Delhi, Jammu, Dhenkanal (Odisha), Kottayam (Kerala), and Amravati (Maharashtra), along with the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune and the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute in Kolkata, as per IANS. The new centres were launched in addition to the existing facility at the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) in Mumbai. The new incubator centres will provide startups with access to advanced production, post-production, and game development editing and testing through IICT, FTII, SRFTI, and other partner incubators. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting also informed that each centre would choose 15 startups for its inaugural cohort. As reported by news agency IANS, the monthly fees of these incubator centres are fixed at Rs 8,500 plus GST, with priority given to ventures in media, entertainment, AVGC, and XR. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting further said that, “These facilities enable startups to design, develop, and validate content in film, gaming, and immersive media at global standards,” as cited by news agency IANS. Mumbai to have flagship incubator As reported by news agency IANS, the flagship IICT Incubator in Mumbai is equipped with world-class infrastructure and provides advanced equipment and infrastructure, featuring an 8K Red Raptor Vista Vision camera, a 4K HDR preview theatre with Dolby Atmos, high-performance Alienware workstations, a state-of-the-art virtual production stage with LED walls, photogrammetry systems, professional sound and colour-mix theatres, 4K HDR edit suites, VR testing kits, and the latest gaming consoles. Moreover, the I&B ministry further asserted that the startups can access resources both on-site and through digital platforms. The ministry further informed that applications are now open at wavex.wavesbazaar.com. (With inputs from IANS)
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