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OpenAI was forced to apologise to actor Scarlett Johansson last week for using her voice -- or something very similar -- on its latest chatbot, throwing the spotlight on to voice-cloning tech. OpenAI uses similar systems though they do not release any details.

Wipro partners with Centre for Brain Research to utilize AI, ML, and big data analytics for health behavior innovations.

Adani Group is considering applying for a license to operate on Indias public digital payments network and planning a co-branded credit card with banks, aiming to enter the booming digital payments market.

IIT Bombay and TCS collaborate to develop Indias first quantum diamond microchip imager, crucial for semiconductor chip examination, with the potential to revolutionize various industries.

Malaysia aims for $107 billion investment in its semiconductor industry, led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, targeting design, packaging, and manufacturing. The country is a key player globally, attracting major investments from firms like Intel and Infineon.

Mygate app, in partnership with Acko General Insurance, received an aggregator licence from IRDAI to distribute insurance policies, offering exclusive pricing and expanding product range.

AbleCredit raised $1.25 million in a seed round led by Merak Ventures to address the credit gap in emerging nations using innovative AI solutions, aiming to process one million loan applications for small businesses.

InCred Capital appointed Vikram Agarwal as its COO, who brings extensive experience from Julius Baer India to lead various functions at the Mumbai-based company.

India is drafting a new competition law to target big digital firms, with a U.S. lobby group urging a rethink to avoid potential business impacts.

Construction materials provider Infra.Market is raising the funds at a $2.5 billion valuation, which matches that from 2021 when the Thane-based company had raised $125 million from investors led by Tiger Global.