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Today, December 19, has turned out to be an important day for artificial intelligence, especially for India. The government has announced that it has commenced the process of formulating regulations on AI to foster development, protection, and innovation in this space. In other news, IBM has revealed its plans to acquire StreamSets and webMethods platforms of Software AG for a total of 2.3 billion dollars in a bid to improve its own AI offerings. This and more in today's AI roundup. Let us take a closer look.

 India aims to reform its century-old telecommunications law by introducing a new bill as Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks to make the sector investor friendly. The government is exploring abolishing the concept of licensing with “authorization,” said a person familiar with the matter, who requested not to be identified as the bill is before lawmakers. This is expected to give the government flexibility to cope with advances made in technology.

Making waves in the Indian audio market today was the US-based Bose Corporation, which has participated in India's wearables startup Noise's Series A fund-raising round. While Bose has been one of the top audio companies in the world for decades, the Gurugram-based Noise has been working its way up the ladder over the recent years and currently, it is ranked as India's number two wearable brand. Looking to power up growth, the company is looking for funds for expansion. However, the exact amount that has been invested by Bose in Noise has not been revealed. The fund-raise is notable because this is the first time Noise has ventured into the area and immediately it has been able to attract the attention of one of the biggest audio companies with an iconic reputation in the form of Bose.

10 best laptops in India: Discover the top-notch laptops in India that perfectly align with your needs, whether personal or professional. These leading brands, including MSI, Acer, HP, etc. offer a range of laptops that cater to diverse preferences. Embodying powerful performance, sleek designs, and innovative features, these laptops are ideal for students, professionals, gamers, and creative enthusiasts alike. A prevalent trend in the Indian laptop market is the rising popularity of slim and lightweight options, providing a winning combination of performance and portability. With fast processors and SSD storage, these ultraportable devices ensure seamless multitasking and swift boot times.

Gen AI set to boost India's GDP by $1.2-1.5 trillion by 2030, EY report reveals; AI chatbots and humans share the hallucination experience; Federal agencies lag in AI management, GAO report reveals; Bihar Police exam to deploys AI to prevent cheating for 1,275 sub-inspector posts- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.

Poco C65 has officially launched in the Indian market, positioning itself as the latest addition in the budget smartphone segment. Boasting an attractive design and robust internals, this smartphone hits the Indian market at a price point below ₹10,000. The POCO C65 sporting a robust MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, the POCO C65 delivers impressive performance. Its sleek and precisely crafted design, featuring a notch-free water-drop design, complements the immersive viewing experience provided by the stunning 6.74-inch HD+ 90Hz display.

Pan-Indian star is all set to create his magic on the big screen with the action thriller. The directorial is anticipated to be a mass entertainer as it is made on a huge budget. As the movie is a few days away from its grand premiere in India, its advance ticket booking is about to begin. While fans are eagerly waiting to catch the Rebel Star’s movie in the theaters, here are its advance ticket booking dates in India. 

Conglomerate Tata Group plans to build one of India's biggest iPhone assembly plants, tapping Apple Inc.'s ambitions to increase manufacturing in the South Asian country.

PlayStation VR2, Sony's current-gen virtual reality headset, is finally available in India. The news comes nearly 10 months after its launch in the US and costs a bit more than the standard PS5 in the country. The visor and Sense controllers alone cost Rs. 57,990, albeit one could also opt for the Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle, priced at Rs. 61,999. However, it seems there's not enough stock when it comes to online retailers. At the time of writing, only Amazon and e2z Store have the headset in stock, with the latter only listing the base edition. Other notable sites have the option to pre-book or enable email notifications whenever they're ready.

The Game Awards is back for its 2023 edition, signalling that time of the year when the industry and fans gather together to celebrate the best in video games. Marking the 10th iteration of the Geoff Keighley-hosted show, the annual event is held in high regard by developers worldwide, who will be competing in 31 categories that acknowledge games across genres. As usual, the ceremony will be spruced up by big announcements and trailers for upcoming titles, backed by a dedicated musical orchestra conducted by returning composer Lorne Balfe. There haven't been as many leaks this year, so anticipation is high as gamers keep their fingers crossed hoping for the biggest reveals.

BGMI guide: Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) is one of the most intense and competitive Battle Royale games in India which is totally based on player's skills and their gaming strategies. The game judges the player in terms of how long they have survived, how many kills they have earned in the game, and how strategically they have played throughout their gaming history. Then, on the basis of their efforts, they start earning badges which start from bronze to the Conqueror badge, which is called the highest rank in the game. Only, a few pro players can get the Conqueror badge through their raging skills. If you are someone who also wants to earn a Conqueror badge then check out this BGMI guide to upscale your skills and ranking in the game.

In a decisive move against Chinese-websites operated financial fraud, India has initiated the banning process for more than 100 investment scam websites. These websites, resembling Indian entities on the surface, targeted vulnerable Indian citizens with schemes that are quite similar to predatory loan apps, which also originated from China. While the facade of these investment scam sites appeared Indian, the funds ultimately found their way to Chinese operators. The Ministry of Home Affairs has instructed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to block these fraudulent websites.