AI has been a topic of discussion in the defence sector for quite some time. It has the potential to revolutionise the way we approach warfare, from training and surveillance to logistics, cybersecurity, UAVs, advanced military weaponry like Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems (LAWS), autonomous combat vehicles and robots.

In particular, UNESCO recommends the development of regulatory sandboxes and the strengthening of data protection and cybersecurity laws to meet the challenges of new, more powerful AI models. There are also highly innovative recommendations such as formulating AI strategies at the municipal level to suit local priorities, and convening a working group to assess the impact of AI on culture.

Quantum Technology: In 2024, quantum technology is poised to revolutionize computing, communication, and cryptography, marking a significant stride towards the era of quantum supremacy. Quantum computers, leveraging the principles of superposition and entanglement, are becoming increasingly powerful, tackling complex calculations at unprecedented speeds.

As the gig economy transforms traditional job roles and organizational structures, leading to more diverse skills and increased resource allocation agility, Indian startups are keenly exploring the gig model for hiring.

The Indian Government s cybersecurity handle, Cyber Dost, issued a warning using a Bollywood meme featuring Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal from Hera Pheri . Citizens are cautioned not to click on suspicious links or make payments to unauthorized sites.

experiences, data privacy is becoming a central responsibility for CX leaders. 90 percent of CX leaders in India see themselves as responsible for making sure their customers data is safe. Another 94 percent say data protection and cybersecurity are top priorities in their customer service strategy.

Microsoft claims that state backed Russian hackers hacked into its corporate email system and viewed the accounts of members of the company s top team, as well as cybersecurity and legal workers. State sponsored Russian hackers breached Microsoft s corporate email system, gaining access to the accounts of members of the firm s executive team as well as staff on its cybersecurity and legal teams, the company claimed Friday.

India currently has a shortage of roughly 800,000 cybersecurity professionals and this is against a global shortage of about four million, Akshay Joshi, Head Industry, Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum (WEF) said on January 14. Speaking at the WEF 2024 in Davos, Joshi told CNBCTV18 s Shereen Bhan that one fifth of the global shortfall persists in India, presenting both a challenge and an opportunity.

Despite the transformative potential of tech solutions, challenges and risks exist in their implementation. As financial and ESG data become increasingly digitized, concerns about data security and privacy intensify. Implementing robust cybersecurity measures is imperative to protect sensitive information.

Eight out of 10 organisations are either exploring or open to gig models, according to a survey conducted by the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) and indeed. Startups and the business process management sector are mostly leading in gig worker hiring, said the report titled ‘Future of Work – Unravelling the Intricacies of New-Gen Work’, which focused on the future of jobs, workforce dynamics and the evolving workspace.

Leaders in the Cybersecurity domain, MicroWorld Technologies flagship brand eScan exhibited its wide range of SMB, Corporate, and Enterprise Products at SITA IT Expo 2024. The company also showcased its Retail products at the event with a key focus on Identity protection and Two Factor Authentication.