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China Proposes Export Restrictions on 40 Technologies Including Artificial Intelligence, Chips, and Solar Power

China Proposes Export Restrictions on 40 Technologies Including Artificial Intelligence, Chips, and Solar Power
China's Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Science and Technology have jointly proposed export bans or restrictions on 40 technologies, including 23 artificial intelligence technologies, several chip design technologies, 12 solar power-related technologies, and five biomedicine technologies. The proposal cites national security as a primary rationale and comes amid ongoing US-China technology competition and bilateral AI governance discussions.
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India Defers UPI Merchant Discount Rate Implementation Beyond Festive Season
India's UPI and Services Steering Committee has deferred the implementation of a proposed 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 until after the Diwali festive season. The fee, capped at Rs 300 for transactions of Rs 75,000 or more, is intended to support the financial sustainability of the UPI ecosystem. While only 4% of merchant transactions would be affected, those transactions are estimated to represent close to 70% of total merchant payment value. The deferral has raised questions about how the fee could affect merchant margins, consumer pricing, and broader digital payment behaviour in India.
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ED Freezes Assets Worth Over Rs 15 Crore in Online Betting and Cyber-Fraud Investigation Linked to APX
The Enforcement Directorate froze assets worth over Rs 15 crore and 75 bank accounts across Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Surat, and Unjha, Gujarat, following searches linked to alleged online betting operations connected to All Panel Exchange (APX). The investigation involves Edsom Fintech Pvt Ltd, Muslim Cooperative Bank, and Nagarbhavi Credit Cooperative Society, with financial trails totaling Rs 958 crore under scrutiny. The agency traced Rs 150 crore through a single pool account, Rs 37 crore converted into cryptocurrency via NCCS, and Rs 182 crore in cash withdrawals through APMC-linked accounts. Edsom Fintech founder Ram U. Ramdhani was arrested on September 28 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
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Federal Judge Rejects Joint Bid to Void Gemini-CFTC $5 Million Settlement
U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein in Manhattan dismissed a joint motion by cryptocurrency exchange Gemini and the CFTC to vacate a $5 million settlement. The settlement originated from a 2022 CFTC lawsuit alleging Gemini made misleading statements during review of a proposed Bitcoin futures contract. The parties argued the case would not have been filed under the Trump administration's revised enforcement priorities, but the judge ruled those policy changes were insufficient to overturn the previously agreed settlement. Gemini stock fell nearly 8% following the decision.
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Delhi High Court Rules in Favour of Arjun Kapoor in Personality Rights Case Covering AI Deepfakes and Unauthorised Use
The Delhi High Court has ruled in favour of Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor in a personality rights case, protecting his name, image, and likeness from unauthorised commercial use. The ruling covers AI-generated content, deepfakes, generative AI, and merchandise. The court decreed the suit after defendants failed to respond, and directed government bodies and platforms including Meta and Google to remove infringing content.
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Tech: Innovation, Breakthroughs, and the Future Unfolding | BalVoi

Tech: Innovation, Breakthroughs, and the Future Unfolding

Tech: Innovation, Breakthroughs, and the Future Unfolding

China Proposes Export Restrictions on 40 Technologies Including Artificial Intelligence, Chips, and Solar Power

Tech: Innovation, Breakthroughs, and the Future Unfolding

China Proposes Export Restrictions on 40 Technologies Including Artificial Intelligence, Chips, and Solar Power

India Defers UPI Merchant Discount Rate Implementation Beyond Festive Season

ED Freezes Assets Worth Over Rs 15 Crore in Online Betting and Cyber-Fraud Investigation Linked to APX

Federal Judge Rejects Joint Bid to Void Gemini-CFTC $5 Million Settlement

Delhi High Court Rules in Favour of Arjun Kapoor in Personality Rights Case Covering AI Deepfakes and Unauthorised Use

Wall Street Eyes Earnings From Meta, Tesla, Netflix and SpaceX Amid AI Stock Volatility