Intel made an agreement with eight Indian electronics manufacturing and design companies to speed up the production of laptops in India as part of the “Make in India” initiative.
Chip Giant Intel Partners Domestic Firms For Make In India Laptops
Intel, a big company that makes computer chips, made an agreement on Friday. They joined hands with eight Indian companies that provide electronic manufacturing services and design original products. This partnership aims to speed up the manufacturing of laptops in India, as part of the “Make in India” initiative.
The companies Intel is working with are Bhagwati Products Ltd, Dixon Technologies India Ltd, Kaynes Technology India Ltd, Optiemus Electronics Ltd, Panache Digilife Ltd, Smile Electronics Ltd, Syrma SGS Technology Ltd, and VVDN Technologies Private Ltd.
Intel is doing this to support the “Make in India” campaign and help promote technological advancement in the country.
India and other countries have signed an agreement to lessen the dangers of AI.
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