Prasanth Aby Thomas

Journalist covering tech sector. Reports for @DIGITIMESAsia @Computerworld @Networkworld @CIOonline @asmagglobal.

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@bookingcom @bookingcom Thanks, but this booking (6898948154) was prepaid via https://t.co/vjGbOohXgz, not pay-at-hotel.
My card shows “BKG*HOTEL AT BOOKING.C”, https://t.co/vjGbOohXgz was the mrchant of rcord.
The hotel cant invoice; plz escalate to Payments by https://t.co/vjGbOohXgz.

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@bookingcom urgently need a payment receipt/invoice for my prepaid stay.
The hotel says was paid via https://t.co/vjGbOohXgz’s virtual card and can’t issue it.
My card statement shows “BKG*HOTEL AT BOOKING.C”. your customer support has been clueless! Do something!

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@JioCare airfiber not working, unable to reach customer care
Does anyone care?

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@Airtel_Presence Where have you responded?

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@airtelindia needs to close an account; there is no option on the app or website. What is this?

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@Airtel_Presence Need to close account.

[Sanchit Vir Gogia @s_v_g]

For context, please take a look at the picture before reading the text. Thanks!

This case between ANI and Wikipedia has nothing to do with the stack - even an India-based firm can lapse in compliance, policy, and legal matters. There are many examples where Indian firms don’t fully meet compliances. That’s where a strong regulator comes in that applies equally to all orgs in the segment, irrespective of their origin.

Since we are on the topic, this entire narrative of build in India for India only (without any global tech esp from Western countries) needs to get a reality check:

One, it's impossible to run even a single server today (let alone run a whole stack!) without using technology that has contributions/origins from global players.

Two, where’s the advantage, economics and sensibility in reinventing the wheel that has taken decades to mature and stabilise?

Third, this narrative hurts Indian tech firms. Numerous companies' decades of hard work, aided by technology innovation, have finally put Indian tech firms on the global map. Why are we so busy reversing a good thing and denting the well-earned trust of global demand-side users?

Also, in today’s age of open-source-led innovation, restricting technology to one country and domain is unrealistic and unreasonable. Anyone who understands technology knows the need for “collective intelligence.” Any algorithm worth its salt must incorporate diversified perspectives to be truly unbiased.

Lastly, Wikipedia is a not-for-profit outfit and a body fighting globally for ethics and other issues. The rules of engagement for defending sources are well laid out in law.

Ignorance is not always bliss. Those with money, power, and influence must weigh their opinions and their real-life impact before releasing content in the public domain.

My 2c.

Cheers,
SVG

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@svembu been trying to connect with you for an interview. Please help.

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@PaloAltoNtwks launches AI-powered solutions for AI-generated cyber threats https://t.co/bWSzBS2rKx

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@airtelindia need help with connectivity issues. Technician not assigned even after raising ticket yesterday. Please help. Work pending. @Airtel_Presence

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CISPE said the economic viability of many cloud services utilized by customers in Europe is threatened by “the massive and unjustifiable hikes in prices, the re-bundling of products, the altered basis of billing.” https://t.co/oCYGexf1Gd

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@EtihadHelp Why don't you at least assist them with accommodations and food?

[Archana PN @archana_pn]

"Disappointed with @EtihadAirways for abruptly canceling my flight without prior notice. Now left stranded with no alternative arrangements. #EtihadAirways #FlightCancellation"@EtihadHelp

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The announcement follows an $8.5 billion grant given to Intel and $6.6 billion to Taiwan’s TSMC earlier this year to boost local production. https://t.co/lRcepKjxqd

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Indian server maker Mega Networks planning AI servers and OSAT plant https://t.co/Cs43GYh2i3

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This signals a major step in the quest for practical quantum computing https://t.co/GcMIdHr6LV

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@hodgesosaures Please connect on LinkedIn, I see no option to DM on twitter anymore.

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API security often receives inadequate attention, either overlooked in early planning stages or failing to match the pace of rapid technological deployment. @Akamai https://t.co/MZrP2FRTpm

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OpenAI rebuts Musk’s ‘fictional’ claims over Founding Agreement | Computerworld https://t.co/Ix7KB5gKSo via @computerworld

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@asip_tech, the Hyderabad-bases company that recently partnered with South Korea's APACT, expects Indian OSAT approval soon. #semiconductor #technology https://t.co/aGdOKBbriD