The Indian government has requested telecommunication companies and subsea operators to assess potential risks to the nation’s undersea data cables amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. This directive aims to ensure the resilience and security of critical data infrastructure.
The government’s call for risk assessments coincides with the development of key undersea cable projects, such as Meta’s Waterworth cable and Google’s Blue-Raman system, set to connect to India. These initiatives underscore the importance of undersea cables in bolstering international data exchange and connectivity.
Additionally, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai recently unveiled the India-America Connect initiative during a visit to New Delhi, aiming to establish new subsea routes to enhance global communications.
On a separate note, Anthropic, an AI firm, secured a legal victory as a judge intervened in the Pentagon’s classification of the company as a ‘supply chain risk.’ This decision provides Anthropic with a favorable outcome in the current legal landscape.
Source: Tech-Economic Times