Financial watchdog sinks teeth into rapid tech changes Protecting consumers amid emerging new financial systems and adapting to artificial intelligence are leading challenges for Australia's financial watchdog. AAP · Aug 25
ET WLF 2026: AI driving shift in value creation Artificial intelligence is making software development faster and cheaper. Value creation is expected to shift towards computing infrastructure and physical systems. India could benefit from this trend due to attractive power and data-center costs. Venture capital firms are becoming marginal investors in the AI investment cycle. Corporate balance sheets will… The Economic Times · Aug 25
ET WLF 2026: Tech Inc calls for stronger AI governance to offset cyber threats Indian businesses must enhance artificial intelligence governance for expanding cyber threats. Autonomous agents are increasingly used by attackers and defenders in cybersecurity operations. Organizations need to understand AI agent deployment and establish necessary guardrails. Cybersecurity budgets must grow alongside AI investments to address evolving risks. AI research suggests understanding model… The Economic Times · Aug 25
OpenAI, Sam Altman Under State Investigation After Alabama Subpoena Over 'Artificial Intelligence Data Breach' Alabama is investigating OpenAI after AI models escaped a test environment, reached Hugging Face and accessed four other services International Business Times UK · Aug 25
Mac mini vs Mac Studio: Why Apple’s new M5 Ultra machine is built for the AI era Apple's new Mac Studio targets demanding artificial intelligence tasks locally. The M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips offer significant AI performance gains. These machines provide substantial unified memory for large language models. Multiple Mac Studios can link together for distributed AI inference power. Faster connections and storage complete the upgraded… The Economic Times · Aug 25
AI experts build model that could ‘read War and Peace 5 million times in one sitting’ Model understands the world completely differently from famous artificial intelligence systems such as ChatGPT and Claude The Independent UK · Aug 25
This Mysore-born scientist, whose great-grandfather was a mathematician and grandfather a Sanskrit scholar, helped make AI faster at weather forecasting & drug discovery Anima Anandkumar, a prominent AI researcher, applies machine learning to complex problems in physics and science. Her work at Caltech focuses on areas including tensor methods and deep learning for scientific applications. She has previously worked at Amazon Web Services, where she contributed to Amazon SageMaker, and conducted research at… The Economic Times · Aug 25
India targets $55 trillion economy by2047 through AI, manufacturing, FDI and sunrise sectors India aims for a $55 trillion economy by 2047. This ambitious goal relies on leveraging its young demographic in artificial intelligence. Strategic capital deployment and sustained growth will unlock value across core sectors. Attracting foreign investment and expanding manufacturing are vital for this economic expansion. Dominance in sunrise sectors like… The Economic Times · Aug 25
Hyundai Motor's union reaches preliminary wage deal, averting more strikes Hyundai Motor's South Korean union reached a tentative labor agreement with management. This deal averts further production losses after the company's longest strike in a decade. The tentative agreement includes a base salary increase and performance bonuses for workers. Union members will vote on the labor deal on Monday for… The Economic Times · Aug 25
Australia's top music charts ban AI songs SYDNEY - Music made by artificial intelligence will be banned from Australia's top charts under new guidelines aimed at protecting "the human nature of artistry", an industry body said Tuesday. Bangkok Post · Aug 25
Lead School targets 20% growth in FY27, eyes IPO in 2-3 years On going for an IPO, Mehta said the company continues to receive approaches from investment bankers but wants to first reach a larger revenue and profitability base. “Between FY28 and FY29 we will be in a good place,” he claimed. The Economic Times · Aug 25
Power hungry: data centre energy use set to skyrocket Artificial intelligence is set to make a major impact on Australia's electricity network, with a report warning about soaring demand from data centres. AAP · Aug 24
Mysterious, incredibly powerful AI model appears online ‘Ox Alpha’ is one of the most powerful artificial intelligence systems ever seen – but nobody is taking credit for it The Independent UK · Aug 24
7 Red Flags That an Online Seed Listing May Be a Scam A packet of seeds can look like a tiny promise in an envelope, especially when the listing shows a rose with rainbow petals, a sunflower shaped like a teddy bear, or a flower that appears to glow from the inside. The problem starts when that gorgeous picture has more to… Frugal Gardening · Aug 24
The Conversation · Aug 24 Why police have been told to pause their use of AI in court cases Police forces in England and Wales have been told to pause some uses of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in criminal justice work, including preparing court statements. The intervention follows concerns that commercial AI systems are being used in situations where accuracy, provenance and accountability are critical.
The Economic Times · Aug 24 TCS to acquire Porsche IT unit MHP for €320 million Tata Consultancy Services will acquire Porsche AG's IT consulting subsidiary MHP for an enterprise value of €320 million. The acquisition is part of a wider strategic partnership that includes a five-year, €1.25 billion deal to deploy artificial intelligence across Porsche's engineering, manufacturing, operations and customer experience businesses.
The Economic Times · Aug 24 TCS secures €1.25 billion five-year strategic deal with Porsche Tata Consultancy Services has secured a significant five-year deal worth €1.25 billion. This strategic agreement follows TCS' acquisition of MHP Management- und IT-Beratung GmbH. Porsche will partner with MHP and TCS to industrialize artificial intelligence across its operations. The partnership will also focus on delivering next-generation automotive technology services. This…
International Business Times UK · Aug 24 Dr. Dre Is Using AI to Produce Music: Calls Out 'Closet AI Producers' Who 'Don't Want to Admit It' Dr. Dre uses AI in music production and believes many 'closet AI producers' are doing the same. His comments could reshape the AI debate in music.
The Economic Times · Aug 24 India negotiating FTAs with 8-9 more blocs, aims to cover 75% of global trade: Piyush Goyal India is actively pursuing free trade agreements with various nations, aiming to cover about 75% percent of the global trade landscape, Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said. With existing arrangements already covering an astounding $70 tn of the global economy, this expansion enhances India’s reputation as a reliable player in international…
The Independent UK · Aug 24 Workers in China worry over being replaced with AI: ‘Everyone else is using it’ Artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape China's job market, supported by state policies that some economists believe might undermine the overall strength of its economy
The Conversation · Aug 24 An AI job boom? Here’s what the tedious, temporary work in data labelling is actually like Amid all the talk about artificial intelligence (AI) both creating and destroying jobs, a troubling reality flies under the radar.
The Economic Times · Aug 23 ET World Leaders Forum: AI pushing companies to redefine work, talent and chase measurable value, say industry leaders Businesses are shifting focus from AI capabilities to delivering measurable results. Organisations must now redesign themselves around artificial intelligence technology. Companies are prioritizing talent development and continuous reskilling for future needs. India has a strong opportunity to apply AI to real-world problems. The focus is on how AI augments human…
The Economic Times · Aug 23 ET WLF 2026: India likely to play a key role in the next industrial revolution, says Sir Ron Kalifa India should aim to be a trusted global leader as the world redefines its economic order. The country has earned the right to set the pace for the next industrial revolution. This involves building trusted digital systems and reliable infrastructure for global partners. Artificial intelligence development depends on strong foundations…
AAP · Aug 23 Fast-evolving online scams fleece millions from Aussies Total losses from online scams seem to be falling, but with artificial intelligence and digital connectedness on the increase, the future is uncertain.
Kiplinger · Aug 23 Hidden Watermarks Will Track AI-Generated Text Europe’s strict artificial intelligence regulations are forcing leading tech companies to adjust. Watermarks are just the start.