Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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Nikesh Arora on AI, Cybersecurity, and the Next Tech Tectonic Shift

"There's 10 times more information in private domains...this proprietary data could give select entities an insurmountable edge while building AI models," says Nikesh Arora, Chairman and CEO of Palo Alto Networks

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Esri India Opens GIS and AI Competency Centre in Noida with INR 150 Cr Investment Plan

The company will significantly expand its team, bringing in AI specialists, data scientists, GIS experts, and domain professionals to develop intelligent geospatial solutions that address the increasingly complex needs of GIS users.

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Designing AI Products that Enhance Rather Than Replace Human Connection

"To ensure AI is used for good and does not exploit or alienate users, we need to ensure ethical considerations that focus on data privacy and reduction of bias," says Beerud Sheth Co-founder and CEO, Gupshup

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ElevenLabs Eyes India as Strategic Growth Hub in the AI Voice Race

"We think we are very well placed to be the voice of the Indic internet where content has no barrier and creativity knows no limit," says Siddharth Srinivasan, GTM, India, ElevenLabs

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Engineering the Future with AI

"The biggest challenge isn't just deploying AI, it's embedding it into complex workflows while ensuring compliance, traceability, and IP protection," says K. A. Prabhakaran, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Cyient

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Public Views on AI Skew More Cautious Than Optimistic, Global Survey Finds

Indians (30%) and UAE residents (21%) are among the most excited about AI's expansion.

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AI Agents to Redefine Enterprise Strategy in 2025

Nearly 48% of companies anticipate spending over half of their technology budgets on digital initiatives by 2030

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Indian HR Leaders Anticipate 383% Rise in Agentic AI Adoption by 2027

The shift will require every employee to gain new human, agent, and business skills, says Nathalie Scardino, President and Chief People Officer, Salesforce

Technology

How Generative AI Is Shaping Public Discourse During Geopolitical Tensions

"Specifically, adversaries are deploying Natural Language Generation (NLG) models to produce synthetic news articles, social media posts, and deepfake multimedia content that appear highly credible and are designed to sow discord or confusion among the population," says, Ankush Sabharwal, Founder and CEO, CoRover

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Microsoft Expands AI Footprint with New Tools for Developers and Enterprises

"It's all about expanding opportunity for developers across every layer of the stack so that you all can build the apps, the agents that can empower every person and every organization on the planet," says Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft

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AI and the Layoff Wave: Is the Workforce Entering an Era of Permanent Disruption?

More than 61,220 employees in the tech sector have already lost their jobs in 2025, spread across 130 companies

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Are Indian Employees Becoming Overly Dependent on AI?

"Overdependence on AI becomes a shortcut for thinking, and that's not how companies can be built," Sanjay Varnwal, CEO and Co-founder, Spyne

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Use of AI in Space Exploration Has Made It More Intelligent, Real-Time

Researchers note that integration of robust AI techniques can now enable rovers to navigate across rough terrain, detect and avoid obstacles in their path, and adjust to changing environmental conditions without requiring immediate human assistance

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Smaller, Smarter, Stronger: How SLMs Are Fueling India's Grassroots Tech Growth

India's linguistic diversity, regional disparities, and mobile-first user base make SLMs particularly compelling

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How AI is Changing the Face of India's Consumer and Retail Industry

In 2024, 74% of C&R companies reported seeing solid returns from their tech investments — a big jump from just 50% in 2023