Powered by AI, HCLTech net profit rises 21% y-o-y to 5,132 crore in Q2FY27
Raises guidance to 2.5-4% from 1-4%, while EBIT margin guidance remains at 17.5-18.5% per cent
Microsoft says Maia 300 chip will run its AI services from 2027
Microsoft will make its own Maia chips the primary system for running AI in its products starting in 2027. The company set out the plan on Monday as it unveiled the Maia 300, the third generation of its custom AI chip. Microsoft plans deployments measured in gigawatts starting next year, which could mean more than [] This story continues at The Next Web
Google invests in period tracker Flo and plans women
Google has taken a stake in Flo Health, the period-tracking app, the companiessaidon Monday. The multi-year deal will bring womens health data into Googles wearables and coaching. They did not disclose the size of the investment. From early 2027, users will be able to sync Flo with the Google Health app,Engadgetreported. Fitbit readings such as [] This story continues at The Next Web
Hackers defrost fridges at hundreds of French supermarkets, Bloomberg says
Hackers broke into the refrigeration systems of hundreds of French supermarkets on Sunday night. Stores had to throw out meat, frozen goods and vegetables. About 150 Intermarch stores were hit, a spokesman for owner Groupement Mousquetaires toldBloomberg. The attackers set the cooling systems to defrost. Fridges and freezers heated to 50C for around six hours, [] This story continues at The Next Web
Microsoft unveils Maia 300 AI chip, plans to deploy over 1 million next year
Microsoft is expanding its in-house AI infrastructure with a new processor designed to improve computing efficiency as demand for AI capacity grows.
Google launches $180 Fitbit Edge with a bigger screen and AI coach
Google has launched the Fitbit Edge, a $179.99 fitness tracker that sits between its screenless Fitbit Air and the Pixel Watch 5, the companysaidon Monday. It is on pre-order now and reaches shops on 27 October. A Stephen Curry special edition costs $219.99. Bigger screen, longer battery The Edge has the largest and brightest screen [] This story continues at The Next Web
LTTS launches EI Lab featuring NVIDIA accelerated AI-native factory
The EI Lab extends LTTS Engineering Intelligence charter to the manufacturing shop floor
Nigerian fintech OPay files for New York IPO, Semafor reports
Pay, a Nigerian payments and lending app, has filed to list on the New York Stock Exchange, Yinka Adegoke reported forSemafor. Earlier reports put its likely valuation at about $4bn. The company filed on 9 October,bne IntelliNewsreported. It will trade under the ticker OPAY, and investors expect it to price in mid-November, Semafor said. OPay [] This story continues at The Next Web
Global smartphone shipments plunge 20% during Q3 2026
The research firm said that OEMs passed on higher component costs to consumers, pushing global smartphone retail prices up by 20% so far in 2026, further increasing market average selling price
Nvidia in talks to buy Reflection AI or invest more, FT reports
Nvidia is in talks to buy Reflection AI or invest more in the US open-weight model developer, the Financial Times reported on Saturday, citing people with direct knowledge of the matter. TNW has not independently verified the report. The talks are at an early stage and could still fall apart, according to the FT. The [] This story continues at The Next Web
Drone attack shuts a third Yandex data centre in Russia in 4 days
Yandex has lost a third major data centre in four days. The Russian tech company said on Sunday that a drone attack had left its site in the Vladimir region, east of Moscow, out of service, Reuters reported. Nobody was hurt, Yandex said, though some of its services are down for users. The report does [] This story continues at The Next Web
China agrees to curb hybrid car exports to the EU after Beijing talks
China has agreed to moderate its exports of hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars to the EU, which EU trade commissioner Maro efovi said could cut them by more than half. He announced it on Friday in press remarks in Beijing, after the second round of EU-China trade and investment consultations. It is unsustainable and it [] This story continues at The Next Web
Satya Nadella says companies should treat AI models as insider risks
Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella says companies should assume any advanced AI model they deploy could be compromised, and contain it from the start. He set out the case in a long article on X on Saturday. Think of it like an emergency brake. An authorized person should always be able to pause or shut [] This story continues at The Next Web
Short-term impact of AI investments will be cushioned by margin: TCS CEO K Krithivasan
AI is a growth driver, not cannibalising existing revenues: TCS
In an interview with businessline, CEO K Krithivasan and COO Aarthi Subramanian discuss the tapering of traditional IT services, the changing nature of enterprise AI demand, and how human-AI collaboration could reshape the way technology services are delivered.
Samsung affiliates to invest $9.15 billion in semiconductor operations, with major focus on Vietnam
Plans include memory testing facilities in Vietnam and expanded high-end substrate capacity in South Korea
Startups are betting on AI to predict the future
In early September, two AI models made history when they took the top spots in the Metaculus Cup, a competition among prediction champions, both human and nonhuman
OpenAI film 'Artificial' turns lens on creators of 'new world, Andrew Garfield says
Andrew Garfield plays OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in the film, which unfolds over two decades and chronicles the conception and growth of the artificial intelligence company behind ChatGPT
Amazon in talks to buy AI startup Decart for around $7 billion
Decart's Lucy model, backed by Nvidia, can edit live video in real time
Parents at an elementary school next to Teslas Fremont car plant want more time to question a plan that could raise emissions from the factory, Matthew Brown reported forSFGate. Lila Bringhurst Elementary sits less than 1,000 feet from the plant. Tesla has applied to change emission limits on two aluminium melting furnaces and add new [] This story continues at The Next Web
Wipro Q2 preview: Brokerages expect weak revenue growth, margin recovery
Brokerages expect Wipros EBIT margins to improve by 40 basis points (bps) sequentially in the upcoming quarter
India has been overlooked in the AI Rush: Vincent Mortier
The 2.6 trillion asset manager is overweight on the country, sees value in emerging markets and commodities, and believes global benchmarks understate Indias true economic importance
DoT readies Cabinet note on Satcom spectrum charges; approval may come in coming days
Domestic companies would be encouraged to participate in the sector rather than India depending solely on foreign players
Infosys sees no material impact from US suspension of PERM applications
The US government said on Thursday it was suspending some major global tech and IT firms, including Infosys, from the PERM green card program
Elon Musk accuses Ambani supporters of hypocrisy over Starlinks India entry
The dispute highlights growing tensions over satellite broadband competition, consumer choice and the regulatory framework governing services in the Indian market
On Cam: Trump Stunned Into Silence By Zelenskys Weak Jibe After US-Russia Diesel Deal | Watch
Donald Trump faced an awkward moment after reporters questioned him about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskys weak remark, as tensions over Washingtons dealings with Moscow continue to grow. Zelensky criticised a new US-Russia accord allowing Moscow to supply diesel, arguing that the deal could provide Russia with additional revenue to sustain its war against Ukraine. He also questioned whether Ukraines negotiating team was being used as a smokescreen, even as US, Ukrainian and European negotiators held six hours of talks in Miami aimed at developing a unified proposal to end the conflict. Meanwhile, Trump said Russia had agreed to supply diesel to global markets to help lower fuel prices, while his administration lifted sanctions on Russian fuel. Watch the tense exchange, Zelenskys sharp criticism and the latest developments in the US-Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Neither Putin nor Trump wanted to hang up first, says Kremlin aide
The Kremlin said most of the conversation focused on efforts to resolve the war in Ukraine. Putin also downplayed the likelihood of three-way peace talks resuming soon
'HATE YOU FOR FREE': Trump Torched Over 'Paid Actors' Jab At Defiant Protester, Internet Fires Back
US President Donald Trump faced protesters at his Syracuse, New York, rally on October 10, as one woman in a yellow jacket was caught on camera showing him the middle finger. Trump fired back, branding demonstrators paid political actors and accusing the radical left of funding their protests. But his remarks quickly became a target of online mockery. Social media users pushed back against Trump's claims, with one viral post declaring, We hate Trump for free! Others praised the elderly protester as brave and called for her to be celebrated.
Bombers Out, Warships Gone: Is Irans Fightback Forcing Trump Into A Major Retreat?
Donald Trumps Iran war is raising serious questions about Americas military strategy. Twelve B-1 bombers have reportedly left RAF Fairford in Britain, U.S. troops are relocating from vulnerable Gulf bases, and a new report lists 81 American aircraft reportedly lost or damaged during the conflict.The war was intended to demonstrate the reach of American military power. But attacks on U.S. installations, growing concerns over equipment losses and the cost of sustaining operations are forcing Washington to reconsider its military posture.From Britain to Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, the pressure on American forces is mounting. Could the Pentagon be preparing to operate from farther away?
President Trump Strikes Diesel Deal With Vladimir Putin After Threatening Buyers Of Russian Oil
With diesel prices in the U.S. averaging $6.28 per gallon, President Donald Trump's decision to secure fuel supplies from Russia has drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers in both parties, who warned that the deal could help finance Moscow's war in Ukraine.
Russian attack on Ukrainian city kills 12, a day after Trump eases diesel sanctions on Moscow
Twelve people, including three
Apple set to debut touch-screen MacBook and new iPad mini in late October
On October 13, Apples smart home event is likely to include its first smart home hub with a display, a new HomePod mini and an updated Apple TV set-top box
Russian strikes kill 12 in Ukraine after Trump announces diesel deal with Putin
Anthropic restricts internet access in internal AI evaluations after Claude bypasses safeguards
Anthropic says its investigation uncovered several instances of unintended model behaviour, prompting it to expand its review beyond cybersecurity evaluations
Trump backs Nidal Hasans execution for killing 13 US soldiers, but casts doubt on livestream plan
Salesforce renames AIForce to SIForce as Trump
Salesforce is renaming its AIForce agent platform to SIForce, chief executive Marc Benioff said on Friday, as Katherine Li reported for Business Insider. The era of Super Intelligence is here. AIForce is officially SIForce, Benioffwrote on X. The change covers the agent platform only, not the companys name. Following the presidents lead Benioff is the [] This story continues at The Next Web
Ramp hits $60bn valuation in $1.85bn round, Bloomberg reports
Fintech start-up Ramp has raised about $1.85bn at a valuation of roughly $60bn, Rebecca Torrence reported for Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter. Dragoneer Investment Group and Thrive Capital led the round, and Founders Fund also wrote a large cheque, the people said. The $60bn figure is before the new money is counted. $16bn [] This story continues at The Next Web
Cirrus Logic made rival bid for Synaptics, Bloomberg reports
Chipmaker Cirrus Logic made a surprise offer for Synaptics last month, trying to break up its agreed sale to Onsemi, Liana Baker and Yiqin Shen reported forBloomberg. Cirrus Logic is the Party A named in an updated Synaptics filing on Thursday, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. It is unclear whether Cirrus is still [] This story continues at The Next Web
Apple cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders due to soft demand
Apple cut October orders for the iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max by at least 15% as demand softens amid higher memory-chip costs and price hikes post-launch.
A former contractor charged alongside Super Micro Computers co-founder has pleaded guilty to helping smuggle AI servers to China, Bob Van Voris reported for Bloomberg. Ting-Wei Willy Sun entered his plea in a Manhattan federal court on Thursday, as part of a deal with prosecutors. US authorities have described him as a fixer. A $2.5bn [] This story continues at The Next Web
India remains key market for global smartphone makers amid evolving demand, component price pressure
Gautam Batra, Associate Director Product Marketing at Xiaomi, noted that consumer appetite remains resilient even as raw material expenses drive retail price adjustments across the industry
Elon Musk escalates attack on Ambani, shares reports on Reliance-BJP links
The latest post comes amid Musks scathing criticism of Mukesh Ambani over a persistent delay in the launch of Starlink satellite broadband services in India
TCS withholds quarterly bonuses for senior staff after missing performance targets
The decision comes amid pressure on traditional IT services demand, even as artificial intelligence-related revenue rises and investors respond positively
Mike Ditka was tough and gruff, the quintessential Chicago Bear. He did everything from order off the menu to knock defensive backs on their butts with a growl. His adopted hometown reveled in every minute.
Giant lineup of Friday Apple TV deals from $5: Blumhouse horror, Fast
Todays lineup of the best Apple TV deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Blumhouse of Horrors 15-Movie Collection, Bumblebee, Fast & Furious 10-Movie Collection, Ford v Ferrari, loads of Naruto, Ronin, that terribly awesome original Street Fighter flick, The Aviator, and more. On your way down scope out M6 Mac mini at $150 off, M5 MacBook at $200 off , and AirPods Max 2 at $120 off, and, while AirPods Pro 3 have now jump up $20, thats still a solid deal at $50 off. Fridays Apple TV deals are waiting below. more
Belgium calls for activation of EU blocking statute to protect ICC
Belgium has called for the activation of the EU blocking statute to protect the International Criminal Court, Belgium's Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said on Friday, after US President Donald Trump's administration announced sanctions on the court. Belgium strongly
FOREX-Euro falls as oil moves off lows, set for fifth straight weekly drop
The euro was headed for a fifth straight weekly drop on Friday, with early gains fading as oil prices recovered from earlier lows, but recent selling pressure eased as France's beleaguered bond market steadied. The euro zone's currency hit a 17-month low of $1.1161 on Monday as investors wo
Coal-derived carbon nanodots enable next-generation 2D electronics
Silicon-based microelectronics have powered the digital revolution, but their performance and efficiency are starting to reach limits imposed by the fundamental properties of silicon itself.
Automattic loses its interim CFO just weeks after boardroom shakeup
Automattic's interim chief financial officer Jeremy Klaperman has left the company less than a month after taking the role, TechCrunch has learned. Sources say his departure followed a demotion back to his previous position, marking another executive exit amid the organization's leadership turmoil.
CDS offers 5-year defence procurement roadmap, admits to policy gaps in tech procurement
Chief of Naval Staff Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan urged the industry to invest more in defence R&D
We have grown faster than industry in our data center business: Airtel Business CEO
He said the companys data centre business and connectivity business, both have also grown faster than the market
German auto industry group cautiously welcomes EU-China trade deal
A deal between the European Union and China to cap imports of Chinese plug-in hybrids is a positive sign but it is too early to say whether this will help address unfair competition, the VDA German auto industry association said on Friday. The VDA expressly welcomes all prog
Sam Altman said the superintelligence accord that President Donald Trump signed with AI executives is a good start, but that the industry will need more. He said it in the second of two interviews with Vanity Fair, recorded in San Francisco on 2 October. The magazine published both interviews on 5 October. Guiducci recorded the [] This story continues at The Next Web
Europe In Chaos! After France, Belgium ROCKED By Violent Protests; Bikes BURNT, Rocks Hurled On Cam
As France continues to face violent protests, another European nation has erupted in chaos. Belgian capital Brussels witnessed protests as masked protesters clashed with riot police against rising living costs and government austerity measures. The violence unfolded when dozens of protesters dressed in black allegedly hurled rocks and firecrackers at police near Brussels' central railway station before setting several fires, including one involving city bikes and electric scooters. Police responded with tear gas, water cannons and baton charges, disrupting traffic and public transport across the Belgian capital. The clashes came as around 30,000 people joined a union-led rally demanding better purchasing power, while Belgium struggles with public debt and prepares its next budget.
'RIOT WAVE' HITS EUROPE: Belgium Rocked By Clashes After France Student Unrest | Watch
After weeks of student protests in France, Belgium is witnessing fresh unrest as demonstrators clash with police during a nationwide strike against government budget cuts.Tear gas filled the streets of Brussels on October 9 as workers and high-school students joined demonstrations opposing Prime Minister Bart De Wever's plans to save 10 billion over the coming years.Belgian students, inspired in part by protests in neighbouring France, are demanding action over rising education costs, overcrowded classrooms and access to study materials.In the eastern city of Lige, earlier demonstrations led to around 200 arrests and injuries to dozens of police officers.The unrest comes as Belgium's government faces an October 13 deadline to reach an agreement on spending cuts.
Paintings Stolen From Renoir Museum Are Recovered, Authorities Say
Officials also said that six suspects had been arrested in the robbery, which targeted a museum in southern France last month.
EU aviation body widens Saudi airspace warning after Houthi strikes
Europe's EASA aviation safety body said on Friday it had expanded the
EAM Jaishankar visits National Palace and Museum in Ethiopia's Addis Ababa
Digital Desk | Addis Ababa, Oct 9 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday visited the National Palace and Museum in Addis Ababa on Friday. Secretary (Economic Relations) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sudhakar Dalela, and other officials accompanied EAM Jaishankar during his visit to the National Palace and Museum. Sharing glimpses from his visit on X, EAM Jaishankar wrote, Visited the National Palace and Museum in Addis Ababa today. It vividly captures Ethiopias rich culture, heritage and history. Earlier in the day, EAM Jaishankar held a meeting with his Ethiopian counterpart Gedion Timothewos in Addis Ababa, with discussions focused on further strengthening bilateral ties in education, culture, trade, investment and digitalisation. The two ministers held discussions on global developments, strengthening multilateral engagement and partnership between India and the African Union. Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Timothewos met with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar at his office today. During the meeting, the Ministers discussed ways to further expand and strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries in education and culture, trade and investment, and digitalisation, Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted on X. The Indian Foreign Minister expressed his appreciation for Ethiopias impactful participation in the recent BRICS Summit hosted by India, it added. EAM Jaishankar noted that the Strategic Partnership between India and Ethiopia is based on shared values, common aspirations and South-South solidarity. Delighted to meet Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa. The India - Ethiopia Strategic Partnership is based on our shared values, common aspirations and historic South - South solidarity. Had wide-ranging discussions on strengthening our bilateral ties, covering trade, investment, development projects to infrastructure, maritime, security, technology and culture. Also exchanged perspectives on global developments, as well as strengthening our multilateral engagement and India - African Union partnership, EAM Jaishankar wrote on X following the meeting. EAM Jaishankar arrived in Addis Ababa and expressed his keenness to advance strategic partnership with Ethiopia through productive engagements. He arrived in Ethiopia after concluding his visit to Cote d'Ivoire. Hello Addis Ababa! Delighted to arrive in Ethiopia. Thank State Minister Berhanu Tsegaye for the warm reception. Look forward to productive engagements to advance our Strategic Partnership, EAM Jaishankar posted on X. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), during his visit to Addis Ababa, EAM Jaishankar will hold meeting with Ethiopia's leadership to discuss the entire gamut of bilateral ties and exchange perspectives on regional and global matters of mutual interest. He will also chair the Regional Heads of Mission (HoMs) Conference in Addis Ababa.
EU commissioner says recent Turkish actions widen gap with its EU membership goal
Turkey is moving further away from its objective of joining the European Union because of its recent efforts to crack down on the LGBTQ+ community and limit media freedoms, the EU commissioner for enlargement said
SDMCET gets four-star rating for innovation and entrepreneurship
The rating recognises the institutions efforts to foster creativity, problem-solving and an entrepreneurial mindset among students
Ex-Deutsche Bank top trader's rate-rigging conviction quashed
Christian Bittar,
Europe Inc heads for another quarter of strong profits, defying global gloom
Major European companies are expected to report substantially higher third-quarter earnings, defying a challenging backdrop in global markets as borrowing costs in some of the world's biggest economies hover near multi-year highs. Companies on Europe's benchmark STOXX 600 index are expec
Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 18 Pro component orders by at least 15%
Apple is asking some suppliers to make fewer parts for its two newest Pro phones, the iPhone 18 Pro and the Pro Max, Nikkei Asiareportedon Friday. The two models were the first flagship launch underchief executive John Ternus. Citing several people familiar with the matter,Nikkei Asiasaid Apples October component orders are at least 15% below [] This story continues at The Next Web
Giorgia Meloni files to trademark her voice against AI deepfakes
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has applied to trademark her voice at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The EUIPO record lists a sound mark filed on 5 October in her own name, as an individual, through the Italian firm Praxi Intellectual Property. As of 9 October, the application was still under examination. The [] This story continues at The Next Web
Renoir paintings stolen from Riviera museum recovered, six people arrested
Two
FOREX-Euro steadies as oil retreats, but set for fifth straight weekly drop
The euro was headed for a fifth straight weekly drop on Friday, though the selling streak lost momentum as France's beleaguered bond market stabilised and a fall in energy prices and US yields took the steam out of the dollar's rally. The
Germany to release up to 15 million barrels of oil, petroleum products
Germany
GEU Facilitator Recruitment 2026
Graphic Era University (GEU) has released the notification for the post of Facilitator. Eligible candidates can send their applications by email till 12 October 2026. Further details are available at geu.ac.in.
US, European telecom stocks slide as SpaceX spectrum deal rattles sector
US and European telecom stocks tumbled on Friday after SpaceX's acquisition of low-band spectrum heightened concerns over growing competition from satellite-based
Baltic countries seek EU ban on Russian grain transit
Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia on
EU aviation agency widens Saudi airspace alert, citing growing risk from Houthi strikes
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency EASA said on Friday it recommended airlines not to operate in additional portions of Saudi airspace after Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Riyadh airport. In an updated conflict zone information bulletin for Saudi Arabia airspace, initially
GEU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Graphic Era University (GEU) has released the notification for the post of Assistant Professor. Eligible candidates can apply online at geu.ac.in till 05 October 2026.
OpenAI expects a $70bn revenue run rate by year-end, Bloomberg reports
OpenAI expects its annualised revenue to reach or exceed $70bn by the end of the year, Bloomberg reported on Friday. The company shared the forecast with investors in talks over its latest funding round, according to people familiar with the matter. They said growth in its enterprise business is driving most of it. A day [] This story continues at The Next Web
Healthcare AI cannot improve outcomes until it understands the human context behind every claim
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping healthcare, but many of the industrys biggest operational problems remain unresolved. Hospitals continue facing administrative bottlenecks. Providers still struggle withdocumentation burdens. Insurers continue navigating authorization complexity. Patients are still waiting weeks or months for treatment approvals that directly affect their recovery and quality of life. The scale of the challenge [] This story continues at The Next Web
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs to Become Available in Thailand From October 16
Thailands Securities and Exchange Commission has introduced 11 regulations for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds, effective October 16. The initial framework permits funds tracking Bitcoin and Ether, with listings restricted to the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Fund managers must meet investment, custody, and investor protection requirements, while digital assets must be held with licensed Thai custodians. The effective date does not guarantee that ETFs will begin trading immediately.
8 best AI app builders for 2026
Which AI app generator turns a prompt into a working business app on your own data, with logins and roles from day one A year ago, AI app builder meant a tool that produced a convincing mockup. In 2026 the best AI app builders return something a team can log into: a database with the [] This story continues at The Next Web
Sam Altman tells Vanity Fair Elon Musk is a bully he will still work with
Sam Altman called Elon Musk a bully and said he would still work with him, in an interview with Vanity Fair. The magazine published it on 5 October with its revived New Establishment list. The OpenAI chief executive tops that list. Vanity Fair global editorial director Mark Guiducci recorded the conversation in San Francisco on [] This story continues at The Next Web
SpaceX to acquire low-band spectrum for mobile phone service
The deal will enable SpaceX to use its Starlink satellite service to become a major mobile carrier in the US
We will not allow any monopoly in Satcom sector: Scindia
The Telecom Minister says individual companies have to get clearances from the Ministry of Home Affairs, before they can start the services
Kerala launches Tech Keralam brand, IT Parks Affiliation Scheme to boost technology investments
The initiatives aim to connect technology companies, startups, research institutions, investors and infrastructure developers while expanding employment opportunities across the State
OpenAI says it has fired three researchers for violating sensitive information policy
OpenAI fired three of its researchers last week after an investigation found they violated policies on handling sensitive information, the AI major said in post on X on Friday.
No impact on workforce strategy due to US ban: TCS
The companys workforce strategy in the US is anchored in hiring local talent, supported by a robust campus recruitment model, as per management
US Green Card suspension may prompt talent movement across IT firms, says Harish Bijoor
The US move has raised uncertainty for technology professionals awaiting permanent residency, with industry experts pointing to possible job switches and outsourcing shifts.
Netflix, streaming rivals dominate $6 billion Asia sports arena
Online platforms such as JioHotStar will pay 50% of regional sports rights fees this year, estimated at around $5.7 billion
Anthropic bans 'cruel' behaviour against its Claude AI
Already last year, the company said it was giving Claude the ability to end conversations in rare, extreme cases of persistently harmful or abusive user interactions
Fired researchers accuse OpenAI of 'chilling' safety efforts
I believe we were fired for prioritizing safety over the near-term interests of OpenAI as a corporation, one of the fired staffers, Mikita Balesni, wrote on X
OpenAI revenue gap report rattles AI stocks
Media reports late last month had pegged the figure at $70 billion based on information given to investors
TCS sees no impact from US green-card programme suspension on workforce strategy
TCS says its PERM applications were in single digits over the past two years and reiterated plans to hire 15,000 additional employees in the US over the next five years
Trump honours Satya Nadella as JD Vance suspends Microsoft from green card programme
The contrasting developments highlighted tensions between Washingtons push to prioritise American workers and its ambition to lead global technology innovation.
