Simplify Alpha opens AI centre, plans to raise headcount to 1,000
The company plans to build specialised engineering teams combining AI expertise with knowledge of the US health insurance sector
Nvidia probe into CEOs affair raises troubling questions for AI
Nvidia shares slid about 5% in premarket trading after Huang disclosed the romantic relationship in a memo to employees, a decline that would mean a roughly $225 billion loss in market capitalisation
Indian IT stocks strengthen buoyed by weakness in the global AI trade and attractive valuations
The IT sector emerged as the strongest-performing sector, gaining 17.69 per cent over the month, leading ahead of healthcare and bank services
SplashBI opens Hyderabad GCC, to invest over $100 million
It has also earmarked $4 million for an AI data centre to strengthen its AI infrastructure and capabilities
Government putting transmitters in border areas to block international network: Sources
Customers near the border areas such as Ladakh, Sikkim and others had complained of telcos billing them of the network they havent used
Top IT service firms see dip in share of revenue from healthcare sector
Cognizant, which has the largest exposure to the sector compared to its peers, posted the sharpest decrease with healthcare revenue dropping 160 basis points
Google says new Australian internet safety bill could cut off under-18s from Gmail
Online companies and free speech advocates say the law could give regulators too much discretion to decide what is harmful, placing pressure on platforms to take down content
Is Instagrams free Edits app safe for your data?
Before you cut a single clip in Edits, you have to hand something over to Meta
Samsung's US chip plant nears trial run in December, mass production planned for 2027
The company has installed equipment, set up production lines, and started performance checks, with trial operations possibly starting mid-to-late December
Nvidia Board launches probe into alleged spy plot after CEO admits affair
The investigation comes amid heightened scrutiny of Nvidias China connections, national security concerns and questions about the companys leadership succession
Team unlocks large-scale Fourier transforms for analog in-memory computing
Fourier transforms are mathematical calculations that can be used to identify the frequencies that make up a signal and shed light on their individual contributions. These transforms have been used, for example, to unveil patterns in sounds and images, ranging from gradual changes in intensity to fine repeating motifs or details.
Anthropic strikes $3.4 billion deal for data centre generators
The AI startup bought commitments for 1.7 gigawatts of heavy-duty generators for $3.4 billion in late September from OnePWR Solutions, a San Antonio, Texas-based equipment supplier
The NSE has maintained nanosecond-level response times over the past year, securing its position as the fastest exchange globally
Top AI adopters in customer service gain over 50% KPI improvements: EY report
Business value generation, however, remains uneven
AvenuesAI Q2 profit climbs 6% to 72 crore on higher demand
AvenuesAI Q2 FY27 revenue jumps 47% year-on-year to 2,879 crore
U.S. FBI and regulators issue warning about cyber-attacks targeting industrial refrigerators
The U.S. regulators warned organisations about ongoing cyber threat activity targeting industrial refrigeration and cold chain monitoring systems, shortly after these hacks led to huge amounts of food waste across European supermarkets
BSNL plans roaming pact with Vodafone Idea in 12-13 more telecom circles
The proposed arrangement comes as BSNL expands its 4G footprint and Vodafone Idea seeks funds to support its capital expenditure plans.
OpenAI to press ahead with data-centre expansion despite midterm sweep, CFO says
One of the corporate faces of the AI boom, OpenAI has moved quickly to counter fears that a shift in congressional power could slow the industrys growth
Activists invade site of Microsoft's planned data centre in Amsterdam
It's so many things, so many struggles that come together in this data centre, Geef Tegengas spokesman, Nathan Timmer, told AFP
Amazon rolls out text-based shopping through Alexa
Amazon said the new text feature lets users research and compare products, track deals and price drops, and have Alexa for Shopping complete purchases
Amazon lets US customers shop through text messages using AI-powered Alexa
The move expands Amazons AI-powered shopping services as competition intensifies over access to online marketplaces and automated purchasing tools
Microsoft to wind down Oracle AI computing arrangement amid cloud partnership review
The move reflects changing computing requirements at Microsoft, while Oracle shares declined amid the reported decision during Fridays trading session.
IT firms prioritise margins amid sluggish revenue growth
Four Tier I companies saw revenue growth under 3% in Q2 FY27, yet kept the industrys highest operating margins, per UnearthInsight
Jio launches industry-first 3-year plan at 10,000
The plan ensures unlimited 5G data, unlimited voice calling, 2.5 GB high-speed data per day and 100 SMS per day
Airtel brings back 299 plan amidst subscriber churn
Airtel reported higher ARPU of 5.9 per cent YoY and 2.7 per cent sequentially
Check Point finds vulnerability in ChatGPTs Lockdown Mode
Researchers at Check Point Research found a way around it through HTML previews that enables silent data theft, phishing and malware delivery
Wipro appoints Angan Guha as President and CEO for Americas 2 SMU
Guha, who will take up his assignment on December 8, will serve on the Wipro Executive Leadership Team
Sonata Softwares Q2 revenue rises 15% y-o-y
The companys International IT-services business reported revenue of 797.9 crore, up 9.3 per cent y-o-y
Ai+ Smartphone to increase smartphone prices by up to 3,000
The smartphone prices are expected to rise up again by up to 10% post Diwali due to memory crisis, lesser inventories and rupee depreciation against US dollar
Why AI cannot think like humans do
AI could come closer to anticipating what might happen and using that prediction to act. This alone, however, does not show that AI perceives, learns or understands the world as we do.
Coforge joins SpaceX partner network to deploy Grok AI tools for enterprises
Coforge will participate as a Transformation Partner, developing industry-specific Grok solutions and deploying them within clients' existing systems and workflows
Sydney, Nov 6 (Conversation) Is your new phone already slowing down or your expensive earphones acting up? Youre not imagining it. Our products are no longer designed to last, with some barely working a few years before ending up in landfill. Shortening the lifespan of a product is a strategy known as planned obsolescence. My new research takes a closer look at this concept and argues that, by strengthening existing laws, it is possible to make products that last while reducing costs for consumers and the environment. Mountains of e-waste Modern devices like laptops and smartwatches are made of a
AI boom turns advanced chip packaging into the next battleground
Chipmakers and equipment manufacturers are accelerating investments in new technologies as packaging capacity struggles to keep pace with demand
X says Delhi Police notices seeking removal of free-speech groups accounts were fake
The platform told a high court that purported takedown orders targeting the Internet Freedom Foundation and SFLC.in were not issued by the police.
OpenAI to change how it handles data centres after outcry
Under its proposed National Community Compact, the company has committed to greater transparency, local hiring, reduced power consumption during peak hours and public reporting on its progress.
Google sued over suicide-related AI chats on school computer
The teenager was not able to access Google's Gemini app, nor OpenAI's ChatGPT, because they were blocked by her school
Anthropic Rolls Out Personal Finance Feature For Claude
Anthropic said on Thursday it is rolling out a personal finance feature for its Claude chatbot in beta this week to paid subscribers, ahead of its highly anticipated initial public
Tech firms suffer bloodbath as US midterms fuel AI fears
Trading boards were a sea of red in early business, with Seoul and Tokyo taking the brunt of the selling as traders fled to the hills
Q2 Results Today, 06th November 2026 Live Updates: businessline brings you the latest quarterly earnings, outlook and more.
Will AI backlash delay Anthropic IPO? Investors raise doubts
Investors are pushing for a more attractive valuation to commit to the offering, with some viewing the recently discussed $1.5 trillion valuation as being at the high end of expectations
OpenAIs GPT-6 Cyber finds 81 critical Firefox flaws, develops 948 Linux exploits
The new model also demonstrates improved performance in penetration testing benchmarks, while raising concerns over potential misuse of advanced cybersecurity capabilities
Thin, foldable films offer broadband electromagnetic shielding
A research group from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has developed a method for manufacturing flexible films that can effectively shield electromagnetic waves across a broad frequency range. The films can be produced on a square-meter scale.
Cloud service providers anticipate clientele growth as DPDP deadline draws closer
Deadline for the enforcement of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act is set to kick off in May 2027, with the first phase around consent management just around the corner
Airtel consolidated net profit up 21% y-o-y to 9,440.6 crore in Q2 FY27
Consolidated revenue rose 16.7% year-on-year to 60,878 crore from 52,145.4 crore in the prior JulySeptember quarter
Amagi Media Labs Q2 PAT surges 30-fold to 75 crore
Net profit surged 2,860% YoY to 75 crore, while net profit margin expanded 14.3 percentage points to 14.9%
Cosmoserve Space opens debris removal facility in Hyderabad
Base 1 to support in-orbit repair and refuelling of satellites; start-up raises $6 m from Japans Rebright Partners, Aranya Holdings, Naandi Ventures
LG Electronics India Q2 net up 25.7% on balanced volume and value growth
Sanjay Chitkara, Co-Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, LGE India told businessline said the companys growth is not merely price-led but its coming from both mass and premium segments
ServiceNow and LTM deepen AI partnership to serve 700 shared clients
LTM has deployed 1,500 ServiceNow AI Agents across its operations, with the ServiceNow Super Intelligence Control Tower providing centralised oversight of AI inventory and risk
For three years, Ethan Mock worked part time at a gym to make ends meet while taking on more than $100,000 in debt to pursue a degree in business administration. Earlier this year
Zoho Analytics eyes 20% customer growth; targets enterprise segment
The business intelligence platform is expanding beyond dashboards and data visualisation to AI-powered workflows, while targeting larger enterprise customers.
AI sharpens cat-and-mouse hacking battle as companies strengthen defences
From hacked supermarket fridges and a record cryptocurrency
Q2 Results Today, 05th November 2026 Live Updates: businessline brings you the latest quarterly earnings, outlook and more.
OpenAI to acquire Pierre Computer Company to expand Codex coding capabilities
The deal will bring tools for navigating project files, reviewing code changes and tracking software development histories into OpenAIs developer ecosystem
Low-voltage capacitor combines rapid switching with a trillion cycles without breakdown
A breakthrough has been made toward overcoming both the speed and endurance limitations of low-power memory. A research team led by professor Min Hyuk Park of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Seoul National University College of Engineering has developed a ferroelectric capacitor that operates rapidly at a voltage as low as 0.6 V and can still distinguish between information states without electrical breakdown after 1 trillion switching cycles.
Digital cold strain engineering opens a new route to the programmable control of materials
Strain engineering allows researchers to alter a material
Goa to adopt AI governance to disburse government benefits and schemes
Modern Data Company to help government departments make informed decisions on public service delivery, education, tourism and healthcare
Q2 Results Today, 04th November 2026 Updates: businessline brings you the latest quarterly earnings, outlook and more.
Zee Entertainment adds Golf Tour of India to its sports portfolio
The company will provide a comprehensive coverage of the golf property across its linear sports channel Unite8 Sports and digital entertainment platform Zee 5
84% global executives say productivity is AIs top benefit: TCS study
The study focused on how enterprise AI priorities are evolving across data and AI foundations, people and work transformation, governance and trust, and value-chain and industry transformation
Visa policies remain uncertain for Indian IT firms
Greater regulatory scrutiny of AI investments and more oversight of visa policies likely
SYNAPS-I: Intelligent computing transforms X-ray imaging, from data collection to discovery
Advances in machine learning and computational imaging are transforming not only how scientists analyze data but how they conduct entire experiments. At U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) user facilities, researchers are integrating machine learning directly into experimental workflows
TRAI launches Network Anubhav Platform to detect internet speed, call quality
The Network Anubhav Platform brings greater transparency to observed network tests conducted by consumers and TRAI
Mechanical intelligence helps structures reduce vibration on their own: Study
Advanced vibration isolators can adapt to changing vibration conditions, but often require sensors, controllers, actuators and external power
FarMart expands Project EverGrain to Madhya Pradesh
The training covered climate-smart agricultural practices, including climate-resilient crop choices, crop disease management, and balanced nutrient application based on soil test reports
FarMart expands Project EverGrain to Madhya Pradesh
The training covered climate-smart agricultural practices, including climate-resilient crop choices, crop disease management, and balanced nutrient application based on soil test reports
Indus Towers expands solar network to 50,000 telecom sites, eyes 100,000 milestone
The telecom infrastructure company is expanding its renewable energy footprint, with plans to replicate its solar deployment model in international markets.
Freshworks hits $1 billion ARR ahead of 2026 target, reports $18 million Q3 profit
The Nasdaq-listed SaaS company also reported stronger operating margins, growth in high-value customers and improved momentum in its Employee Experience business
IndiaAI Mission: Indian startups launch AI models that work offline in 11 languages
The launches expand Indias indigenous AI ecosystem, with applications spanning government, defence, education, industry, banking, financial services and cybersecurity
Oracle cancels $7 billion chip leasing deal with Chinas Tencent, FT reports
The move comes as Chinese AI developers increasingly seek overseas access to advanced processors to navigate US export restrictions
Spoiled by design: How supermarkets became targets of cyberattacks
Outlets of Carrefour, Spar and Delhaize were hit, and even a few restaurants run by furniture maker Ikea
Q2 Results Today, 04th November 2026 Live Updates: businessline brings you the latest quarterly earnings, outlook and more.
Canva to cut about 22% of staff as growth slowdown triggers restructuring
Canva is combining its product, growth and platform teams into a single product organisation
Sarvam AI launches Prism decision model with 44-millisecond response time
The Indian AI company is targeting enterprise automation with a model designed to deliver fast, consistent and reliable decisions
Canva announces layoffs, job changes for about 22% of workforce
Some 1,271 people, or 22% of Canvas staff, will lose their jobs, change roles or relocate to central hubs, Chief Executive Officer Melanie Perkins says in a note to employees
IndiaAI Mission releases indigenous foundation models EKA-1, Dhr 2B and Dhr 5B
Government says access to subsidised national AI compute infrastructure, along with support for ancillary research expenses, enabled development of models
Mukesh Ambanis Jio holds talks with Comcast, Charter for US broadband technology deal
The proposed partnerships could give the Indian telecom company access to overseas markets without building its own broadband networks abroad.
Google will cut off search access for students at schools that reject AI tools
Students using Google software in schools will not be allowed to use Google search unless their school system also provides them access to artificial intelligence tools
Binance reveals hackers used fake job interviews, malicious code in $6 billion heist
Binance released on Tuesday a detailed investigation into the $6 billion hack of its cryptocurrency platform, showing how attackers used fake job interviews and malicious code to steal the funds.
Tendulkar turns strategic investor in Metasports Interactive
Hitwicket has a player base of over 20 million users across 120 countries. It recorded 100% revenue growth in the last 6 months, with players spending an average of 51 minutes a day in the game
Happiest Minds Q2 profit rises 15% to 62 crore; revenue up 12% to 645 crore
Sequentially, profit declined 8%, while revenue rose 2.7%
AI driven productivity could expand Indias GDP: Cognizant
The model also indicates a theoretical upper bound of $830 billion annually, assuming widespread adoption of AI across the entire workforce and full translation of productivity gains into economic output
Apple posts all-time record quarter in India in Q4
The company posts quarterly revenue of $114.4 billion, up 12% y-o-y and up 5% sequentially; iPhone revenue grew 17% y-o-y basis to $57.5 billion
Adani Group said to seek $1.5 billion for data centre financing
AdaniConneX Pvt. is in talks with lenders including DBS Group Holdings Ltd., First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. for the offshore facility
Anthropic revenue surges 1,127% to $17 billion in Q3, higher computing costs weigh on margins
Anthropic attributes the reversal primarily to $5 billion of computing capacity secured through short-term commitments
A large-capacity industrial chiller capable of providing cooling at temperatures of
How to prepare your online life for your death
What happens to all of your online accounts
From smartphones to MRI systems, memory crunch drives up chip costs
Mobile gross merchandise value growth is projected to slow to 6 per cent in 2026, from 26 per cent in 2025
The amended regulations will apply to ISPs having more than 10,000 subscribers as of the last day of the preceding financial year
Tracing the online networks behind AI-generated nude images
As Domestic Violence Awareness Month comes to a close this week, one University of Florida researcher is examining the roots of nudification apps, online platforms that use AI to turn images of clothed people
Tech firms eye business opportunity in AI model routing
The move could cut expenses and boost reliability as organisations move from experimentation to production, leveraging open-weight and frontier models across diverse use cases
