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Best of BS Opinion: India, US must push for a quick trade agreement
Today's opinion pieces look at the US tariff issues, NCR's air pollution hazard, India's diversity as a counter to AI, and the need for knowledge-industry linkages
 "Best of BS Opinion: India, US must push for a quick trade agreement")
Microsoft to grow headcount 'with leverage' post-AI layoffs, says Nadella
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the company will begin hiring again after large-scale layoffs in 2025, with AI expected to reshape roles and drive higher workforce productivity
 "Microsoft to grow headcount 'with leverage' post-AI layoffs, says Nadella")
Amazon cloud growth boosts investor confidence amid AI spending boom
In the third quarter, Amazon Web Services generated $33 billion in revenue, a 20 per cent increase from a year earlier
 "Amazon cloud growth boosts investor confidence amid AI spending boom")
AI must be used responsibly, or it can create biases: Banking heads at BFSI
Speaking at Business Standard's BFSI Summit, Virat Diwanji, National Head-Consumer Banking, Federal Bank, spoke with Nivedita Mookerji in a panel discussion on Impact of tech, AI on retail banking
 "AI must be used responsibly, or it can create biases: Banking heads at BFSI")
Real technology bets will define India's market future: Shankar Sharma
At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2025, investor Shankar Sharma said India's markets are poised for asymmetrical returns as technology and AI reshape global investing
 "Real technology bets will define India's market future: Shankar Sharma")
Nvidia partners with South Korean govt, companies to boost AI development
The government, Nvidia and leading South Korean chip maker Samsung Electronics announced the plan after South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met Friday with Nvidia's chief executive Jensen Huang
 "Nvidia partners with South Korean govt, companies to boost AI development")
Why even using basic AI may be bad for students' ability to think
As AI tools become ubiquitous in schools, it could be possible that the very capacities needed for reasoning, judgment and original expression may begin to erode
 "Why even using basic AI may be bad for students' ability to think")
Zuckerberg slips to fifth on rich list as Meta shares plunge on AI plan
Meta's stock fell 11%, the most since 2022, after it said to issue the biggest investment-grade bond offering of the year to boost spending on AI research, dropping Zuckerberg's net worth
 "Zuckerberg slips to fifth on rich list as Meta shares plunge on AI plan")
Happiest Minds targets $50 mn Gen AI revenue over next three years
Happiest Minds expects $50 mn revenue from generative AI over the next three years, with 22 scalable projects in play. Q2FY26 profit rose 9% to ₹54 crore on 10% revenue growth
 "Happiest Minds targets $50 mn Gen AI revenue over next three years")
BS BFSI Summit: 'AI-powered devices, voice redefining digital banking'
AI is turning everyday payment devices into intelligent fintech tools, redefining banking, fraud detection, and customer interaction, experts said at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit
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Reliance Jio users to receive ₹35,100 Google AI Pro boost, for free
Jio users to receive 18 months of free Google AI Pro access as telecom giant positions for AI infrastructure business
 "Reliance Jio users to receive ₹35,100 Google AI Pro boost, for free")
Reliance, Google announce free Gemini AI offer for Jio 5G subscribers
Earlier this year, Jio's rival telecom operator Airtel also partnered with AI firm Perplexity to offer its subscribers free access to Perplexity Pro for 12 months
 "Reliance, Google announce free Gemini AI offer for Jio 5G subscribers")
Grammarly is now 'Superhuman' with new AI tools, plans: Check pricing
Grammarly has rebranded to Superhuman, uniting Grammarly, Coda, Superhuman Mail, and the new AI assistant Superhuman Go under one integrated productivity suite
 "Grammarly is now 'Superhuman' with new AI tools, plans: Check pricing")
AI-enabled devices redefining digital banking, say experts at BFSI Summit
Experts at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit say devices are fast evolving from passive tools to AI-powered platforms at the core of fintech innovation and secure digital transactions
 "AI-enabled devices redefining digital banking, say experts at BFSI Summit")
AI spending spree tests investors' patience at Meta, Microsoft and Alphabet
Three bellwethers from different corners of the technology world - Alphabet Inc, Meta Platforms Inc and Microsoft Corp - together racked up some $78 billion in capital expenditures last quarter up 89%
BS BFSI Insight Summit: 'AI's RoI may be slow, but governance can't wait'
The panelists said that re-skilling will be key to ensuring the workforce remains employable even as disruptive technologies continue to enter the sector
 "BS BFSI Insight Summit: 'AI's RoI may be slow, but governance can't wait'")
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to visit India in Dec for AI conference: Report
Nadella will also likely meet key customers and India employees during his visit, the second source said. Microsoft has more than 20,000 employees across 10 Indian cities
 "Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to visit India in Dec for AI conference: Report")
Adobe Express unveils conversational AI assistant: What is it, how it works
Adobe said its AI assistant in Express enables conversational editing, smart layer control, and campaign-level automation
 "Adobe Express unveils conversational AI assistant: What is it, how it works")
Global rice conference from Oct 30 to showcase AI-based sorting tech: IREF
The conference will bring together delegates from over 80 nations, including top global rice importers, exporters, scientists, and policymakers
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Mem0 raises $24 million Series A to build memory layer for AI agents
Mem0 aims to become the default memory layer for AI agents and large language models with fresh funding led by Basis Set Ventures
 "Mem0 raises $24 million Series A to build memory layer for AI agents")