Page 7 - Latest Updates on Artificial intelligence
Google's $15 bn AI hub in Vizag driven by rising India demand: exec
Google Cloud's $15 billion AI investment in Visakhapatnam aims to meet rising local demand for sovereign data and AI solutions, says global revenue head Matt Renner, calling India a key growth market
 "Google's $15 bn AI hub in Vizag driven by rising India demand: exec")
Ensono bets $250 mn on AI to modernise IT services, expand in India
The US-based IT services firm will invest $250 million in AI over five years and launch a dedicated AI and Innovation Division, with more than half its 3,800 global employees based in India
 "Ensono bets $250 mn on AI to modernise IT services, expand in India")
Google Photos adds Nano Banana AI tools, expands 'Ask Photos': What's new
Google Photos now lets users edit, restyle and search images more naturally with six new AI tools powered by Gemini's image model, Nano Banana
 "Google Photos adds Nano Banana AI tools, expands 'Ask Photos': What's new")
Samsung brings Bixby-based Vision AI Companion to TVs: Check availability
Samsung has rolled out Vision AI Companion, a generative-AI-powered Bixby update that turns 2025 smart TVs into conversational hubs for content discovery and recommendations
 "Samsung brings Bixby-based Vision AI Companion to TVs: Check availability")
Google adds new AI features to Pixel phones, including message summaries
The move comes as major tech companies, including Alphabet, Apple, Amazon.com Inc and Meta Platforms Inc, are racing to make their AI offerings more advanced and more useful to consumers
 "Google adds new AI features to Pixel phones, including message summaries")
Expect a shift from derivatives to cash-market investing: Emkay's Karwa
As the global artificial intelligence (AI)-led trade moderates due to rich valuations, India will re-emerge as one of the most attractive growth markets in a slowing global environment, Karwa said
 "Expect a shift from derivatives to cash-market investing: Emkay's Karwa")
Software firm Salesforce to train 100K Indian learners in AI by June 2026
Salesforce, in partnership with SmartBridge, will train 100,000 learners across Tier-II and Tier-III cities in AI skills under the YuvaAI Bharat: GenAI Skill Catalyst programme by June 2026
 "Software firm Salesforce to train 100K Indian learners in AI by June 2026")
Online travel aggregator Ixigo integrates AI into core strategy for growth
Solutions for consumer pain points in travel to be first focus; monetisation to follow
 "Online travel aggregator Ixigo integrates AI into core strategy for growth")
Over 40% of India's IT, gig workforce adopt AI; employability rises
According to the India Skills Report 2026, India now contributes 16 per cent of the world's AI talent, projected to grow to 1.25 million professionals by 2027
 "Over 40% of India's IT, gig workforce adopt AI; employability rises")
Big Tech boost to India's AI engine may power infra, local data hosting
Amazon, Google and Microsoft are investing big in India. This may support the development of AI infrastructure and local data hosting
 "Big Tech boost to India's AI engine may power infra, local data hosting")
IDTA looking to invest $10-$15 million in every startup across sectors
Kumar, former India head of KPMG, said Celesta will bet on start-ups in the space and biotech sectors while also looking out for AI companies that work with global capability centres (GCCs) in India
 "IDTA looking to invest $10-$15 million in every startup across sectors")
India's AI sector needs innovation, not regulation: Arundhati Bhattacharya
Salesforce South Asia chief Arundhati Bhattacharya said India's artificial intelligence sector is still evolving and needs innovation and self-regulation, not premature laws
 "India's AI sector needs innovation, not regulation: Arundhati Bhattacharya")
Adaptability, experimental workstyles will define future of work: Report
Instead of sticking to the old script of 'always-on' work, people are moving to a new rhythm that is rest, reflect, reskill, repeat
 "Adaptability, experimental workstyles will define future of work: Report")
BPM is not a low-margin business, says Capgemini CEO Aiman Ezzat
Aiman Ezzat talks about the WNS acquisition, why artificial intelligence (AI) is still not delivering meaningful value, and why India continues to see strong hiring momentum
 "BPM is not a low-margin business, says Capgemini CEO Aiman Ezzat")
Tech Wrap Nov 10: iPhone Satellite features, Perplexity Comet, WhatsApp
Apple developing new Satellite features for iPhones. Perplexity Comet AI browser is now on Android. WhatsApp to get strict security mode. OnePlus OxygenOS 16. BGMI 4.1 update. OPPO Reno 15 series
 "Tech Wrap Nov 10: iPhone Satellite features, Perplexity Comet, WhatsApp")
Perplexity Comet AI browser is rolling out on Android: How to join waitlist
Perplexity AI has started sending invites for its Comet browser on Android to select users, bringing its agentic search browsing experience to mobile for the first time
 "Perplexity Comet AI browser is rolling out on Android: How to join waitlist")
'Feels like Day Zero': Lenskart CEO shares emotional note ahead of listing
Lenskart is set to debut on the stock market today after the successful completion of its ₹7,278 crore initial public offering
 "'Feels like Day Zero': Lenskart CEO shares emotional note ahead of listing")
What to expect at COP30 climate summit in Belem, and why it matters
The rotating presidency, now held by Brazil, sets the summit agenda and works through the year to rally governments toward shared action and goals
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AI can help govt spend smarter, but human oversight remains essential
AI can help public buyers navigate this complexity and advance sustainability goals across the procurement cycle, from planning and tendering to contract management and performance monitoring
 "AI can help govt spend smarter, but human oversight remains essential")
India's Ambassador to US, Intel CEO hold talks on semiconductor and AI push
The interaction comes as India prepares to host a crucial AI summit in February next year
 "India's Ambassador to US, Intel CEO hold talks on semiconductor and AI push")
