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AI-ML hiring grows 25% in May, IT sector records 5% decline: Report
According to the Naukri JobSpeak May 2025 report, overall hiring in the IT sector fell by 5 per cent compared to the corresponding period in the previous year
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Samsung's big bet: Perplexity AI could soon be everywhere on its devices
Samsung is nearing a deal to invest in Perplexity AI and integrate its search technology into Samsung devices, browsers, and Bixby, aiming for a Galaxy S26 launch in 2026
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Best of BS Opinion: India must heed the warning signs from without
India's economy and technological prowess are on a steady path, but it faces external challenges in the form of both policies and nations
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AI's singular uncertainty reflects scope, speed, and unpredictability
The real issue, however, is that few technologies of the past created such uncertainty. It is true that nobody could predict what the internet would do to society
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Artificial intelligence watch: Tech middle managers stare at job blues
The fact that not only entry-level roles but also experienced positions can be impacted by automation and AI has sparked off uncertainty, nudging more people to reskill themselves
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Google case: Indian-origin US judge questions future of search amid AI rise
Indian-origin Judge Amit Mehta questions Google's search dominance amid AI rise, as DOJ seeks remedies including selling Chrome to boost competition and support AI rivals like OpenAI
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Now, Gemini AI can answer questions about videos saved in Google Drive
Moreover, Gemini AI in Google Drive can now summarise videos, letting users quickly extract key info from meetings, classes, and announcements without watching fully
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YouTube brings Lens to Shorts for real-time visual search: How it works
YouTube Shorts will now let users search for information from the video itself using Google Lens-rolling out in beta over the next few weeks
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India must build AI models in local languages, social norms: Vaishnaw
Ashwini Vaishnaw says India must develop AI grounded in native languages, cultural context and social norms, as government pushes compute access and domestic chipmaking
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Industries with AI to propel India to 3rd-largest economy: FM Sitharaman
FM says adoption of tech could have accelerated productivity gains
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Wipro launches global 'Innovation Network' to boost AI-led collaboration
Wipro has come up with a global Innovation Network to drive AI-led collaborative innovation to help its clients explore emerging technologies like quantum computing and agentic AI
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Infosys unveils over 200 AI agents under Topaz in Google Cloud tie-up
Infosys launches over 200 enterprise AI agents with Google Cloud to automate complex workflows, enhance efficiency, and drive AI-led digital transformation across industries
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Disclose any AI-assisted academic work: IIT-Delhi issues new guidelines
The guidelines emphasise that AI use should be approached with a clear understanding of its potential consequences to avoid any unintentional negative outcomes
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Opera unveils Neon, a web browser with agentic AI capabilities built in
Opera Neon will be offered through a subscription plan, though pricing details are yet to be announced. Currently, the browser is behind a waiting list
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Salesforce to buy Informatica for $8 billion to bolster AI data tools
The cloud-software giant is returning to big-ticket M&A after years on the sidelines, driven by scrutiny from activist investors pressing for better profitability
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Bengaluru startup Frinks AI raises $5.4 mn to expand Vision AI solutions
Frinks AI, which builds Vision AI tools for visual inspection in sectors like automotive and medical devices, will use funds to expand in the US and boost R&D
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Bengaluru among top 12 global tech hubs as AI talent hits 1 million
Bengaluru's tech talent surge to over 1 million and strong startup ecosystem have placed it alongside San Francisco, Beijing, and Tokyo, says CBRE report
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India urges ethical AI, stronger cultural property laws at BRICS forum
The ministerial-level dialogue culminated in the "adoption of a Joint Declaration outlining four strategic cultural priorities," the Indian Ministry of Culture said in a late-night statement
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PayU rolls out MCP server to integrate AI assistants, payment systems
The MCP server helps AI assistants like Claude integrate with PayU's core APIs to automate tasks like invoicing, payment status checks, and customer onboarding
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TCS splits AI.Cloud unit for higher growth, Krishna Mohan to lead cloud biz
TCS established its AI.Cloud unit in August 2023 to unlock greater business value by harnessing the power of cloud and generative AI (GenAI)
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