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Artificial intelligence checks in: How it is changing the travel sector
AI-powered advisors, facial recognition and GenAI chatbots are among tools that people, airlines and the hospitality industry are using to make travel more comfortable and convenient
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In first address, Pope Leo XIV warns AI is greatest threat to humanity
Pope Leo XIV pledged to continue church reforms and highlighted artificial intelligence as a major challenge to human dignity, fairness, and the future of work
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Wipro ropes in ex-Goldman Sachs exec Sandeep Dhar to lead GCC business
Dhar joins Wipro to head GCC practice, combining AI and consulting to help global firms scale innovation hubs as part of broader strategy to revive growth under Srini Palia
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Google Cloud in talks with govt on India AI mission, says Bikram Singh Bedi
Public sector, government, companies that work with the government, and other verticals such as finance, which are regulated by the government, remain key focus areas for Google Cloud
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AI's potential depends on ethical governance, equitable access: Expert
At a UM6P-hosted summit, academics and business leaders discussed how AI is reshaping scientific, industrial, and entrepreneurial innovation through foundational and transformative roles
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Can India keep up with AI's soaring demand for infra, GPUs, and talent?
Despite generating 20% of global data, India accounts for just 3% of the world's data centre capacity currently
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Apple defends $20 bn Google search deal by claiming it's unnecessary
Apple plans to reshape its Safari web browser around artificial intelligence services such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, Perplexity AI Inc. and Anthropic PBC's Claude
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AI regulation needs global cooperation, not isolated moves: Sitharaman
Speaking in Milan, Finance Minister calls for common global framework for the technology
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Bengaluru-based Routematic raises ₹340 cr, defies electric vehicle dip
The move is important as it comes at a time when the app-based mobility space - both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) - has been under a cloud
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Fintech giant Paytm set to go slow on hiring replacements for exiting staff
Paytm's non-sales employee cost dropped 35.6 per cent in Q4FY25 as the company opted not to backfill roles, leaning on AI to enhance productivity and trim expenses
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Tech Wrap May 7: GTA 6 new trailer, Microsoft Surface, Google Simplify
GTA 6's second trailer has now been released. Microsoft has expanded Surface lineup in India. Google rolls out new AI feature for iOS. OnePlus 13s teaser video out
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AI adoption still in early stages for most global enterprises: Accenture
Accenture says most firms are still experimenting with AI, with just 15 per cent beyond pilot stage; agentic systems expected to fuel the next major transformation
Sam Altman backtracks on for-profit ambitions, OpenAI to remain non-profit
US AI-research and deployment company OpenAI has decided to go with a public benefit corporation (PBC) while still keeping the non-profit in charge, satisfying regulators, the public, and investors
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Google might bring 'Live for AI mode' to Lens: What is it and how it works
With Live for AI mode, users would reportedly be able to share their screens with Google Lens and it will provide them with information based on search results
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AI boom drives global data centre growth despite soaring costs: Moody's
Global data centre expansion accelerates to meet AI and cloud demands; challenges include rising energy needs, supply chain disruptions, and power infrastructure constraints
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Mideast titans step back from AI model race as US, China dominate
In the Middle East, as in other markets, companies are rethinking whether the cost of building a cutting-edge AI model from scratch is worthwhile
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Indian GCCs shaped our global tech road map: Sabre CEO Kurt Ekert
Sabre's India GCC plays a central role in building AI-based forecasting, pricing, and retail platforms that power travel innovation for global airlines and hotels
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Cashfree Payments rolls out AI-first module across core products
The new MCP server integrates large language models with Cashfree's APIs to automate merchant operations such as payment links and KYC verification
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US govt inefficient, AI can offset losing some public workers, says Musk
In a wide-ranging conversation on Sunday with financier Michael Milken, Musk also spoke about his brain-implant company, Neuralink, and ongoing developments at SpaceX, according to the person
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Chhattisgarh CM lays foundation of India's first AI-based data park
The 5.5-hectare data park in Nava Raipur will support AI services including healthtech and fintech, with the first phase offering 5 MW capacity and future expansion planned
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