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Centre pushes CPSEs towards tech adoption, AI focus to boost efficiency
The senior official further explained that the change in traditional approach means CPSEs need to develop more core systems through the new emerging technologies such as AI
 "Centre pushes CPSEs towards tech adoption, AI focus to boost efficiency")
YouTube to Netflix, streaming giants are turning to AI for smarter adverts
Netflix's AI ad strategy aims to blend brands into the binge-watching experience. This followed YouTube's plan to use AI for contextual adverts placement
 "YouTube to Netflix, streaming giants are turning to AI for smarter adverts")
Microsoft tests 'Hey Copilot' voice command to wake AI on Windows 11
Windows Insiders who have the Copilot app version 1.25051.10.0 or higher will be able to try the 'Hey Copilot' feature, which is under testing at present
 "Microsoft tests 'Hey Copilot' voice command to wake AI on Windows 11")
Can AI guide your health questions? OpenAI's HealthBench puts it to test
OpenAI's HealthBench benchmark tests how safely and accurately AI like ChatGPT can handle health queries, suggest treatments, and support doctors using physician-designed real-world scenarios
 "Can AI guide your health questions? OpenAI's HealthBench puts it to test")
Qlik unveils agentic experience to simplify data workflows, aid decisions
At the heart of this continuous innovation is the Qlik engine, a unique technology that indexes relationships across data, enabling the discovery of unexpected connections
 "Qlik unveils agentic experience to simplify data workflows, aid decisions")
India-made GPUs to be tech demo-ready by 2025, production by 2029
Under the Rs 10,372 crore IndiaAI Mission, the Centre plans to demonstrate indigenous GPU capability this year and aims for market readiness and scale-up by 2029
 "India-made GPUs to be tech demo-ready by 2025, production by 2029")
Trump administration rescinds curbs on AI chip exports to foreign markets
These new requirements would have stifled American innovation and saddled companies with burdensome new regulatory requirements
 "Trump administration rescinds curbs on AI chip exports to foreign markets")
Bullish on bots: How Agentic AI is changing customer support services
Agentic AI goes beyond scripted responses to anticipate needs, personalise interactions, and solve problems with minimal human intervention
 "Bullish on bots: How Agentic AI is changing customer support services")
How India's $54-billion BPO sector is being rewired by AI and Agentic AI
Unlike traditional AI, agentic AI can assess a situation, make decisions, and take independent steps to resolve problems - capabilities that are now being baked into BPO processes
 "How India's $54-billion BPO sector is being rewired by AI and Agentic AI")
Spotify enhances DJ feature with voice command option: Here is how it works
Spotify DJ can now accept voice requests to generate AI-curated playlists based on Premium users' listening history, incorporating both new and previously played tracks
 "Spotify enhances DJ feature with voice command option: Here is how it works")
AI infrastructure startup Flam raises $14 million in Series A round
Flam will use the capital to scale its GenAI product suite, expand across North America, Europe and the Middle East, and deepen mixed reality infrastructure in Asia
 "AI infrastructure startup Flam raises $14 million in Series A round")
AI, tech changes cause taxing times for accountants, says ACCA survey
A survey by ACCA revealed that accountants are finding it difficult to keep pace with rapidly evolving scenario
 "AI, tech changes cause taxing times for accountants, says ACCA survey")
Microsoft to cut 3% of global workforce amid AI investment focus: Report
Microsoft did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. The company's stock was slightly lower in morning trading
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Softbank reports 1st profit in 4-yrs; India bets Ola, Swiggy weigh on SVF2
SoftBank posts ¥1.15 trillion FY25 profit but reports ¥561.7 bn loss in SVF2 due to share declines in Indian bets Ola and Swiggy, which fell nearly 40 per cent
 "Softbank reports 1st profit in 4-yrs; India bets Ola, Swiggy weigh on SVF2")
AI firm Perplexity eyes $14 billion in valuation in fresh funding round
Venture capital firm Accel is set to lead the round, the report said. Perplexity did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment
 "AI firm Perplexity eyes $14 billion in valuation in fresh funding round")
LTIMindtree bags record $450 million deal with global agribusiness firm
As part of the deal LTIMindtree will implement an AI-powered operating model to deliver application management infrastructure support and cybersecurity services
 "LTIMindtree bags record $450 million deal with global agribusiness firm")
A lot is being built in India in Cloud tech and AI: Bikram Singh Bedi
India has a large population and its innovation "stays significantly ahead of the curve", he said
 "A lot is being built in India in Cloud tech and AI: Bikram Singh Bedi")
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
 "Wipro ropes in ex-Goldman Sachs exec Sandeep Dhar to lead GCC business")