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Fintechs push AI, new protocol to simplify backend tools for merchants

Cashfree and Razorpay use AI agents and a new protocol to simplify backend systems and automate payments, easing merchant operations across fintech platforms

Microsoft layoffs hit software engineers hardest amid rising AI spend

Microsoft on Tuesday said it would cut about 6,000 workers across the company. The Washington state data represents about a third of the total

Apple previews AI model that builds 3D scenes using images: How it works

Apple's Matrix3D model can estimate camera positions, generate depth maps, and even synthesize novel views - all from just a few images input

AI tool claims your selfie can predict cancer survival more accurately

FaceAge, an AI tool developed by Harvard researchers, estimates biological age using facial images and can predict cancer survival outcomes more accurately than doctors

Ray-Ban Meta glasses up for pre-order in India ahead of May 19 availability

Customers can now pre-order the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses via Ray-Ban's official website. The full collection will be available for purchase starting May 19

PSBs introduce AI-driven soft skill training to enhance customer service

It comes against the backdrop of stagnating deposit growth at major public sector banks (PSBs) and concerns in the Ministry of Finance about inconsistent customer service

AI hallucination puts firms at risk? New insurance covers legal costs

The insurance product developed by Armilla, a start-up backed by Y Combinator, seeks to address growing concerns about AI's potential to produce unreliable or misleading information

Soon, Samsung to expand AI-powered 'Now Bar' to Galaxy Watch series: Report

Reportedly, Now Bar on Galaxy Watches will offer contextual suggestions, Galaxy AI-powered Now Brief, live sports updates, and more

Meta's next-gen smart glasses could get 'super-sensing' vision: What is it

With this feature, Meta smart glasses could recognise people by their names and trigger context-aware reminders

Apple looks at adding Perplexity, other AI search engines to Safari browser

Apple was "actively looking at" reshaping Safari, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, citing Apple's Eddy Cue who was offering testimony at an antitrust case over Google

GenAI would've built over a bn apps by 2028: IBM CEO Arvind Krishna

Spending on technology is increasing amid uncertainty about USA's threat of tariffs, he says

AI voice assistant to aid 112 helpline in 15 plus languages in Bengaluru

The AI-powered voice assistant will make emergency call easier for everyone, especially tourists, students, and migrant workers in and around Bengaluru, who may not speak Kannada, English, or Hindi

Perplexity AI to rival Google Chrome with AI-powered web browser Comet

Perplexity describes Comet as its "browser for agentic search," suggesting that the browser will integrate AI-driven features to help users perform complex tasks with minimal manual effort

US lawmaker targets Nvidia AI chip smuggling to China with new bill

Both President Donald Trump and his predecessor, Joe Biden, have implemented progressively tighter export controls of Nvidia's chips to China

AI becoming more powerful, but its hallucinations are getting worse

In angry posts to internet message boards, the customers complained. Some cancelled their Cursor accounts

Apple to partner with Amazon-backed Anthropic on AI-based coding platform

The new AI coding system is an updated version of Apple's programming software, Xcode, and will integrate Anthropic's Claude Sonnet AI model

CII releases guidebook on adoption, governance of AI for board leaders

Industry body CII has released a 'guidebook on effective adoption and governance of AI for board leaders', amid the rising use of Artificial Intelligence in businesses and the essential role of board engagement in supporting effective and meaningful AI governance. AI requires careful governance to fully harness its potential while mitigating the risks and challenges it presents, CII said in a release, adding that the guidebook aims to serve as an effective tool for the board of directors to navigate the intricate landscape of AI governance and drive better business outcomes. It encompasses basic concepts related to AI, its use in various business functions, criticality of AI governance and its framework, risks and challenges and its governance and liabilities of directors associated with deployment of AI in businesses. It outlines the essential role of board engagement in supporting effective and meaningful AI governance, and underlines the importance of aligning strategies with ...

Google can train search AI on web content even if publishers opt out

Publishers can only decline having their data used in search AI if they opt out of being indexed for search, Google clarified

India key to creator economy, to boost growth with AI tools: YouTube

India remains the home to the content creator economy and YouTube will continue providing tools, including leveraging AI, to improve their capabilities and help generate more revenues, a senior YouTube official said. Talking to PTI on the sidelines of the first edition of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit, which started here on Thursday, Gautam Anand, Vice President, YouTube Asia Pacific, said the platform is investing in growing commerce and brand deals businesses. "We remain the home of the creator economy. Over the last three years, we've paid out over Rs 21,000 crore to creators and partners, media companies and music labels here in this market that creates the foundation for the great growth of the creator economy. "I think the numbers show that our goal is to continue to provide the best tools possible, including leveraging AI to improve creation capabilities for our creators and provide them with multiple ways for them to generate revenue," Anand said. "Creator

Freshworks reports 19% revenue growth in Q1, reaching $196.3 million

Freshworks, a people-first artificial intelligence service software provider, reported a 19 per cent increase in revenue for the JanuaryMarch 2025 quarter, reaching USD 196.3 million, a top official said. The company had recorded revenue of USD 165.1 million during the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Commenting on the financial performance, Freshworks Chief Executive Officer and President Dennis Woodside said: Freshworks had another fantastic quarter, outperforming our previously provided financial estimates in Q1, with revenue growing 19 per cent year-on-year to USD 196.3 million, an operating cash flow margin of 30 per cent, and an adjusted free cash flow margin of 28 per cent. We continue to outperform because businesses are choosing Freshworks for our uncomplicated customer and employee service solutions, he said in a company statement on Wednesday. The number of customers contributing more than USD 5,000 in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) was 23,275 during the quart