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Why even using basic AI may be bad for students' ability to think

As AI tools become ubiquitous in schools, it could be possible that the very capacities needed for reasoning, judgment and original expression may begin to erode

Zuckerberg slips to fifth on rich list as Meta shares plunge on AI plan

Meta's stock fell 11%, the most since 2022, after it said to issue the biggest investment-grade bond offering of the year to boost spending on AI research, dropping Zuckerberg's net worth

Happiest Minds targets $50 mn Gen AI revenue over next three years

Happiest Minds expects $50 mn revenue from generative AI over the next three years, with 22 scalable projects in play. Q2FY26 profit rose 9% to ₹54 crore on 10% revenue growth

BS BFSI Summit: 'AI-powered devices, voice redefining digital banking'

AI is turning everyday payment devices into intelligent fintech tools, redefining banking, fraud detection, and customer interaction, experts said at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit

Reliance Jio users to receive ₹35,100 Google AI Pro boost, for free

Jio users to receive 18 months of free Google AI Pro access as telecom giant positions for AI infrastructure business

Reliance, Google announce free Gemini AI offer for Jio 5G subscribers

Earlier this year, Jio's rival telecom operator Airtel also partnered with AI firm Perplexity to offer its subscribers free access to Perplexity Pro for 12 months

Grammarly is now 'Superhuman' with new AI tools, plans: Check pricing

Grammarly has rebranded to Superhuman, uniting Grammarly, Coda, Superhuman Mail, and the new AI assistant Superhuman Go under one integrated productivity suite

Impact of Tech & AI On Retail Banking – Pros and Cons | BFSI Summit 2025 | Business news

The role of artificial intelligence (AI) is expanding in retail banking, however, speaking at the Business Standard's BFSI Summit 2025 on Wednesday, banking heads urged to exercise caution.

AI-enabled devices redefining digital banking, say experts at BFSI Summit

Experts at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit say devices are fast evolving from passive tools to AI-powered platforms at the core of fintech innovation and secure digital transactions

AI spending spree tests investors' patience at Meta, Microsoft and Alphabet

Three bellwethers from different corners of the technology world - Alphabet Inc, Meta Platforms Inc and Microsoft Corp - together racked up some $78 billion in capital expenditures last quarter up 89%

BS BFSI Insight Summit: 'AI's RoI may be slow, but governance can't wait'

The panelists said that re-skilling will be key to ensuring the workforce remains employable even as disruptive technologies continue to enter the sector

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to visit India in Dec for AI conference: Report

Nadella will also likely meet key customers and India employees during his visit, the second source said. Microsoft has more than 20,000 employees across 10 Indian cities

Adobe Express unveils conversational AI assistant: What is it, how it works

Adobe said its AI assistant in Express enables conversational editing, smart layer control, and campaign-level automation

Global rice conference from Oct 30 to showcase AI-based sorting tech: IREF

Rice exporters' apex body IREF is organising a two-day global rice conference in the national capital starting Thursday with an aim to boost outward shipments and increase India's share in international trade. The Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025, to be held during October 30-31 at Bharat Mandapam, will highlight India's growing leadership in the global rice sector, Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) said in a statement on Wednesday. The event will also have a live launch of the country's first Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based rice sorting system, it added. The conference will bring together delegates from over 80 nations, including top global rice importers, exporters, scientists, and policymakers. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is giving non-financial support to the event. A special highlight of BIRC 2025 will be the felicitation of 17 farmers from several states by international buyers, recognising their .

Mem0 raises $24 million Series A to build memory layer for AI agents

Mem0 aims to become the default memory layer for AI agents and large language models with fresh funding led by Basis Set Ventures

Trump likely to discuss fentanyl tariffs, Nvidia's Blackwell chips with Xi

Trump's proposed meeting with Xi will take place on the sidelines of the Apec summit, making it the first between the two leaders since the US President returned to office in January this year

Adobe MAX highlights: Express, Firefly, Model 5, Project Moonlight unveiled

At MAX 2025, Adobe deepened Firefly AI integration across Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Express, introduced Image Model 5, and previewed Project Moonlight. Check details below

Microsoft to retain 27% stake in OpenAI worth $135 bn after restructuring

Microsoft's new agreement with OpenAI follows its shift to a for-profit model under OpenAI Group PBC, redefining IP rights, AGI clauses and Azure service commitments

Smallest.ai raises $8 mn seed round led by Sierra Ventures for expansion

The full-stack enterprise voice AI platform plans to scale operations in North America and India and expand into regulated sectors such as banking, healthcare, and retail

OpenAI to make ChatGPT Go free for one year to all users in India

The GPT-5-powered ChatGPT Go, priced at ₹399 a month, will be free for a year starting November 4, coinciding with OpenAI's first DevDay Exchange in Bengaluru