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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

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

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

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

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

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

India urges ethical AI, stronger cultural property laws at BRICS forum

India on Monday called upon BRICS to lead not just geopolitically, but also civilisationally, forging a "cultural ecosystem" that celebrates diversity, deepens humanity and anchors progress in shared values. Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, in his address at the BRICS Culture Ministers' Meeting in Brazil, also called for "stronger legal frameworks" to combat illicit trafficking of cultural property, and advocated "ethical AI" that respects cultural diversity. 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. These four priorities are -- "Culture, Creative Economy, and Artificial Intelligence (AI); Culture, Climate Change, and the Post-2030 Development Agenda; Return and Safeguarding of Cultural Property; and BRICS Cultural Festivals and Alliances", it said. The declaration reflects a collective vision for inclusive, rights-based, and

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

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)

Best of BS Opinion: Should RBI cut its intervention in currency markets?

Today's editorial page looks at RBI interventions in currency markets, the need for a new deep-sea port , the future of payments regulations, horticulture management, and the challenges of AI

How Ashok Leyland uses tech to ease life for drivers, fleet operators

AI puts smart, safe and connected vehicles in top gear

Algo Rhythm: Rapid GenAI growth top data risk for Indian companies

The report was based on a survey of more than 3,000 IT and security professionals in 20 countries and 15 industries

Railway security system has its eyes on you with AI-based cameras

National transporter ramps up project to instal AI-based cameras that can recognise faces

HR introspects cautiously as AI automates work of talent management

HR professionals will have fewer people to manage and that work too will involve automation. As a result, they will have to change their skillsets and job profiles

Geopolitical tensions to slow FY25 semiconductor design GCCs hiring: Report

India's semiconductor design Global Capability Centers (GCCs) witnessed a 15 per cent decline in job openings in 2024-25, mainly due to ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and global supply chain disruptions, according to a report. The report by talent solutions provider Careernet revealed open positions peaked in May 2024 with 3,760 jobs before gradually tapering off to 3,040 by January 2025 and closing the year at 3,181 in March 2025. This reflects a measured slowdown of nearly 15 per cent year-on-year decline in active roles across India's top 50 semiconductor design GCCs. Despite this moderation, the overall demand for niche skills in VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration), embedded systems, and RF/analogue design remained resilient, with mid-sized GCCs demonstrating greater hiring agility, it added. Semiconductor design is a niche area with inherently less headcount compared to other tech functions, so fluctuations in hiring sentiment - especially from two or three major industry

Nvidia to launch affordable AI chip for China amid US export limits

Nvidia plans to launch a lower-cost AI chip for China using Blackwell architecture, following US export curbs. The new GPU will bypass restrictions and enter mass production as early as June 2025

Uber says Gen AI, agentic AI boost engineers' productivity, cut delays

Uber is using generative and agentic AI to speed up operations like driver onboarding, customer support and engineering development across its tech hubs

Apple plans glasses for 2026 as part of AI push, nixes watch with camera

Company engineers are ramping up work on the glasses - a rival to Meta Platforms Inc.'s popular Ray-Bans - in a bid to meet the year-end 2026 target

How AI is transforming operations from startups to corporations

According to a 2025 report by McKinsey, 79 per cent of global executives say they have adopted AI in at least one business unit

Claude 4 Sonnet, Opus AI models released with enhanced coding capabilities

Anthropic claims Claude Opus 4 can compete with GPT-4.1 and Gemini 2.5, while Sonnet 4 outperforms its predecessor in reasoning and code generation