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AI needs talent, not factories - India has both: Google X's Sebastian Thrun

Thrun is known for co-founding Google X, the innovation lab responsible for groundbreaking projects like Google Glass and Waymo, Google's self-driving car initiative

India's love trends: McAfee warns of rising AI scams and fake dating apps

The survey, which focused on romance scams and its impact on consumers, was conducted online this month. 7,000 adults across US, UK, France, Germany, India, Japan, and Australia participated in study

Google X founder Sebastian Thrun calls for balanced AI regulation

Sebastian Thrun, founder of Google X (Google's research arm), on Thursday emphasised the need for responsible AI regulation, assuring that the technology will complement rather than replace human workers. Speaking during a thought-provoking session titled "Pioneering AI: From Imagination to Real-World Impact" at the Global Investors' Meet, he discussed the evolving role of AI and its impact on regulation and job markets. Thrun addressed the issue of AI regulation, acknowledging its importance but cautioning against overregulation that could stifle innovation. "Regulation is necessary, but it must not hinder research," he said. "It's not right to control a technology before it has even had the chance to develop. Proper regulation should only step in when there's misuse," he added. He highlighted that countries like China and the European Union are already regulating AI, whereas India has yet to establish formal measures, he said. "Indian CEOs are incredibly tech-savvy and visionar

Google, Telangana ink pact to accelerate AI-led transformation in state

Google on Thursday announced a strategic collaboration with the Telangana government to harness the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence across the state in various sectors. This collaboration formalised through an MoU aims to drive the development and implementation of AI solutions. It focuses on key sectors, including agriculture, mobility, education, sustainability and governance. Additionally it seeks to foster innovation, bridge the digital divide and equip the workforce with future-ready skills, said an official release. The MoU exchange took place in the presence of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, IT Minister Sridhar Babu, and Google representatives. Under this agreement, Google will collaborate with the Telangana government to develop AI-powered agricultural solutions to support farmers and enhance mobility through transit data integration and road information sharing. The partnership will also focus on AI skilling and upskilling programmes, supporting digita

61% people may develop romantic feelings for AI Chatbot: McAfee report

A new McAfee India research report highlights an alarming rise in AI-driven romance scams, fraudulent dating apps, and deepfake deception

What is Goose, Jack Dorsey's open-source AI? Can it disrupt the industry?

Traditionally, AI development was exclusive, reserved for big firms with hefty budgets. Goose challenges this status quo. Dorsey's vision is to make cutting-edge AI tools available to everyone

Big bucks for big skills: AI, cybersecurity pros see fast promotions, hikes

Top talent in AI, cybersecurity, and leadership roles see 30-40 per cent pay hikes as firms compete for skilled professionals with faster promotions, ESOPs, and long-term incentives

Best of BS Opinion: A Carpe Diem moment for Indian policymakers

The rapid growth of AI, success of mobile phone manufacturing, the index for states' fiscal health and labour shortages all point to opportunities for policymakers

AI dangerous tool whether Chinese or American, says Delhi High Court

The bench also asked the counsel appearing for the central government to seek instructions in response to the PIL

Adobe launches first version of AI video tool to compete with OpenAI

The Firefly Video Model, as Adobe is calling the service, will compete against Sora, a model developed by ChatGPT creator OpenAI, and startup Runway

Google CEO Pichai sees 'useful' quantum computers 5-10 years away

Governments, led by the US and China, and corporations are pledging billions of dollars to quantum computing research in the pursuit of the futuristic technology

OpenAI to introduce AI agents that can do jobs of engineers: Sam Altman

Executives across technology and IT services firms have said that the nature of jobs will change as GenAI adoption becomes more mainstream and writing code becomes automated

India, France to ensure standards governing AI reflect democratic values

India and France on Wednesday said they share the importance to build a framework to ensure conception, design and development of AI for the public interest and is respectful of human rights and fundamental freedoms. In a joint declaration issued a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi co-chaired the AI Action Summit along with President Emmanual Macron, the two sides also said that in view of the upcoming India-France Year of Innovation in 2026, the two nations will take part in the development of this emerging technology. Acknowledging the progress in developing artificial intelligence, India and France will seek to ensure that norms and standards governing their use reflect democratic values, and harness the potential of artificial intelligence for human development and common good, the 'India-France Declaration on Artificial Intelligence' said. India and France recalled their joint commitment to promote safe, secure and trustworthy artificial intelligence systems to accelerate

Safer Internet Day: With AI usage peaking, how safe are you online

India has one of the largest cohorts of both Gen Z and senior citizens, both of whom are highly vulnerable to online risks such as cyber-bullying, sextortion, and financial fraud

Here's why China's DeepSeek is India's final call to board the AI flight

Unless the most-populous nation puts its globally acknowledged edge in software programming to work, the moment will pass it by

Sundar Pichai, PM Modi discuss 'incredible' opportunities of AI in India

Alphabet CEO Pichai also noted the potential for close collaboration between "we" (Google) and India to advance the country's digital transformation

Open-sourced AI, unbiased datasets are essential: PM Narendra Modi

AI is writing the code for humanity in this century. But it is very different from other technology milestones in human history

Bhavish Aggarwal's Krutrim brings DeepSeek R1 to Indian developers

Policy shift has triggered a significant backlash from anti-corruption watchdogs

US, UK refuse to sign AI summit communique calling for 'global governance'

In a speech before the communique was released, Vice President JD Vance argued strongly against the European Union's tough regulatory approach to social-media platforms and AI

Apple partners with Alibaba to bring AI features for iPhones in China

The development could clear months of uncertainty over Apple's AI strategy for China, where it has been losing market share to domestic rivals