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What to expect at COP30 climate summit in Belem, and why it matters

The rotating presidency, now held by Brazil, sets the summit agenda and works through the year to rally governments toward shared action and goals

AI can help govt spend smarter, but human oversight remains essential

AI can help public buyers navigate this complexity and advance sustainability goals across the procurement cycle, from planning and tendering to contract management and performance monitoring

India's Ambassador to US, Intel CEO hold talks on semiconductor and AI push

India's Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra discussed with Intel's CEO Lip Bu Tan the company's semiconductor and AI initiatives and plans in India. The virtual interaction on Saturday came as New Delhi accelerates efforts to strengthen its semiconductor and AI industries under the India Semiconductor Mission and IndiaAI initiative. "Had the pleasure to interact with Mr. Lip Bu Tan, CEO of INTEL to discuss INTEL's initiatives and plans for India operations in coordination with the Government's goal to develop semiconductor and AI industry in India under the aegis of India Semiconductor Mission and India AI," Kwatra said in an X post. The interaction comes as India prepares to host a crucial AI summit in February next year. The India-AI Impact Summit 2026 will be held February 19-20 in New Delhi, the first global-scale AI summit hosted in the Global South.

Plunge in Asia's AI shares raises doubts over world-beating rally

Asia's tech sector has outpaced its US counterpart this year, fueled by cheaper valuations and the excitement sparked by China's AI breakthroughs, particularly that of DeepSeek

India stands at intersection of clean energy and AI, says Gautam Adani

He said the goal is to make India the world's most sustainable intelligence hub

India AI summit curtain-raiser held in Seattle with focus on progress

With India set to host a crucial AI summit next year, a special curtain-raiser event focusing on the summit's three pillars, people, planet and progress, was organised in Seattle, covering themes such as AI in agri-tech and India's digital infrastructure. The pre-event curtain-raiser was hosted by the Consulate General of India in Seattle on Friday. It focused on the three pillars of India's AI Impact Summit: People, Planet and Progress, the Consulate said in a press release. The roundtable featured expert presentations by leading tech CEOs from the Greater Seattle area and covered themes like the use of AI in agri-tech and the potential of data centres and digital infrastructure in India. Participants also briefed US Congressman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee Adam Smith and Congressman and Member of the House Judiciary and Foreign Affairs Committees Michael Baumgartner about India's progress in AI. They highlighted the Seven Chakras' or themes for global

Nasscom says govt's AI guidelines support coordination rather than control

It also proposed enabling a single reporting interface that routes across privacy, cybersecurity, and safety mechanisms, developing clearer conformance pathways for voluntary commitments

AI to cut workweek to 3.5 days within decades, says JPMorgan CEO Dimon

JPMorgan CEO predicts AI will reshape work by automating routine tasks, cutting the standard workweek to three-and-a-half days while boosting productivity and transforming global job structures

Musk says Tesla needs to build 'gigantic' chip fab plant to meet AI demand

The electric carmaker currently relies on contract chipmakers, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Samsung Electronics, to manufacture its chip designs

Explained: Will the global selling in AI stocks hit Indian stock markets?

The recent correction in AI-related stocks may not suggest the end of the tech boom, but it may signal a shift toward more cautious investing, according to analysts

IMD taking baby steps in using AI, but apprehensions over accuracy remain

The Indian Meteorological Department is testing AI-based forecasting models, but has found that physical models still offer higher accuracy, especially regarding intensity of specific weather events

AI overtakes salary and burnout as top influence on India's workforce

AI has overtaken pay and burnout as India's biggest workplace priority, with 71 per cent of workers using it to solve problems or plan careers, according to a new workplace trends report

Giga raises $61 million to scale AI-driven customer support platform

Series A round led by Redpoint Ventures will help expand the technical team and accelerate enterprise deployments of Giga's AI customer support agents

Govt to prioritise AI innovation, regulate only when needed: IT secy

IT Secretary S. Krishnan says government's priority is to enable AI innovation, with regulation or legislation to follow only when clearly required

England to teach school kids about fake news, AI in curriculum overhaul

In what is being dubbed as the biggest curriculum shake-up in a decade, pupils in England will be taught about identifying fake news and learn more about artificial intelligence as part of a UK government revitalisation drive for schools. Responding to the recommendations of a Curriculum and Assessment Review' by an academic on Wednesday, the Department for Education (DfE) confirmed steps to ensure every young person is equipped with the knowledge and skills required over the next decades. The review also recommends cutting the overall volume of exams faced by teenagers by 10 per cent, with the current examination levels seen as "excessive". From the fundamentals of reading to the present danger of spotting fake news, as part of our Plan for Change, these landmark reforms will help young people step boldly into the future, with the knowledge to achieve and the skills to thrive as the world around us continues to rapidly evolve, said Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson. It has be

India's Gen Z seeks better pay, flexibility, and purpose at work: Survey

A survey by Randstad India shows that India's Gen Z workforce prioritises better pay, flexible hours, work-life balance, and a sense of purpose, reshaping workplace expectations & employer strategies

China bans foreign AI chips in state-funded data centres amid US tensions

Under the new directive, China has ordered data centres that are less than 30 per cent complete to remove foreign chips and scrap any plans to buy them

Google Messages may soon let you edit shared images with 'Nano Banana'

Reportedly, Google Messages is getting a Nano Banana-powered Remix tool that lets users create AI-generated images from chat photos and custom prompts

Govt to focus on innovation in AI space, regulate when required: IT Secy

The government's priority currently is to focus on innovation in AI space and it will introduce regulation or legislation when required, IT Secretary S Krishnan said on Wednesday. The secretary said the government wants to leverage AI to make sure that it delivers the maximum benefit for the people of the country. "If we believe that the priority needs to be for innovation, regulation is not the priority today. There is a lot of play for innovation in the AI space. Having said that, let me again assert that if the need arises for legislation or regulation, the government will not be found wanting," Krishnan said. He was speaking on the occasion of releasing IndiaAI governance guidelines report submitted to the government by a sub-committee under the IndiaAI Mission. The report recommends principles and strategy that the government should adopt for governing artificial intelligence related matters. Krishnan said the report supports the position taken by the government and there is

Google AI Mode gains agentic skills to book tickets, schedule appointments

Google's AI Mode can now book event tickets, restaurant reservations and beauty appointments, expanding its role from search assistant to task helper