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Relax, enjoy the dawn of the AI era, and disregard frightening headlines
From 1980s fears over banking computerisation to today's worries about AI, the author argues that technological change inspires anxiety before it ultimately reshapes society for the better
 "Relax, enjoy the dawn of the AI era, and disregard frightening headlines")
The strongest shield against cyber fraud lies in daily awareness
As UPI and digital payments grow, criminals use psychological tricks and AI deepfakes to target users. Collective vigilance and cyber hygiene are your best defence
 "The strongest shield against cyber fraud lies in daily awareness")
Retirement income: Systematic withdrawals now win over dividends
An investor's instinct to live off 'income' and not 'touch capital' is a common bias. Understanding it can lead to better, more tax-efficient withdrawal strategies
 "Retirement income: Systematic withdrawals now win over dividends")
India on track to be the fastest-growing major economy for yet another year
The GDP estimates by National Statistical Office for the second quarter have however surpassed even the most upbeat estimates on the street by miles
 "India on track to be the fastest-growing major economy for yet another year")
Time for selectors and coach to go as Indian cricket made to grovel at home
The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket, where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word
 "Time for selectors and coach to go as Indian cricket made to grovel at home")
A new documentary about aliens hangs between revelation and speculation
Even after Dan Farah's documentary, we remain where we have always been - cataloguing mysteries and arguing over possibilities about extraterrestrial life
 "A new documentary about aliens hangs between revelation and speculation")
War for superintelligence: Are the huge investments in AI unprecedented?
Are the enormous numbers being thrown into AI unprecedented?
 "War for superintelligence: Are the huge investments in AI unprecedented?")
Raspberry to Banana: How a group of women officers' jugaad changed WW-II
How a key battle was won by by jugaad - not technological superiority
 "Raspberry to Banana: How a group of women officers' jugaad changed WW-II")
As in the past, projections of low oil prices till 2030 are wrong again
Short-term weakness masks the supply crunch building later in the decade as demand stays firm and forward prices mislead again
 "As in the past, projections of low oil prices till 2030 are wrong again")
Best of BS Opinion: Who ends the awkward silence after an argument?
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: Who ends the awkward silence after an argument?")
India must continue with path-breaking Atal Bhujal Yojana to protect water
Participatory groundwater management is the lifeline of India's economy and society
 "India must continue with path-breaking Atal Bhujal Yojana to protect water")
Labour codes a step in right direction, but face a long road of reforms
Reforms modernise a tangled legal regime and open new opportunities, yet overtime rules, size controls and paternalistic mandates still limit true choice for workers
 "Labour codes a step in right direction, but face a long road of reforms")
Income tax compliance: Gains and gaps amid high share of nil returns
TDS, compliance rules and policy shifts have reshaped filing patterns, but rising nil returns and stagnant tax-paying filings point to gaps that need closer scrutiny
Best of BS Opinion: When the engines roar but the wheels refuse to move
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: When the engines roar but the wheels refuse to move")
Rising women-focused cash schemes pose tough fiscal, political calls
Bihar's last-minute scheme reflects a broader shift toward unconditional transfers, even as many states run revenue deficits and debt levels climb
 "Rising women-focused cash schemes pose tough fiscal, political calls")
US trade deals multiply but are offering little certainty or durability
A wave of new trade agreements under Trump 2.0 offers concessions to Asian partners, but their executive-order nature leaves room for renegotiation and continued uncertainty
Best of BS Opinion: Moving cautiously like a street under VIP movement
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: Moving cautiously like a street under VIP movement")
Let's not fight rupee depreciation: A calibrated slide may be desirable
If movements in the exchange rate can help equilibrate "external balances", monetary and fiscal policy is freed up to focus on trying to achieve "internal balance"
 "Let's not fight rupee depreciation: A calibrated slide may be desirable")
Weighty matters for cars: CAFE row overlooks public-policy objectives
From the point of view of optimal urban-traffic management and, indirectly, urban pollution and public-health objectives, this exemption could, however, be seen as unexceptionable
 "Weighty matters for cars: CAFE row overlooks public-policy objectives")
An AI compact: The world needs operational standards to avert risks
In a world where AI can be weaponised as easily as it can be used for the public good, the cost of inaction could be heavy
 "An AI compact: The world needs operational standards to avert risks")
