China has cracked down on AI companions. What can we learn from this?Generative AI companions offer constant availability and support for lonely individuals. However, these virtual relationships risk dependen...
23 Jul, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Eternal Q1 profit jumps 4x; Meta blocks Delhi protest contentEternal reported a significant jump in its revenue and profit for the first quarter of FY27. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
22 Jul, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
Bira 91’s Ankur Jain steps down; Data centre safety under reviewHappy Wednesday! Bira 91 maker B9 Beverages founder Ankur Jain has stepped down from the board. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dis...
22 Jul, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
Google DeepMind's AI safety proposal raises questions over self-regulationGoogle DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis' proposal for an industry-led AI safety regulator aims to curb frontier AI risks, but critics argue it l...
17 Jul, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
Xi pitches China as leader of new global AI order, challenging US dominanceChinese President Xi Jinping promoted open-source artificial intelligence at a major tech conference. He urged nations to embrace this tech...
17 Jul, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
China's Xi promotes China's commitment to AI access in speech at Shanghai conferencePresident Xi Jinping highlighted people-centered AI development at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference. He stressed China's commit...
17 Jul, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
India, EU strengthen strategic partnership at 3rd TTC; announce cooperation in AI, semiconductors, clean technologiesThe European Union and India on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen strategic cooperation in trade, technology and security...
16 Jul, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
AI should amplify, not replace, human judgment: ReportArtificial intelligence (AI) should not replace human judgment but amplify it, according to a new manifesto released by AI research company...
16 Jul, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
India-UK FTA offers big opportunity, but implementation gaps remain: IndustryBusinesses welcome the pact but seek clarity on implementation details and regulations. Technical standards and rules of origin require fur...
15 Jul, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
To Thrive in the AI Era, Companies Need Agent ManagersAs autonomous AI agents move from experimentation to execution, companies are discovering they need a new kind of leader to manage them. Dr...
15 Jul, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
US could set up "Standards Body" to regulate frontier AI models: Google DeepMind CEOAccording to Demis Hassabis, Co-Founder & CEO, Google DeepMind, the US is well positioned to take the first step in developing such a frame...
15 Jul, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
Australia to establish government AI office to coordinate regulationThe "Office of AI" will be established within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and ensure a whole-of-government approach ...
14 Jul, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
Google doubles down on India’s AI ambitions with enterprise AI, safety tools and education push at I/O Connect 2026Google announced its next phase of India AI strategy at I/O Connect India 2026. The company is focusing on enterprise deployment and develo...
14 Jul, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Air India flight aborts takeoff after near runway collision with Air India Express plane at Mumbai AirportAn Air India flight aborted its takeoff run Tuesday night after spotting another aircraft. The Boeing 777-300ER was ordered to stop by Air ...
08 Jul, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
SAIfety, monetise it: AI is rapidly becoming more about who owns the ecosystem around it - and India is prime candidateIndia can profit from global AI safety rules by providing services. The nation possesses the workforce to meet these emerging demands. This...
08 Jul, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
Bharat Stars Services partners with Netradyne to boost safety in aviation fuelling operationsImmediate in-cab alerts will help prevent potential incidents on the tarmac. The deployment aims to build a safer airside ecosystem across ...
07 Jul, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Anthropic restores Claude Fable 5, signalling a new phase of AI governanceAnthropic has restored Claude Fable 5 after strengthening cybersecurity safeguards and securing regulatory approval, marking a significant ...
06 Jul, 2026, 04.35 PM IST