Character AI Down Today: Users report login issues, app problems and unexpected account logoutsCharacter AI down: On August 12, Character AI faced considerable access issues, leaving numerous users unable to log in or fully utilize it...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
As AI makes answers instant, schools face a bigger question: How do we teach students to think?As AI tools offer instant answers, students face a new challenge: understanding the 'why' behind solutions. The ET Masterclass AI for Acade...
12 Aug, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Senior OpenAI executive Brad Lightcap to leave for new ventureLightcap moved in April from his role as OpenAI's chief operating officer to a role focused on leading special projects. He previously work...
11 Aug, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
Nvidia partners with Wall Street giants to raise $500 billion for AI buildoutThe move highlights how surging demand for AI computing capacity is drawing institutional investors, as governments, companies and startups...
11 Aug, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Don't worry about AI! Why PPFAS CIO Rajeev Thakkar wants Indian investors to read what tech analyst Benedict Evans saidPPFAS CIO Rajeev Thakkar says fears that AI will destroy IT jobs are exaggerated. Citing Benedict Evans and historical automation, he argue...
11 Aug, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
A £430 million power cable was heading for Dobby’s ‘grave’. Harry Potter fans forced the company to change its planHarry Potter fans helped change the route of a £430 million power cable project after the original plan threatened to pass through the make...
11 Aug, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Vecton AI raises Rs 6 crore in pre-seed funding led by Zeropearl VC to help financial institutions with AI transformationThe investment will strengthen Vecton's transformation model, enabling financial institutions to accelerate enterprise AI adoption and unlo...
11 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Chinese users of AI companions bereft after government tightens regulationsChina has a tradition of paternalistic government regulations meant to pre-empt potential problems, said Yolanda Ma, an expert on AI govern...
11 Aug, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
Nvidia partners with Wall Street giants to raise $500 billion for AI buildoutIn an ambitious collaboration, Nvidia is joining forces with six prominent financial institutions to establish compute financing platforms ...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.15 AM IST
ET Graphics: The brief life of frontier AIThis strategy helps reduce infrastructure costs and concentrate computing resources on newer frontier models, but it also forces developers...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Quote of the day by Robert De Niro: “If you're an actor, always be true to your character. If you are not…” — Timeless advice from one of Hollywood’s finest actorsRobert De Niro underscores the vital need for authenticity in not just acting but life itself. He stresses that strong character and self-i...
10 Aug, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
AI security emerging as separate budget line for Indian enterprises: Palo Alto Networks’ Swapna BapatPalo Alto Networks’ Swapna Bapat said awareness of the risks from unsecured AI is growing among chief information security officers. “If I ...
10 Aug, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Google’s search monopoly is becoming an AI monopolyGoogle's search crawler now feeds its artificial intelligence models, creating an unfair advantage. This strategy accelerates automated int...
10 Aug, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Mexican Proverb of the Day: "A parrot is green wherever it stands." A life lesson on why talent shines everywhereMexican Proverb of the Day: A poignant Mexican proverb states that true talent reveals itself, regardless of the environment. The essence o...
07 Aug, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | AI infrastructure, not just AI software, will drive India's next wealth cycle: Amit JoshiFrom data centres and power transmission to manufacturing and the energy transition, these sectors are emerging as the real enablers of the...
07 Aug, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
Business outcomes, not AI models, will decide enterprise deals: Gnani.ai CEO Ganesh GopalanIn an interview with the Economic Times, Gnani.ai CEO Ganesh Gopalan said the biggest challenge to enterprise AI adoption was not other AI ...
05 Aug, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Meta to meet MeitY officials over CSAM, AI content, compliance with Indian laws: S KrishnanMeta executives will meet Indian IT ministry officials this week. They will discuss child abuse material and AI-generated content issues. T...
04 Aug, 2026, 04.38 PM IST