Blackstone COO flags tech disruption, geopolitical conflicts as global risks; says India's investment climate improvingBlackstone President Jonathan Gray highlighted risks like technology disruption, geopolitical conflicts, and government debt affecting the ...
13 Oct, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
ET Startup Awards 2026 | Govt backing and patient capital propel India's leap into AI and chips: Satyan GajwaniGajwani said the ecosystem, once driven by fintech, food delivery, SaaS, commerce, quick commerce and direct-to-consumer brands, was witnes...
12 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son has rare cautionary note on AI safetyIn a recent statement, Masayoshi Son underscored the critical importance of international unity in managing the safety risks associated wit...
04 Oct, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
Indian robotics, Agri and medtech startup showcase capacities at Moscow Startup SummitThe two-day event concluded Wednesday at SberCity, backed by Russia’s biggest bank Sberbank. The event was organised by the government of M...
02 Oct, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
‘Productivity growth in consumer services is powering India’s rise’Dani Rodrik highlights the relationship between ending poverty, boosting the global middle class, and addressing climate change. He emphasi...
01 Oct, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Pentagon creates 'Autowarcom' to expand AI and drone capabilitiesThe command, which Hegseth said would be called "Autonomous Warfare Command," highlights the rapidly changing nature of warfare and the nee...
01 Oct, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
US creates new ‘Autonomous Warfare Command’ as Pentagon accelerates push for AI, dronesThe US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced the establishment of the Autonomous Warfare Command, which will focus on robotic capabi...
01 Oct, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
Where Does China Fit in Your Company’s Innovation Strategy?For decades, multinationals treated China primarily as either a vast growth market or a rising competitive threat. But as growth slows, com...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
AI startup Black Forest Labs urges optimism from Europe despite safety fearsEurope needs to view artificial intelligence with more optimism -- despite growing warnings about its dangers -- or risk falling further be...
27 Sep, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
China fuels rush to turn AI video into an industryShenzhen has emerged as a leading hub for AI filmmakers in China, attracting various local governments wanting to establish tech clusters. ...
25 Sep, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
China's Alibaba launches international data centre pushChinese tech giant Alibaba unveiled plans on Wednesday to expand its overseas data centres, targeting markets across Europe and the Middle ...
23 Sep, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
China's robot dancers limber up for America's Got Talent finalChinese street dancer Wu Yufei has spent most of his 13-year career performing solo, but this year, he found some new partners -- a crew of...
22 Sep, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
- Global Market: China tightens scrutiny of humanoid robot IPOs amid valuation concerns
China is slowing humanoid-robot IPO plans as regulators scrutinise soaring valuations and government-linked revenue, pushing companies to d...
21 Sep, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
Humanoid robot sales tally hit 7,000 globally last yearAround 7,000 humanoid robots were sold worldwide last year for industrial and professional service use, figures compiled by the Internation...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Humanoid robot sales tally hit 7,000 globally last yearLast year, approximately 7,000 humanoid robots were sold globally for industrial and professional services. This small number contrasts sha...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
China slows humanoid robot IPO rush as hype outruns realityChinese regulators are putting the brakes on a rush of humanoid-robot companies seeking listings, people familiar with the matter said, as ...
21 Sep, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
Chinese 'robot brain' startup sees ChatGPT-style breakthrough as soon as next yearDespite impressive hardware advances allowing Chinese humanoids to sprint, dance and do backflips on command, Chinese robot firms are incre...
18 Sep, 2026, 05.53 PM IST