TravClan raises $5 million from Flipkart, August One and Trifecta Capital to expand AI-powered travel bookings, global supplier networks and destination operations.
Walmart introduces Agent Profiles and Agent Gateway, allowing AI assistants like ChatGPT, Gemini and Meta Muse to shop for customers with spending and approval controls.
JanAI partners with four universities to expand AI education, rural entrepreneurship and innovation in India through learning programmes, hackathons and AI Cafés.
AI code testing startup Blacksmith raises $66 million in Sequoia-led funding, reaching a $1 billion valuation as demand for AI-generated code validation grows.
Diageo North America appoints PepsiCo and AB InBev veteran Sebnem Erim as CMO amid slowing spirits demand and challenges in the regional market.
Barclays plans to cut 5,000 jobs in 2026, around 5% of its global workforce, as the bank expands AI adoption and technology-driven operational efficiency.
Karta AI raises $3 million in seed funding led by PeerCapital and Cedar Hill Capital to expand agentic voice AI for customer support in financial services.
Meta's Muse AI crosses 10 million users, with shopping becoming a leading activity as the company plans to expand agentic commerce and monetisation.
‘Black October’ 2026 raises global cybersecurity concerns as millions of hacking attempts, critical software vulnerabilities and AI-powered cyber threats put businesses at risk.
What makes a tattoo customer return? Artists at Aliens Tattoos explain how personalised design, trust, customer experience and human connection build lasting loyalty.
Are brands becoming too automated to feel human? New research from Salesforce, Adobe, Canva and Capgemini examines how AI is reshaping personalisation, customer trust and human interaction.
