Tejkarran Singh Bajaj rejoins ZEE5 as Business Head, AI and Innovation, as the platform strengthens its content, technology and growth strategy amid rising OTT competition.
India is integrating AI into mineral exploration while planning a ₹100 crore Bengaluru data centre to strengthen geological analysis and resource discovery.
Innefu Labs has raised $30 million to expand its sovereign AI platform, strengthen national security solutions and accelerate growth across defence and intelligence sectors.
Kabuni has launched an AI-powered cricket coaching platform designed to connect aspiring players with elite training insights and personalised development tools.
US officials are reportedly exploring an equity stake in OpenAI, a move that could reshape AI policy, public ownership and the future of government-industry collaboration.
Mangaluru is emerging as a major IT, GCC and data centre destination, supported by infrastructure growth, lower costs and Karnataka’s decentralisation strategy.
WWDC 2026 is expected to highlight Apple's evolving AI strategy as investors, developers and consumers look for stronger signs of progress in artificial intelligence.
AirTrunk plans to invest over $30 billion in India by 2030, building 5GW of data centre capacity to support rising AI and cloud computing demand.
Foreign investors withdrew nearly ₹43,000 crore from Indian equities in June as global capital shifted toward AI infrastructure and technology-led opportunities.
Meta’s smart glasses companion app has surpassed 50 million downloads, drawing attention to embedded AI models and the future of wearable AI experiences.
Bullet has launched Trinetra AI, a new platform designed to support AI-led content creation and digital production across industries.
Cambridge researchers have developed an AI-designed coronavirus vaccine candidate aimed at providing protection against multiple coronavirus strains.
Infosys has secured a seven-year technology transformation deal with IHH Healthcare to modernise healthcare operations using AI, cloud and automation.
Apple has unveiled Poke, its first AI agent for Messages for Business, designed to help brands automate customer interactions.
Canva has integrated with Perplexity to help users transform AI-generated research into editable creative assets and marketing content.
Boda Group has launched a dedicated AI division to help businesses adopt artificial intelligence and accelerate digital transformation initiatives.
Supabase has raised $500 million at a $10.5 billion valuation as demand for AI-powered application development continues to grow.
OpenAI is embracing retro-inspired advertising to make artificial intelligence feel more approachable as competition in the AI market intensifies.
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky is reportedly planning a new AI venture, signaling deeper interest in the fast-growing artificial intelligence sector.
T-Mobile plans to hire 1,000 employees in Hyderabad as it expands its Global Capability Centre and strengthens technology operations in India.
Google is signaling greater confidence in AI-powered search experiences as AI Mode becomes a larger part of its long-term search strategy.
Angel One has promoted Ajit Narayanan to Chief Technology Officer as the fintech firm continues to strengthen its technology and digital infrastructure.
TrueFan AI has raised $10 million in Series A funding as enterprises increasingly adopt AI-generated video content for marketing and communication.
Google is testing new AI Search controls as publishers raise concerns that AI-generated answers could reduce website traffic.
A newly launched AI Marketing OS aims to automate marketing execution, helping businesses streamline operations and reduce agency dependency.
Persistent, Databricks and MSOE have partnered to train students in production-grade AI systems and bridge the industry's AI skills gap.
Google’s Dreambeans AI tool may turn personal digital activity into cartoon-style stories, expanding AI-led content discovery and personalization.
Axis Max Life Insurance has promoted Ankit Singh to lead its Security Operations Center and cyber security operations.
Nitrosend has raised $700,000 in seed funding to expand its AI-powered marketing automation platform for businesses and marketers.
Redrob AI has launched in India with a professional AI platform designed to support productivity, decision-making and business workflows.
Global Capability Centres are emerging as major buyers of agentic AI services, attracting increased attention from leading IT services firms.
Netflix is expanding its AI strategy with new discovery features designed to help viewers find relevant content more quickly and easily.
Microsoft says its Fairwater AI Superfactory will use water comparable to a neighborhood restaurant while supporting large-scale AI workloads.
MeitY has selected TCS, NEC India and Kyndryl for AI projects aimed at strengthening government technology infrastructure and public services.
Narayana Health has elevated marketing leader Krishna Goyal, reinforcing its focus on brand growth, digital engagement and patient-centric communication.
Microsoft has launched Scout, an OpenClaw-inspired AI assistant that can automate workplace tasks across Microsoft 365 applications.
Meta has launched its AI agent for WhatsApp Business globally, enabling companies to automate customer interactions and support business growth.
Cognizant has launched the ACE Team Program to develop AI builders and accelerate workforce readiness for the growing AI economy.
WPP is strengthening privacy-first data collaboration initiatives as brands adapt to AI-driven marketing and evolving consumer data regulations.
Deece has launched an AI-powered platform designed to help enterprises simplify data management, analytics and business decision-making.
Europe has announced a wide-ranging technology sovereignty strategy focused on AI, semiconductors and digital infrastructure investments.
Coca-Cola is expanding AI use across marketing operations to improve agility, optimize spending and support faster business decisions.
A new KPMG-AMCHAM India report highlights Pune's growing appeal as a GCC destination driven by talent, infrastructure and innovation.
India and South Africa are strengthening cooperation in AI and emerging technologies to drive innovation, digital growth and future-ready economies.
HUL has inaugurated the Unilever Fragrance Hub at IIT Bombay, expanding research capabilities and strengthening product innovation efforts.
LatentView has appointed Kamal Sharma and Puneet Talwar to its Advisory Council to support GCC-led digital transformation initiatives.
ZEE5 has promoted Apoorva Mehandiratta to Vice President Marketing, expanding her leadership role across Hindi and Marathi content portfolios.
FirstClub has appointed Lucky Saini as Head of Marketing as the company focuses on brand building, customer acquisition and growth.
Microsoft highlighted its vision for AI-powered devices and intelligent agents, signaling the next stage of AI-driven computing and productivity.
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis says the AI industry still needs engineering talent despite ongoing layoffs across the broader technology sector.
Momspresso founders have launched AIgencAI, a new platform designed to help brands leverage AI for content, campaigns and marketing execution.
Meta has patched a vulnerability in its AI support system that reportedly allowed attackers to exploit Instagram account recovery processes.
Google has elevated Prashant Paulose to lead its global AI-focused Envisioning Studio, highlighting the company's growing emphasis on AI-led innovation.
AFC Furniture Solutions is expanding across Karnataka as growing GCC, IT and enterprise investments drive demand for modern workplace infrastructure.
UIDAI CEO Saurabh Vijay has been given additional charge as CEO of the IndiaAI Mission, strengthening leadership for India’s AI strategy.
Django has launched JAG AI, a new initiative designed to help organizations integrate artificial intelligence across marketing and business functions.
Comviva’s Global CMO Survey reveals that while 90% of organizations increased AI marketing investments, only 12% can demonstrate measurable business impact.
Nvidia dominated the opening of Computex 2026 as CEO Jensen Huang outlined the company's vision for AI infrastructure, computing and next-generation systems.
CIBC and Nestlé are expanding in Hyderabad, reinforcing the city's growing role as a leading destination for global capability centres and technology talent.
A fresh leak suggests Apple is developing AI-powered smart glasses aimed at mainstream consumers, with a potential launch targeted for 2027.
CARS24 has launched an AI Lab and committed $20 million to support early-stage AI startups, strengthening its focus on AI-led innovation.
Reliance Industries plans to invest ₹10 lakh crore in AI-ready data centres, strengthening India's digital infrastructure and AI computing capabilities.
Amazon has discontinued an internal AI leaderboard after employee efforts to boost rankings reportedly increased usage and operational costs.
Uniphore has introduced an AI-powered Audience Agent designed to help marketers analyze audiences, generate insights and improve campaign outcomes.
A new study finds 81% of brands cited by ChatGPT do not appear on Google's first page, signaling shifts in how consumers discover brands online.
Colgate-Palmolive has appointed Ram Raghavan as Chief Marketing Officer, strengthening its leadership team amid evolving consumer and marketing trends.
The Centre has launched Samadhan Didi, an AI-powered chatbot designed to support rural women with information, guidance and livelihood resources.
Airbnb has leased 46,437 sq ft in Gurugram's DLF Cyber City, highlighting India's growing role as a global capability centre destination.
Growing AI adoption is driving massive computing expenses, raising questions about sustainability, pricing models and long-term profitability.
Sarvam AI has reduced OCR pricing for its Vision API after processing over 35 million pages, aiming to make AI-powered document digitisation more accessible.
EC-Council has launched an AI governance framework and self-assessment tool to help organizations secure, manage and scale AI deployments responsibly.
Magnum Ice Cream will invest ₹900 crore in a Pune GCC and establish its regional headquarters in Mumbai, creating over 500 jobs.
MeitY and UNESCO hosted a national workshop focused on safe, trusted and ethical AI, bringing together policymakers, researchers and industry leaders.
Anthropic has appointed Siddiq Zaman as Head of Partnerships for India as the company expands its enterprise AI presence and partner ecosystem in the country.
YouTube has introduced AI-powered podcast recommendations and automatic playback speed controls to improve podcast discovery and listening experiences.
LiveOne is expanding its partnership with Tesla while investing further in AI-powered audio experiences and connected car entertainment.
TCS has partnered with French AI startup Mistral AI to develop custom enterprise AI models and accelerate AI adoption across industries.
Anthropic has appointed Sangeeta Bavi to lead startups and growth in India as it expands its presence in one of the world's fastest-growing AI markets.
Zoho-backed Netrasemi has launched its A2000 AI chip and begun customer trials for edge AI use cases in surveillance and automotive technology.
Wipro has expanded its partnership with ServiceNow to deploy agentic AI across enterprise functions, strengthening its AI strategy and boosting investor confidence.
Reliance Industries is increasing investments in AI, data centres and digital infrastructure as part of its FY26 growth strategy.
Anthropic has surpassed OpenAI with a $965 billion valuation after a $65 billion funding round, highlighting growing investor interest in enterprise AI.
A new eClerx study found that 78% of marketing leaders believe martech investments are not delivering expected ROI outcomes.
Meta has officially launched subscription services across Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, with AI-focused plans expected later.
OpenAI is expanding cybersecurity and anti-misinformation efforts ahead of major global elections amid rising concerns over AI misuse.
Infosys and Roland-Garros have extended their partnership through 2031 to expand AI-powered digital fan engagement experiences.
ACAM and Kantar are expanding their AI-powered marketing research partnership to strengthen consumer insights and data-driven decision making.
India’s AI data centres may deploy up to 700,000 GPUs over the next five years amid rising AI infrastructure demand.
Fujitsu has developed self-evolving multi-AI agent technology designed to improve enterprise automation and adaptive business operations.
A new ANSR report highlights emerging Indian cities gaining momentum as preferred destinations for global capability centres in 2026.
Perplexity has ranked highest in a workplace AI reliability report, while ChatGPT reportedly slipped to sixth position.
Meta’s Ray-Ban Blayzer smart glasses target prescription users with AI features, hands-free controls and all-day wearable design.
Lightspeed is reportedly hiring Blume Ventures executive Rohit Kaul as its new marketing head amid growing VC competition in India.
NeoCambrian AI has launched an India-focused robotics data factory aimed at supporting physical AI model development and training.
Optimizely and Deloitte Digital have partnered to help businesses accelerate AI-powered marketing and customer experience transformation.
Taiwan has moved ahead of India in global equity market rankings as AI-driven semiconductor stocks continue rallying worldwide.
Bihar is preparing a dedicated AI policy focused on technology investment, digital infrastructure, startups, and skill development.
Kore.ai has launched Artemis, a new enterprise AI agent platform focused on automation, workflow orchestration, and business productivity.
Impel has integrated AI video capabilities with customisable AI agents to support automotive retail marketing and customer engagement.
Farmers in Rajasthan are getting AI-powered tools for crop health monitoring and real-time weather updates to improve agricultural productivity.
Meta has entered a two-year partnership with the Gujarat government focused on AI governance, WhatsApp chatbot services, and digital training.
Tata Communications has appointed Vivek Manglik as Executive Vice President to strengthen its enterprise and digital transformation business strategy.
Indian Railways plans to deploy AI-powered surveillance drones and smart CCTV systems to strengthen passenger safety and monitoring.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has established a global capability centre in Hyderabad to support technology, data, and R&D operations.
Google says AI Studio helped developers create over 250,000 Android apps within its first week of launch.
Luna has unveiled an AI-powered wearable designed to help users manage schedules, productivity, wellness, and daily routines more efficiently.
Pronto is facing criticism over allegations that AI systems recorded customer conversations during home service visits.
NeuroRank has launched a patent-pending AI visibility platform aimed at helping brands monitor generative search visibility and governance globally.
Maharashtra is targeting 1.5 lakh AI-related jobs as part of a broader push to strengthen the state’s technology and innovation ecosystem.
CapCut has partnered with Google Gemini to introduce conversational AI image editing features aimed at simplifying content creation workflows.
OpenAI is offering salaries up to ₹3.7 crore for researchers focused on risks linked to self-improving AI systems.
Chinese AI company DeepSeek has announced a permanent 75% price cut for its V4-Pro AI model amid rising global competition.
Google has introduced Gemini Omni, a multimodal AI model focused on advanced video creation, editing, and generative media workflows.
Jeff Bezos has weighed in on the growing debate around AI data centres in space, disagreeing with Elon Musk and Sundar Pichai on timelines.
Google and Samsung have unveiled Gemini-powered AI glasses at I/O 2026, expanding the company’s push into wearable AI devices.
Cloudflare has launched a new AI agent stack aimed at helping developers build and scale autonomous AI-powered internet applications.
Ferrari is using AI-powered tools and interactive experiences to deepen Formula 1 fan engagement through its mobile app.
ONGC is strengthening its AI-driven digital transformation strategy through a technology partnership with CIPL across enterprise operations.
ANSR and HFS Research have launched a new GCC Quotient framework to assess AI readiness across enterprise capability centres.
Pattern has launched Pi, an AI-powered ecommerce platform designed to help global brands improve digital growth and marketplace operations.
FEG has inaugurated a new Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad as companies continue expanding technology and operations hubs in India.
Spotify has introduced AI-powered Q&A and podcast briefing tools to improve discovery, listener engagement and content accessibility.
Honasa Consumer has appointed Saahil Nayar as Business Head and Senior Vice President amid continued expansion in the D2C and FMCG space.
HMD has integrated an Indian AI chatbot into its latest smartphone as brands compete for growth in India’s AI-enabled device market.
OpenAI continues facing questions around its IPO future and corporate structure despite a recent legal victory over Elon Musk.
Airbnb is expanding into hotels while increasing AI use for host onboarding, customer support and platform operations globally.
Shastra VC has launched a $100 million India-focused fund targeting deeptech and artificial intelligence startups across emerging sectors.
Spotify and Universal Music have signed a deal involving AI-generated cover songs as the music industry adapts to generative AI trends.
Starbucks has discontinued its AI inventory tool following ongoing product availability and operational management challenges across stores.
Google plans a $15 billion investment in AI data centers in Missouri as competition intensifies in cloud and AI infrastructure markets.
Netflix India has appointed Nikita Arya as Marketing Manager for films and series as streaming platforms strengthen content marketing strategies.
JPMorgan has expanded AI tools across global investment banking operations as banks accelerate enterprise AI adoption and automation strategies.
Hitachi is expanding industrial AI systems for mission-critical infrastructure as enterprises accelerate automation and predictive operations.
Salesforce has expanded its India workforce to 17,000 as the company strengthens AI operations and enterprise technology capabilities.
The creator of cybersecurity startup Nanoclaw has rejected a $20 million acquisition offer and instead raised $12 million in seed funding.
The Uttar Pradesh government is planning nearly ₹600 crore investment to strengthen AI infrastructure, skilling and startup growth across the state.
AI-powered digital health systems are expected to improve healthcare delivery, diagnostics and patient access across India’s medical ecosystem.
NIIT has launched six new generative AI programs aimed at helping students and professionals build AI-first skills for emerging workplace demands.
OpenAI says India is becoming a major force in multilingual AI and image generation as regional language usage and creator adoption continue rising.
Dell Technologies has launched new AI-focused servers, storage and cyber resilience tools aimed at helping enterprises modernise data centres.
EY and Microsoft unveil a $1 billion initiative aimed at helping enterprises scale AI adoption beyond pilot projects and into core business operations.
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has warned of tougher industry conditions, saying AI is not a magic solution for business and productivity challenges.
Fotor has launched an AI-powered Vibe Marketing tool aimed at helping brands and creators generate marketing content faster.
Google has introduced Gemini Spark, an always-on AI assistant aimed at expanding its agentic AI and productivity ecosystem.
BigBear.ai and ISC have deployed an AI-powered supply chain security platform in Panama’s Dry Canal logistics corridor.
Figma has introduced an AI assistant for its collaborative canvas platform to improve design workflows and team productivity.
Alibaba has launched a new AI chip aimed at strengthening its AI infrastructure and competing with Nvidia in the fast-growing AI market.
Former OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy has joined Anthropic’s pre-training team as competition for top AI talent intensifies globally.
Crystal Cruises is expanding its luxury travel strategy with personalised digital experiences and premium customer engagement initiatives.
OpenAI plans to establish its first overseas applied AI lab in Singapore with a reported $300 million investment.
