Meta plans to cut 10% of its workforce, impacting around 8,000 employees as part of restructuring efforts.
OpenAI has appointed Nitin Bawankule as head of enterprise sales for India to strengthen its business expansion.
Dojo AI has raised $6 million in funding to expand its enterprise AI platform and accelerate product development.
Rokid is emerging as a competitor to Ray-Ban Meta as the smart glasses market sees growing momentum.
The ongoing Iran conflict is testing GCC unity, with regional coordination and strategic alignment under pressure.
Infosys has partnered with OpenAI to help enterprises accelerate AI adoption and unlock business value at scale.
GCC stock markets recorded $1.47 billion in foreign investor inflows in Q1 2026, reflecting rising global interest.
SAP and Google Cloud have expanded their partnership to deploy multi agent AI solutions across enterprise workflows.
Pickyourtrail has appointed Janani Kandaswamy as Head of Marketing to lead brand and growth initiatives.
Lemma has launched an AI powered platform to transform OOH advertising into a measurable, performance driven channel.
Meta’s new AI creative tools are receiving mixed reactions from marketers over control, creativity, and performance impact.
LG Electronics has expanded into AI driven data centre cooling solutions to support rising demand for AI infrastructure.
Meta has launched a free training programme focused on AI and data centre jobs to support workforce development.
Coforge has launched AI platforms VoyagerAI and FlightFlexAI to improve airline customer experience and operational efficiency.
High Gen Z attrition is driving a surge in hiring across India’s global capability centres, according to a recent report.
Donald Trump has hinted at a possible easing of his stance toward AI firm Anthropic, signaling potential policy shifts.
AWS and SHI India have partnered to strengthen AI infrastructure in India under the government’s IndiaAI mission.
Adobe introduces CX Enterprise, a new platform aimed at unifying customer experience, data, and workflows across organisations.
Bajaj Consumer Care has appointed Aditya Singh as Chief Marketing Officer to strengthen its brand and growth strategy.
Dropbox expands its ChatGPT integration with new AI-powered workplace tools aimed at improving productivity and streamlining workflows.
LPL Financial has opened a global capability center in Hyderabad and plans a permanent campus by 2027.
Tata Motors has appointed Pallav Singh to a martech and AI role as it strengthens its digital and data-driven marketing capabilities.
Adobe has launched an always-on AI co-worker designed to support marketing teams with automation, insights, and workflow efficiency.
A doctor-led AI platform offering 24x7 remote patient monitoring has been launched in Chennai to enhance healthcare delivery.
Gnan.ai has appointed Rajesh Rajyalakshmi Pantina as Vice President Marketing to strengthen its leadership team.
AI-powered video generation is transforming retail marketing by enabling faster, scalable and cost-efficient content creation.
BigBasket has appointed Arpit Jaiswal as Chief Growth Officer to drive expansion and strengthen its market position.
India is looking to leverage AI to transform agriculture, improve productivity, and drive the next phase of sector growth.
Acko has initiated layoffs and seen its CMO exit as the company restructures ahead of a potential IPO.
Google has introduced a side-by-side AI Mode in Search, allowing users to view AI responses alongside traditional web results.
Roblox has upgraded its AI assistant with agentic tools to help users plan, build and test games more efficiently.
Luma and Wonder Project have launched an AI-powered production studio to streamline content creation and expand storytelling capabilities.
American Express plans to acquire AI startup Hyper to strengthen its expense management and enterprise financial solutions.
Highwire has launched AcroAI, an agentic AI platform designed to automate marketing workflows and enhance decision-making for enterprise teams.
Google has rolled out AI Max for Search globally and plans to phase out legacy ad tools as it shifts toward AI-driven campaign automation.
Alibaba has launched Happy Oyster, an AI world model designed to simulate real-world environments and support advanced decision-making systems.
Reliance Consumer Products has brought Amrita Bharadwaj into its marketing team as it strengthens leadership amid rapid FMCG expansion.
OpenAI has launched Rosalind, an AI model designed to support research and discovery in life sciences.
Bain & Company appoints Gurpur Sibia as India head of AI practice to drive enterprise AI adoption and digital transformation strategies.
Google has launched the Gemini AI app for Mac users, expanding access to its AI tools on desktop.
LinkedIn data suggests that AI is not yet a primary factor behind the recent slowdown in hiring trends.
LT Foods has appointed Ritesh Sud as Chief Marketing Officer to lead brand strategy and marketing initiatives.
Amazon has launched an AI Store in India to help users discover and shop smart devices with simplified recommendations.
Indian startup Emergent has entered the AI agent space with a platform focused on coding workflows and automation.
Google has added AI-powered skills to Chrome, enabling users to save and reuse workflows for improved productivity.
OpenAI has introduced GPT-5.4 Cyber, a new AI model focused on advanced capabilities, as competition in the AI space continues to grow.
Practo has appointed Srijesh Kumar as Global CPTO, strengthening its leadership as it prepares for a potential IPO.
Google has simplified enhanced conversions in Ads, making it easier for marketers to improve tracking accuracy and campaign measurement.
HubSpot has launched an AI-powered AEO tool to help businesses optimise content for search, discovery, and AI-driven answer engines.
KFC India has appointed Suhayl Limbada as Chief Marketing Officer to lead brand strategy and customer engagement.
Moloco has launched an AI-powered CTV platform, enabling app marketers to access mobile-grade measurement and optimisation on connected TV.
Gupshup has launched SuperAgent, an AI platform designed to enable autonomous, scalable customer conversations across channels.
SonyLIV has appointed Prashant Iyer as Head of Marketing to lead brand strategy and drive growth across platforms.
OpenAI has acquired personal finance startup Hiro, signaling expansion into AI-driven financial tools and consumer applications.
Root Botanie has launched India’s first AI-powered trichologist, offering personalised hair and scalp analysis through digital technology.
Google has launched AI-powered NEET practice tests on Gemini, expanding its role in education and exam preparation.
VipShaadi has appointed Ritika Gupta as Director of Marketing to lead brand strategy and growth initiatives.
Lenovo has deployed an AI data agent to enhance marketing, user experience, and e-commerce operations across its platforms.
Databricks highlights a growing shift toward AI-driven composable martech architectures, enabling flexibility and faster innovation.
Former Digitas COO Sonia Khurana has joined Superstuff.ai, marking a leadership move in the evolving AI-driven marketing space.
Microsoft is expanding its AI push with new Copilot features for businesses, enhancing productivity and automation across Microsoft 365.
Bodapark AI has launched a new tool that enables marketers to create ad videos using a single image, aiming to simplify content production.
South Korea is supporting AI-powered smart city pilot projects across Southeast Asia to drive urban innovation and digital infrastructure.
PhysicsWallah and Microsoft are collaborating to offer AI courses across Tier 2 and 3 cities, aiming to expand access to tech education.
Meta is testing AI avatars to facilitate internal employee interactions, signalling a shift towards AI-driven workplace communication.
Gorakhpur has implemented an AI-based system to manage urban flooding, marking a step towards data-driven city infrastructure.
Myntra has appointed Sharon Pais as its new head, with current CEO Nandita Sinha set to step down amid leadership restructuring.
Google has launched an offline AI app that works without internet, enabling on-device processing and improved privacy for users.
The government has launched a new portal to help Indian tech MSMEs explore opportunities and expand into the US market.
RateGain has launched RG Varsity, a certification programme aimed at training hotel professionals in AI-led marketing and digital capabilities.
Google researchers introduce PaperOrchestra, a multi agent AI system designed to automate research paper writing and streamline academic workflows.
Google is testing an AI-powered mode in India that enables users to make restaurant reservations through an automated, conversational interface.
Sam Altman has responded following a recent report and a security incident at his residence, drawing attention to safety and public scrutiny.
TCS is aligning 50% of its internal roles with AI initiatives, reflecting a major shift in workforce strategy and digital transformation.
Vodafone Idea elevates Vineeth Jayendranath as VP Marketing Head for Mumbai, strengthening its regional marketing leadership.
Snap has selected Qualcomm chips to power its upcoming AI-enabled smart glasses, signalling a push into next-gen wearable technology.
Swiggy co-founder Nandan Reddy has stepped down as the company undergoes a leadership restructuring to align with its next phase of growth.
SAP CEO Christian Klein warns that the company’s AI transition could be as challenging as its earlier move to the cloud.
ChatGPT launches a $100 Pro plan with Codex integration, targeting advanced users and developers with enhanced capabilities.
CoreStack appoints Raj Kunnath to lead BetterCloud, aiming to strengthen governance across cloud, SaaS, and AI systems.
LG introduces EXAONE 4.5, a multimodal AI model designed to power next-generation intelligent systems across industries.
The Indian Express appoints Shobhit Singhal as Chief Technology and Product Officer to strengthen its digital and product capabilities.
Indian robotics startup Manav is in talks to raise $20 million to expand its AI and robotics capabilities and scale operations.
EY rolls out agentic AI tools globally to enhance audit efficiency, accuracy, and data-driven decision-making.
Frasers Group launches an AI shopping assistant, with early data indicating improved conversion rates and enhanced customer engagement.
India selects six firms to support its government AI rollout, focusing on scaling AI adoption across public sector services.
Pomo, founded by ex-DeepMind and Databricks engineers, introduces AI agents to automate complex marketing decisions and workflows.
Oracle launches five agentic AI applications to automate and improve customer experience across marketing, sales, and service functions.
Mondelez International appoints Ankit Desai as Senior Director Marketing, strengthening its leadership team to drive growth and brand strategy.
A new report finds visible AI in marketing is four times more likely to erode brand trust than build it, raising concerns for marketers.
Microsoft has initiated an internal overhaul to accelerate its AI strategy amid rising competition in search and generative AI.
BPCL has appointed Sanjay Khanna as Chairman and Managing Director, marking a key leadership transition at the state-run oil major.
Turiyam AI has deployed its indigenous AI stack on C-DAC servers, highlighting India’s push toward localised AI infrastructure.
OpenAI introduces a policy blueprint aimed at preventing misuse of AI tools in generating harmful and illegal content.
Canva has acquired SimTheory and Ortto to expand its AI and marketing automation capabilities and strengthen its martech ecosystem.
Anthropic has appointed Amlan Mohanty to lead its India policy efforts, strengthening engagement with regulators and stakeholders.
Greenslant launches EventMarketer AI, a new platform aimed at simplifying event marketing with AI-driven automation and audience engagement tools.
Google has expanded its Finance platform with new features to improve market tracking, data access, and user experience.
AI startup WorkOnGrid has raised ₹225 crore to support its overseas expansion and scale its enterprise technology solutions.
A new Digital Marketing report highlights how AI is reshaping martech, with increased focus on automation, data, and personalisation.
Uber has appointed Arjun Kalra as Head of Marketing for India and South Asia, strengthening its regional leadership team.
Flipkart has appointed Hemant Badri to lead its AI transformation as the company strengthens its focus on automation and data-driven growth.
AI adoption is reshaping martech budgets, with brands re-evaluating agency roles and shifting toward in-house capabilities.
A portable AI-powered eye scanner is enabling faster, early detection of diseases, improving accessibility in diagnostics.
Anthropic has partnered with Broadcom and Google to develop AI chips, strengthening its infrastructure for advanced AI systems.
Google has launched an offline-first AI dictation app on iOS, enabling speech-to-text processing without internet connectivity.
Indian startup Rocket is using AI to deliver consulting insights at lower cost, aiming to make strategic advisory accessible to more businesses.
LEAD Group has launched Ms Curie, an AI tutor designed to enable personalised learning for students in classrooms.
Razorpay integrates payments into ChatGPT and Codex, enabling developers to build and manage transactions directly within AI workflows.
IBM promotes Dharma Atluri to Distinguished Engineer and Global CTO, reinforcing its leadership in enterprise technology and innovation.
Retail brands are prioritising first-party data strategies to improve targeting, build trust, and adapt to changing privacy regulations.
Magicpin launches Vera, an AI assistant for retailers, backed by a $1 million investment to enhance customer engagement and business efficiency.
Medanta appoints Kedar Apte as Chief Marketing and Growth Officer to lead brand strategy and drive growth across its healthcare services.
Moonbounce, founded by a former Meta executive, has raised $12 million to develop AI-powered tools for businesses.
OpenAI has reshuffled its leadership team, redefining roles to support its growing AI business and global expansion.
IBM highlights the growing importance of agentic AI systems that can act autonomously to improve enterprise workflows and efficiency.
Gujarat High Court has restricted the use of AI tools in judicial work, citing concerns around accuracy and accountability.
LinkedIn CEO outlines five key skills unlikely to be replaced by AI, highlighting the continued importance of human capabilities.
Havas has completed 11 acquisitions to strengthen its AI, commerce, and data capabilities across global markets.
Iran has raised concerns over AI data infrastructure projects in the Gulf linked to US firms, highlighting rising geopolitical tensions.
HubSpot introduces outcome-based pricing for its Breeze AI agents, aligning costs with performance and measurable results.
Intel appoints Aparna Bawa as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal and People Officer to lead its legal and HR functions.
Apple integrates ChatGPT into CarPlay, enabling smarter voice interactions and enhanced in-car AI experiences for users.
MediaAlpha launches a conversational AI solution designed to improve customer engagement and lead conversion for insurance carriers.
IKEA is using AI to automate routine work, avoid layoffs, and explore new revenue opportunities across its global operations.
Microsoft launches three new AI models as part of its strategy to reduce reliance on OpenAI and expand its in-house AI capabilities.
ElevenLabs launches an AI-powered music generation app, expanding its capabilities into audio and creative tools.
Oracle India appoints Prabhjot Minhas as Senior Director and Head of Marketing to lead brand and growth initiatives.
Google launches Gemma 4, expanding its lightweight AI model ecosystem for developers and enterprise use.
Sarvam AI is planning to raise $350 million to expand its AI capabilities and compete with global players in the generative AI space.
Microsoft plans a $10 billion investment in Japan to expand AI infrastructure and strengthen cybersecurity partnerships.
BrootAI partners with Vonage to power its AI-driven CRM platform and enhance customer engagement capabilities.
ChatGPT now offers direct access to Shutterstock images and videos, expanding content creation capabilities for users.
LG is shifting focus toward AI, software and energy solutions as part of its long-term growth strategy.
PrismML has launched a 1-bit AI model designed to improve efficiency and performance in edge computing environments.
CBSE introduces coding and AI curriculum for Classes 3 to 8 to strengthen early digital and computational skills.
Microsoft has appointed Aparajita Puri as Managing Director for India and South Asia to lead regional growth and operations.
Oracle layoffs highlight how AI adoption is reshaping workforce needs across the global software industry.
Airtel invests $1 billion in Nxtra to expand data centre capacity and support growing AI and digital infrastructure demand.
Hyderabad police has ordered an AI-powered platform to monitor social media and improve law enforcement response.
BD has launched an AI-enabled medication dispensing system in Europe to improve safety, efficiency and workflow in healthcare settings.
Transparent Partners and Kana have launched an agentic AI platform to automate marketing workflows and improve decision-making.
IndiaAI mission is supporting AI-driven solutions to address cancer detection and broader societal challenges in India.
Flipkart appoints Smita Ojha and Amit Sharma to strengthen its technology leadership and drive innovation.
Salesforce has introduced 30 new AI features in Slack to improve productivity, automation and workplace collaboration.
Nothing is reportedly planning to launch AI-powered smart glasses next year, marking its entry into the wearable AI segment.
OpenAI has outlined its roadmap to accelerate AI development, focusing on scaling infrastructure and expanding real-world applications.
Accenture has launched a Cyber AI platform powered by Claude to improve threat detection and automate security operations.
Qualys has launched an AI agent to automate vulnerability validation and remediation in cybersecurity operations.
A report highlights how AI is being used in military targeting systems, raising questions about technology in modern warfare.
