Cleartrip has appointed Pallavi Saxena as Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer to lead marketing strategy and drive revenue growth.
Zoom has introduced an AI powered office suite and is exploring AI generated avatars that could represent users in meetings as workplace collaboration tools evolve.
Nasscom has announced a major AI skilling initiative aimed at training millions of learners to strengthen India’s artificial intelligence workforce.
Startup Sandbar has raised $23 million in Series A funding to develop an AI powered wearable ring designed to capture conversations and automatically generate notes.
OpenAI has acquired AI security startup Promptfoo to strengthen testing and safety measures for AI agents and generative AI systems.
IndiaAI Mission aims to train 500 PhD scholars, 5,000 postgraduate students and 8,000 undergraduates to strengthen India’s artificial intelligence talent pipeline.
A former Google AI researcher has launched a robotics startup in Japan focused on building intelligent machines that combine artificial intelligence with advanced robotics systems.
ODMT has launched a Telugu digital marketing course that focuses on artificial intelligence tools and practical marketing skills for aspiring professionals.
Kanika Kalra has joined Google as Director of Consumer Apps and Platforms Marketing after moving from Reckitt, bringing experience in brand strategy and consumer engagement.
MartechAI launches the Top 100 MarTech Brands in India list to spotlight companies driving innovation in marketing technology, AI, and customer engagement.
OpenAI investor Vinod Khosla says advances in artificial intelligence could make engineering education widely accessible and potentially free in the future.
Data centre demand is expected to grow as rising data usage, cloud adoption, and smart city projects drive the need for stronger digital infrastructure.
Sarvam AI has launched a startup programme to support early stage AI companies by offering technical infrastructure, mentorship, and resources for product development.
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Moglix appoints Animesh Srivastava as CTO to lead its technology and AI strategy and scale Cognilix, the company’s AI-led operating system for B2B commerce.
India’s cybersecurity spending is projected to reach $3.4B in 2026, driven by AI-powered threats, identity attacks and stricter data protection regulations.
The US government is drafting stricter AI guidelines as policymakers debate oversight standards with AI developer Anthropic amid growing concerns about advanced AI risks.
The Pentagon has appointed Gavin Kliger, a former DOGE official, to lead key artificial intelligence initiatives as the US defense department strengthens its AI strategy.
Oracle and OpenAI have reportedly cancelled plans to expand a Texas AI data center, highlighting evolving infrastructure strategies in the rapidly growing artificial intelligence sector.
Anthropic’s Claude AI reportedly identified long standing security vulnerabilities in the Firefox browser codebase within minutes, highlighting AI’s potential role in cybersecurity analysis.
SoftBank is reportedly exploring a $40 billion loan to expand its investment in OpenAI as competition intensifies in the global artificial intelligence industry.
Meta plans to allow third party AI chatbots on WhatsApp in Europe under a paid access model, potentially expanding AI services and developer opportunities on the platform.
Perplexity has launched voice mode for Perplexity Computer, enabling users to interact with its AI platform through spoken commands and hands free computing.
Healthtech startup Cent raises $5 million to expand its AI powered early disease detection platform and accelerate development of predictive healthcare technologies.
BrightEdge research finds Google AI Overviews are 44 percent more likely to criticise brands than ChatGPT responses, raising new reputation risks for marketers.
iGenie AI has appointed Amit Adarkar as CEO for India to drive regional expansion and strengthen enterprise AI adoption as demand for artificial intelligence solutions grows across industries.
Oracle may cut thousands of jobs as rising data centre and AI infrastructure costs pressure technology companies expanding cloud computing capabilities.
Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses face scrutiny after reports reveal human reviewers analyze recorded footage to train AI systems, raising privacy and consent concerns.
OpenAI has introduced GPT-5.4 with improvements in reasoning, reliability and enterprise capabilities as generative AI adoption continues to expand.
Google Search has expanded Gemini Canvas to all US users in AI Mode, introducing an interactive workspace for editing and refining AI generated responses.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei reportedly criticised OpenAI’s messaging around a military related partnership, highlighting growing debate about AI use in defence.
Tech Mahindra and Microsoft collaborate to build an ontology driven agentic AI platform aimed at automating telecom network operations and improving service efficiency.
AWS introduces agent plugins to help developers connect AI agents with enterprise tools, enabling automated workflows and advanced AI driven applications.
Infosys and Intel expand their strategic collaboration to help enterprises deploy scalable artificial intelligence solutions and accelerate global AI adoption.
Anteriad appoints Ramkumar Ramdas as Vice President APAC Operations AI to strengthen regional leadership and expand AI driven marketing technology services.
AI Producer launches an AI powered integration for Microsoft Teams that automatically generates meeting summaries, highlights and structured documentation.
Jio Platforms appoints Dan Bailey as President to oversee international business and expand its global digital technology footprint.
UndrAds appoints Sanjay Trehan to guide its AI driven advertising monetisation strategy and strengthen technology led ad platform capabilities.
OpenAI launches the GPT-5.3 Instant model for ChatGPT, refining conversational tone and reducing responses that users previously perceived as patronising.
India’s hiring activity rose 12 percent in February as demand for AI, machine learning and digital technology talent increased across the IT and startup sectors.
Mastercard launches an AI agent payments pilot in Singapore, allowing AI systems to complete purchases within user-defined rules and secure payment networks.
Tagbin signs MoU with DRIIV to accelerate AI innovation and digital capacity building through joint research, pilot projects and ecosystem collaboration in India.
ChatGPT saw a 295 percent spike in app uninstalls after reports of an OpenAI partnership with the US Pentagon, highlighting user concerns around AI and defence ties.
Google and Airtel collaborate to deploy AI-driven spam detection on RCS messaging in India, aiming to improve user safety and trusted business communication.
Nearby Glasses app alerts users when Bluetooth-enabled smart glasses are operating nearby, raising fresh privacy and wearable surveillance questions.
Rising geopolitical tensions highlight structural risks to India’s data centre and AI infrastructure, including energy security and submarine cable dependencies.
Google’s AI Overviews are expanding rapidly across nine industries, reshaping search visibility and digital marketing strategies.
Alibaba unveils open-source Qwen3.5-9B AI model that delivers competitive benchmark performance while running efficiently on modest hardware systems.
Google rolls out Nano Banana 2 as its default AI image generation tool, enhancing prompt accuracy, visual quality and enterprise integration capabilities.
Jubilant Bhartia Foundation and McGill University partner to establish an AI Centre of Excellence in India focused on research, education and responsible innovation.
Siteimprove unveils AI agents to improve enterprise website search accuracy and automate digital accessibility compliance across large-scale digital properties.
Lockton India introduces LocktonThrive, an AI-powered employee wellbeing platform developed with AdvantageClub.ai to enhance corporate health and engagement strategies.
Qualcomm introduces Snapdragon Wear Elite chipset with advanced on-device AI, improved battery efficiency and enhanced connectivity for next-generation smart wearables.
OpenAI confirms a Pentagon partnership, highlighting technical safeguards and oversight in AI deployment.
AI music platform Suno reaches 2 million paid subscribers and $300 million in annual recurring revenue.
LG Uplus will unveil a human centered AI stack at MWC, integrating advanced AI into telecom services.
Google introduces Gemini Advantage to integrate generative AI across its marketing and advertising platforms.
Bajaj Auto partners VDO.AI and Dentsu India for a DCO powered connected TV campaign promoting Triumph Motorcycles.
Enterprises are architecting AI agents into martech stacks to enhance automation, data integration and campaign performance.
Level AI expands its AI virtual agent platform to enhance automation and intelligence in enterprise contact centers.
eScan Enterprise DLP extends AI tenant controls to Claude and Manus to strengthen enterprise data governance.
Bumble introduces AI powered photo feedback and profile guidance tools to help users improve match quality and engagement.
BayOne Solutions appoints Sripriya Kalyanasundaram as Chief Technology Officer to lead digital engineering and AI initiatives.
Bluecore launches an AI powered marketing agent to automate retail campaigns and enhance customer personalisation.
Enlight Metals deploys an agentic AI platform to accelerate metal deliveries by up to 35 percent across India.
Read AI launches an email based digital twin to automate scheduling and routine inbox responses for professionals.
Unilever has appointed Reema Jain as Chief Information Officer to lead global IT and digital transformation initiatives.
Burger King is testing an AI assistant to monitor customer interactions and enhance service quality across select outlets.
Hyundai Motor Group will invest $63 billion in South Korea to expand AI, robotics and smart manufacturing capabilities.
Mistral AI has signed a strategic partnership with Accenture to accelerate enterprise adoption of its generative AI models.
Mizuho Financial Group plans to shift 5,000 administrative roles to AI driven systems as part of its digital transformation strategy.
Atlassian introduces AI agents in Jira to enable enterprise scale human AI collaboration and workflow automation.
Cohere Health launches an AI clinical intelligence GCC in Hyderabad to scale healthcare automation and engineering operations.
India’s AI startups are prioritising rapid user growth over immediate revenue as funding and generative AI adoption accelerate.
Wayve raises $1.2 billion from Nvidia, Uber and automakers to scale its AI driven self driving technology platform.
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Uber engineers developed an AI version of CEO Dara Khosrowshahi to scale leadership communication internally using generative AI.
Mukesh Ambani strengthens his position as India’s richest man as Reliance Industries shares gain amid strong market momentum.
A blog linked to Anthropic’s Claude AI revived debate around COBOL, triggering market volatility and impacting IBM’s valuation.
Google adds automated workflow creation to Opal, enabling teams to design multi step automation processes within its productivity ecosystem.
DeepSeek faces restrictions on Nvidia AI training chips as export controls tighten, highlighting the impact of semiconductor policy on global AI development.
Intuit is expanding its AI strategy with a stronger push into enterprise suite offerings, integrating automation and predictive insights across financial workflows.
Samsung has teased a new AI powered image editor for its upcoming Galaxy S26 series, expanding generative AI capabilities in smartphone photography.
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South Korea has introduced a fast track patent programme to accelerate approvals for AI and biotech startups, strengthening its innovation ecosystem.
UiPath has appointed Arjun Laxminarasu as Head of Marketing for India and South East Asia to accelerate enterprise automation growth.
Wispr Flow has launched its Android app, expanding its AI-powered dictation platform to mobile users seeking real-time voice productivity tools.
Croma has appointed Suman Guha as Chief Digital Officer to lead AI driven omnichannel growth and digital transformation across its retail network.
HUL has appointed three CMOs as part of its unified India strategy, reshaping its marketing leadership structure to drive agility and brand growth.
OpenAI and Reliance will integrate AI-powered conversational search into JioHotstar, enhancing content discovery across India’s streaming platform.
Dell Technologies has launched its AI India Blueprint, offering a structured framework to help enterprises scale artificial intelligence adoption across sectors.
Sarvam has launched Indus, a multilingual AI chat app tailored for India, intensifying competition in the country’s rapidly growing AI market.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has addressed concerns over AI energy consumption, framing it within broader human energy use and calling for efficiency improvements.
AI agents are helping marketers improve ROI and bridge the customer experience gap by enabling adaptive automation and data-driven personalisation.
Google has unveiled Pomelli, an AI-powered photoshoot tool designed to help brands generate high-quality product visuals quickly and cost-effectively.
Hono has appointed Ravi Kikan as Chief Marketing and Growth Officer to strengthen brand positioning and accelerate expansion in the HR technology sector.
Researchers have identified PromptSpy, an Android malware strain that allegedly misuses Gemini AI capabilities to strengthen persistence on infected devices.
Former OpenAI executives are launching high-profile AI startups across generative AI, robotics, and enterprise software, drawing strong investor interest.
HCLTech has elevated Saravanan Rajaram to lead cybersecurity strategy and agentic AI, reflecting its focus on AI-driven enterprise security solutions.
Nvidia is expanding early-stage support for India’s AI startups, strengthening its role in the country’s growing artificial intelligence ecosystem.
Google has set up a dedicated AI team in Southeast Asia to support e-commerce and gaming platforms, strengthening its regional focus on AI-driven digital growth.
Startup Germ has launched as the first private messenger to integrate directly within Bluesky, enabling encrypted one-to-one communication without leaving the app.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai underscores strategic AI investments and long-term growth potential as the company expands infrastructure and partnerships in India and globally.
OpenAI partners with Pine Labs to build agentic commerce in India by embedding AI agents into payment systems, enabling autonomous commerce tasks.
SchemaNinja launches an AI-powered content marketing platform designed to help brands optimise structured data and improve visibility across large language models.
Incubeta appoints Adam Woods as Global Chief Product Officer to drive product innovation, marketing technology strategy, and global growth.
Razorpay has been selected as the India payments partner for Replit’s global AI platform, supporting monetisation and developer transactions.
Airtel has appointed Aritra Mukherjee as Head of Marketing, strengthening its leadership focus on brand strategy, digital engagement, and customer communication.
Indian AI startup Sarvam aims to deploy its models across feature phones, vehicles and smart glasses to widen access to AI technology.
Moonshot AI has launched Kimi-Claw on Kimi.com, integrating native OpenClaw support, community skills and expanded cloud storage.
AI startup Flapping Airplanes is experimenting with radically different approaches to artificial intelligence as it searches for new breakthroughs beyond mainstream models.
Peter Steinberger, creator of the open-source project OpenClaw, has joined OpenAI, adding to the company’s growing roster of technical leadership.
HCLSoftware and Sify Digital Services have launched a sovereign AI stack designed to support secure and compliant AI adoption in India.
Marketing automation platforms are evolving into decision engines, reshaping media buying, CRM, and customer engagement across India’s rapidly digitising marketing ecosystem.
TCS and AMD will introduce the Helios rack-scale AI architecture in India to strengthen enterprise AI compute capabilities.
OpenAI will retire five legacy ChatGPT models, including GPT-4o, as it shifts focus to newer and more efficient AI systems.
Airbnb is set to roll out large language model features to improve search, recommendations and trip planning within its platform.
Despite rising search usage, ChatGPT sends significantly less referral traffic to websites compared to Google, highlighting key differences in user behaviour.
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman has outlined the company’s approach to scaling AI responsibly while balancing innovation, safety and long-term impact.
India is planning a $175 billion AI Data City in Andhra Pradesh to strengthen compute infrastructure and support large scale artificial intelligence development.
AI inference startup Modal Labs is reportedly in talks to raise new funding at a valuation of about $2.5 billion.
IBM says it will continue hiring entry-level talent as AI reshapes job roles, focusing on skills, adaptability and long-term workforce development.
Pinterest says it processes more searches than ChatGPT, highlighting search growth even as it faces earnings pressure.
ByteDance is exploring the development of an in-house AI processor and may partner with Samsung to strengthen its AI compute capabilities.
Generative AI is reshaping India’s workforce, transforming jobs, skills, and productivity while raising urgent questions around reskilling, inequality, and the future of employment.
Alibaba has launched RynnBrain, an open-source robot model aimed at advancing physical AI and accelerating robotics innovation.
Deloitte India has launched GenW AI, an indigenous enterprise platform designed to help organisations deploy secure and scalable AI solutions.
Yotta and Mirror Security have launched encrypted AI inference as a service, aiming to secure sensitive enterprise data during AI model deployment.
OpenAI has launched the Responses API, enabling developers to build persistent AI agents capable of managing tasks and controlling compute workflows.
Kakao and Google have partnered to develop on-device AI services aimed at improving privacy, speed and performance across consumer applications.
TCS has hosted a nationwide AI hackathon involving 10,000 students to foster innovation and skills ahead of the India AI Impact Summit.
Uber Eats has rolled out an AI-powered Cart Assistant in its app to help users turn text or image prompts into ready-to-checkout grocery carts, enhancing convenience.
C Com Digital has launched Synapse1, an AI-powered platform built to enable multilingual marketing campaigns across regional languages and digital channels.
Ramco Systems has launched CHIA, an agentic AI platform designed to automate enterprise workflows across ERP, HR and payroll systems.
Oracle has launched role based AI agents for marketing, sales and service teams, embedding AI directly into enterprise workflows.
India has mandated clear labelling of AI generated content across digital platforms to improve transparency and curb misinformation.
Britannia has appointed Puneet Das as Chief Marketing Officer and promoted Siddharth Gupta to Vice President, Marketing.
Former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman has raised $60 million in a seed round for a new AI developer tools startup valued at $300 million.
AI powered energy startup TEM has raised $75 million in a Series B funding round to scale its energy optimisation platform.
ChatGPT has started rolling out advertising on its platform, signalling a new monetisation phase for conversational AI tools.
Agentic AI is entering Indian marketing teams, automating insights, media optimisation, and customer journeys across FMCG, BFSI, e-commerce, and telecom sectors.
Anthropic’s India expansion faces a naming conflict with a local company, highlighting challenges global AI firms face when entering new markets.
Google and Peking University introduce PaperBanana, a multi-agent AI system that automates methodology diagrams and statistical plots for research papers.
Loyyal launches Perxii AI, a WhatsApp-based AI agent that helps small businesses manage loyalty programs through simple conversational interactions.
Anthropic’s Claude AI gains integrated support for WordPress sites, letting owners monitor content updates and perform tasks more easily from within the platform.
Apple plans to allow third-party AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini on CarPlay, expanding voice interaction options beyond Siri.
Cloudflare has released Moltworker, a serverless solution that lets personal AI agents run on its edge infrastructure without requiring dedicated hardware.
Firstsource has partnered with Prosper.ai to scale enterprise voice AI solutions, focusing on automation, customer engagement and operational efficiency.
Bartronics India will introduce a voice-first multilingual app to extend its agritech platform in rural areas, aiming to improve farmer access to technology and services.
