Pattern has launched Pi, an AI-powered ecommerce platform designed to help global brands improve digital growth and marketplace operations.
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.
The creator of cybersecurity startup Nanoclaw has rejected a $20 million acquisition offer and instead raised $12 million in seed funding.
AI agents are reshaping modern marketing through autonomous campaign management, customer engagement, media buying, analytics, and personalised experiences.
Former OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy has joined Anthropic’s pre-training team as competition for top AI talent intensifies globally.
Acer has launched the Aspire 5 AI laptop in India with AI-powered features, Copilot+ support and productivity-focused hardware upgrades.
Uber reportedly exhausted its 2026 AI budget within months as adoption of Claude AI coding tools accelerated across teams.
JW Marriott has appointed Debalina Duttagupta as Director of Marketing Communications to strengthen brand and guest engagement strategies.
New research suggests traditional digital marketing strategies may be less effective on AI-powered shopping agents and assistants.
Nectar Social has raised $30 million to expand its AI-powered marketing platform focused on automation, analytics and audience engagement.
HCLTech is reportedly set to lead Sarvam AI’s $300 million funding round at a valuation of around $1.5 billion.
IBM India’s leadership says India has the potential to become the world’s leading AI skill capital by 2030 amid rising enterprise AI adoption.
Anthropic is reportedly in talks to raise $30 billion in fresh funding at a valuation of nearly $900 billion amid strong AI investor demand.
Amazon has integrated Alexa into its shopping search bar as the company expands AI-driven commerce and conversational shopping features.
TCS and Rezolve Ai have announced a partnership to scale agentic commerce solutions and AI-powered shopping experiences globally.
Voice AI startup Vapi has reached a $500 million valuation after Amazon Ring selected its platform over more than 40 competitors.
Manychat has integrated Claude AI to strengthen ecommerce automation and conversational customer engagement capabilities.
Anthropic has integrated Claude AI with Microsoft Word and Outlook to expand enterprise productivity capabilities.
India is reportedly pushing for local hosting of Anthropic’s AI models amid cybersecurity and digital sovereignty concerns.
Kodiak AI raised $100 million in a discounted funding round, triggering a sharp stock decline amid investor concerns.
OpenAI has launched new voice intelligence features in its API to support advanced conversational and multimodal AI applications.
Anthropic has reportedly committed $200 billion to Google Cloud and AI chip infrastructure as competition in generative AI intensifies.
AI startup Library has raised pre-seed funding to expand enterprise automation and AI-driven productivity solutions.
Anthropic has launched AI agents for financial services to automate workflows, improve efficiency, and support enterprise operations.
Etsy launches a native ChatGPT app to enhance AI-powered shopping, product discovery, and conversational commerce experiences.
Anthropic and OpenAI launch joint ventures to expand enterprise AI services, targeting deeper integration and business adoption.
Anthropic partners Blackstone, Goldman Sachs, and Hellman & Friedman, highlighting rising competition and investment momentum in the AI sector.
Google partners Kevin Pietersen for a 90-episode YouTube series using Gemini to enhance cricket storytelling and fan engagement.
Anthropic has launched Claude Security to help organisations detect and respond to AI driven cyber threats.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has hinted at major AI updates and product innovations ahead of the I/O 2026 developer conference.
Amazon is testing an AI-powered audio Q&A feature on product pages to improve shopping experience and product discovery.
An AI startup founded by former Twitter CEO has raised funds at a $2 billion valuation, reflecting strong investor interest in the sector.
Goldman Sachs and Bain have led an investment in an AI marketing startup, highlighting rising interest in automation-driven marketing tools.
Indian AI startups have raised nearly $650 million in 2025, reflecting growing investor interest in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
Deep Algorithm has raised $1.7 million in a pre-Series A round to expand its AI capabilities and market reach.
Dojo AI has raised $6 million in funding to expand its enterprise AI platform and accelerate product development.
GCC stock markets recorded $1.47 billion in foreign investor inflows in Q1 2026, reflecting rising global interest.
Pickyourtrail has appointed Janani Kandaswamy as Head of Marketing to lead brand and growth initiatives.
Donald Trump has hinted at a possible easing of his stance toward AI firm Anthropic, signaling potential policy shifts.
BigBasket has appointed Arpit Jaiswal as Chief Growth Officer to drive expansion and strengthen its market position.
Microsoft is expanding its AI push with new Copilot features for businesses, enhancing productivity and automation across Microsoft 365.
RateGain has launched RG Varsity, a certification programme aimed at training hotel professionals in AI-led marketing and digital capabilities.
Indian robotics startup Manav is in talks to raise $20 million to expand its AI and robotics capabilities and scale operations.
Frasers Group launches an AI shopping assistant, with early data indicating improved conversion rates and enhanced customer engagement.
Anthropic has appointed Amlan Mohanty to lead its India policy efforts, strengthening engagement with regulators and stakeholders.
AI startup WorkOnGrid has raised ₹225 crore to support its overseas expansion and scale its enterprise technology solutions.
Anthropic has partnered with Broadcom and Google to develop AI chips, strengthening its infrastructure for advanced AI systems.
Magicpin launches Vera, an AI assistant for retailers, backed by a $1 million investment to enhance customer engagement and business efficiency.
Moonbounce, founded by a former Meta executive, has raised $12 million to develop AI-powered tools for businesses.
