How is AI reshaping India’s infotech sector? | Explained

How is AI reshaping India’s infotech sector? | Explained

The story so far: Recent announcements from Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) — a reported freeze on experienced hires, and the planned removal of 12,000 employees — have sent ripples of anxiety across the Indian tech sector. The Indian IT industry, which generates $280 billion in revenue and employs more than 5.8 million people, is at […]

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Video gamers are taking action for climate through in-game activations: Sam Barratt, Chief, Youth, Education and Advocacy, UNEP

Video gamers are taking action for climate through in-game activations: Sam Barratt, Chief, Youth, Education and Advocacy, UNEP

Sam Barratt is the Chief, Youth, Education and Advocacy at the United Nations Environment Programme in Nairobi. He oversees UNEP’s work on formal and non-formal education as well as the advocacy programme of the ecosystems division. He works with higher educational institutions to support decarbonisation, nudge student behaviour and increase their commitments to nature. He […]

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Apple’s tariff-fueled iPhone sales surge raises doubts about sustainability

Apple’s tariff-fueled iPhone sales surge raises doubts about sustainability

Apple’s best revenue growth in three years failed to impress, with shares down about 1% in volatile trading on Friday, as investors questioned whether a tariff-driven surge in iPhone sales would last. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO A rush to buy iPhones ahead of potential U.S. tariff-driven price increases, along with China subsidies and upbeat demand […]

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Samsung’s JB Park on foldable phones: ‘Anything bigger on screen, with AI, I think we have a better story or advantage’

Samsung’s JB Park on foldable phones: ‘Anything bigger on screen, with AI, I think we have a better story or advantage’

Samsung’s foldable phones, with their large screens and artificial intelligence features, put the South Korean company in an advantageous position over competitors that do not offer foldable devices. “Our focus is on display, so your AI must be visualised,” said J B Park, President and CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia, during a roundtable with select Indian […]

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CEO Tim Cook says Apple ready to open its wallet to catch up in AI

CEO Tim Cook says Apple ready to open its wallet to catch up in AI

Apple CEO Tim Cook signaled on Thursday the iPhone maker was ready to spend more to catch up to rivals in artificial intelligence by building more data centers or buying a larger player in the segment, a departure from a long practice of fiscal frugality. Apple has struggled to keep pace with rivals such as […]

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Big Tech may be breaking the bank for AI, but investors love it

Big Tech may be breaking the bank for AI, but investors love it

Big Tech is spending more than ever on artificial intelligence – but the returns are rising too, and investors are buying in. AI played a bigger role in driving demand across internet search, digital advertising and cloud computing in the April-June quarter, powering revenue growth at technology giants Microsoft, Meta, Amazon and Alphabet . Betting […]

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Apple overcomes Trump’s trade war, slow start in AI to deliver surprisingly strong quarter

Apple overcomes Trump’s trade war, slow start in AI to deliver surprisingly strong quarter

Apple shook off a thicket of tariffs and a botched entry into artificial intelligence to accelerate its revenue growth during its springtime quarter, but the trendsetting tech company still faces a bumpy road ahead that could lead to higher iPhone prices. | Photo Credit: Reuters Apple shook off a thicket of tariffs and a botched […]

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Meta will allow job candidates to use AI during coding tests

Meta will allow job candidates to use AI during coding tests

Meta will begin allowing candidates to use artificial intelligence during coding tests. The company has also asked existing employees to volunteer for a “mock AI-enabled interview,” as first reported by 404 Media and later confirmed by Meta. The Silicon Valley heavyweight is among a handful of tech companies that have given the green light to […]

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Microsoft study reveals which jobs are most (and least) affected by AI: Is yours on the list?

Microsoft study reveals which jobs are most (and least) affected by AI: Is yours on the list?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming nearly every part of our lives, from how we search for information online to potentially replacing software developers altogether. In the last few years, numerous experts have said that AI will soon be replacing jobs, but we have had little clarity on which roles are actively affected. Now, Microsoft’s research […]

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Mark Zuckerberg says AI ‘Superintelligence’ vision will help people achieve personal goals but what does that mean?

Mark Zuckerberg says AI ‘Superintelligence’ vision will help people achieve personal goals but what does that mean?

Mark Zuckerberg, the most powerful person in Silicon Valley, doesn’t want to take the path where artificial intelligence automates everything and puts people out of their jobs. Instead, his vision for creating “personal intelligence” is rooted in the idea that people should use AI to achieve their personal goals. “Meta’s vision is to bring personal […]

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