OpenAI, on July 29, launched ‘Study Mode’, a new feature on ChatGPT. It interactively guides students and learners through their questions, helping them understand and engage rather than simply giving answers.  This follows Google’s launch of study features…

The joint satellite built by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has been successfully launched from the Sriharikota launch site in Andhra Pradesh. The 2,392-kg GSLV-F16 rocket took off…

PwC has partnered with CrewAI to power its new enterprise platform Agent OS, marking a shift from experimental AI to full-scale deployment across operations, systems, and client workflows. In this partnership, CrewAI will serve as a core foundation of Agent…

It might be inevitable to meet a person working in AI without mentioning AI agents, given how popular the technology is right now. However, they still remain outside the mainstream. AI agents appear more powerful and useful than chatbots, yet their real-world…

AI agents are running a riot across Indian IT firms. From 150 to 200, and even over 300 AI agents are being deployed by companies, embedding them across sectors to automate workflows and decisions. Startups are just as active. Tracxn tracks dozens of Agentic…

Fresh off raising over $60 million in a mix of equity and debt from Globespan Capital and EvolutionX, Gupshup is charging ahead to make conversational AI not just an interface, but the new internet.  For Beerud Sheth, founder and CEO of Gupshup, the agentic…

Cognizant has launched an unprecedented global vibe coding event, rallying more than 2.5 lakh employees from across its workforce, including HR, sales, engineering and marketing.  According to a statement from the company, the week-long journey is aimed at…

As witnessed in recent years, the remarkable capabilities of AI and large language models have transformed business expectations.  For example, a KPMG report this year revealed that 72% of 225 executives surveyed believed generative AI could significantly…

Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha, the Government of India highlighted its intensified efforts to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and drone technology into agriculture to boost productivity and minimise crop losses. The Ministry of Agriculture…

The Karnataka government facilitated two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) at the Quantum India Bengaluru 2025 summit on July 31 to advance the country’s quantum technology ecosystem.  Bengaluru-based quantum startup, QpiAI, signed agreements with IIIT…

Google has launched Deep Think, a new AI reasoning feature, in the Gemini app for Google AI Ultra subscribers. The model, based on Gemini 2.5, is designed to handle complex reasoning tasks and is now available for broader use after months of internal testing…

US-based SiMa.ai has raised $85 million in an oversubscribed funding round, taking its total capital raised to $355 million. The round was led by Maverick Capital, with participation from existing investors and new investor StepStone Group. The company plans…

Far from being a mere support function, India’s GCCs have turned into a formidable sector driving cutting-edge innovation, groundbreaking research and development and digital transformation.   For instance, Mercedes-Benz’s India R&D hub exemplified this shift…

The industry has been abuzz with new open-source AI models from Chinese companies, most of which are potentially competitive. The US, meanwhile, is doing the opposite.  Top labs like OpenAI, Anthropic, and DeepMind continue to guard their most advanced models.…

In a recent podcast with Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, venture capitalist Vinod Khosla said India could offer core public services like education, healthcare, and legal advice for less than a dollar a month per person using AI. He pointed to government…

Enterprise and tech firms increasingly rely on third-party certifications and awards to benchmark culture and people practices. Each program uses distinct methodologies—from employee-driven surveys to fact-based audits—to assess areas like trust, leadership…