India has withdrawn its order requiring smartphone makers to preinstall the government’s “Sanchar Saathi” cybersecurity app. The rule drew backlash over privacy and user consent. The ministry now says installation will remain voluntary. The app helps track stolen phones and…
The addition of Leary comes at a crucial time when India’s largest private internet company is going into the next year for a potential public-market listing. Neary joins others on the Flipkart board including Walmart executives Kathryn McLay who is…
Conducted by consulting firm Alvarez & Marsal, the survey assessed maturity across six areas, namely AI adoption, governance, responsible AI, secure development, deployment, and incident response via an anonymous questionnaire across BFSI, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail sectors.
Imagine having a continuum soft robotic arm bend around a bunch of grapes or broccoli, adjusting its grip in real time as it lifts the object. Unlike traditional rigid robots that generally aim to avoid contact with the environment as…
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The State of AI: Welcome to the economic singularity —David Rotman and Richard Waters Any far-reaching new technology…
Wealthfront, a digital wealth management firm, plans to raise as much as $485 million through its initial public offering in the United States. The company, founded in 2008, offers automated financial tools including cash accounts and investing services. Wealthfront will…
As of October 31, 6,385 recognized startups have been categorized as closed, according to Ministry of Corporate Affairs data. Maharashtra reported the highest number of closures. The government stated it has not observed an increase in startup closures, attributing them…
Fireside Ventures has closed its largest fund yet at Rs 2,265 crore, backed by Indian and global investors. The consumer-focused firm will continue investing in sectors like wellness, beauty, pet care, and health food, with a focus on Gen Z…
The war of words played out on X. Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan posted a screenshot of a news story in which the Zoho CEO had said vibe coding “oversimplifies” software development.
Facing AI-driven job uncertainty, many young Brits are turning to skilled trades for stable careers. White-collar jobs are being viewed as more vulnerable to disruption by AI and automation than manual labour. Colleges report rising enrolments in construction, plumbing, and…