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Anthropic ban: Sarvam AI's Pratyush Kumar warns against reliance on foreign models
A US ban on advanced AI models has highlighted the vulnerability of foreign reliance, according to Sarvam AI's Pratyush Kumar. He urged Indian firms to embrace sovereign AI, building systems domestically. For AI researchers and engineers, he said the ban sets a precedent in which talent will increasingly be seen as aligned to national interests rather than the companies.
AI adoption in enterprises: Why workflow redesign matters more than technology deployment
AI adoption is moving from tools to transformation. Real value now depends on redesigning workflows, decisions, and skills around AI. The challenge is aligning people and legacy systems with intelligent operations. As automation expands, enterprises are shifting from efficiency to system-level redesign, reshaping how they work and compete.
Scaling growth and risk: Why managed services are now mission-critical for India Inc
The question should no longer be about whether to adopt managed services but about how to use and leverage them to transform functions.
AI innovation or AI illusion? The question every AI product must answer in 2026
As AI becomes commonplace, innovation is no longer defined by advanced technology alone. This article explores the evolving benchmarks of AI excellence, including scalability, adoption, business impact, and trust, and asks a timely question: What truly makes an AI product innovative in 2026? ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 seek to recognize AI solutions that go beyond technical achievement.
What enterprises are now demanding from AI, and who is actually meeting the mark
The AI market has moved past potential. Enterprises are now evaluating products on a single metric: measurable business impact. The ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 recognise the solutions that are proving it.
Agentic AI returns in India poised to grow fivefold to $14.4 million: SAP study
Globally, India ranks second in strategic approaches to AI investment. Reflecting this momentum, Indian organisations plan to invest $25.9 million in AI, with spending expected to rise 45% over the next two years, it said.
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ET Alpha Wealth Summit | 'India's AI index beat Mag-7 plus Nvidia': Hiren Ved says stop mourning FII exits and start investing smarter
India is in an 'Opportunity Kaal', not an AI drought, and that companies using AI aggressively will leave rivals behind within five years, says Hiren Ved, Director and CIO of Alchemy Capital Management. The AI adoption is creating a significant divide between leading firms and those lagging behind. Investors are urged to identify companies leveraging AI effectively. The strategic use of AI will drive competitive advantages and future growth for businesses.
TCS partners with Anthropic to deploy Claude across enterprise operations at scale
TCS and Anthropic have partnered to deploy Claude across enterprise operations, from software engineering to customer service, signalling a decisive shift from AI experimentation to large-scale adoption. As AI evolves into an agentic technology capable of executing complex, multi-step tasks, businesses are no longer asking whether to adopt AI, but how to embed it at the core of how they operate. For TCS, this collaboration is a strategic move to lead that transformation on behalf of enterprises worldwide.
Anthropic announces 'Claude Corps' to teach nonprofits to use AI more effectively
AI company Anthropic is launching a new program called Claude Corps. This initiative will place 1,000 fellows with non-profit organizations across the country. These fellows will be trained to help these groups use artificial intelligence effectively. Anthropic is investing $150 million to fund this effort. The program aims to expand AI benefits while managing its risks.
The future of AI may be a world where nobody talks about AI
he first wave of artificial intelligence was defined by models, capabilities, and technical breakthroughs. The next may be defined by something far less visible. As businesses become more focused on outcomes than technology, the most successful AI products may be those that stop selling AI altogether and focus instead on solving specific industry problems.
If AI agents can act on their own, who is responsible for their actions?
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella believes businesses should begin treating AI agents more like employees, complete with identities, permissions, oversight, and governance. As AI systems evolve from passive assistants into autonomous agents capable of carrying out tasks independently, a new challenge is emerging for enterprises: accountability.
TCS and Anthropic launch global premier partnership to drive enterprise AI scaling
Under the deal, TCS becomes a Global Premier Partner in Anthropic's Claude Partner Network. The company will deploy Claude to 50,000 of its employees across functions like engineering, finance, legal, and sales. TCS said this internal rollout will help it build hands-on expertise before applying it to client work.
Every AI Product Can Demo. Few Can Scale.
The future of AI will be shaped not only by breakthrough innovation, but by products that organisations can deploy, trust, and scale. As enterprise AI adoption matures, factors such as reliability, governance, integration, and business readiness are becoming key indicators of long-term success. This shift is redefining what it takes for AI products to stand out in an increasingly competitive market.
Global watchdog calls for tighter controls on agentic AI in finance
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) in a report on Wednesday "strongly" encouraged boards to consider implementing safeguards to mitigate risks from AI, including from "agentic" AI - or those systems capable of planning, reasoning and executing tasks with limited human oversight.
AI anxiety, increased benefit costs, inadequate cyber threat literacy among India's top workplace challenges: Report
A new report reveals that increased health costs, AI adoption barriers, regulatory shifts, and poor cyber threat literacy are top HR and risk concerns. Driven by AI and talent shortages, organizations face workforce vulnerabilities impacting resilience. India specifically highlights AI mindset barriers and inadequate cyber literacy as key people risks.
From AI pilots to enterprise-wide transformation: How scalable AI products are creating real business impact
As enterprise AI adoption accelerates, organisations are placing greater emphasis on products that can be deployed, scaled, and integrated into real-world operations. The ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 recognise AI innovations delivering measurable impact across functions, industries, and geographies, moving beyond experimentation to create lasting business value.
Why ET AI Hackathon 2.0 could be one of the most valuable AI opportunities of the year
As AI adoption accelerates across industries, the demand for professionals who can build practical solutions continues to grow. ET AI Hackathon 2.0 offers participants the opportunity to solve real-world challenges, showcase innovation before industry experts, compete for a ₹10 lakh prize pool, and gain valuable exposure. With registrations closing soon, now is the time to participate.
OpenAI & Anthropic battle for Wall Street dominance as losses mount
OpenAI's ChatGPT achieved a record 1 billion users in just three years, outpacing major tech applications. However, the AI giant faces mounting competition, with Anthropic reportedly surpassing OpenAI in business adoption. This intense rivalry sets the stage as both companies prepare for potential Wall Street dominance.
Comparing India with Taiwan, South Korea on semiconductors not very accurate: Union minister Vaishnaw
India is rapidly advancing in semiconductor manufacturing and AI adoption. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted significant progress in the country's semiconductor mission, with commercial production already underway. The upcoming Semicon 2.0 program will prioritize chip design. India's electronics sector has seen substantial growth, creating numerous jobs and boosting exports. Global interest in India's tech ecosystem is on the rise.
As Cos fast-track AI adoption, data & infra readiness come under spotlight
Priorities for next phase: Real-time decision-making, customer experience, sovereign control over data, and compliance.
As India Inc’s AI adoption accelerates, data and infrastructure readiness come under spotlight
Priorities for next phase: Real-time decision-making, customer experience, sovereign control over data, and compliance.
AI-driven data centre demand far outstrips supply despite record hyperscaler spending: Jefferies
Global demand for data centres continues to significantly outpace available supply, creating a structural shortage that is expected to persist for years as artificial intelligence (AI) adoption accelerates, according to a report by Jefferies.
AI isn’t just for large enterprises: Xebia's Anand Sahay on why MSMEs could be AI’s biggest winners
As India accelerates its sovereign AI ambitions, the focus is shifting from infrastructure to outcomes, how businesses can harness AI to improve productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness.
Lawyers welcome SC’s AI rules against ‘algorithmic justice’
The Supreme Court has released a draft framework for AI in courts, aiming to balance innovation with judicial safeguards. The proposed regulations emphasise AI as an assistive tool, strictly prohibiting its use for decision-making, adjudication, or sentencing, while encouraging its adoption for administrative efficiency and access to justice.
As cos fast-track AI adoption, data & infra readiness come under spotlight
Indian companies are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence. While some have fully integrated AI, many are still in pilot phases. Challenges like data management and infrastructure modernization hinder widespread adoption. Organizations are prioritising data quality and governance for successful AI deployment. Scaling AI reliably remains a key focus for businesses.
Enterprise AI Adoption Enters a New Phase as Companies Shift Focus From Access to ROI
For the past two years, enterprises have encouraged employees to adopt AI tools at scale. Now, some of the biggest corporate users of AI are introducing limits, usage controls, and cost-management frameworks, signalling a shift from widespread experimentation to measurable business value.
India leads global AI adoption at work: BCG report
India leads the world in using AI at work. Employees and managers are adopting AI tools widely. This adoption boosts job satisfaction significantly. Many believe AI agents will handle half their tasks soon. Organizations focusing on AI integration see better business results and happier staff. This shift is reshaping the future of work.
New Workforce Study Finds AI Capabilities Reaching More Occupations Earlier Than Anticipated
A new study suggests artificial intelligence is reshaping the workforce faster than previously expected, with 93% of occupations now considered AI-capable. While concerns around job disruption remain, researchers believe AI is increasingly augmenting work across both digital and physical industries by supporting tasks such as planning, diagnostics, documentation, and workflow management, accelerating changes across the labour market well ahead of earlier projections.
US economy remains strong, India must accelerate reforms and AI adoption: Ajay Srivastava
Market veteran Ajay Srivastava highlights the U.S. economy's robust performance, contrasting it with Indian investors' perceptions. He emphasizes the global economy's resilience despite geopolitical tensions and urges India to focus on its own economic development and embrace global diversification, particularly in AI adoption.
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