FUTURE OF AI
Tech layoffs top 73,000 in 2026 as AI drives cuts at Meta, Oracle, others
Tech giants are slashing thousands of jobs in 2026, with Meta, Snap, Oracle, and Atlassian leading the charge. AI and automation are cited as primary drivers for these widespread layoffs, reshaping the industry's workforce and demanding new skill sets. This trend signals a significant shift in the tech landscape.
Why enterprises should step forward at the ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026
Enterprises leveraging AI can benchmark innovation, gain credibility, and unlock strategic partnerships at ET Most Innovative AI Product 2026, positioning themselves at the forefront of growth, leadership, and India’s evolving AI-driven business ecosystem.
When AI runs the firm, who pays tax?
The rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping our governance and taxation landscape. With AI systems becoming increasingly self-sufficient, there's a pressing need to reevaluate existing legal frameworks. While the current productivity spike from AI is advantageous for many workers, the next generation of intelligent AI might necessitate a complete overhaul of our tax policies.
Brain drain at OpenAI: 3 top leaders leave in a single day—Sora ends, billions lost despite AI boom
OpenAI sees three top executives leave on the same day. This follows the company's decision to close experimental projects like Sora, its AI video tool. OpenAI is now concentrating on its core business of enterprise AI. This marks a significant shift for the company, with many original leaders departing over the past two years.
Should students study engineering in AI era? Khan Sir explains job market reality amid layoffs. 'There will be a Super AI'
The growing influence of AI has raised concerns about whether engineering remains a safe career choice, but educator Khan Sir believes these fears are part of a recurring pattern seen during past technological shifts. Speaking to Raj Shamani, he explained that while some traditional jobs may decline, new roles will emerge as people learn to work alongside AI. He compared the situation to the arrival of computers, which initially sparked similar worries but eventually created more opportunities.
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Govt sets up committee for expert advisory support to India's AI governance architecture
India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has formed a new expert committee. This Technology and Policy Expert Committee will guide the AI Governance and Economic Group. The committee brings together academics and industry leaders. Their role is to offer technical and policy advice. This ensures informed decisions on AI regulations and global engagements.
Don't fear AI; it's only aid, not substitute: CJI Surya Kant
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant advised judicial officers to use Artificial Intelligence carefully. He stressed that AI should assist, not replace, human judgment in courts. Judges must remain independent and not be influenced by technology. AI offers efficiency gains but has limitations. Accuracy and authenticity are paramount. Justice remains a human endeavour.
AMD UALink strategy: Can AMD disrupt AI data center dominance as open interconnect challenges NVIDIA NVLink ecosystem control?
AMD UALink Standard is driving a major shift in AI infrastructure right now. Advanced Micro Devices is leading this open interconnect push as AI cluster demand surges globally. AMD stock has jumped over 166% in one year, showing strong market confidence. This standard improves speed, reduces latency, and supports multi-vendor AI systems. It helps data centers scale faster with better efficiency. As cloud and enterprise AI grow rapidly, AMD UALink Standard is becoming critical for building flexible, high-performance AI clusters.
Elon Musk floats 'universal high income' to offset AI-led job disruption
Elon Musk suggests universal high income as a solution for job displacement due to artificial intelligence and robotics. He believes AI will boost production significantly, leading to abundance without inflation. Experts and netizens are reacting to this idea, with some seeing it as inevitable and others proposing alternative funding or restrictions on AI development to safeguard human life.
Is Anthropic's Mythos AI too powerful? Bankers and ministers get into a huddle and raise concerns - key points to know
Anthropic Mythos financial system risk: Global finance leaders are discussing Anthropic's new AI model, Claude Mythos. This advanced AI can identify system vulnerabilities. Finance ministers and central bankers are concerned about its potential impact on financial systems. Access to Mythos is restricted. Banks are urged to strengthen defenses. More such AI models are expected soon.
Dhurandhar 2 Video: When Jameel Jamali finally reveals his biggest secret to Yalina. This clip shows the closure fans were waiting for
Dhurandhar 2 Video: An AI-generated fan clip inspired by Dhurandhar 2 has gone viral for imagining an emotional moment where Jameel Jamali, played by Rakesh Bedi, reveals his long-hidden identity as an Indian spy to his daughter Yalina. The scene, which never appeared in the film, explores a powerful “what if” scenario, adding emotional depth to one of the story’s biggest twists. Fans have widely reacted to the clip, praising its intensity and expressing a desire for more closure around Jamali’s character, keeping conversations around the film alive.
Samsung’s AI development is becoming more feedback-led, with India playing a larger role
Samsung's India R&D teams are significantly contributing to Galaxy AI features and flagship devices like the S26 series, with user feedback from channels like Samsung Members and service centers directly shaping product development. India-specific usage patterns are also influencing global software optimizations
ET Family Business Awards: Allcargo Group is redefining logistics with digital innovation
Allcargo Group is transforming logistics with digital innovation. The company uses IoT and AI to improve efficiency and customer service. Its online platform, ECU360, offers seamless global access. Allcargo's digital strategy is driving growth and competitiveness. This approach is making the company a future-ready leader in the logistics sector.
Quantum mania: Stocks skyrocket up to 141% as Nvidia fuels next tech revolution
Quantum-linked stocks are exploding at record speed. Some names jumped 140% in just one week. That move followed a major trigger. NVIDIA launched new AI models to accelerate quantum computing. Markets reacted instantly. Investors now see quantum-linked stocks as the next big AI trade. The global quantum computing market may cross $11 billion by 2030, up from about $1.7 billion today. That growth is massive. It is pulling capital fast. Governments are also investing billions. This adds urgency. Quantum-linked stocks are no longer ignored. They are becoming central to future tech.
Indian companies are moving beyond AI pilots to real world applications: Anthropic’s Irina Ghose
Indian organisations, from large public sector players to SMEs, are engaging more actively with artificial intelligence. They are moving beyond proof-of-concept stages to scaled deployments, said Irina Ghose, managing director, India at Anthropic, on Thursday.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI shifts its focus to business users amid Anthropic pressure
OpenAI is prioritising business AI tools to boost revenue. The company is launching a new model for professional work. This strategic shift aims to compete with rival Anthropic. OpenAI is moving away from some consumer offerings. This focus on high-value professional tasks is key to its future profitability. Business clients now represent a significant portion of OpenAI's income.
Why Daniel Moreno-Gama wanted to kill Sam Altman: 20-year-old Texas man’s AI fears and mental health claim explained
An individual is accused of attempting to attack Sam Altman's residence and threatening AI leaders. Defense lawyers suggest mental health issues, while prosecutors allege a plot to kill the OpenAI CEO due to hatred for artificial intelligence. Authorities recovered a document detailing the alleged intentions. Altman responded by calling for de-escalation.
Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz boost AI Super PAC to over $50 million
Venture capitalists Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz have injected $25 million into a pro-AI super PAC, bolstering its war chest to over $51 million. Leading the Future’s cash pile allows the industry to boost political candidates in both parties it sees as friendly to their cause and oppose potential antagonists.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI shifts its focus to business users amid Anthropic pressure
OpenAI says it will introduce a new artificial intelligence model for "high-value professional work" as the company faces heightened competition with rival Anthropic in attracting corporate customers to adopt AI assistants in their workplaces. "You'll see a new model coming from us in short order. We feel very excited about it," Friar said in an interview with The Associated Press.
Why Dow Jones crashes today while Nasdaq is gaining: US stock market in doldrums as Dow falls 200 points while S&P 500 and Nasdaq stay in green
US stock market today shows explosive moves as top gainers surge over 600% while select losers drag sentiment slightly. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has slipped nearly 200 points to 48,339, while the Nasdaq Composite surged close to 0.8% and the S&P 500 stayed in the green. While the Dow is packed with cyclical and multinational companies sensitive to global risks, the Nasdaq is dominated by AI-driven and tech firms that continue to attract strong inflows. Add to that easing oil prices and optimism around a possible end to the US-Iran tensions, and you get a market where growth stocks rise while defensive and industrial names lag.
Why TSLA stock today surged over 8%? AI5 chip update, Elon Musk’s vision, growth outlook and Tesla stock price prediction explained
TSLA stock today: Tesla shares saw a significant jump on Wednesday. This rise is linked to better market feelings and new details about the company's artificial intelligence advancements. Elon Musk shared that the design for the AI5 self-driving chip is complete. Production is expected to ramp up in 2027. Analysts are watching Tesla's move into AI and robotics closely.
As AI moves into core operations, Future of Knowledge Work Summit 2026 draws India’s top decision-makers
With AI shifting from pilots to core business functions, organisations are rethinking how work is structured and delivered. The ET Future of Knowledge Work Summit 2026 brings together leaders examining what is working in practice, as companies move from experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption.
Mark Zuckerberg's surprising move inside Meta AI labs to take on rivals OpenAI and Google. Here's what the tech billionaire is doing
Tech billionaire Mark Zuckerberg has made a surprising move inside the Meta AI labs to take on OpenAI and Google. He is now sitting next to Meta AI chief Alexandr Wang and former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman and is busy coding all day. It shows how seriously he is taking Meta's bid to compete with rivals in the generative AI race.
Suspect in Molotov attack at Sam Altman's California home set to appear in court
The man accused of trying to kill OpenAI CEO Sam Altman by throwing a Molotov cocktail at his San Francisco home is set to make an initial court appearance Tuesday.
ET Future of Knowledge Work Summit 2026: Redefining work in the age of AI
Registrations are now open for the ET Future of Knowledge Work Summit 2026, a one-day summit that brings together business and technology leaders to examine how AI, automation, and data intelligence are shaping the future of work.
Humyn Labs to deploy $20 million to scale human data layer for physical AI, robotics
The physical AI startup is trying to solve a key constraint faced by robotics and physical AI companies — limited availability of high-quality, real-world human data and systems that can train beyond controlled environments. Humyn Labs will use the fresh funds to expand its data collection operations across India, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Mark Zuckerberg 2.0: Meta is creating an AI version of CEO to take his place
The Financial Times reports that he is personally involved in training and testing this digital character. The idea is that it could hold conversations with employees, offer feedback, and share thoughts in a way that reflects how Zuckerberg himself might speak.
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