AI ALGORITHM DEVELOPMENT
China app bets Rs 28,000 on your love life, promises refund if you don't marry in 3 years
A Chinese matchmaking start-up is offering users a full refund if they remain unmarried after three years, while using AI conversations and one-to-one matching to identify compatible partners. Founded by a former Kimi AI developer, Liangpei AI has attracted more than 35,000 users, but its ability to turn matches into marriages remains untested.
Nvidia scandal: The AI arms race puts human spies back into the game
The Nvidia controversy involving CEO Jensen Huang and a woman suspected by US intelligence of having links to Beijing has renewed concerns over corporate espionage in the AI industry. Recent cases involving OpenAI and Google have also highlighted risks from insiders and traditional spying methods.
Diwali Patakha from China: The world's fireworks capital is reinventing its centuries-old industry
Liuyang in China's Hunan province is a significant hub for global fireworks production. The county supplies around 60% of the domestic fireworks market and 70% of exports. This industry has evolved to incorporate advanced technology, like digital ignition and AI. Although safety measures have improved since past catastrophic incidents, risks still exist.
Tech billionaires in Democrats’ crosshairs: Who could face congressional probes? Here’s the hit list
Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and other tech leaders could face congressional investigations as Democrats prepare to take control of Congress in 2027. Their scrutiny could focus on ties to Donald Trump, political influence, AI development, data center expansion and the industry's impact on American jobs and communities.
Stop AI from Eroding Your Brand
Artificial intelligence is changing how companies operate and how customers experience their brands. New research suggests that companies with lower levels of “brand debt”—the trust, relevance, and consistency lost when products, experiences, and decisions drift away from customer expectations—are significantly more likely to outperform their peers. Drawing on a benchmark of 60 companies and lessons from Bose’s digital transformation, the lessons here are that managing brand debt should become an enterprise-wide priority rather than a marketing exercise. As AI increasingly shapes customer interactions, companies that manage brand debt deliberately will be better positioned to strengthen trust, sustain growth, and preserve competitive advantage
From enterprises to SMBs: How Flashfox AI plans to change the hiring game
GetWork’s AI hiring business, now spun off as Flashfox AI, is targeting 500 enterprise clients in the next 24 months as it expands into Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
Commercial breaks with common sense
In the realm of media and entertainment, advertising serves as a vital economic engine. Yet, the user experience often deteriorates due to poorly timed ad placements during streaming. Viewers face abrupt interruptions that disrupt their engagement with stories. By strategically positioning ads at narrative junctures, both audience satisfaction and advertiser goodwill could significantly improve.
Experts say health technology, preventive healthcare at inflection point, India ready to leverage
With a focus on preventive healthcare and wellness, India is on the verge of harnessing new technological innovations. Sangita Reddy from Apollo Hospitals stresses the significance of wearable devices in spotting health issues early on. In collaboration with Apollo Hospitals, Garmin Health is targeting rural health efforts and highlighting the event's health technology strides.
Frontline Workers Know How to Solve Your Organization’s Biggest Problems
Frontline employees often know exactly what’s preventing organizations from performing at their best, yet traditional engagement surveys rarely uncover those insights or translate them into action. Companies can close that gap by adopting a disciplined six-step process that combines structured interviews, targeted surveys, collaborative problem solving, and rapid experimentation. When leaders and frontline employees cocreate solutions—and measure their impact—they improve trust, strengthen engagement, and design work that delivers better outcomes for employees, customers, and the business
Hospital balance sheet: How AI could cut costs and improve efficiency
As hospitals grapple with soaring costs in drugs, supplies, and labor, the integration of AI emerges as a vital necessity.
Is India prepared to tackle 369 million cybersecurity incidents and AI challenges ahead?
India experienced a notable increase in cybersecurity incidents which has raised concerns over its infrastructure and talent shortages. The adoption of AI is rising, yet the country lags behind others in global rankings. Challenges related to AI, such as data protection and algorithmic liability, are becoming more complex. To address these issues, comprehensive regulatory frameworks and national legislation are urgently needed.
Can a simple selfie reveal clues about cancer? New study finds surprising answers in patients’ faces
A photograph may contain health clues that are difficult to measure at a glance. Researchers have developed AI tools that connect facial features with survival outcomes among cancer patients. The findings raise an intriguing question about cancer treatment, alongside important limits.
India is addressing Wall Street’s favourite ‘elephant’ in the room to its own advantage
The Indian government has identified 762 potential applications of artificial intelligence across 62 ministries and departments, spanning farming, railway safety, tax compliance, public grievances, customs and healthcare. While some tools are already in use, others remain in pilot or development stages.
US semicon gear giant KLA eyeing India manufacturing
KLA makes advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions and computational analytics for manufacturing semiconductors and related technologies. The Milpitas, California-headquartered firm has operations spread across 18 regions and reported a revenue of $12.74 billion in CY2025.
Social media norms, AI, deepfakes, chips among others on review list of parliamentary panel in 2026-27
The development comes as several incidents of age-inappropriate content, circulation of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), and alleged censorship on social media have been reported widely.
India Inc wants AI talent to transform manufacturing space
Manufacturing firms are increasingly focusing on integrating artificial intelligence into their operations for efficiency. Companies such as Honeywell Technologies and RPG Group are actively searching for AI and digital leaders. These leaders are expected to bridge the gap between technological advancement and manufacturing processes. Companies are also searching for talent in overseas markets, particularly among Indian-origin executives.
'Trade secrets': What powers SIR's voter-roll checks? EC declines to reveal software details
The Election Commission has refused to disclose the software and algorithm details used to detect errors in voter rolls during the Special Intensive Revision, citing commercial confidence, trade secrets and intellectual property rights. Responding to an RTI application, the poll body said no new software was developed or procured for the exercise.
14-year-old Indian American kid invents AI-powered app that can evaluate your heart health in just seven seconds. Who is Siddarth Nandyala?
Siddarth Nandyala was just 14 when he decided to make a grand invention, one that can save lives. His app, the Circadian AI, can detect heart abnormalities within just seven seconds. During trials in India, the app detected more than 40 people with possible heart diseases.
Global Market: China's Lingjun Investment attracts $300 million from overseas investors
China’s Lingjun Investment has raised at least $300 million from US and Southeast Asian investors as it resumes overseas fundraising. Strong fund returns and AI-driven interest support growth, while regulatory scrutiny makes governance and risk management critical.
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