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OpenAI acquires AI travel startup Odessia; founder Francis Davidson to join team
OpenAI has recently acquired Odessia, a travel startup that utilises artificial intelligence for planning trips. Founder Francis Davidson expressed enthusiasm about joining OpenAI to enhance future travel experiences. Odessia was launched less than one year ago and has gained significant user interest in travel planning.
Adobe, Google expand AI partnership across creative tools
Adobe and Google have taken their partnership to the next level by integrating cutting-edge AI technology, aiming to revolutionize how users interact with creative tools. Through this collaboration, Adobe's offerings in products like Acrobat will feature enhanced PDF editing via conversational AI. Additionally, Photoshop is set to explore image editing solutions that allow nearly instantaneous modifications using text prompts, striving for innovative user experiences across both platforms.
Drugmakers tap China AI app boom to reach doctors as crackdown upends marketing
As scrutiny intensifies, Chinese pharmaceutical companies are shifting gears toward digital marketing initiatives. Traditional face-to-face communications are waning, prompting the industry to embrace AI-fueled applications for connecting with healthcare providers. These tools facilitate compliant relationships, sparking partnerships among health-tech firms to disseminate clinical information through digital channels. This marks a pivotal change in marketing dynamics within the pharmaceutical landscape.
Sundar Pichai pens welcome note to Mark Zuckerberg, says 'excited to serve Google Cloud customers'
Google CEO Sundar Pichai welcomed Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's announcement that three of the company's AI models are now available on Google Cloud's Model Garden. The models feature multimodal capabilities and context windows of up to 1 million tokens, marking a collaboration between the two tech giants.
Adobe, Canva, Figma tools in Claude: Anthropic lets users edit photos, PDFs and designs without switching apps
Anthropic has upgraded its AI assistant Claude, allowing users to edit photos and work on PDFs directly within applications. Users can now interact with tools like Adobe and Canva without switching between different windows. Claude can make direct changes in applications as users monitor the edits in real-time. Additional integrations with apps such as Figma and Shopify are also under development.
Anthropic launches Claude Whiteboards, Sheets and Data to expand AI-powered workplace tools
Anthropic has introduced Claude Whiteboards and Claude Sheets to enhance collaborative brainstorming and spreadsheet creation. Claude Data has also been launched to provide advanced data analysis capabilities for businesses. These tools aim to streamline teamwork by keeping all activities within the Claude platform. Users can expect integrations with various third-party applications to enhance their workflows. The company envisions Claude as a comprehensive tool for collaborative workplace productivity.
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AI pushes B-schools to rethink curriculum, skills and leadership training
Artificial intelligence is reshaping management education, prompting business schools such as IIM Kozhikode, IIM Lucknow, ISB and BITSoM to overhaul MBA programmes. The changes include integrating AI across subjects, requiring students to build AI agents, introducing specialised courses and labs, and placing greater emphasis on judgement, ethics and responsible decision-making.
Mark Zuckerberg reveals Meta’s Muse AI models are now available on Google Cloud, here's what Sundar Pichai said
Mark Zuckerberg announced that Muse Ember, Muse Spark 1.3, and Muse Wonder are now available on Google Cloud. The announcement received a positive response from Google CEO Sundar Pichai, who expressed his excitement. Muse Ember is designed for cost-efficient repetitive tasks and handles coding and document processing. Muse Wonder focuses on complex software engineering tasks with multi-step workflow capabilities and advanced reasoning.
Adobe MAX 2026: AI Agents Come to Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Illustrator in Major Creative Cloud Overhaul
Adobe has now unveiled a major AI overhaul at MAX 2026, that brings intelligent AI agents to Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator and other Creative Cloud apps. The new tools can execute complex creative tasks, automate repetitive workflows and work with third-party AI assistants, while Adobe expands Firefly and GenStudio with new capabilities for creators and businesses.
Disney taps Adobe to build custom AI for its theme parks, studios and ESPN
Disney has partnered up with Adobe on a multi-year deal in order to develop custom AI models trained on its characters, visual styles and fictional worlds. The technology will be explored across Disney’s theme parks, cruise line, film studios and ESPN, with applications ranging from concept art to sports content production.
It's the ecosystem, stupid! Anand Mahindra celebrates India's rise to the top 3 in the AI race, beating the UK, Japan and South Korea
Anand Mahindra has welcomed India's rise to the top three in Stanford's global AI vibrancy rankings, ahead of countries such as Japan and South Korea. He believes India's software talent, systems integration expertise and huge domestic market could give it a significant advantage in the global AI race. Explaining his optimism, Mahindra said the next big AI opportunity could come from applications, industry-specific expertise and enterprise-wide adoption rather than chips and foundational AI models.
AI is entering the boardroom, warehouse, and checkout. Are businesses ready?
The AI Business Transformation Masterclass & Awards 2026 at IIM Bangalore will focus on integrating AI into businesses on 19 November. The program features sessions on enterprise AI frameworks, real-world use cases, and discussions on Agentic AI in finance, physical AI applications, and contextual commerce, culminating in the ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards.
Ode to a compassionate algorithm: Philanthropists are backing AI for public good
From Flipkart’s Binny Bansal to Chrys Capital’s Ashish Dhawan and Karishma Sanghvi of Sun Pharma, a growing number of entrepreneurs are writing cheques for AI that can diagnose diseases, empower teachers, modernise courts and strengthen public services, betting that the technology can create social returns as significant as commercial ones.
Disney, Adobe to co-develop custom AI models tailored for media giant
The move, announced Monday, will start with speeding up project development timelines at Disney's Experiences division, home to its global theme parks, resorts and cruise lines, and for concept exploration at StudioLAB, the innovation hub within Walt Disney Studios.
Microsoft employees raise concerns over AI strategy amid 60,000-person buyout offer
The letter, cited in a report byThe New York Times, accuses Microsoft of pursuing AI with a “speed-at-all-costs” approach and urges the company to stop linking employees' use of AI tools to performance rewards or reprimands.
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan’s 10-year-old daughter vibe-codes several creations, including a messaging app, apps similar to GeoCities and a game inspired by FarmVille, with each project also featuring its own marketing and sales plan
Maxima Zuckerberg, daughter of Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, is interested in artificial intelligence and software development. She is currently experimenting with vibe-coding, which uses natural language to create software with AI tools. While her parents support her enthusiasm, they have imposed restrictions on developing online projects. Priscilla Chan specifically did not allow Maxima to create a dating website due to safety concerns.
Environmental groups embrace AI, even as they warn of data center impacts
Environmental organisations are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance conservation efforts and analyze ecological data. Many express concerns about the environmental impact caused by data centers that support AI technologies. The energy and water consumption of these centers is projected to double by 2030, raising emissions concerns.
Apple opens Siri AI to all developers: Here’s what you need to know
Apple has launched a Developer Preview of Siri AI for developers across multiple operating systems. This integration facilitates enhanced user interactions, allowing apps to utilize features like App Intents for task management and app skills for managing complex tasks. However, Siri AI remains unavailable in the European Union due to regulatory obligations, and its usage is restricted to individuals over 13 years old.
Google sued over suicide-related AI chats on school computer
The parents of a 13-year-old girl have sued Google claiming she planned a potential suicide and funeral using its AI technology on a school-issued computer. Developers of fast-evolving AI technology are facing a litany of similar lawsuits in the US. OpenAI faces several wrongful death suits, including from the parents of 16-year-old Adam Raine, a teenager who committed suicide allegedly using methods advised by ChatGPT. Google and the startup Character.
Sam Altman on why India is optimistic about AI, while the US is sceptical
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, recently praised India's swift embrace of AI, identifying it as ChatGPT's largest market. He observed that Indian users are innovatively utilizing AI to address challenges and foster entrepreneurship. In stark contrast, Altman noted the prevalent scepticism toward AI in the United States. He also raised alarms about the dangers of unchecked AI advancement, stressing the need for diversified efforts to avoid a concentration of power.
Carl Pei teases Nothing’s first AI-native product; says it 'couldn't have been an app'
Nothing will launch its first AI-native product in December with a focus on productivity. The chief executive, Carl Pei, provided limited details about the product’s functions. It is suggested that the product may help users capture conversations and take notes. Other companies are also exploring wearable AI devices that focus on companionship or productivity.
OpenAI to acquire developer tools firm Pierre to expand Codex capabilities
OpenAI will acquire Pierre Computer Company, the developer of open-source coding tools, to expand its Codex platform's capabilities in building, understanding and reviewing software, as it looks to strengthen the role of AI agents across the software development process.
Why are companies restricting AI access to employees
Goldman Sachs, Uber, JPMorgan and Nvidia are some of the global firms that have restricted their employees’ usage of AI tools
How Students Can Use AI to Study Smarter Without Letting AI Do the Thinking for Them
Join the Winter Cohort of the AI Bootcamp for Students by Times of India, where learners will harness cutting-edge AI tools like Claude, Gemini, and NotebookLM. This program aims to transform education by empowering students to explore difficult concepts and craft customized learning materials. Participants will also learn to sharpen their questioning abilities, design interactive review content, and strengthen their overall study habits.
Google will cut off search access for students at schools that reject AI
The Mountain View, California, company has been facing pushback from educators, child development experts and parents over the use of its technology in schools, with the backlash heating up since it announced in August that it had turned on its Gemini chatbot for many K-12 students who use Google Classroom.
India’s professionals keen to sharpen AI skills, see productivity gains
Nearly 97% of Indian professionals are willing to develop their AI skills, while 88% expect the technology to improve productivity and efficiency, according to Michael Page India’s Candidate Pulse Report 2026, based on a survey of 3,401 professionals across 11 APAC markets, including 2,550 in India.
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