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Fed sneezes, but emerging markets aren't catching a cold yet: McGeever
Emerging markets are displaying surprising economic resilience in light of the Federal Reserve's tightening measures. Stronger fiscal fundamentals and high bond yields provide emerging market central banks with greater flexibility. Some countries are even considering rate cuts, which may not have been possible in the past. Investor sentiment is shifting towards emerging markets as they are viewed more favorably compared to developed economies.
AI agents are only as good as the personal information you share, and that raises privacy concerns
Many have welcomed AI agents into their online lives, and raved about how personalized assistants like Muse can handle everyday tasks with ease - from snagging a dinner reservation or planning a trip, to organizing email inboxes. But like other AI bots, the agents are only as good as the information they have access to. They perform better the more they know about a user - and perhaps also that person's friends, family and even colleagues. That raises privacy concerns.
India’s creator economy evolves into a media powerhouse, says YouTube India MD Gunjan Soni
Gunjan Soni announced that India's creator economy is transforming as creators develop professional media businesses. YouTube's ecosystem made significant contributions to the GDP, supporting nearly a million jobs in 2025. The export of Indian culture is growing, with creatives reaching international audiences through various formats. AI is positively impacting productivity for creative workers, and investments in technology are urged. Collaboration is essential to advance the opportunities within India's storytelling potential.
Startups are betting on AI to predict the future
Numerous startups are innovating artificial intelligence solutions designed to amplify forecasting capabilities across multiple sectors. These AI tools aim to yield deeper insights into financial markets as well as fields like healthcare and public policy. The increasing dependence on AI by established prediction markets presents hurdles for traditional investors. By 2030, AI-driven forecasting models could dramatically transform decision-making processes through advanced questioning and probability assessment based on diverse outcomes.
Meghalaya tourism crosses 75,000 livelihoods, eyes year-round growth on World Tourism Day
In celebration of World Tourism Day 2026, Meghalaya is embracing a sustainable tourism model that prioritizes community involvement. This initiative is designed to stimulate local economies while ensuring eco-friendly practices. To achieve this, the state is focusing on homestays, rural cooperatives, and significant infrastructure developments, creating vibrant year-round tourism hubs. Integrating technology and cultural events will further enrich this dynamic ecosystem.
'Let's race, not wrestle': 5 key takeaways that defined Trump-Xi meet in Washington
Trump and Xi Jinping met at the White House for talks focused on trade, AI and the broader US-China strategic rivalry. Xi called for cooperation and “healthy” competition, while urging both sides to avoid conflict and keep AI under human control.
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AI political ads warp reality ahead of US midterms
AI-generated political ads are proliferating ahead of the US midterms, with candidates and outside groups using deepfakes and synthetic video to attack rivals and draw attention. While the tools make campaign content cheaper and more creative, experts warn they could further erode trust by making voters doubt both fake and authentic political material.
Spotify draws its AI line at deception, not how the music was created
Spotify will not ban AI-generated music but will focus on preventing impersonation. The company introduced AI Credits for artists to disclose AI usage in songs. New AI Persona badges will identify profiles that appear to be AI-generated. This approach aims to inform listeners and protect genuine artists from deception.
From film locations to a creative economy: Meghalaya bets on cinema, digital content and local talent
Meghalaya is developing a creative economy focused on film production and digital content. The state's Film Tourism Policy 2025 offers incentives for productions and local talent. Its OTT platform 'Hello Meghalaya' supports regional content creators and their monetization. Bollywood professionals expressed interest in Meghalaya's locations and emerging creative pool. This strategy aims to create a comprehensive creative value chain for economic growth.
Norway to crack down on use of smart glasses
Smart glasses allow the wearer to shoot photos and videos, listen to music, take phone calls, translate signs in a foreign language, project text or maps into your field of view, or interact with an integrated AI assistant.
Lawyers square off in fight over voice data used to train AI
Ross Kimbarovsky of Loevy & Loevy is representing the plaintiffs - a group of journalists, podcasters and audiobook narrators - in the proposed class action lawsuits. He said each of the defendants faces hundreds of millions of dollars in potential damages.
Youtube says will flag AI-generated content
Youtube will now automatically identify AI-generated videos. This new policy will inform viewers if content is created using artificial intelligence. Previously, creators had to self-report AI usage. This change comes as AI technology advances rapidly. Creators can challenge incorrect labels. The flagging will not affect video recommendations. Other platforms like Spotify are also implementing similar AI detection measures.
Decoded: AI buzzwords everyone talks about
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing industries and daily life. As a major summit approaches in New Delhi, understanding key AI terms is crucial. This guide explains concepts like Large Language Models and Generative AI. It also covers practical applications and potential issues such as AI bias and hallucinations. The focus is on demystifying AI for everyone.
Spotify engineers no longer code, company says — AI now does the heavy lifting
Spotify AI coding: Spotify's top engineers have not written code since December. Their internal AI system, Honk, now handles coding and app updates. This AI leverages generative AI and Anthropic's Claude Code. Spotify launched over 50 new features in 2025, crediting Honk for speeding up development. The company is building a unique music dataset to power smarter AI.
AI to drive YouTube’s evolution in 2026, says CEO Neal Mohan
YouTube is set to embrace artificial intelligence in 2026. AI will guide video creation, content discovery, and manage deepfakes. Creators are becoming media companies, producing high-quality shows. YouTube is also enhancing monetisation for creators and focusing on safety for young users.
Eight ways AI affected pop culture in 2025
Artificial intelligence made a significant impact on pop culture in 2025. AI-generated music topped charts, and films used AI for accent enhancement. Classic movies were reimagined with AI, and podcast hosts cloned their voices. Deceased celebrities appeared in AI-generated videos, sparking debate. Hollywood grappled with AI's role, with some directors opposing its use.
Rep. Dean to House Speaker: "our allies are looking elsewhere" as Trump posts AI videos
Representative Madeleine Dean confronted House Speaker Mike Johnson on Capitol Hill, warning that US allies are looking elsewhere while enemies laugh at President Donald Trump's behavior. Dean called Trump "unwell" during the Tuesday, September 30, exchange captured in newly released footage following Trump's posting of AI-generated videos depicting Democratic congressional leaders
Shock move: Zuckerberg's Meta picks Robby Starbuck, anti-LGBTQ+ voice, as AI bias advisor - backlash erupts
Meta Platforms has sparked controversy by appointing Robby Starbuck, a conservative activist with anti-LGBTQ+ positions, as an AI bias advisor. Starbuck previously sued Meta after its AI falsely associated him with the January 6 Capitol riot. While Meta emphasizes his role will help to ensure neutrality, opponents caution it could compromise inclusivity and ethical AI governance.
Liar Liar, Bots on Fire: AI confabulation caught red- handed, should organizations be worried?
The rise of Artificial Intelligence tools across different industries is undeniable. However, there are moments when these systems misinterpret information, leading to the spread of inaccuracies. For instance, there have been reports of fake legal citations being produced and AI-driven customer service agents providing confusing answers. A case in point is Air Canada's chatbot, which mistakenly shared incorrect policy details.
AI companions and humans, a toxic relationship: Scientists warn of emotional dependency risks.
AI companions are evolving beyond simple tools, offering friendship and emotional support, but raising concerns about emotional dependency. Users are forming deep connections, leading to potential heartbreak if access is lost. This dependency presents risks for AI firms, requiring mental health safeguards and prompting questions about the ethical implications of creating AI companions.
Elon Musk’s ex-partner Grimes, mother of his three children, slams anti-India sentiment; reveals her stepdad is Indian
Canadian singer Grimes, Elon Musk's ex-partner, grew up in a half-Indian household and criticized rising anti-India sentiment on social media. This sentiment stemmed from Sriram Krishnan's appointment as Senior White House Policy Advisor on AI. Raised multiculturally, Grimes values Indian culture's influence.
Nvidia’s AI model raises concerns over voice modification tech misuse
There is a growing concern of the risks that are presented by AI models that can modify voices and generate sounds. The fear of misuse is preventing even big players like Meta and Nvidia from releasing such technologies to the public.
ET Soonicorns Summit 2024: Can AI ever be ethical?
At the just-concluded ET Soonicorns Summit 2024, founders, changemakers, investors, and policy experts weighed in on one of the most pressing ethical conundrums of our time at the round table, 'Responding to the Ethical AI Imperative Through India's AI Policy and Global Regulations'
8 Smart Glasses starting at just Rs.800 to explore the future
With these 8 cutting-edge smart glasses, you can take a trip into the future of wearable technology and experience capabilities that will change the way we interact with our surroundings. With features like augmented reality experiences and sophisticated health tracking, these smart glasses have the potential to completely transform daily living in ways we could never have predicted.
Will AI mean the death of music, or herald a new era of creativity?
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London, including Andrea Martonelli and Max Graf, are using novel AI tools to create "new virtual worlds" of music. They are exploring computational creativity and generative AI in a futuristic studio where music meets cutting-edge tech. The researchers are developing virtual instruments like "Netz", an augmented-reality headset that tracks gestures to create music, and the "HITar", an advanced guitar with AI sensors.
The challenges ahead for generative AI
Existing "fair use" clauses in many countries, notably the US, permit some uses of copyrighted material for training algorithms, but this permission is not clear cut.
YouTube creators will soon have to disclose use of generative AI in videos or risk suspension
In a blog post, YouTube said creators that don't disclose whether they've used AI tools to make "altered or synthetic" videos face penalties including having their content removed or suspension from the platform's revenue sharing program.
G7 should adopt 'risk-based' AI regulation, propose ministers
While the ministers recognised that "policy instruments to achieve the common vision and goal of trustworthy AI may vary across G7 members", the agreement sets a landmark for how major countries govern AI amid privacy concerns and security risks.
Now turn words into art! New AI tool DALL-E transforms descriptions into artworks
The cutting-edge software creates images from textual descriptions.
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