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Amagi, Shiprocket post profits; US polls’ impact on IT
Amagi’s Q2 profit surged nearly 30x while Shiprocket swung into the black for the first time. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
'India is neither an ally or a superpower': Delhi Police file FIR against Prashant Bhushan for sharing a fake video of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
Delhi Police has taken action against advocate Prashant Bhushan by filing an FIR for sharing a deceptive video purportedly from Sergey Lavrov, which harshly critiques India's oil imports from Russia. Confirmations from the Ministry of External Affairs and the Russian Embassy reveal the video is misleading. Concerns are rising that this could jeopardize India-Russia relations, with suggestions of involvement from Pakistani entities, as the SCO Civilisational Dialogue in Delhi approaches.
India’s small companies need to see AI as more than an artificial promise
India MSME news: India's micro, small and medium enterprises are exploring the adoption of artificial intelligence to enhance productivity. AI is expected to generate significant economic value for these enterprises in manufacturing and services sectors. Various challenges remain regarding the integration of AI into existing workflows and overcoming cost barriers. Collaborative efforts among industry bodies, technology providers, and the government are essential for facilitating this transition.
Research: How AI Agents Broaden the Scope of Knowledge Work
AI agents don’t just speed up knowledge work; they change its nature. In a field study of Perplexity’s conversational assistant and autonomous agent, researchers found that not only did the agent perform more autonomous work, cut task time, lowered cost, and left users more satisfied, but it also expanded the scope of work people attempted—crossing occupational boundaries, tackling more complex, multi-step projects, and generating tasks that rarely appeared with a standard assistant. As workers shift from operators to supervisors, leaders must redesign roles, workflows, and oversight to harness agents’ potential while governing their expanded autonomy.
Anthropic's Claude cut Enveda's drug records' review time by 89%
Colorado-based biotechnology company Enveda developed a CMC Document Processor to help reviewers identify errors, inconsistencies and potential quality issues across these records.
Anthropic IPO rocks Indian IT; Why Walmart is in no hurry to list Flipkart
Anthropic’s US IPO filing sent Indian IT stocks lower on Tuesday. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
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Is India a “shadow transshipment” hub? The data says otherwise
Between 2014 and 2024, India’s goods exports to the US grew 1.86 times, while US exports to India grew 1.94 times. A rising two-way relationship, with India’s global exports also up 1.36-fold, is hard to square with a “mere pass-through” story tailored to one market.
As Israeli election nears, campaign turns ugly with AI clips and bereaved families dragged in
In the lead-up to the Israeli elections, candidates engage in personal and inflammatory attacks against each other. AI-generated content amplifies these attacks, creating intense negative portrayals of opponents. Campaigns show desperation as even bereavement becomes fodder for criticism and smear tactics. Targeted candidates report harassment and public pressure to withdraw from the race due to their personal losses.
Rhode Island sues Meta over alleged tolerance for scam advertising
The suit, filed by Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha in Providence Superior Court, accuses Meta of unlawfully profiting from and participating in the creation of billions of dollars in scam advertising - even as it assured its billions of users that it was working diligently to protect them.
From eMudhra to PHP: Breach spree hits tech infrastructure, AI emerges as threat multiplier
Recent cybersecurity incidents have raised concerns among companies and government agencies regarding digital certificates and critical software vulnerabilities. A security breach at eMudhra impacted its global digital certificate business but was managed promptly. Additionally, critical vulnerabilities in PHP temporarily led to the shutdown of various websites for security updates. A supply-chain attack compromised the LiteLLM Python package, affecting its users significantly.
I&B ministry cautions TV channels against AI misuse, calls for stronger editorial oversight
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory regarding AI use in news broadcasts. It cautioned channels to strengthen editorial oversight while adhering to the Programme Code. Concerns were raised about similar broadcasts and violations relating to sensitive content coverage. Broadcasters are encouraged to undertake regular training for editorial staff to ensure compliance. Violations of the Programme Code could lead to regulatory actions under applicable laws.
Govt flags Programme Code violations by TV channels, urges caution on AI use
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory to private television channels regarding compliance with the Programme Code. Channels are urged to exercise caution in their use of artificial intelligence for news content production. Strict adherence to statutory provisions is emphasized following observed violations by various channels in past broadcasts. Additionally, the ministry reiterated prohibitions on inappropriate content and live coverage of anti-terrorist operations.
Man uses ChatGPT to find jobs matching his salary expectations, experience and location
A socail media user has revealed how he uses ChatGPT to find 10 to 15 job openings daily and tailor resumes to individual positions. He said the approach has led to a significant increase in phone-screen calls and initial interviews compared with his previous job applications. By incorporating Harvard's resume-writing guide and Google's XYZ bullet format, he uses AI to create resumes with achievement-focused points he can defend during interviews.
The Social Reckoning: Looking back at Facebook’s 2021 controversy and where Meta stands today
Aaron Sorkin’s latest film focuses on Facebook's past controversies and the implications of its business model. The story centres around whistleblower Frances Haugen and her allegations regarding Facebook's internal practices. Meta, formerly Facebook, is navigating ongoing concerns about safety and user engagement. The film, while offering a dramatic retelling, critiques the effectiveness of Meta’s strategies.
Deepfakes muddy protest coverage as online platforms restrict individual accounts
Several AI-generated clips have gone viral on Instagram, Facebook and X, drawing millions of views and comments. A recent viral clip of a woman criticising the protests, for instance, led users to an Instagram profile that regularly posts AI-generated political content.
Jio IPO Prospectus: Key takeaways for investors
Jio Platforms has expressed concerns regarding potential competition from satellite broadband which could undermine their advantages. Rising inflation may put pressure on profit margins, making it harder to adjust pricing accordingly. The company highlighted important challenges related to customer acquisition and retaining average revenue per user for sustainable growth. Cybersecurity risks pose additional threats to operational integrity and overall reputation.
Supreme Court seeks Centre's view on creation of corpus fund for treatment of SMA patients
The Supreme Court is deliberating on the creation of a corpus fund for Spinal Muscular Atrophy treatment. This initiative aims to provide a permanent financial solution for patients requiring life-saving therapies. Senior advocate Aprajita Singh has been tasked to explore funding avenues and sustainability measures. The court's attention was drawn by concerns raised by the SMA Cure Foundation regarding disability awareness.
Startup of the Year Groww bets on scale; Qcomm sparks festive credit surge
Happy Thursday! Groww is betting its newer businesses will take a bigger slice of its income. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Woman arrested after Anthropic reports her shooting plans in Claude AI chat
Carli Michelle Heller, a resident of Florida, was taken into custody following alarming threats she made in conversations with Claude AI from Anthropic. Her comments about aiming to shoot officers at the Lee County Sheriff's Office were reported by the AI to the police. After making these threats, Heller purchased a firearm.
Google launches AI model Gemini 4 Argon: Here’s how it stacks up against GPT-6 Astra and Claude Fable 5.1
Google has unveiled Gemini 4 Argon, an advanced AI model tailored for coding and cybersecurity tasks. The model is currently available to select partners through the Fairwind Program for enhanced security measures. It has reportedly outperformed competitors in various benchmarks while demonstrating significant improvements in memory efficiency. Google intends to make Argon accessible at a competitive price point starting at $2 per million tokens.
The future of Ai in India: A Nobel Laureate’s perspective
The Surfin Ai Fintech Summit's seventh global edition showcased advancements in intelligent finance and AI-driven customer solutions. Esteemed speakers, including Nobel Laureate Michael Spence and Dr. Amar Patnaik, underscored the concept of principles preceding laws in AI governance. Discussions revolved around AI's role in improving financial accessibility and personalized services for varied clientele.
India’s media industry needs to move from scale to value: Prabhat
Prabhat emphasized the need for India's media and entertainment industry to create enduring economic value. He noted that overwhelming scale of content production is insufficient for sustainability and growth in creative enterprises. Greater investment in original intellectual property and improved protection against piracy were highlighted as essential.
UPS signs exclusive deal with TikTok Shop for label-free returns
UPS on Tuesday said it had inked an exclusive deal to provide no-box, no-label returns for the fast-growing TikTok Shop network of US sellers as it competes with rivals like FedEx to provide specialised services that generate more profit than
Bharti Airtel, Vi shares rise up to 2% after Aug mobile subscriber data. Which is Nomura’s top pick?
India added 55 lakh mobile subscribers in August, according to data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India. Reliance Jio continued to lead with 24 lakh new users, while Bharti Airtel gained 21 lakh and Vodafone Idea over 5 lakh. Jio holds a market share of 39.31%, followed by Airtel with 38.01%. The growth in urban subscriptions increased by 0.70% from July to August this year.
Trai mandates telcos to take action against spammers identified by their AI-based caller ID
Trai has tightened rules against spam calls, mandating telecom operators to act on callers flagged as suspected spammers by AI-based systems even without consumer complaints. Under the new rules, first-time violations can lead to a 15-day outgoing service ban, while repeat offenders may face disconnection of all telecom resources for a year and blacklisting. The rules also introduce changes to spam-call blocking preferences and A2P call charges.
'Buy anything you want, pay nothing': 'Dopamine sites' let buyers place online orders to satisfy their urge to shop without spending real money
Dopamine sites: A new genre of websites, called dopamine sites, let users go through the entire experience of ordering food, shopping or booking a holiday, including fake bills, delivery trackers and AI generated calls, without any real product ever being delivered.
AI Is Changing How Customers Choose Your Business
As AI increasingly mediates how customers research, evaluate, and choose suppliers, competitive advantage is shifting from direct customer understanding to managing AI-shaped interactions. Drawing on the experiences of three small-to-medium sized businesses they worked with, the authors show how firms can adapt. A manufacturer improved sales efficiency by screening AI-generated inquiries before investing engineering time in quotations. A boutique hotel learned to monitor how AI tools described its business and revised public content to improve accuracy and differentiation. A B2B software company replaced periodic customer reviews with continuous monitoring of customer feedback and AI-generated market perceptions. Across all three cases, the lesson is that firms must treat AI as a new intermediary in the customer relationship. Winning companies will not necessarily spend the most on technology; they will build systems for continuously listening, interpreting signals, and adapting strategy in markets where both customers and the information they rely on are increasingly AI-mediated.
Trump praises new British PM Andy Burnham but slams UK deal on Indian Ocean islands
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first meeting with Trump focused on several critical global issues. They discussed the U.K. and U.S. differences regarding trade, the Chagos Islands, and support for Ukraine. Burnham emphasized the need for regulations on artificial intelligence amidst concerns over misinformation. He also announced military support for Saudi Arabia against Iranian threats.
ContentLens launches AI platform to detect celebrity likeness misuse
ContentLens launched an AI platform to detect unauthorized celebrity identity misuse. This technology tracks faces and voices across social media platforms. The system alerts celebrity teams to potential violations and provides evidence. Actress Manisha Kandkur experienced its effectiveness against fraudulent advertisements.
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