HUMAN MACHINE COLLABORATION
His grandfather died of pancreatic cancer: This Hyderabad startup founder is using AI to develop a personalised cancer vaccines
Hyderabad-based biotech startup PopVax, founded by Soham Sankaran, is developing AI-powered personalised cancer vaccines using mRNA technology. Inspired partly by his family's experience with pancreatic cancer, he aims to help the immune system identify and attack cancer cells using treatments designed around individual patients' tumour genetics.
Redefining corporate leadership and enterprise growth with CFOs and CHROs
The role of CFOs and CHROs is shifting from basic management to high-level strategy. Today’s business leaders need to stay flexible and bridge the gap between their workforce’s potential and smart financial decision-making to drive real, lasting growth.
Who sent $2 bn military equipment to Iran past US blockade? More than 5,000 agencies
Iran has developed a clandestine network involving over 5,000 agencies to import military equipment and evade sanctions. This network functions despite ongoing US naval blockades and sanctions since the war began. Extensive investigations reveal significant transactions and military logistics supporting their activities. The secretive agencies have been linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and elite controlled businesses.
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.
Physical AI needs strict safety boundaries and interpretability: TorqueAGI founder Ashutosh Saxena
The Palo Alto based physical AI startup counts Rackhouse Venture Capital and Trucks Venture Capital as early backers and has active collaborations with firms like Nvidia. According to Saxena, the challenge is to make robots reason through their decisions while ensuring that mistakes do not cause physical harm.
Is AI really stealing from artists? The uncomfortable truth about originality in art
Contemporary art is at the forefront of navigating the intricate relationship between authorship and AI technology in visual culture. Artists like Pushpamala N and Raqs Media Collective delve into themes of collective memory and fractured identities. The rise of AI-generated art brings forth significant ethical challenges regarding copyright and cultural appropriation.
Arise, awake, let the caffinati into office
In a bid to boost productivity, companies are on the lookout for workers who thrive without the aid of coffee. Dubbed as caffinati, these individuals promise to enhance efficiency in the workplace. By minimizing reliance on caffeine breaks, organizations aim to cut costs and reduce idle chatter. However, this shift may encounter pushback from management who appreciate the traditional coffee-fetchers as vital support.
AstraZeneca strikes $40 million AI drug discovery deal with insitro
AstraZeneca has entered a collaboration with insitro to explore new treatment options for challenging liver and heart diseases. The partnership involves a $40 million upfront payment and potential milestones totaling approximately $1.46 billion. Insitro will utilize its AI platform to identify biological drivers for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis and cardiomyopathies. Following this, AstraZeneca will manage clinical trials and further development. This collaboration signifies insitro's growing presence in the pharmaceutical industry.
AstraZeneca strikes $40 million AI drug discovery deal with insitro
AstraZeneca has entered into a partnership with insitro to identify treatments for challenging liver and heart diseases. This collaboration, which involves a $40 million upfront payment, could reach $1.46 billion in total milestones. The companies aim to tackle metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis and cardiomyopathies through insitro's AI platform.
As technology and AI reshape the workplace, which skills will define future leaders?
In today's evolving job landscape, the importance of interpersonal skills and leadership has surged. Research indicates that qualities like self-awareness and the ability to learn quickly are crucial for effective leadership. As artificial intelligence advances, the emphasis is shifting from technical know-how to essential human capabilities. Educational frameworks are transforming to prioritize hands-on experiences and guidance, fostering leaders who can inspire and connect with diverse teams in the future.
Be mindful, listen, empathise: Is modern life killing our mental health? New findings reveal alarming truths about social isolation
World Mental Health Day highlights the significance of listening to people with lived experiences of mental health conditions. These experiences can help shape mental health services and combat stigma. A focus on social connections is vital for improving overall mental wellness in society. While mental illness requires specialized care, many can benefit from increased social bonds. Emphasizing compassion and cooperation may strengthen community resilience against modern challenges.
US state Montana governor pitches India partnerships in quantum, aerospace, biosciences & critical minerals
Montana has a cluster of around 80 quantum and photonics companies, and is keen to work with Indian institutions and firms on research, technology sourcing and supply chain development, Gianforte told ET during a visit to Karnataka.
Proofpoint doubles down on India amid rising cybercrimes, calls AI agents the new insider risk
Proofpoint is stepping up its India focus as AI adoption accelerates and cyber threats become more sophisticated. In an interview with ET, Bikramdeep Singh discusses the growing risks from autonomous AI agents, the shift towards intent-based threat detection, rising data security concerns and the need for greater enterprise controls. He also outlines Proofpoint’s India expansion, including plans to hire more than 200 engineers.
Addverb moves beyond warehouses, sees semiconductors as next big robotics opportunity
As semiconductor facilities become more sophisticated, Addverb sees demand for systems that can move, store and retrieve components with greater precision and traceability.
In 2014, volunteers began hunting for unusual features in particle-collision images; by 2026, over 42,000 had examined nearly 39,000 pictures
Higgs Hunters has rallied over 42,000 volunteers to sift through large volumes of images captured by the Large Hadron Collider. These participants seek to uncover distinctive patterns following the landmark Higgs boson discovery in 2012. The initiative not only fosters a deeper comprehension of particle physics but also motivates volunteers to pursue further studies, developing a unique lexicon that reflects their collective learning journey.
Anthropic's IPO pitch embraces AI's promise and peril
To pull off a successful offering that values it at $2 trillion, Anthropic, whose name means "human-centered," will need plenty of mortal investors to help build a world where mankind will soon take a back seat to far more capable artificial intelligence systems.
AI is making employees faster, but why isn't it making companies much more productive?
Artificial intelligence is helping employees improve their individual productivity, yet overall business performance remains stagnant. Many companies are unable to effectively measure the return on investment from AI adoption. Significant gaps exist between individual gains and organizational transformation, indicating potential bottlenecks. As employees increasingly adopt AI, collaboration will become more crucial for achieving better outcomes. Companies may need to focus on redesigning workflows rather than just implementing new tools.
AI and automation: Are humans making their own brains redundant?
As technology continues to advance, many people find themselves leaning heavily on gadgets to handle tasks that were once second nature, such as remembering phone numbers or addresses. This dependence raises alarms about potential declines in cognitive abilities and interpersonal communication. If these trends persist, the risk of losing critical and creative thinking skills looms large, emphasizing the need for balance in our technological engagement.
Don’t Let AI Destroy the Skills That Make Your Company Competitive
Artificial intelligence is often promoted as a force multiplier for organizations, but used carelessly it can erode the very capabilities that make firms competitive. As AI tools become embedded in everyday workflows, employees may rely on them instead of developing judgment, organizations may bury important decisions inside opaque systems, and social interactions that build trust and shared understanding may weaken. This article describes these three risks and shows how companies can respond by protecting critical human skills, preserving decision-making structures, and deliberately rebuilding collaborative spaces. AI should augment organizational intelligence—not replace the human capabilities on which long-term performance depends.
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