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Climate crisis is outrunning world, UN chief Antonio Guterres warns leaders at COP31

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressed world leaders at the COP31 summit in Turkey regarding climate change action. He warned that the slow international response threatens the planet's future and urged countries to implement clean energy solutions. Negotiators from nearly 200 nations are currently seeking agreement on enhancing electricity's role in global energy consumption. The summit occurs amid significant geopolitical challenges and alarming climate data highlighting increasing global temperatures.

Indonesia tightens scrutiny of language training for foreign workers, plans mandatory proficiency test from February 2027

Indonesia is increasing scrutiny of employers' compliance with mandatory Indonesian language training for foreign workers, although work permit application procedures remain unchanged. Employers must facilitate language education for non-exempt foreign employees, either through in-house programmes or approved institutions. While proof of training completion is not currently required with work permit applications, officials may question workers about their training during permit renewals.

Sichuan Neautus shares surge 119% in Hong Kong IPO debut

Sichuan Neautus Traditional Chinese Medicine shares soared in their Hong Kong debut after the company raised HK$262 million through an IPO. Strong retail investor demand, reflected in massive oversubscription, drove the stock sharply higher despite weakness in the broader market.

EkaCare selected as tech partner for National Health Authority's Ambient AI-enabled Voice Scribe solution for doctors

EkaCare was selected through NHA's Expression of Interest process for Open-Source Ambient AI Enabled Voice-to-Text Solutions for Digital Health Record Creation under ABDM

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.

Meta unveils India pricing for AI agent Muse ahead of local launch

Meta has announced the pricing details for its AI companion, Muse, in India. The subscription options are set at ₹1,799 for the 'Power' tier and ₹8,999 for the 'Maximum' tier. Users currently outside supported markets can register via a VPN. Muse aims to enhance user experience by integrating with various Meta services, positioning itself against local competitors like Instinct, available worldwide.

China’s high-tech ports push raises global trade ambitions, sparks security concerns

China is expanding its global maritime influence through AI-powered automated ports, smart shipping technologies and digital infrastructure. While these innovations promise greater efficiency, Western governments fear growing dependence on Chinese systems could create security vulnerabilities, geopolitical leverage and risks to critical global supply chains and international trade networks

How AI could be a game changer for small businesses looking to take the next leap

Indian organisations on edge as sites fail to Captcha AI intruders

Personal AI agents such as Instinct, Muse, Grokbot and OpenClaw have taken over the consumer internet in the US. But last month, major US banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley, reportedly flagged AI agents such as Meta’s Muse accessing customer accounts using login credentials voluntarily shared by users laying bare the risks of handing AI agents the keys to consumers’ digital lives.

Why Bruce Willis doesn't know he has dementia? Here's what frontotemporal disease does to the brain

Bruce Willis had retired from acting in 2022 after being diagnosed with aphasia. It is the inability to formulate language due to damage to areas of the brain. It was announced the following year that the Hollywood star had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. It is one of the most common forms of dementia in people under 60.

Shivakumar promises minority outreach meet, assures more support for Urdu Academy

Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has announced a meeting next week with representatives of various minority communities. This meeting aims to address their concerns and discuss enhanced financial support for the Karnataka Urdu Academy. The Chief Minister emphasized the government's commitment to safeguarding the rights of minorities and fulfilling election manifesto commitments. Furthermore, he noted the cultural significance of Urdu in connecting diverse communities.

How a cancelled conference inspired Danny Manu to develop wireless earbuds that can translate speech, music in over 40 languages

A cancelled conference caused by a shortage of translators inspired Ghanaian-British inventor Danny Manu to develop wireless translation earbuds. He founded Mymanu in 2014 and launched CLIK in 2016. Its newer Orb earbuds offer real-time translation in more than 40 languages, alongside music and calling features.

McKinsey warns AI-driven analysis could slow decision-making, weaken future leadership pipeline

As artificial intelligence evolves, it accelerates business analysis, posing new challenges for decision-makers. The rapid generation of insights can overwhelm leaders, creating strategic risks, as highlighted by McKinsey. Their findings stress that while analysis speeds up, human judgment remains vital for decision-making. To thrive, organizations must enhance their capacity for human oversight, ensuring a balance between AI advantages and critical executive judgment in strategic operations.

AI to boost industrial robotics growth, but manufacturers may benefit less than customers: S&P Global

Artificial intelligence is anticipated to significantly enhance the long-term prospects of industrial robotics and automation. Manufacturers may experience reduced benefits compared to their customers, as equipment utilization increases. Global industrial robot installations have increased markedly, driven by labour shortages and productivity needs. AI improvements are projected to further expand automation capabilities before achieving full autonomy. However, the overall impact on manufacturers' profits remains uncertain due to competitive market dynamics.

Why Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Uber are restricting AI access for employees

Goldman Sachs recently restricted most of its employees from using Anthropic’s Claude Code and Microsoft’s GitHub coding tools,Bloomberg reported, citing an October internal guidance. The American investment banking company had earlier allowed employees across departments to experiment with these tools to automate routine tasks, analyse trading activity, and create content.

Box expands Nvidia partnership, unveils AI workflow builder

Box Context Retrieval, a new search engine built on Nvidia's Nemotron models, will be generally available to Enterprise Advanced customers early next year, the company said.

Prime Focus shares drop 7% as Ramayana Part 1 makes debut across 5,510 shows today

Prime Focus shares fell as much as 7% as Ramayana made its theatrical debut. Despite high expectations and a reported Rs 4,000-crore budget, early box-office collections came in below trade projections, putting the spotlight on the film's opening performance.

US Treasury shifts language, opening door to auction size changes

The US Treasury Department has updated its regulations regarding upcoming auction sizes for treasury securities. This revision hints at a potential increase in the issuance of short- and intermediate-term debt. They also flagged a likely decrease in demand for longer-term 20- and 30-year auctions. Future adjustments will rely on demand trends and financial requirements, with the Treasury planning to consult market participants for a thorough understanding of these changing factors.

Tencent rolls out AI model trained with limited cybersecurity data amid hacking fears

Tencent on Wednesday released Hy4, its new open-source model, that the company said was trained with limited cybersecurity data to "defensive" content to reduce the risks of the model's ability to aid cyberattacks.

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.

India’s Arrakis problem: The price of what low-skilled workers know

Indian workers contribute valuable data for training AI systems, which is transforming how tasks are automated. As technology advances, low-cost labour is becoming a significant resource for AI development globally. Companies are increasingly relying on Indian workers for video data that demonstrates various physical tasks. This trend poses challenges regarding data ownership and the economic benefits for India.

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.