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WhatsApp to double down on financial services, AI: CEO Kunal Shah
WhatsApp is implementing new strategies aimed at improving user experience by making communication features more intuitive for seamless navigation. The initiative includes streamlining financial transactions, so users won’t have to navigate out of the app. Kunal Shah is also looking to harness artificial intelligence for better schedule management. Collaborations with telecom and payment services may elevate these functions. Importantly, user privacy is safeguarded, maintaining end-to-end encryption on all communications.
Using ChatGPT at work could make your boss trust you less, even if you deliver better results, study of managers warns
A new study spanning six experiments finds that employees who use ChatGPT and other AI tools at work may be seen as less trustworthy by their bosses, even when they deliver better results. Researchers found that managers were more likely to trust employees who worked independently, while clear company policies encouraging AI use could help reduce the trust penalty.
WhatsApp to make payments, travel and everyday tasks easier: Bengaluru-based head Kunal Shah reveals his plans
WhatsApp head Kunal Shah has outlined plans to expand the platform beyond messaging, making payments, travel services and everyday tasks easier. The company also aims to improve voice notes, stickers and video while using AI to help users manage bookings and appointments. Shah said personal messages and calls will remain end-to-end encrypted.
Who is Alice Huang, the Chinese businesswoman linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang?
Alice Huang, a finance professional, has transitioned to the AI chip industry with Megaspeed International. The company is under investigation for its links to advanced Nvidia chip exports to China. Reports suggest Alice Huang may have acted as an intelligence asset, raising concerns about potential national security breaches. Nvidia's board has initiated an investigation into its CEO's involvement with her.
‘Made it a point to speak frankly to each other’: Sonia Gandhi on her equation with Manmohan Singh
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, offers insights into her political journey and relationships with key figures. She recalls her equation with former PM Manmohan Singh, Pranab Mukherjee's reported suggestion that he could become PM, Rahul Gandhi's elevation as Congress president, her limited interactions with PM Narendra Modi and the circumstances surrounding Maneka Gandhi's departure from the family home.
Anthropic's potential mega IPO joins ranks of world's biggest stock market listings
Anthropic has kicked off its U.S. IPO roadshow, seeking to raise up to $64.4 billion by offering 825 million shares. This latest valuation stands at roughly $1.4 trillion, representing a drop from earlier estimations of $2 trillion. Notably, tech giants like Alphabet and Microsoft are set to invest $26 billion in a private placement.
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MEA flags Chinese livestreamers for allegedly passing off Dhaka as Delhi
India has condemned the actions of foreign content creators misrepresenting conditions in New Delhi with footage from Dhaka. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed concern over the distorted portrayal of living conditions. Reports revealed Chinese livestreamers broadcasting from low-income neighborhoods while claiming they were in India's capital. Authorities have been urged to take action against those involved in these misleading activities.
ShareChat hires creative directors as AI cuts microdrama costs by 40%: CTO Nitin Jain
Nitin Jain told the Economic Times Digital that AI has lowered the barrier to entry for creators, while the company's engineers now supervise AI-written code instead of writing it by hand.
'Old habits die hard': Sonia Gandhi recalls Bill Clinton 'surreptitiously sizing up' beautiful women at reception called by Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Sonia Gandhi's memoir Belonging: A Journey Of Love recalled Clinton's 2000 visit to India. She says she noticed Bill Clinton discreetly looking at women during a reception hosted by then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. She also recounts Sarkozy's 2008 visit without Carla Bruni and his later appearance with her after their marriage. The memoir includes her memories of meeting Princess Diana, describing her warmth, charm and difficult marriage to Prince Charles.
Who is Alice Huang, the Chinese businesswoman tied to Nvidia's CEO?
Known also as Huang Le, the Chinese businesswoman held senior roles at a Shanghai investment firm before becoming the controlling shareholder of Singapore-based cloud-computing company Megaspeed International, according to more than 30 publicly available financial records, corporate filings and company materials reviewed by Reuters.
From streaming to software, microdrama startups rewrite their growth pitch
Peak XV Partners-backed Dashverse has discontinued its consumer platform DashReels and is looking to raise $30-40 million, largely for Frameo AI, its video production software for businesses. Eloelo, which raised $80 million this week led by Hornbill Capital and NBCUniversal, is investing in Dolphin AI, its new production suite, alongside content creation and international expansion.
'No ordinary CEO': Why the AI race cannot do without Nvidia's Jensen Huang
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s influence extends beyond chip supply, making him a central figure in the global AI industry. The company’s dominance in AI processors, investments across the sector and Huang’s close control over its strategy have raised concerns about the risks of depending heavily on one executive.
'No ordinary CEO': Why the AI race cannot do without Nvidia's Jensen Huang
The star power that 63-year-old Huang draws as the gatekeeper to Nvidia's chips shows how badly the AI industry is leaning on him for the graphics processing units that train models and run services such as ChatGPT.
Nvidia's Jensen Huang, the scandal-hit AI visionary in a leather jacket
Chips made by US chip titan Nvidia push the boundaries of artificial intelligence, but its leader Jensen Huang is in the spotlight over an affair with an alleged Chinese spy. That is an area of concern to US officials who believe he has been involved with the alleged spy, Alice Huang, who is linked to a Singapore-based data center company, according to the New York Times.
150 Chinese vloggers on mission to defame India? Concerns raised after allegations of passing off Bangladesh slums as Delhi
Chinese vloggers are reportedly filming in poor neighbourhoods of Dhaka and passing off the footage as scenes from New Delhi while making disparaging remarks about India's living conditions. A Prothom Alo investigation identified livestreamers in Uttara and Tekpara, but their wider motive remains unclear, with one streamer describing the activity as product promotion.
H D Kumaraswamy accuses officials of bribery in Hassan; demands investigation into corruption claims
H D Kumaraswamy has accused Hassan Deputy Commissioner K S Lathakumari of involvement in a bribery racket. He alleges that officials demanded significant sums to clear files related to land matters. In response to these accusations, Lathakumari has ordered an investigation into the authenticity of WhatsApp conversations presented by Kumaraswamy. Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has expressed support for Lathakumari and the integrity of her work.
Largecaps over SMIDs: Ambit’s Nitin Bhasin and Bharat Arora share their Samvat 2083 strategy
As we step into the new Samvat, investors are advised to take a more cautious stance with their portfolios. The focus should be on large-cap stocks and the banking sector due to their better earnings prospects and attractive valuations. Meanwhile, although mid- and small-cap sectors may face hurdles, the cement industry might see unexpected margin improvements.
Tiger Woods and ex-wife in rare reunion for son’s Florida signing: Know more about Elin Nordegren and their divorce 16 years ago
Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren came together on November 6 to mark a special occasion: their son Charlie's commitment to play golf at Florida State University. The family gathering, which included Elin's partner and her three kids, underlined the parents' shared focus on their son’s happiness, despite their 2010 split caused by infidelity.
Quote of the day by Jack White: 'Sometimes love gets in the way of itself. We want things so much that we sabotage them.' Evergreen lesson on the danger of insecurity from 12-Grammy winner
While love is a basic human necessity that fosters companionship, joy, and emotional satisfaction, it can occasionally turn into an excessive and unhealthy experience. When love surpasses the limits of logic and transforms into fixation, it can slowly evolve into a source of emotional turmoil instead of solace.
Jailer 2 star Rajinikanth once thought his Bollywood career would end up like Kamal Haasan’s: ‘Don’t ask me to…’
Once, even Rajinikanth, who is now renowned as a superstar, worried that his Bollywood career could abruptly cease before it truly began. Remarkably, he was on the verge of becoming a pan-Indian star after the success of two of his Hindi films, Tyagi and Phool Bane Angarey, at the box office.
Largecaps could finally have their day in Samvat 2083, says TCG AMC’s Shahzad Madon
Largecaps, which have lagged mid- and smallcaps for much of 2026, could finally regain market leadership in Samvat 2083 as investors turn to businesses with stronger balance sheets, credible management and sustainable earnings growth, according to TCG AMC’s Shahzad Madon.
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.
GPU bidding norms eased; Lenskart CEO on profitability
Happy Thursday! Govt has lowered entry barriers for GPU bidders, but pricing concerns remain. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
AI bubble is coming, and there is no way out! Aswath Damodaran explains what investors should do before the crash begins
Valuation expert Aswath Damodaran believes an AI bubble is inevitable and investors cannot avoid its impact entirely. In a recent podcast, he traced the AI frenzy to ChatGPT's 2022 launch, which brought artificial intelligence into public consciousness. He explained how advances in computing power and access to vast amounts of data have transformed AI and fuelled today's enthusiasm.
ShareChat’s FY26 revenue jumps 40% to Rs 1,016 crore on microdrama push; net loss widens
However, its loss before tax widened to Rs 1,978 crore in FY26 from Rs 1,105 crore in the previous year, largely due to higher accounting expenses related to its convertible debt instruments, forex losses and employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), cofounder and CFO Manohar Singh Charan told ET.
Madhavan was once told to be careful around his mother-in-law: ‘Your mother-in-law is a tyrant…’
Saas is not the epitome of evil, although Indian soaps have often demonised mothers-in-law by depicting them as shrewed, bitter harridans. In an interview, Madhavan denounced the concept of the evil mother-in-law and challenged the perception that you can’t be friends with in-laws.
Deep use cases vault India to ChatGPT’s top global market: OpenAI's India MD
During a visit to India last year, the ChatGPT maker’s cofounder Sam Altman said that India was the fastest growing market for the frontier lab and was already the second largest in terms of users globally. Market estimates had earlier put the India user base at 100 million.
Abu Dhabi's ADNOC, G42 sign deal with OpenAI as Sam Altman travels to UAE
ADNOC has officially partnered with OpenAI, marking a groundbreaking step for the energy sector as it becomes the first to leverage OpenAI's cutting-edge AI capabilities. This collaboration seeks to tackle significant energy challenges, as emphasized by CEO Sam Altman. OpenAI's expanding influence in the UAE continues with further agreements, demonstrating its commitment amidst ongoing geopolitical issues, highlighted by key oil executives participating in a recent conference.
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