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Microsoft Appoints Brad Smith to Lead Corporate Communications
Microsoft President Brad Smith will oversee the company's communications department, a company spokesperson confirmed on Thursday.
Meta Launches Muse Charm, India's First AI‑Powered Smartwatch
The device, called Muse Charm, highlights a broader shift at the social media giant that has long sought to escape Apple and Google's operating systems with a platform of its own. Users can tap the gadget to access Muse directly, bypassing AI apps on smartphones.
Meta Launches AI Agent to Rival OpenAI and Redefine Social Media
Meta has spent billions to stay competitive with artificial intelligence, but the tech giant faces growing pushback as CEO Mark Zuckerberg prepares to announce new products built for the AI era on Wednesday. The Muse agent is built on Meta's own AI models and is designed to compete with OpenAI's Cha
Facebook Outage Resolved: Quick Fix Restores U.S. Access
The disruption began around 8:55 p.m. ET and peaked at more than 17,000 reports of outages on Facebook and over than 5,000 reports on Instagram, according to Downdetector, which tracks outages by collating status reports from multiple sources.
AI Drives US GDP to 4% Growth Next Year—What It Means
The projection comes at a time when the broader artificial intelligence investment landscape encounters its first major macroeconomic test, according to a recent report by brokerage firm Dolat Capital.
Satya Nadella Drives India AI Expansion at Seattle Event
Nadella was the guest of honour at a special event organised by the Consulate General of India in Seattle under the leadership of Consul General Prakash Gupta.
Bengaluru Leads India in DeepTech and Hardware Innovation
Bengaluru has emerged as India's premier hub for young entrepreneurs, with 21 founders making it to the Avendus Wealth - Hurun India U30 List 2026. This surge highlights a significant shift towards DeepTech and HardTech sectors, including AI, SpaceTech, and EVs. The report underscores Bengaluru's ro
Wildlife Photography Exhibition Highlights Compassion in Nature
In this photo essay, we feature more highlights from a wildlife photography exhibition at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath.
Understanding LAMs vs Agentic LLMs in India's AI Revolution
You tell your AI “Polish my email and send it.” Same sentence, three outcomes. The gap between Large Action Models (LAMs) and agentic LLMs is one of the most practically important distinctions in AI today, and also one of the least clearly explained. In this article, we cut through the confusion thr
Amazon India Investment Elevates Delivery Speed, E-commerce Game
Amazon India is injecting over Rs 2,800 crore this year to significantly expand and upgrade its nationwide operations. This investment aims to enhance delivery speeds, improve associate well-being, and bring a wider selection closer to customers. In West Bengal, the company has already boosted its l
India's Government Targets Telegram and Signal Over Anonymity Issues
India's scrutiny of username-based messaging has widened from WhatsApp to Telegram and Signal over concerns around fraud, impersonation and user anonymity.
MeitY Acts: Removal of E-Rickshaw Disabling Apps from Stores
A viral prank exposed a dangerous gap in electric vehicle security. On 3 July 2026, India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
Biren Tech's $838 Million Hong Kong Listing: A Game Changer
Chinese chip maker Biren Tech is reportedly looking to raise a substantial amount, aiming for up to $838 million through a placement in Hong Kong. This urgent fundraising effort, as indicated by a term sheet, highlights the company's significant capital needs in the competitive semiconductor industr
Venture Capital Investments Drop Amid Market Adjustments
The sharp fall in venture capital funding in the first week of July was on expected lines, as the previous week saw the CRED transaction, which was a one-off large deal.
Samsung and Anthropic Collaborate on Custom AI Chips
AI giant Anthropic is reportedly exploring the creation of its own custom AI chips, holding talks with Samsung for a potential partnership. This move aims to reduce reliance on external suppliers and address ongoing chip shortages, following similar moves by rivals like OpenAI, Amazon, Microsoft, an
Meta's AI Challenges in India: HCLTech's Strategic Opportunity
Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has asked to summon Meta over child sexual abuse material on Instagram. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
AiFeed24Meta Faces Government Scrutiny Over Instagram Child Exploitation Ads
IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has reportedly directed MeitY to summon Meta executives to clarify on Instagram ads that allegedly promoted…
AiFeed24GoDaddy Challenges Delhi Court Ruling on Domain Fraud
Internet domain name registrar GoDaddy, along with domain registrars Namecheap and Hosting Concepts, has reportedly challenged a Delhi High Court…
AiFeed24AI Funding in India Surges: Path to Global Leadership?
AI emerged as the defining theme of the Indian startup ecosystem in H1 2026. As conversations around the nascent technology…
Meta Navigates WhatsApp Usernames Amid MeitY Scrutiny
Meta officials met with India's IT Ministry following a government notice regarding WhatsApp's proposed "usernames" feature. Concerns over impersonation and misuse have prompted the government to seek a detailed explanation and halt the rollout until consultations conclude. Meta will submit its resp
AiFeed24India's Government Moves to Regulate VPN Providers Strictly
The Centre is reportedly working on a fresh legal framework to regulate virtual private network (VPN) providers. The new rules…
AI Job Growth Drives Indian IT Recruitment Surge
India's IT sector is prioritising artificial intelligence (AI) hiring, with AI roles seeing a 16% year-on-year surge in June, contrasting with an overall 3% decline in IT jobs. India's $315 billion IT industry has been under pressure with clients holding back on spending on technology due to a weak
Meta Faces Scrutiny Over Instagram Ads Linked to Child Abuse
This comes amid growing scrutiny of social media platforms' content moderation practices and their compliance with IT Rules, which mandate strict safeguards against child exploitation material.
Zoho’s Startup Strategies: Empowering MSMEs with Discipline
On the opening day of MSME Sparks 2026, Zoho's global startup head broke down how India's MSMEs can borrow the best of startup culture while staying anchored to the fundamentals that have always kept them standing.