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AI reshapes India’s IT services sector contracts as clients demand more for less

AI reshapes India’s IT services sector contracts as clients demand more for less

Major Indian information technology firms are adapting their service agreements in response to artificial intelligence advancements. Companies including Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech and Cognizant are modifying how they structure payments with clients. The adjustments involve linking compensation more closely to achieved results rather than traditional time-based billing. This evolution reflects broader shifts in...

BCN Editor In Chief 21 August, 2026

Global AI Race Intensifies as Technology Giants Invest Heavily in Custom Chips and Infrastructure

Global AI Race Intensifies as Technology Giants Invest Heavily in Custom Chips and Infrastructure

The global technology industry is entering a new phase of competition as major technology companies increase investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure, custom processors and advanced semiconductor technology. Google has announced a major partnership with Marvell to develop custom AI chips, while semiconductor manufacturers are facing strong demand for AI-related capacity. The competition is extending beyond...

BCN Editor In Chief 20 August, 2026

India Accelerates AI and Semiconductor Push as Technology Infrastructure Expands

India Accelerates AI and Semiconductor Push as Technology Infrastructure Expands

India is rapidly strengthening its position in artificial intelligence, semiconductor manufacturing and advanced digital infrastructure. Government initiatives and private-sector investments are supporting the development of domestic chip design, semiconductor manufacturing, AI applications and data-centre capacity. Recent discussions around India’s technology strategy have highlighted the country’s opportunity to build strength across the AI applications layer, digital...

BCN Editor In Chief 20 August, 2026

OpenAI Announces Introduction of Advertisements to ChatGPT Service in Europe

OpenAI Announces Introduction of Advertisements to ChatGPT Service in Europe

OpenAI has confirmed that advertisements will begin appearing within its popular ChatGPT platform for users located in Europe starting the following week. This development marks a notable shift in the company’s approach to monetization as it navigates ongoing financial pressures. The organization behind the widely used artificial intelligence tool continues to face considerable operational expenses....

BCN Editor In Chief 20 August, 2026

Marvell Extends Custom Chip Collaboration with Google Through Major Stake Option

Marvell Extends Custom Chip Collaboration with Google Through Major Stake Option

Marvell Technology has announced an agreement that provides Google with the option to acquire a substantial stake valued at 12.2 billion dollars as part of a broader partnership focused on specialized semiconductor development. The arrangement centers on the creation of tailored processors and related components designed to support advanced computing needs. Under the terms of...

BCN Editor In Chief 19 August, 2026

Beijing Bar Blends AI Themes with Drinks and Tokens

Beijing Bar Blends AI Themes with Drinks and Tokens

AI and alcohol share three key traits, says Beijing bar owner Song De: hallucinations, bubbles and distillation. With AI interest rising across China, Song aims for his venue to benefit. He launched AGI Bar, referencing artificial general intelligence where systems exceed human capabilities, last year in Zhongguancun, the city’s tech district in Haidian. The spot...

BCN Editor In Chief 18 August, 2026

Google Acquires Spirit Airlines Business Data for $10 Million

Google Acquires Spirit Airlines Business Data for $10 Million

Alphabet’s Google is purchasing internal business information from bankrupt Spirit Airlines for $10 million. The company plans to use the data for product development and training its AI models. The acquired information includes employee emails, Microsoft Teams messages, spreadsheets, and calendars, along with marketing, productivity, and operations records. The data will be anonymized before the...

BCN Editor In Chief 18 August, 2026

License Plate Cameras Show Low Accuracy in California Community

License Plate Cameras Show Low Accuracy in California Community

Reports from a California town indicate that automated license plate recognition systems are achieving far lower accuracy than advertised by their manufacturer. The company behind the technology has stated that its cameras operate with success rates in the high nineties percent range under normal conditions. Local data collected in the community however points to an...

BCN Editor In Chief 18 August, 2026

Anthropic Shares Further Details on Claude AI Watermarking After User Questions

Anthropic Shares Further Details on Claude AI Watermarking After User Questions

Days after Anthropic revealed that text from its Claude AI would carry an invisible watermark, the firm released additional details on the technology. It rejected user ideas that machine-readable characters would be added to the output and confirmed no hidden elements would appear in the text. The system instead creates a detectable pattern in responses...

BCN Editor In Chief 17 August, 2026

Jury Selected for Economic Times Startup Awards 2026

Jury Selected for Economic Times Startup Awards 2026

The jury for the Economic Times Startup Awards 2026 includes several prominent figures from India’s technology and business sectors. Rishad Premji serves as executive chairman of Wipro, having joined the firm in 2007 and later establishing its venture arm focused on startups and AI solutions. Vijay Shekhar Sharma founded Paytm parent One97 Communications in 2000...

BCN Editor In Chief 17 August, 2026

Anthropic IPO Valuation Tied to 2028 Revenue Projection of $190-200 Billion

Anthropic IPO Valuation Tied to 2028 Revenue Projection of $190-200 Billion

As Anthropic readies for a potentially historic initial public offering, investors are focusing on future earnings rather than current results to determine its value. The company forecasts 2028 revenue between $190 billion and $200 billion, according to individuals aware of its finances. This outlook far exceeds the $47 billion run rate reported in May and...

BCN Editor In Chief 17 August, 2026

U.S. AI Firms Release New Models After Chinese Kimi K3 Launch

U.S. AI Firms Release New Models After Chinese Kimi K3 Launch

Following the release of Chinese AI lab Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 model, U.S. companies have introduced new open-weight models and updates while users await major advances. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg issued a lengthy statement this week describing plans for a positive AI future. He said the company aims to develop personal superintelligence that benefits all...

BCN Editor In Chief 14 August, 2026

DeepSeek Launches Official V4 Pro Model Amid Expansion Push

DeepSeek Launches Official V4 Pro Model Amid Expansion Push

Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek formally introduced its V4 Pro model on Thursday, seeking to recover ground from rapidly advancing local competitors while boosting recruitment, computing resources and capital raising. The company stated that V4-Pro-0813 significantly improves agent functions and is accessible via API, mobile application and web platforms. It also announced higher API rates...

BCN Editor In Chief 14 August, 2026

German Advocacy Group Files Complaint Against Meta AI Glasses

German Advocacy Group Files Complaint Against Meta AI Glasses

A German advocacy organization has lodged a criminal complaint against Meta and firms distributing the company’s AI-enabled glasses in Germany, claiming the products breach privacy regulations. Digital rights group HateAid stated on Wednesday that the release of the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer devices contravenes German data protection laws, highlighting ongoing legal concerns in a country that...

BCN Editor In Chief 13 August, 2026

Australian Tesla Driver Attributes First Speeding Ticket to Full Self-Driving Feature

Australian Tesla Driver Attributes First Speeding Ticket to Full Self-Driving Feature

An Australian owner of a Tesla vehicle has publicly attributed their initial speeding citation to the car’s Full Self-Driving system operating in a mode designed to reach destinations more quickly. The driver indicated that activation of the Hurry setting, which permits the vehicle to travel marginally above posted limits under certain conditions, led directly to...

BCN Editor In Chief 13 August, 2026

Can Sarvam Become India’s Full-Stack AI Company? Pratyush Kumar and Rajan Anandan

Can Sarvam Become India’s Full-Stack AI Company? Pratyush Kumar and Rajan Anandan

India entered the AI race later than some nations, yet Sarvam AI and Peak XV Partners see favorable economic conditions emerging. Sarvam co-founder Pratyush Kumar and Peak XV Partners managing director Rajan Anandan discuss with Himanshi Lohchab how smaller, specialized models may deliver better results than costly frontier systems for Indian businesses. Topics include NVIDIA’s...

BCN Editor In Chief 13 August, 2026

Google AI Leadership Shifts Focus on Gemini Model Development

Google AI Leadership Shifts Focus on Gemini Model Development

Google co-founder Sergey Brin has recently pressed key AI team members to prioritize the Gemini model as Alphabet works to narrow the lead held by competitors, according to two sources familiar with the discussions. Following Anthropic’s release of a preview for its Claude Mythos model, Brin spoke to hundreds of staff at an April gathering...

BCN Editor In Chief 13 August, 2026

Spotify to Add ‘AI Persona’ Labels on Generated Artist Profiles

Spotify to Add ‘AI Persona’ Labels on Generated Artist Profiles

Spotify announced Tuesday it will begin placing “AI Persona” labels on select artist profiles from mid-September to inform listeners whether the creator is artificial. The streaming service noted user concerns over profiles that appear human but are actually AI-generated personas. Labels will show on profile banners, About sections, search results and track rows in playlists....

BCN Editor In Chief 12 August, 2026

Nebius Surpasses Revenue Forecasts Driven by AI Expansion

Nebius Surpasses Revenue Forecasts Driven by AI Expansion

The Amsterdam-based AI infrastructure company posted revenue of $582.3 million for the quarter ending June. This exceeded analysts’ average projection of $572.75 million, based on LSEG figures. Its primary AI cloud segment, representing nearly 98% of overall revenue, grew by more than 500%....

BCN Editor In Chief 12 August, 2026

Expectations Rise for Google Pixel 11 Series Launch

Expectations Rise for Google Pixel 11 Series Launch

Google plans to unveil the Pixel 11 series soon, advancing its hardware efforts amid competition from Apple and Samsung. The company also aims to strengthen its AI position through updated Gemini models that simplify user tasks and creative work. The expected lineup includes the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel...

BCN Editor In Chief 11 August, 2026

Anthropic’s Claude AI Models to Add Markings for Generated Content

Anthropic’s Claude AI Models to Add Markings for Generated Content

To meet European Union regulatory standards, Anthropic has stated that its Claude models will include identity markers to support labeling of AI-generated material. The company has joined the EU AI Act’s Article 50(2) Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-Generated Content. This means Claude models released in the EU from August 2 onward will feature...

BCN Editor In Chief 11 August, 2026

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