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Zepto becomes India’s first unicorn in 2023, raises $200 million at $1.4 billion valuation



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Meta faces backlash over Canada news block as wildfires rage

She described to AFP how "insanely difficult" it has been for herself and other evacuees to find verifiable information about the fires blazing across the near-Arctic territory and other parts of Canada.

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E-pharmacy draft rules: DCGI holds fresh talks with all stakeholders

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) on Thursday held fresh consultations with stakeholders on the draft rules to regulate e-pharmacies, amid the Delhi High Court asking the government to inform it about the outcome of deliberations on the draft rules with stakeholders.

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Despite cheating fears, schools repeal ChatGPT bans

Tech giants and billionaires promised that the AI tools would revolutionize learning. Critics warned the bots would be more likely to undermine education, inundating students with misinformation and facilitating widespread cheating.

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Tiger Global says ex-employee targets it in misinformation attacks

Investment firm Tiger Global Management LLC, known for its early bets on tech firms like Meta and Spotify, on Friday told limited partners it was targeted in a series of misinformation attacks by a former employee, according to a letter seen by Reuters.

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Artificial intelligence will augment human ingenuity, not replace it, says Adobe CEO

Shantanu Narayen, CEO of Adobe Inc., believes that artificial intelligence (AI) will enhance human creativity rather than replace it. He warns against rushing to regulate AI and limiting its advancements. Narayen also discusses the role of Adobe India in developing AI-led products and the potential monetization opportunities arising from the AI boom. He expresses optimism about India's future, citing demographics, talent, technology, and the government's efforts in digital public goods.

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Grocery delivery app Instacart makes IPO filing public

The U.S. initial public offering (IPO) market has shown signs of revival in recent months after a drought in 2022, as markets climb on bets that the Federal Reserve could guide the economy to a "soft landing".

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Yellow.ai deploys 30% of global generative AI bots domestically

While markets like the US are mostly using GenAI for customer support in a bid to cut costs, India Inc. is using them as an opportunity to g...