AI, semiconductors, quantum to drive India's next infrastructure push: FM Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the need for investment in AI, semiconductor chips, and quantum technology. She stated that strengthening digital infrastructure will support AI adoption across various sectors. Additionally, Sitharaman underscored the importance of providing AI solutions to micro, small, and medium enterprises. She believes that achieving over 10 percent economic growth is possible with greater effort in all sectors.

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OpenAI works to understand full scope of agent activity as user data leak emerges

OpenAI's ongoing battle also reflects a yawning gap between the strength of the models the company is testing and its capacity to oversee or even track their actions.

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IRDAI's commission reset impact; ETSA winner Progcap’s next bet

Happy Friday! IRDAI's overhaul plan could significantly impact the new-age insurance distribution industry. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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White House asks OpenAI, Anthropic to hold models from British testers: Politico

The White House wants to take steps to make sure US systems are secure before the models are shared with partners, according to the report.

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AI coding startup ByteAsk raises $1 million from YC, Entrepreneur First

The startup is building AI coding agents for C and C++ developers working in high-stakes industries such as defence, aerospace, robotics, high-frequency trading, automotive and semiconductors, ByteAsk said.

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AI speeding up tech development, but identifying problems is key: SAP Labs India MD

During a fireside discussion on Leadership in the AI Era, Gangadharan said companies should start with the business outcome they want to achieve rather than look for problems after adopting a technology.

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Banks warn AI shopping bots raise scam, fraud and data-privacy risks

Technology companies including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and Meta are increasingly promoting AI chatbots as shopping tools, envisioning a future in which shoppers use AI agents to select products and make purchases on their behalf. Retailers, meanwhile, are racing to influence chatbots' recommendations.

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