BigBasket pilots 10-minute food delivery with Starbucks, Qmin in Bengaluru

BigBasket has entered the rapid food delivery market, offering a 10-minute service in Bengaluru, featuring items from Starbucks and Qmin. This move follows CEO Hari Menon's announcement of expanding into food delivery by 2025. The rapid food delivery segment is becoming increasingly competitive, with Zepto, Swiggy, and Blinkit also expanding their offerings.

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Meta to handover most of product risk assessments to AI

Meta plans to automate risk assessments for up to 90% of app updates, raising concerns about potential real-world harm due to reduced human oversight. While Meta claims this increases efficiency and focuses human judgment on complex issues, critics worry about the potential for unchecked risks, especially in sensitive areas like AI safety and misinformation handling.

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Looking forward to 'Open-io': Google CEO Sundar Pichai lauds OpenAI-Jony Ive collab

Sundar Pichai expressed excitement about the OpenAI-io collaboration to develop next-gen AI devices, anticipating innovative technology and hardware. OpenAI's acquisition of Ive's io for $6.4 billion signals a significant move, with Ive taking on creative roles across both entities.

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Quantum computing may soon become a scaled solution: Wipro

Wipro’s CTO Sandhya Arun expects quantum computing to scale by year-end. Agentic AI currently saves 20-35% of manual effort. Wipro’s new innovation lab focuses on quantum, AI, blockchain, and robotics, aiming to accelerate technology adoption and business impact globally.

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8 high-income skills you can learn without a degree

In today's skill-driven world, a college degree isn't the only path to success. The article highlights valuable skills like digital marketing, copywriting, web development, and graphic design that can be learned independently. Mastering video editing, sales, content creation, and project management also opens doors to high-income opportunities.

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Start strong from day one: 8 entry level jobs that will help you grow exponentially

Explore promising entry-level careers for long-term success. Data analysts interpret complex information for smarter decisions. Software developers create digital solutions in high demand. Digital marketing specialists blend creativity with strategy. Supply chain coordinators ensure efficient movement of goods. Cybersecurity analysts protect organizations from cyber threats. UX/UI designers create intuitive digital interfaces. Financial analysts aid informed business decisions.

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Meta joins Anduril to build XR products for US armed forces

Meta and Anduril Industries are collaborating to deliver integrated extended reality (XR) products for the US military, funded privately. This partnership integrates Meta's AR/VR capabilities with Anduril's Lattice platform, an AI-powered command and control system, enhancing tactical decisionmaking. They've sent a joint proposed to Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC) Next, aiming to develop digital awareness system for soldiers.

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