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· 7 days ago· ET Tech
Investor group urges SEC to scrutinize SpaceX IPO filing, avoid conflicts
An investor group urged the SEC to scrutinise SpaceX's disclosures ahead of its planned record-breaking IPO, citing concerns about financial accuracy and reliability. The group also raised Elon Musk's past role in the Trump administration as a potential conflict for regulators reviewing the company'
· 7 days ago· ET Tech
Tech is betting on a former executive in the race for California governor
Tech investor favorite Matt Mahan, a moderate Democrat and former tech executive, is running for California governor. He's gained significant funding from the tech industry, contrasting himself with career politicians and focusing on pragmatic solutions for homelessness and crime.
· 7 days ago· ET Tech
EU countries, lawmakers clinch provisional deal on watered-down AI rules
EU countries and European Parliament lawmakers have agreed to a watered-down AI Act, delaying implementation for high-risk systems until December 2027. This move, aimed at reducing administrative costs and easing business competition, includes a ban on AI-generated explicit images and mandatory wate
· 7 days ago· ET Tech
Over 93,000 jobs cut in tech so far in 2026 as AI drives cuts at Freshworks, Coinbase, others
Tech companies are implementing significant workforce reductions, with over 93,000 roles cut in early 2026, driven by AI and automation. Major players like Meta, Coinbase, and Freshworks are restructuring, leading to leaner teams and a shift towards efficiency.
· 7 days ago· ET Tech
Apple to invest Rs 100 crore in India renewable energy expansion
Apple is expanding its renewable energy investments in India with an initial Rs 100 crore investment in collaboration with CleanMax. This initiative will support over 150 megawatts of new renewable energy capacity, aiming to power approximately 150,000 Indian households annually.
· 7 days ago· ET Tech
Cars24 narrows operating losses during FY26 as revenue grows 27%: CEO Vikram Chopra
Used-car platform Cars24 reported a 27% revenue jump to Rs 1,411 crore in FY26, significantly cutting losses by 36%. The company achieved Ebitda positivity in January, driven by AI adoption that slashed marketing and tech costs. Loan disbursals also saw a substantial 57% rise.
· 7 days ago· Livemint Technology
Google Chrome secretly installed a 4GB Gemini AI model on your computer: here's what we know
Google Chrome may be consuming more space than expected due to an automatic download of a 4GB AI model called Gemini Nano. Users can disable the model through Chrome settings, but it reinstalls if certain AI features are enabled.
· 7 days ago· Livemint Technology
Claude can now 'dream' as Anthropic races to build ‘self improving’ AI agents
Anthropic has launched a new Dreams feature that enables the AI chatbot to review past interactions and refine its memory for better insights.
· 7 days ago· YourStory
Lisa Ray on menopause and women’s health; Proshort brings AI sales coaching
Actor Lisa Ray has co-founded NuHer, a midlife health clinic offering integrated care for perimenopause and menopause, highlighting the need for informed, empathetic support. Gaurav Mishra’s Proshort is an AI sales coaching platform delivering real-time insights. It has crossed $1M ARR within a year
· 7 days ago· ET Tech
The growing pay gap: AI skills drive 60% higher salaries in tech
AI-skilled professionals are commanding significant pay premiums, earning up to 60% more than their peers in other tech fields. This widening salary gap is expected to persist and grow over the next two to three years as companies increasingly adopt AI-influenced pay frameworks and automation impact
· 7 days ago· ET Tech
Instant house-help startup Pronto bags $20 million as valuation doubles to $200 million
Instant house help startup Pronto has secured $20 million, doubling its valuation to $200 million. This funding will fuel supply scaling amidst rising competition and demand. The company aims to onboard more professionals and expand services, following a recent surge in orders.
· 7 days ago· ET Tech
Indians are driving most intensive AI applications: Anthropic India MD
India is a global AI powerhouse, with users driving advanced applications and Claude.ai seeing its second-largest user base here. This surge is dramatically boosting productivity, with tasks now taking a fraction of the time. GCC revenues are soaring, but AI is reshaping hiring trends.
· 7 days ago· ET Tech
Early-stage tech draws VC interest across aviation, biotech, precision manufacturing
Investors are prioritising smaller, early-stage deals in deeptech sectors like AI, healthcare, and precision manufacturing, shying away from large commitments. While growth-stage funding remains subdued, several significant rounds are reportedly in the pipeline, signalling a potential shift as the I
· 7 days ago· ET Tech
Firms fixing workflows before deploying agentic AI: Adobe India MD
India is a key innovation hub for Adobe, powering nearly a third of its global innovation, including Firefly AI. The company is enabling enterprises to adopt agentic AI by redesigning workflows and employee processes.
· 7 days ago· ET Tech
SpaceX to give Anthropic access to its massive AI supercomputer
SpaceX has inked a deal to grant Anthropic access to its Colossus 1 AI supercomputer. This collaboration aims to enhance computing power for Anthropic's Claude Pro and Claude Max AI assistants. Furthermore, Anthropic is exploring a partnership with SpaceX to develop orbital AI computing capacity.
· 7 days ago· ET Tech
In OpenAI trial, former technology chief says Sam Altman sowed 'chaos,' distrust among top executives
A former OpenAI executive testified that CEO Sam Altman created distrust among leaders. This testimony emerged during Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI. Musk claims the company abandoned its nonprofit goals. The trial could significantly impact the future of artificial intelligence development and
· 7 days ago· ET Tech
Ram Shriram's Sherpalo Ventures to lead $60 million funding round in Skyroot
Skyroot Aerospace, India's first private rocket startup, has secured $60 million in funding led by American investor Ram Shriram. This investment values the Hyderabad-based company at one billion dollars, making it India's first space tech unicorn. The capital will accelerate launch vehicle developm