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West Asia conflict has evolved in public perception—from a regional crisis, to a global disruption, and now to a household concern.Data suggests that search interest has gradually moved from general curiosity about the war to practical concerns about energy and cooking alternatives.Here’s a look at how India is exploring the unfolding situation through search trends.While the impact of conflict in West Asia wasn’t immediate for common Indians, it is now being felt in Indian kitchens. Despite the government’s assurances, images of long queues to get LPG cylinders are emerging from many parts of the country.In the virtual world, the panic is evident in Google searches, with interest in terms like LPG shortage, LPG prices, induction cooktop, and induction stove surging dramatically over the past few days.In the case of induction stoves and cooktops, the trend is not restricted to just Google searches.

₹26,000 crore. Over 10 crore folios are active. By most measures, India is making meaningful progress on wealth creation.Yet a gap remained.

OpenAI, the creator of foundational artificial intelligence behind ChatGPT, announced on Friday that it has signed a deal with the Pentagon. It allows the US department of war (DoW), formerly the department of defense, to use the Sam Altman-led company's models in classified environments.That has raised eyebrows and questions over the use of the OpenAI technology stack in India, among the largest markets for AI and the fastest adopter of the technology worldwide.

₹9,200 crore, in annual revenue by 2030, by which time it aims to build 350 megawatts (MW) of operational capacity. The strategy contrasts with peers announcing gigawatt-scale investments, even as demand for AI infrastructure accelerates across the country.“We of course hope that in the next five years, we can scale our business up to $1 billion in annual revenue.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Privacy-first user experiences in generative AI are poised to go mainstream this year as consumer discomfort around data sharing rises, Mark Surman, president and board member of web browser Mozilla, told Mint. Surman said that while generative AI may spell the end of conventional data privacy, “there are a lot of innovations happening to make sure that those who aren’t comfortable with AI and the kind of data sharing it needs will have alternate solutions to fall back upon." “We’re seeing the advent of end-to-end encrypted chatbots on the generative AI market right now, where the company at the other end who’s running the chatbots cannot see the messages that you’re sending, or your usage.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Artificial intelligence (AI) has come for the software industry. Since early January, software stocks across the world have tumbled sharply on investor fears that much of the business that software companies do will be taken over by AI, and by new AI giants such as Anthropic and OpenAI, among others.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A former Google employee accused of stealing trade secrets related to the company’s Pixel phones was indicted Thursday, adding to cases highlighting the security threats companies face in an era of rapidly evolving technology. The employee, who worked as a Google hardware engineer from 2019 to 2023, was charged with six theft-related charges.

Every week, artificial intelligence (AI) claims become more stratospheric. Earlier this month, Elon Musk told a podcast of his plans to put satellites housing giant data centres in space that would be run on solar power. “In 36 months, probably closer to 30 months, the most compelling place to put AI will be in space,” he said.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Fears of disruption have gripped Indian information technology (IT) stocks amid the growing focus on artificial intelligence (AI). In February alone, the Nifty IT index has declined by 14%.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. SINGAPORE—The company behind TikTok has developed an artificial-intelligence model that can turn a single text prompt into a high-quality video with a story line, scene changes and distinctive characters. The new AI video-creation model from Beijing-based ByteDance is generating buzz in China and a backlash in Hollywood over copyright issues.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The time of year has come again when gift-givers trudge around shops and scroll endlessly through e-commerce websites to find suitable Christmas presents for their loved ones. Some will enjoy browsing.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Alphabet just did something that, on the surface, sounds absolutely insane. The company behind Google sold bonds that won't mature until the year 2126.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As fourth-quarter Big Tech earnings approached, the usual discussions of sales growth and profits took a back seat to the flood of capital expenditures on artificial-intelligence data centers. In 2025, four companies–Amazon.com, Microsoft, Alphabet and Meta Platforms—spent over $400 billion, roughly the gross domestic product of Pakistan, according to the International Monetary Fund.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India's 21-year tax holiday for foreign cloud providers, announced by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her latest budget, has fuelled optimism across the technology sector. Politicians, industry executives, and analysts expect a surge in data-centre investments and employment.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Earlier this year, I was in Dubai—a city Indians now treat like the third long weekend of every quarter. I was travelling with a friend who had proudly picked up a “zero forex" travel card just before the trip.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Solving fiendish maths problems, making complex medical diagnoses, conjuring up new software in moments: the feats of generative AI get more impressive by the day. But anxiety about its social consequences is mounting, too.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. What could go wrong if an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot is asked for the “best restaurants in New Delhi"? At worst, you waste an evening. But ask the same chatbot for the “best mutual funds to invest in", and the consequences can be far more serious—your retirement, child’s education, or long-term wealth goals could take a hit.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. All over the world, millions of people have been doing something in private that’s now spilling into public spaces, on our sidewalks and in our open-plan offices alike. They’re…talking to their gadgets.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. DAVOS, Switzerland—Rising tensions with the U.S. are spurring new plans in Europe to do something that has long seemed impossible: break with American technology in favor of homegrown alternatives.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Editor’s note (January 15th 2025): This article has been updated to take in developments. FROM DRUG use to libel suits, Elon Musk has long been able to shrug off problems that would have imperilled most bosses.