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AI push is forcing rationalisation in other parts of business: Accel's Arun Mathew
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Arun Mathew, a partner at venture capital fund Accel, discusses the state of the tech investing world, challenges faced by technology firms, and the potential for IPOs in the tech startup sector. He highlights the resilience of cybersecurity companies during the pandemic and the need for rationalization in other areas due to the push towards AI. Mathew also expresses confidence in finding new investment opportunities and addresses the challenges and valuations in growth investing. He mentions that several companies in Accel's portfolio are preparing to go public and emphasizes the potential of the Indian SaaS ecosystem for building global firms.
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Injunction against California law on children's online safety narrowed
Economic Times
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11m ago
Medial
A federal appeals court has partially lifted an injunction that prevented California from implementing an internet protection law for children, while also acknowledging that certain parts of the law might infringe upon the First Amendment. The court ruled in favor of NetChoice, a trade group representing companies like Amazon, Google, and Facebook, that the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act violated free speech rights by forcing businesses to evaluate and mitigate potential risks children might face online. However, the court also found that the judge failed to adequately consider NetChoice's other objections, allowing the rest of the preliminary injunction to be set aside.
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GST: Infosys, foreign airlines, shipping lines may see relief as concerns rise for ‘ease of doing business’, says report | Mint
Livemint
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11m ago
Medial
The Indian government is considering providing relief on Goods and Services Tax (GST) to companies such as Infosys, foreign airlines, and foreign shipping lines, in an effort to ease concerns over the ease of doing business. The finance ministry's Department of Revenue is working on changes to improve clarity and reduce compliance burdens, especially in the service sector. A Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST rate rationalisation will meet ahead of the GST Council meeting on September 9 to discuss the progress and future course of action in this regard.
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CARS24 to Slash 120 More Jobs Amid Major Restructuring Drive
StartupTalky
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2m ago
Medial
CARS24 is undergoing a major restructuring, laying off an additional 120 employees from its non-core verticals after let going of 200 last month. The company is closing or scaling down these sectors, including its business-to-business automotive parts platform, Inspare, affecting 80 jobs. Affected employees are receiving severance packages and being encouraged to seek other roles. The startup, valued at $3.2 billion, is focusing on strengthening its core operations amid financial challenges.
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Qualcomm has explored acquiring pieces of Intel chip design business
Economic Times
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10m ago
Medial
Qualcomm is considering acquiring parts of Intel's design business as Intel seeks to shed assets and business units. While Qualcomm is reportedly interested in Intel's client PC design business, it is not keen on acquiring other segments such as the server segment. However, Qualcomm has not approached Intel about a potential acquisition, and plans could change. Intel, which reported disappointing second-quarter results, is exploring options to trim its operations, potentially including a sale of its Altera unit. The two companies have declined to comment on the matter.
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EV industry must learn to do with subsidies: Exponent Energy CEO
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Electric mobility ecosystem should not rely solely on government subsidies like the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME) program, according to Arun Vinayak, CEO of Exponent Energy. Vinayak suggests moving towards performance-based incentives and production-linked incentives, rather than easy subsidies. The Indian government has recently transitioned from FAME subsidies to the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS). Exponent Energy, founded by former Ather Energy executives, has developed fast-charging technology that can fully charge a vehicle in 15 minutes. Vinayak also emphasized the importance of interoperability in charging infrastructure and the need for safety standards, without forcing standardization that hinders innovation.
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TCS rejigs top deck, Elizabeth Mathew named head of LeaD
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
TCS has made changes to its top management team, appointing Elizabeth Mathew as the Head of Lead. This comes as TCS aims to strengthen its leadership and drive growth in the technology sector. Mathew will be responsible for leading the company's efforts in key areas such as strategic customer relationships, market development, and global delivery. The move is part of TCS' strategy to adapt to changing market dynamics and enhance its competitive position.
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BluSmart CEO and top executives resign amid business revamp
Inshorts
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4m ago
Medial
BluSmart Mobility's CEO Anirudh Arun, Chief Business Officer Tushar Garg, and Chief Technology Officer Rishabh Sood have resigned. The resignation of Vice President Priya Chakravarthy remains unconfirmed. Nandan Sharma has been appointed as the new CEO. Meanwhile, parent company Gensol Engineering is selling 2,997 EVs to Refex Green Mobility, which will lease them back and assume ₹315 crore loan.
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Intel — the age of the AI PC is here, and it's going to change how you work forever
Techradar
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1y ago
Medial
The concept of AI PCs, powered by artificial intelligence, is gaining popularity among hardware manufacturers. Intel is at the forefront of this movement with its new vPro platform, designed for next-gen AI-powered devices. The company believes that AI has the potential to transform business productivity, security, and content creation. With Microsoft's push towards AI through initiatives like OpenAI and Copilot, having an AI-ready PC is becoming essential. Intel aims to provide AI experiences to businesses, focusing on productivity, security, manageability, and stability. This transition is crucial as Windows 10 support ends in 2025.
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Meta to start labelling AI-generated deepfake images, hopes move will pressure industry to follow suit
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Global social media giant Meta plans to label deepfake or AI-generated images shared on its platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, as 'Imagined with AI.' This move aims to provide users with more transparency and differentiate these images from human-generated content. Meta's president of global affairs, Nick Clegg, hopes that this decision will push other industry players to adopt similar measures. The company is also developing common technical standards with other industry players to identify AI-generated or deepfake content and may introduce invisible watermarks or metadata for detection purposes.
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The AI-generated hell of the 2024 election
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
The upcoming 2024 presidential election in the US is expected to be unlike any other, with the rise of cheap generative AI technology posing new challenges. Manipulated images, edited videos, and misleading robocalls have been common tactics, but with the advancements in AI, the battle between voters and manipulators is set to intensify. This election cycle will push the limits of these technologies, test the public's media literacy, and challenge regulators to maintain control over the situation.
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