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AI companies are buying, cutting apart and scanning millions of physical books to train chatbots, according to a Washington Post report. Anthropic’s secret "Project Panama" used industrial machines to shred books for data. Meta, OpenAI and Google also sought millions of books, sparking many copyright lawsuits over this practice.
Sony plans to stop physical game disc production by January 2028 despite fan backlash. CFO Lin Tao said, “The digitalization of content overall has been progressing.” While many users worry about game ownership, Sony showed that digital sales reached $6.5 billion, far outperforming the $781 million earned from physical discs.
London-based biotech company CipherX developed Microdot patches that provide a permanent, pain-free tattoo alternative. The process uses 112 tiny, biodegradable needles to deposit pigment into the skin. CEO Ferdinand Kohle said the process is “quiet, fast, and pain-free.” These patches could soon make getting permanent ink much easier for many people.
Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S said companies now want profits from AI, not just hype. He believes the industry reached an inflection point where businesses moved from experiments to measurable outcomes. Kumar expects Cognizant to end the year on a stronger note as AI adoption accelerates and drives future growth.
European Commission officials said on Friday that AI developers must monitor systems for security risks after hacking incidents at OpenAI and Anthropic. These events happened just before Europe’s AI Act starts. An official said, "all these incidents highlight the importance of really putting in place the necessary monitoring activities."
Chief Operating Officers now use artificial intelligence to improve operational efficiency and decision-making. The ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 recognize these solutions that help businesses scale and reduce costs. AI helps leaders predict outcomes and respond to disruptions, moving beyond simple automation to smarter, proactive enterprise planning.
OnePlus launched the N6x smartphone for mid-tier buyers in India on Friday, July 31, 2026. The device features a 6.8-inch display and a 7,000 mAh battery. It starts at ₹18,999 and will sell from August 4 on Amazon and OnePlus. Many users can pick from Burgundy Red or Ice Blue colours.
In October 2025, OpenAI and Broadcom announced a collaboration to deploy 10 GW of custom AI accelerators. Companies like OpenAI, TCS, and HCLTech are now expanding beyond their traditional domains. They want to own more layers of the AI stack to reduce reliance on others and secure their future growth.
The government appointed a task force chaired by Nandan Nilekani to reform India's examination system after the May 2026 NEET paper leak. While technology offers a fix, the shift to computer-based tests for millions of students brings new risks like server failures. Officials now seek to secure these high-stakes exams.
Motorola launched the Moto Pad 70 Groove in India on July 31, 2026. This mid-segment tablet features a 12.1-inch display, MediaTek Dimensity 7400 processor, and a powerful JBL speaker system. It gets AI tools and a 10,200 mAh battery. Sales start August 7 on Flipkart and retail stores at ₹36,999.
India is reviewing its net neutrality rules to allow 5G network slicing. This move could let telecom operators offer premium connectivity with guaranteed speed and reliability. While this shift might help industries like healthcare, many worry about a two-tier internet where users pay extra for faster performance on the web.
Tecno teased a new bezelless concept phone ahead of the IFA show in September. The company showed off a modular concept phone at MWC earlier, but this new design is just for display. Many fans want to buy it, but Tecno said you cannot get this device anytime soon.