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DP World Group CEO Yuvraj Narayan told CNBC-TV18 that companies must rethink their business models around artificial intelligence. He said, “We don't believe AI is to problem-solve.” Instead of using AI for small tasks, firms should reimagine how they operate, as the technology will change how they run their future.
AI in banking is moving beyond simple chatbots to transform back-office operations. While customer-facing tools get attention, the real impact lies in fraud detection, credit scoring, and liquidity management. JPMorgan said AI has enabled its transaction-screening operation to review more than twice the volume while cutting manual checks in half.
Nvidia plans to increase server prices by more than 15% due to a global chip shortage. This scarcity, driven by high demand for AI-grade chips, will likely persist beyond 2027. As costs rise, businesses face higher expenses for training AI models, making infrastructure development much more expensive for many companies.
Ukrainian investigators found Nvidia Jetson Orin modules in Russian drones used for autonomous targeting in Zaporizhzhia. These chips helped drones make strike decisions without human help, including a July 6 attack that killed three people. Nvidia said its consumer-grade products were not sold to Russia and were meant for civilian use.
Fortinet and CNBC-TV18 launched Defenders of Digital Bharat in Bengaluru to discuss enterprise resilience. Technology leaders explored how AI moved from experimentation to a core business strategy. Vishak Raman said, "the days of sitting on the fence are over." Experts now focus on balancing rapid innovation with strong cyber security.
Hugging Face has been approached to sell at a valuation of $13 billion or more, Business Insider reported over the weekend. The startup is currently talking to banks to evaluate potential bids. CEO Clem Delangue said, "We're more in a unique position where we can keep creating value for the community."
Developers have started using AI to help Linux support 25-year-old 3dfx Voodoo3 graphics cards. Daniel Palmer designed an AI-assisted solution to let the kernel initialize these cards on machines without a standard BIOS. This new code will be part of the Tdfxfb Voodoo driver in the upcoming Linux 7.3 release.
The five-day World Humanoid Robot Games started last Saturday in Beijing. Robotics competitions in China started in 1999 as low-budget affairs for college teams. Now, these games show how the sector grew into a national priority. Beijing’s 2021 five-year blueprint promised subsidies and tax breaks to boost this technology innovation.
OpenAI released ChatGPT Work last month for $20 a month to help workers complete complex tasks. The tool connects to apps like Slack and Notion to manage digital workflows. Tibault Sottiaux said, "In this new factor, ChatGPT can actually do entire, very complicated tasks for you all autonomously."
Raspberry Pi released an official tutorial for building a cyberdeck today. Ashley Whittaker said, “we haven’t been able to get away from cyberdecks this year.” These portable computers use recycled parts like purses or boxes. The company also got many price hikes this year, making these homemade projects more popular.
AI agents are reshaping the middle management layer in Indian firms. Managers will now lead teams where humans and AI work together. Francis Padamadan of Xpheno said, “Their main task will no longer be just managing people but also orchestrating AI-embedded processes.” This shift will change how companies handle daily operations.
Apple may have accidentally revealed its next big AirPods upgrade in a macOS Tahoe 26.7 demo video. The footage shows cameras built into the stems to help Apple’s AI capture visual information. Mark Gurman said these new AirPods could arrive as soon as September, potentially alongside the new iPhone 18 models.