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Samsung Electro-Mechanics will supply NVIDIA with ABF package substrates for AI processors starting in 2026. The firm plans to expand its South Korean plants to meet rising demand. Separately, reports showed Samsung Foundry will raise Exynos 2700 wafer starts by over 10% using its second-generation 2nm process for better performance.
Experts from Grant Thornton Bharat and KPMG India said AI makes it easier to exploit software vulnerabilities. Companies must strengthen monitoring and use more automation to detect threats quickly. Kunal Pande said, "What is needed for an organisation is to make sure that the process and the capability is really taken."
Google released a major update for its Chrome browser, fixing 353 security vulnerabilities. The update, launched earlier this week, includes six critical flaws. Google said the update will be rolled out to all users in the coming days and weeks. You should update your browser to keep your system safe.
Governments and companies shut down websites Thursday as AI uncovered critical flaws in the PHP programming language. These vulnerabilities allow attackers to access servers without authorisation. Experts said, "The manual work required to study failures would have been difficult to scale, but with AI, this barrier has been removed."
Apple Music unveiled a new visual identity built around sound this week. The team used audio frequencies to create liquid patterns, turning music into physical forms. This fresh look includes a revised wordmark and bold lettering. The company said, "It’s an attempt to translate music into a physical form."
Apple plans a spring 2027 launch for the iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and iPhone Air. Reports suggest the iPhone 18 could cost around Rs 99,900 in India. The device may keep its 6.3-inch display and 120Hz ProMotion feature, while leaks show a new camera module design with vertically aligned lenses.
Private equity investors in India are now using artificial intelligence to evaluate companies. They check how AI impacts revenues and competitive positions over four to five years. Shyan Mukerjee said, “The biggest shift is that PE diligence has moved from asking ‘Is this a good business?’ to asking ‘How will AI reshape?’”
The Economic Times’ Future of Knowledge Work Summit 2026 will take place in Mumbai on 19 November 2026. PwC’s 29th Annual Global CEO Survey showed 66% of Indian CEOs worry about keeping pace with AI. Leaders must now rethink old habits and learn to work with technology while keeping their judgement.
Palantir Technologies is expanding its artificial intelligence deployments across defence, construction, and healthcare sectors using NVIDIA models. Companies like L3Harris and Tampa General Hospital reported major gains, including a 95% cost reduction and faster processing. These firms use Palantir software to keep control over their own data and AI systems.
Major new regulations on Artificial Intelligence in the United States are unlikely to emerge despite the technology becoming a central issue in the midterm elections, according to a UBS report. The report said a light-touch approach to regulation is likely to continue because AI should boost long-term economic growth.
OpenAI is bringing its artificial intelligence models to Google Cloud for developers to use. This move means the firm is now on all three major cloud platforms. OpenAI said, "Google Cloud’s longstanding investment in machine learning and AI has made it a destination for AI workloads and the developers."
eMudhra shares fell 13.62% to Rs 373.15 on Thursday, October 22, following a security flaw in its global TLS business. The company said its infrastructure was safe, but investors got worried about reputational risks. The stock has dropped 30.85% in five days as many people sold their shares after the news.