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Even as finance teams increasingly adopt artificial intelligence (AI) to improve business decision-making, 93 per cent of finance professionals remain concerned about the integrity and verifiability of AI-generated insights, according to a joint report by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ). View the full article

Ramaswamy's award, totaling 1 million shares, ‌is structured ⁠into ⁠five tranches, each with escalating stock price milestones, and is ​designed to retain him as CEO until September 15, 2030. View the full article

Major AI systems show bias against criticizing restrictive leaders and governments. These models are more likely to refuse prompts targeting leaders in China and Saudi Arabia. This behavior could extend government influence over online speech worldwide. Studies reveal AI models reflect speech restrictions beyond their original borders. Developers must address these biases to ensure global freedom of expression. View the full article

Portugal became the first EU nation to join HealthAI's global network. This agreement provides access to reviewed AI health tools and incident reporting. Portugal joins other countries like Britain, India, and Brazil in this network. Europe is preparing to implement new AI rules across the bloc. This international cooperation is vital for AI governance in healthcare. View the full article

AI models from leading labs are less likely to criticise governments restricting free speech. A study found AI services echoed rules of countries that restrict speech. Models refused 34% of critical content requests for restrictive jurisdictions. This compared to 14% for regions without such laws. AI companies are urged to conduct human rights analyses and increase transparency. View the full article

Fujitsu and Nvidia are leading a major push in physical AI technology. This initiative aims to integrate Japan's robotics with advanced artificial intelligence. Smart robots will work alongside people in factories, homes, and hospitals. The collaboration seeks to address Japan's acute labor shortage and aging population. This partnership signifies Japan's eagerness to catch up in artificial intelligence development. View the full article

Publicis raised its growth target after strong second-quarter sales exceeded expectations. AI-powered marketing services and client wins boosted performance significantly. Marketing services grew robustly, offsetting a decline in technology consulting. The company now anticipates higher net revenue and free cash flow this year. Publicis will focus on integrating recent acquisitions rather than new large deals. View the full article

Bengaluru startup Mandrake Bio secured sixteen crore rupees in new funding. This capital will expand their AI and biophysics teams for platform validation. The company uses generative AI to design novel gene-editing enzymes. This technology promises faster development for improved crops and therapies. Mandrake Bio aims to significantly reduce gene-editing development timelines and costs. View the full article

Magicpin announced Vera's international rollout across six nations. The AI assistant offers real-time order insights to businesses. This expansion signifies strong demand for merchant tools beyond India. Magicpin plans further investment in multi-lingual capabilities and AI workflows. The company aims for over five lakh AI-powered interactions internationally by 2026. View the full article

Nvidia announced a partnership with Japanese companies like Fanuc and Yaskawa Electric. This collaboration aims to advance robotics and artificial intelligence development significantly. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang attended several events in Tokyo, generating considerable interest. His appearances drew attention from onlookers and industry executives alike. This move highlights the growing strength of the AI investment cycle. View the full article

Dimon, ‌speaking at ⁠Senator ⁠Dave McCormick's Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit, added that access ​to advanced AI capabilities must be controlled, saying "you're giving ballistic missiles ​to individuals with Mythos." View the full article

At least half a dozen investors ET spoke with said that they have written off their earlier SaaS investments and have promising companies in their portfolios that will no longer give the multiples with AI in the picture. View the full article

xAI alleged in the lawsuit, filed in federal court in Texas on Tuesday, ‌that Terry Harwood ⁠violated ⁠the company's terms of service. The case is one of the first brought by ​an AI company against one of its users for allegedly using an AI ​system to generate explicit material. View the full article

OpenAI, the owner the ChatGPT chatbot, lost Wednesday its appeal against the EU's refusal to register its name as a trademark. OpenAI had previously lost an appeal to the EUIPO. The European Court of Justice confirmed that decision, saying the name OpenAI was not sufficiently distinctive to be trademarked. fpo/rl/jhb View the full article

Several major music industry organizations on Friday unveiled a labeling system for content created with generative artificial intelligence that they would like to see widely adopted. The first would indicate music that is primarily "AI-generated" cases where artificial intelligence "was used to generate the entirety or the primary portion of the creative elements of the recording." View the full article

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh addressed AI's influence on investment prices. He stated that AI-driven investment will not be inflationary in the long run. Warsh believes AI will boost job creation in both short and long terms. However, he acknowledged potential labor market disruptions in the medium term. The Federal Reserve will monitor and manage any inflationary effects. View the full article

The plan comes just weeks after the Hangzhou-based company, which drew global attention with its low-cost AI models in 2025, raised about $7.4 billion in June a post-money valuation of about 450 billion yuan, the ‌people said. View the full article

Indian employers offer higher salaries for GenAI micro-credentials. Graduates with these skills move faster through hiring pipelines. One hundred percent of employers offer higher starting salaries. Entry-level hires with micro-credentials perform better in their first year. This aligns with India's focus on skill-based education. View the full article

Karnataka will soon unveil a comprehensive data centre policy to support AI infrastructure needs. This policy aims to create essential digital infrastructure for AI-led innovation and advanced computing. The state is also establishing India's first public sector-led AI University and an AI Hub. Bengaluru's infrastructure development will see significant investments to manage urban growth effectively. Karnataka remains committed to fostering GCC growth and creating a robust innovation ecosystem. View the full article

Wipro's Rishad Premji noted clients are embedding AI into core business processes. This technological shift occurs as the IT sector focuses on cost optimization. AI is creating new opportunities for innovation and accelerating demand for data services. Wipro is deploying AI internally, reducing financial closing cycles significantly. The company is also scaling new AI-focused roles for its workforce. View the full article

Apple's new AI service, Apple Intelligence, has officially been registered with China's cyberspace regulator. This move is crucial for the tech giant to launch its advanced AI features within the Chinese market, navigating the country's strict internet regulations and ensuring compliance before wider rollout. View the full article

Meta faces a lawsuit from twenty-six employees alleging AI selection for layoffs. These workers claim the company's systems unfairly targeted those on medical and family leave. The complaint states that AI did not account for protected leave periods. This process allegedly resulted in a disproportionate impact on women and disabled individuals. The lawsuit seeks to preserve employment status pending arbitration proceedings. View the full article

Governments globally are restricting new data centre construction due to rising concerns. New York State enacted a one-year construction moratorium on large power-consuming facilities. Monterey Park, California, permanently banned data centres after resident backlash. Amsterdam barred new data centres or expansions until at least 2030. Australia plans legislation for AI standards, including data centre rules. View the full article

One American-British study of 1,222 people, still under peer review, found that using AI tools to solve arithmetic or reading comprehension exercises improved participants' performance in the short term, but in the long run diminished their results and their willingness to keep trying when the tools were unavailable. View the full article

China implemented new rules on Wednesday to limit emotional reliance on AI companions. Major AI providers suspended custom agent and companion features before the deadline. These regulations target AI tools with human-like personalities and communication styles. That sparked an outpouring of grief on social media, with users archiving chat histories and sharing last conversations. View the full article