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Infosys ties up with Anthropic, days after IT selloff

There’s a big gap between an AI model that works in a demo and one that works in a regulated industry

Published 17 Feb, 2026 05:02pm

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Google hit by European publishers’ complaint to EU over AI Overviews

BRUSSELS: Alphabet unit Google was hit with an EU antitrust complaint by the European Publishers Council on Tuesday...

Published 11 Feb, 2026 04:48am

Markets

Wall St mixed with data, earnings in focus

NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq were muted on Tuesday while the Dow notched a fresh record high as...

Published 11 Feb, 2026 04:48am

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Alphabet sells bonds worth $20 billion to fund AI spending

Alphabet’s announcement follows a $25 billion note sale by Oracle disclosed on February 2 in a securities filing

Published 10 Feb, 2026 05:03pm

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European shares close at record high as AI worries ease

FRANKFURT: European shares climbed to a record closing high on Monday, tracking a global equity rebound after last...

Published 10 Feb, 2026 05:50am

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Europe’s STOXX 600 steady as defence, banks offset losses in Stellantis

FRANKFURT: Europe’s benchmark shares index posted a marginal gain on Friday as carmaker Stellantis’ dour preliminary...

Published 07 Feb, 2026 05:45am

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Wall Street slumps as Alphabet capex plan, Qualcomm outlook deepen tech rout

NEW YORK: The S&P 500 dropped to an over two-week low and the Nasdaq sank to its lowest level in more than two...

Published 06 Feb, 2026 05:56am

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European shares fall as investors gauge earnings, ECB keeps rates unchanged

FRANKFURT: European shares fell on Thursday as the European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged but offered...

Published 06 Feb, 2026 05:56am

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S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as software jitters grip

NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq fell, but the Dow edged higher on Wednesday, as some strong company...

Published 05 Feb, 2026 02:51am

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S&P 500, Nasdaq drop as sell-off in software, cloud firms accelerates

NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq dropped on Tuesday as a broad selloff in software and cloud stocks blunted...

Published 04 Feb, 2026 05:49am

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S&P 500, Nasdaq extend gains ahead of earnings, Fed decision

NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq climbed to their highest levels in more than a week on Monday, as investors...

Published 27 Jan, 2026 05:11am

Business & Finance

Alphabet hits $4 trillion valuation as AI refocus lifts sentiment

Stock up on Monday after Google-Apple AI deal

Published 13 Jan, 2026 12:41am

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Nvidia CEO Huang says next generation of chips is in full production

The technology, which is key to linking together thousands of machines into one, competes with offerings from Broadcom and Cisco Systems

Published 06 Jan, 2026 12:49pm

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Samsung to double AI mobile devices to 800 million units this year

The South Korean company, which had rolled out Gemini-backed AI features to about 400 million mobile products, including smartphones and tablets

Published 05 Jan, 2026 01:59pm

World

India begins to ponder life after Narendra Modi

MUMBAI: India will start to contemplate its next leader. By the end of 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be...

Published 24 Dec, 2025 10:53pm

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Google warns staff with US visas against international travel due to embassy delays: report

US embassies and consulates face visa appointment delays of up to 12 months

Updated 20 Dec, 2025 10:33pm

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Trump threatens funding for states over AI regulations

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican, has proposed an AI bill of rights that includes data privacy, parental controls and consumer protections

Published 12 Dec, 2025 12:29pm

Life & Style

Australia social media watchdog sees common cause with US as age ban begins

eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said Australia was entitled to restrict access to social media, just as it applied safety rules to any imported good

Published 10 Dec, 2025 10:28am

Technology

Alibaba starts selling Quark AI glasses in China, enters global wearables race

Prices will start from 1,899 yuan ($268.25) for the headset that will be powered by Alibaba's Qwen AI model and app

Published 27 Nov, 2025 12:13pm

Business & Finance

Alphabet on pace to hit $4 trillion market value as AI gains momentum

Alphabet was on track to hit a historic $4 trillion market valuation on Tuesday, powered by an impressive year-long...

Published 25 Nov, 2025 04:52pm

Technology

Google, Accel partner to back Indian AI startups

Its AI Futures Fund, launched six months ago, has funded over 30 companies, including Indian webtoon startup Toonsutra and U.S.-based legal-tech firm Harvey

Published 25 Nov, 2025 08:36am

Technology

Google boss warns no company immune if AI bubble bursts

AI's global computing footprint could reach 200 gigawatts by 2030

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 09:44pm

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Google to invest $15bn in India, build largest AI hub outside US

NEW DELHI: Google said Tuesday it will invest $15 billion in India over the next five years, as it announced a giant...

Updated 14 Oct, 2025 08:56pm

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YouTube to pay $24.5 million to settle Trump account suspension suit

Meta and X agreed earlier this year to pay to settle the lawsuits

Published 30 Sep, 2025 09:32am

Business & Finance

Alphabet hits $3 trillion in market capitalization for first time

Google parent Alphabet hit a market capitalization of $3 trillion for the first time on Monday, riding on renewed...

Published 15 Sep, 2025 08:36pm

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Rolling Stone, Billboard owner Penske sues Google over AI overviews

The owner of Rolling Stone, Billboard and Variety sued Google on Friday, alleging the technology giant’s AI...

Published 14 Sep, 2025 10:45am

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Alphabet results take S&P 500, Nasdaq to record highs

NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hit record highs on Thursday as major technology stocks rose after megacap...

Published 25 Jul, 2025 05:59am

World

Privacy group files complaint against AliExpress, TikTok, WeChat

STOCKHOLM: Austrian advocacy group noyb on Thursday filed data privacy complaints against China’s AliExpress, TikTok...

Published 17 Jul, 2025 11:17am

Business & Finance

Google hires Windsurf execs in $2.4 billion deal to advance AI coding ambitions

Alphabet’s Google has hired several key staff members from AI code generation startup Windsurf, the companies...

Updated 12 Jul, 2025 07:38pm

Business & Finance

Google offers new proposal to stave off EU antitrust fine, document shows

BRUSSELS: Alphabet’s Google has proposed fresh changes to its search results in an attempt to fend off growing...

Published 02 Jul, 2025 05:57pm