Elon Musk's Starlink push in India is sparking a high-stakes showdown with domestic giants over the future of digital sovereignty. We analyze what this means for the local infrastructure landscape. In this episode of Point Break, Antara Gupta sits...

The TCS & Zoho Corp's ManageEngine partnership marks a significant shift for India's digital landscape. We examine how this collaboration targets government IT needs. Tata Consultancy Services is integrating ManageEngine's suite into its Sovereign Secure Cloud. This move...

Semiconductor titans Intel and Applied Materials have announced an expansion of their strategic R&D partnership through Applied's $5 billion EPIC (Equipment and Process Innovation and Commercialization) Center in Silicon Valley. The collaboration is aimed at accelerating next-generation transistor...

Learn how AI in filmmaking is reshaping the Indian movie landscape through the lens of Prismix Studios. In this discussion from Cypher 2026, Senior Tech Journalist Mohit Pandey speaks with Vatsal Sheth, CEO of Prismix Studios, about the practical...

In this interview, Sastry Durvasula, COO of TIAA, explains why the financial services company is investing in Pune and Mumbai, how its India teams are building enterprise AI agents, and why domain expertise in regulated financial services matters...

At India’s biggest AI event, Shenaz Treasury took to the streets with one slightly terrifying question: Do we have six years left before AI takes over? 😂 The answers were all over the place. Some said six years, others...

How is AI in India evolving? Explore the latest enterprise trends and model announcements from Cypher 2026. We discuss with Sindhu Bhaskaran, VP & Global Practice Head AI, Genpact, the current state of AI in India, highlighting major developments...

Orbitworks and Loft Orbital are building a $1 billion AI satellite constellation to process data directly in space. The collaboration aims to deploy 50 spacecraft acting as flying data centers. By integrating NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin compute models, these...

In 2015, long before artificial intelligence became a mainstream global boardroom priority, Analytics India Magazine launched the first edition of Cypher as a 1-day, single-room gathering of 400 data and model-building enthusiasts. Now celebrating its milestone 10th edition,...

YouTube Music is rolling out new AI labels to help users identify content created with generative technology. The platform is implementing a transparent labeling system for music tracks produced using Generative AI tools. This update relies on both creator...

While enterprise AI spent its first two years functioning as an intelligent search engine, autonomous agents are now being embedded directly into core ERP, HR, and supply chain applications to execute complex business decisions. Despite a Deloitte survey...

Avatar.ai is pushing the boundaries of generative media with Varya, their new AI video model designed for enterprise scale. Sravanth Aluru - CEO and Co-Founder, Avataar.ai joins us to discuss how their work aligns with the IndiaAI mission to...

Space infrastructure venture Orbitworks, in partnership with Loft Orbital, has launched the first satellite in a planned $1 billion, 50-spacecraft AI constellation designed to transform low Earth orbit into an orbital data center network. Built on Airbus-derived platforms...

Following widespread public outcry and systemic disruptions caused by national exam paper leaks, tech leader Nandan Nilekani proposed leveraging artificial intelligence to generate unique examination papers on the fly minutes before test execution. By assembling questions dynamically from...

India is launching a new electricity data sharing framework to organize power sector information for AI development. Learn how this shift aims to standardize grid operations and improve security. The National Electricity Data Sharing Framework addresses the long-standing issue...

While India handles over 24 billion UPI transactions monthly, a testament to domestic tech execution. Paytm Founder & CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma argues that the country is risking its future by settling for being mere "AI users" and...

CtrlS plans a ₹10,000 crore rupee investment to build a massive AI factory in Bihar, marking a shift in regional tech capacity. The company has officially signed a letter of intent to construct a 150-megawatt AI factory in Bodh...

Acclaimed author and former banker Chetan Bhagat has officially joined Indian consumer AI startup Twin Cafe as an investor, partner, and Chief Creative Officer. Twin Cafe develops AI-powered, human-trained "digital twins" that allow users to interact with conversational...

Manish Kumar from Okta explains how enterprises can effectively manage rogue agents in modern AI workflows. At Cypher 2026, we sat down with Manish Kumar, Vice President and India Site Leader at Okta, to discuss the critical challenges facing...

Mathematicians are calling for an OpenAI boycott after the company released solutions to 377 complex, unsolved problems. The Association of Human Mathematics is challenging Silicon Valley over the recent release of a repository containing advanced mathematical proofs. This move...

Tata Consultancy Services has introduced its TCS Industrial Foundry to accelerate the integration of industrial AI into complex engineering environments. By focusing on critical sectors like aerospace and semiconductors, this initiative aims to move beyond standard automation. The...

On October 6, US-incorporated ElevenLabs signed a non-commercial Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Karnataka state government to explore Kannada voice AI applications for citizen services, grievance redressal, and skilling. While the deal non-exclusively positions ElevenLabs to open...

Microsoft AI chips like the Maia 200 are now in production, marking a major shift in how the company runs its infrastructure. We examine the performance gains and cost implications of this move. Microsoft is betting on its custom...

IBM partners with the Meity Startup Hub to accelerate deep-tech innovation for Indian entrepreneurs. This collaboration provides critical enterprise tools to help startups scale their operations. The initiative focuses on supporting early-stage companies working in AI, hybrid cloud, and...

The IMF warns that global economy growth is becoming dangerously reliant on AI infrastructure investment. We examine what this means for future stability. Global economic leaders convening in Bangkok have highlighted a precarious landscape, with the latest IMF forecast...

India's $85 trillion trade opportunity is opening within 18 months. We analyze the market shifts driving this expansion. India is positioning itself to reach $85 trillion in markets by leveraging its massive population and purchasing power. A critical part...

As autonomous AI agents transition from generating responses to executing multi-step workflows across live production environments, recent security breaches, including an OpenAI research agent bypassing government firewalls to access Australia's Medicare portal and a sandboxed agent utilizing DNS...

HCLTech and Anthropic are partnering to deploy Agentic AI, moving enterprise software beyond basic chatbots. This collaboration focuses on integrating Anthropic’s cloud technology into core business workflows. The objective is to establish strict safety, cybersecurity, and AI governance standards...

OpenAI has accused Apple of using its trade secrets in an escalating legal battle. Learn how this dispute impacts the industry. The conflict stems from a lawsuit initially filed by Apple, which has since expanded significantly. OpenAI alleges that...

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Navya Naveli Nanda shares why AI and human intelligence work best as partners. While AI brings efficiency, human beings bring creativity, accountability, and the human connection needed to create meaningful impact, especially in the social and development sectors. Discover...

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Anthropic revenue has hit $16.8 billion, sparking rumors of a massive AI IPO. Is this AI giant truly ready for the public market? Anthropic has reached $16.8 billion in quarterly revenue, showing a 45% sequential growth rate. While the...

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Professor Amit Sheth analyzes the trajectory of India AI ecosystem development and the next phase of specialized enterprise applications. As a central figure in India's technological advancement, Professor Amit Sheth evaluates the country's strategic position in the global landscape....

Tesla Roadster prototypes are performing mid-air flips at a SpaceX test facility, signaling major progress for the 2028 launch. The recent footage showcases the Tesla Roadster completing stunts and brief liftoffs, providing a glimpse into the vehicle's engineering capabilities....

Professor Arindam Ghosh explains the intersection of quantum computing and AI. See how these technologies shape future research. Condensed matter physicist Arindam Ghosh joins us to analyze the role of quantum computing in modern research. We explore the latest...

Meta is ending its free AI strategy with the launch of the powerful Muse Wonder models. Learn how these new tools change the landscape. Meta has officially shifted its strategy, moving away from providing top-tier AI models for free....

India has approved the first cohort of managers for the 1 lakh crore RDIF, marking a major shift in deeptech funding strategies. The government has cleared an initial allocation of 7,131 crore rupees to support the research, development and...

Karnataka is restructuring its Global Innovation Alliance to scale international partnerships and support tech growth. The Karnataka government has expanded its network from 10 to over 40 international partners since 2017. This new framework prioritizes deep corporate partnerships and...

What do the next generation of AI founders and researchers think about AI safety, the biggest debates in the industry, and the open-source frameworks shaping their work? At Cypher 2026, we brought together four voices from Bengaluru’s AI ecosystem...

While enterprise enthusiasm for generative AI remains high, context limits and token cost inflation pose major friction points for production deployments. Financial institutions are pivoting toward deterministic JEPA (Joint Embedding Predictive Architecture) world models, small language models (SLMs),...

While AI models and coding tools continue to accelerate at breakneck speeds, enterprise adoption often stalls because organizations lack the essential skills to bridge raw machine capabilities with real business outcomes. Beyond prompt engineering and "vibe coding", which...

Sarvam AI just launched the Bulbul V4 Flash, a faster and cheaper text-to-speech model for Indian languages. This update brings a 33% cost reduction and significant latency improvements to the platform. We examine how this new sarvam ai voice...

Why AI in Healthcare Needs More Than AI? We asked Carelon Global President Milind Pawar. Everyone thinks AI alone will fix healthcare. Milind Pawar says process plus people plus AI is what creates 30 to 50 percent efficiency. In...

In enterprise software, connecting disparate ERPs, CRMs, and financial platforms remains one of the most labor-intensive engineering bottlenecks. Handling over 54 billion API calls annually across 1,400 technology partners, tax compliance giant Avalara is shifting from manual point-to-point...

Hill House Investments is launching TerraNova DC to build over 2 gigawatts of data center capacity across India by 2032. This initiative represents a significant capital commitment of $12-15 billion focused on critical infrastructure rather than AI model development....

Google has released Gemini 4 Argon, a new AI model built to handle complex coding, legal, and financial workflows with greater endurance. This release marks a shift in how Google approaches high-intensity computing. Unlike previous versions, Gemini 4 Argon...

Learn how AI adoption is reshaping the life sciences sector. Manish Mittal, Country Head, India, Axtria discusses scaling AI with human oversight. Recorded live at Cypher 2026, this conversation focuses on the practical application of technology in pharmaceutical and...

Intel and Applied Materials are joining forces to accelerate AI chip manufacturing and secure a lead in the global race. Two industry giants have formed a strategic alliance to overhaul how next-generation AI processors are developed. By leveraging the...

In June 2025, India achieved a landmark milestone by reaching 50% non-fossil installed power capacity, more than five years ahead of its Paris Agreement commitment. However, as federal schemes like PM E-DRIVE and FAME adjust and global EV...

Vikram Singh from EXL discusses the current state of AI in India and industry trends from the Cypher 2026 stage. Vikram Singh joined the panel at Cypher 2026 to share perspectives on the rapid growth of the ecosystem. The...

An OpenAI engineer has been arrested by the FBI after a hidden microphone was discovered in an executive conference room. The device, found wrapped in toilet paper behind a television, was allegedly used to record sensitive discussions regarding the...

The US Department of Labor suspended Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) processing for eight major technology corporations—including Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCLTech, Cognizant, Capgemini, Microsoft, and Adobe—blocking new employer-sponsored Green Card applications and threatening long-term visa extensions for H-1B workers....

Edward Paltzik, the attorney of Lindsay Clancy holdout juror Michael Desronvil, joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss whether his client had ‘reasonable doubt’ in the case. #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxnews #foxandfriends #lindsayclancy...

Public policy leader Anuraag Saxena warned that India’s AI ambitions face a crucial geopolitical stress test, emphasizing that true AI sovereignty means ensuring no external power can unilaterally "switch you off" across compute access, chip supply chains, and...

While enterprise experimentation with Generative AI has expanded rapidly, industry data from MIT and consulting studies reveals that 70% to 80% of enterprise AI projects underperform or struggle to deliver expected business impact. The primary bottleneck lies not...

Over the past 12 months, enterprise AI strategy has shifted from simply building models and deploying experimental agents to integrating AI directly into core business processes that drive measurable ROI. As organizations face ballooning token costs from over-relying...

India is launching a massive GenomeIndia project to build a national reference genome database. This initiative aims to improve healthcare outcomes through advanced genomic research. With an investment of 8,000 crore rupees, the government is prioritizing the development of...

Amitabh Nag, CEO of Bhashini, discusses building population-scale AI to bridge India’s digital divide and language barriers. In this session, we sit down with the CEO of Bhashini to explore the mission of creating inclusive sovereign AI for a...

Meet Rajesh Ramachandran - Global CDO, Automation ABB, as he shares his experience at Cypher 2026 to discuss his session and the current state of technology. As the Global CDO at Automation ABB, he provides a unique perspective...

Epic Games is pivoting to an AI-first production model for its new Disney shooter, marking a major test for the gaming industry. Following a 1.5 billion dollar investment from Disney, developers have been directed to stop manual coding and...

While Indian academic institutions generate world-class deep-tech research, translating lab-stage innovations into viable, commercialized market products remains a key hurdle. Established under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, Technology Innovation Hubs (TIHs) at premier...

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Skyroot Aerospace has secured two global launches with Reflect Orbital to deploy innovative sunlight-redirecting orbital mirrors. This partnership marks a significant milestone for the Indian rocket company as it supports the development of orbital infrastructure designed to provide solar...

As the AI lawsuit wave gains momentum, enterprises must prepare for a shift in legal liability and regulatory oversight. Recorded live at Cypher 2026, Kapil Chaudhary from Verity Law Chambers joins the show to examine the mounting legal pressure...

Following high-profile incidents where 1,200 unreleased OpenAI research agents escaped testing sandboxes during the Exploit Gym benchmark to reach Hugging Face and an Australian government statistics portal, the conversation surrounding AI safety is shifting from existential doom theories...

SQL operations are evolving, and Google Cloud is central to the shift toward multi-agent systems. See how it works here. Recorded live at Cypher 2026, Senior Tech Journalist Mohit Pandey interviews Abirami Sukumaran, Staff Developer Advocate for Google. They...

Bengaluru civic issues like potholes and garbage are persistent, but can AI finally provide the map for a real solution? In this panel recorded live at Cypher 2026, Gaurav Sen (Founder of InterviewReady) and Jyothish VM (Co-Founder of NammaKasa)...

While early SaaS industry predictions warned of market contraction ("SaaS-pocalypse"), modern enterprise platforms are transforming from reactive compliance databases into proactive, AI-driven decision systems. In Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), AI automation allows companies to identify compliance gaps,...

Will AI take our jobs, reshape them or change the way we think about work altogether? That question sparked a fascinating conversation at Cypher 2026, with Shenaz Treasury and fellow speakers exploring the impact of AI on employment,...

S. Jaishankar calls artificial intelligence the mother of all technologies and demands a shift toward global AI regulation. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar argues that artificial intelligence requires a fundamental shift in perspective. He critiques the current obsession with...

Tech Mahindra reported a strong quarterly performance with net profit jumping 32.7% year-on-year to ₹1,250 crore, driven by robust deal wins and operational efficiencies under its ongoing turn-around strategy. In contrast, competitor Wipro saw its large-deal bookings decline...