AGENTIC AI
Why every business leader now needs to speak the language of AI
What will distinguish leaders of tomorrow is not their awareness of Artificial Intelligence (AI) but a foundational knowledge to ask questions of AI systems, deploy them strategically, and weigh in on the ethical ramifications. An online Leadership with AI programme, which integrates GenAI and Agentic AI, could be a step forward in the AI-led leadership race.
AI could cut half of all entry-level white collar jobs: Anthropic CEO
Amodei, who leads one of the world's largest AI companies, has warned that significant job cuts could occur within five years, urging consumers and US lawmakers to prepare, according to Axios. He also criticised the government and other AI companies for "sugar-coating" the coming reality: the potential for mass job eliminations across various white-collar professions, particularly at the entry level, including technology, finance, law, and consulting.
AI personal shoppers hunt down bargain buys
The AI adjusts the clothing size to fit, accounting for how fabrics drape, according to Google head of advertising and commerce Vidhya Srinivasan.Shoppers can then set the price they would pay and leave the AI to relentlessly browse the internet for a deal -- alerting the shopper when it finds one, and asking if it should buy using Google's payment platform.
Salesforce raises annual results forecast on strong cloud spending
Higher cloud spending bodes well for Salesforce's efforts to ramp up monetization for its AI agent platform, Agentforce, as it bets big on agentic technology to spur adoption of its software offerings. The company said it closed over 8,000 deals since launching Agentforce, with half of them already paid. Its Data Cloud and AI annual recurring revenue has exceeded $1 billion.
Microsoft, Yotta join hands to drive AI innovation in India
Microsoft has partnered with Yotta Data Services to boost AI adoption in India by integrating Azure AI services with Yotta's Shakti Cloud. This collaboration aims to empower developers, startups, enterprises, and public sector organisations with advanced AI capabilities. The partnership supports the IndiaAI Mission by enhancing local AI capabilities and fostering innovation across key sectors like agriculture, healthcare, and education.
The future of India’s BFSI sector: How Agentic AI is powering autonomous operations
Agentic AI is transforming India's BFSI sector, enabling independent operations and real-time responses. While 90% of banks are increasing AI investments for personalized experiences and fraud detection, readiness lags behind ambition.
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TCS to add AI agents alongside human workforce: N Chandrasekaran
Looking ahead, TCS plans four progressions - establish a large pool of AI agents working alongside our human workforce, deliver solutions through a human+AI model, invest in AI data centers and cloud infrastructure, as well as forge partnerships, Chandrasekaran said.
Top AI firms pivot to profitability track leaving price wars behind
Indian startups face scaling challenges as AI model pricing stabilizes after initial cuts by OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. This shift limits startups' ability to invest in R&D and offer cost savings, prompting a search for external funding and efficient AI usage. Cost concerns are particularly acute for AI agents requiring high inference loads and long context windows.
Another AI deal: Salesforce buys Informatica for $8 billion, this move by Marc Benioff could rattle Microsoft, Amazon
Salesforce Informatica acquisition is making waves as Salesforce confirms an $8 billion deal to buy data software giant Informatica. The move is set to supercharge Salesforce's AI capabilities by merging Informatica’s powerful data management tools with Salesforce’s Data Cloud, Tableau, and MuleSoft. Announced at $25 per share, this surprise lower offer comes as part of Salesforce’s plan to strengthen its agentic AI ecosystem. With the focus now on autonomous AI agents and smarter digital tools, this acquisition could reshape how enterprise AI evolves. Here’s why this deal matters and what it means for the future of AI at Salesforce.
Citykart’s big haul; A new AI race
Happy Tuesday! Value fashion retailer Citykart has raised fresh funds to fuel its expansion plans. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Financial services players take to agentic AI to automate workflows
HDFC Bank, SBI, and Wells Fargo are exploring agentic AI to automate workflows, enhancing efficiency and personalisation. Unlike traditional AI, agentic AI enables autonomous, end-to-end task completion across systems. The RBI’s upcoming guidelines may accelerate adoption in India’s financial sector, focusing initially on internal processes like customer onboarding and risk management.
Operation coding war, thanks AI
So, everyone's scrambling for a slice of the AI coding agent action! Swathi Moorthy's taking a look at the tech titans duking it out to dominate software development. With AI coders becoming super popular, these giants are battling to create the best tools for automating code.
Big in big tech: AI agents now code alongside developers
AI coding agents announced by big tech companies this week don’t just generate code—they fix bugs, add features, and increasingly understand developer intent. The result? Compressed timelines and reduced manual grunt work.
OpenAI upgrades Operator with o3 model for enhanced reasoning, safety
o3 is a more advanced model, especially effective at tasks that involve mathematics and reasoning. Operator is one of several agentic tools created by AI firms as they race to build agents capable of reliably performing digital tasks with minimal supervision.
Anthropic's Claude AI gets smarter and mischievious
Founded by former OpenAI engineers, Anthropic is currently concentrating its efforts on cutting-edge models that are particularly adept at generating lines of code, and used mainly by businesses and professionals. Unlike ChatGPT and Google's Gemini, its Claude chatbot does not generate images, and is very limited when it comes to multimodal functions (understanding and generating different media, such as sound or video).
Anthropic rolls out Claude 4 family of AI agents
Anthropic, backed by Google, has launched its latest AI models, Claude Opus 4 and Claude Sonnet 4. These models offer advanced coding and reasoning skills. Claude Sonnet 4 is available for free users. Opus 4 is for Pro users. Both are accessible via Anthropic API, Amazon Bedrock, and Google Cloud's Vertex AI.
Freshworks bets on agentic AI to drive enterprise growth in 2025
Speaking on the sidelines of the Freshworks’ experience event in Mumbai, Shelton Rego, vice president - India business, said the company is using about 40 foundation models to build its own stack. By the end of 2025, it hopes to launch a lot of agentic AI services.
AI startup Zoca raises $6 million from Accel, Elevation Capital, others
The platform helps hyperlocal businesses like salons, spas, florists and petcare, i.e. anyone servicing location-based audiences, with their marketing needs through a string of AI agents. Per cofounder and CEO Ashish Verma, to date, Zoca has worked with over 1,000 local beauty and wellness businesses to generate over $10 million in revenue and book more than 120,000 appointments. In the next 12–18 months, it plans to increase its revenue tenfold.
Microsoft to add Anthropic's AI coding agent to its GitHub service
Microsoft announced it will integrate an AI coding agent from Anthropic, a Google-backed startup, into its GitHub service. This follows the introduction of its own coding agent and OpenAI’s coding agent. The move reflects Microsoft’s shift towards a more neutral stance in the AI industry, offering diverse options for developers.
Gemini is now even smarter - New tools announced at Google I/O 2025
Google I/O 2025 showcased eight Gemini upgrades, enhancing multimodal understanding and platform integration. Google Beam, an AI-first 3D video platform, promises immersive virtual conversations. Agentic Shopping introduces a 'buy for me' feature, automating purchases at desired prices. Gemini Live now offers free multimodal access, while AI Mode integrates Project Mariner for streamlined online tasks.
Mid-tier firms poised to win large AI market share: Sonata Software CEO Samir Dhir
Sonata Software's CEO, Samir Dhir, highlights the growing fatigue with large-cap software vendors, positioning mid-tier companies as agile alternatives for AI and modernisation projects. Sonata is targeting legacy revenue streams of tier-1 providers by focusing on automation and agentic AI, aiming for 20% of its business to be AI-driven in three years.
In crypto world, it’s an AI and blockchain tango
Artificial intelligence utility tokens are not merely a digital currency. These are AI agents based on real-world use cases and can act autonomously. AI coins built on blockchain are catching investor attention, but inherent risks of autonomy still persist, writes Himanshi Lohchab.
GitHub launches new AI coding agent that fixes bugs
Copilot helps developers write code—it suggests lines of code or even whole functions while typing. In its latest upgrade, the AI agent will be more active, like a mini-assistant, for the developer. Instead of passively suggesting code, the agent will understand and act on goals.
How your digital teammates are reshaping jobs
AI agents are not just tools but autonomous digital teammates who can plan, reason and execute tasks across applications without human input. As businesses shift to AI, demand for new job roles and skill sets across technology, product and operations teams is rising.
Microsoft to offer rival AI models from own datacentre; launches AI coding agent
At its Build conference, Microsoft announced it will host AI models from xAI, Mistral, and Black Forest Labs in its own data centres. It also unveiled a new coding agent in GitHub Copilot and introduced Azure Foundry, enabling businesses to build custom AI agents using their preferred models with improved reliability.
Vijay Sivaram, Rohit Himatsingka team up to launch AI venture
Vijay Sivaram and Rohit Himatsingka have launched RVAI Global, an AI services company focused on simplifying AI adoption for businesses. Offering AI consulting, Agentic AI solutions, and talent services, RVAI aims to drive efficiency and productivity, partnering with global enterprises to set up AI capability centres and centres of excellence.
Microsoft wants AI 'agents' to work together and remember things
Speaking at Microsoft's headquarters in Redmond, Washington, ahead of the conference, Chief Technology Officer Kevin Scott told reporters and analysts the company is focused on helping spur the adoption of standards across the technology industry that will let agents from different makers collaborate. Agents are AI systems that can accomplish specific tasks, such as fixing a software bug, on their own.
Behind the platform: The tech thinking behind Spocto X
Spocto X is revolutionizing digital lending and collections with its AI-powered platform, addressing rising delinquencies by unifying digital, tele-calling, and field operations. Agentic AI personalizes borrower engagement, optimizing communication and ensuring compliance. The platform leverages Strat AI for tailored strategies and conversational AI for empathetic interactions, driving efficiency and maintaining borrower dignity.
Agentic AI startup Adopt AI raises $6 million in round led by Elevation Capital
Foster Ventures, Powerhouse Ventures, Darkmode Ventures, and some angel investors participated in the funding round. The funds will go towards strengthening the company’s AI and engineering teams, building its technology and implementing its go-to-market strategy.
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