How serious is AI risk to Indian IT services companies? Vishal Sikka explains

How serious is AI risk to Indian IT services companies? Vishal Sikka explains

Artificial intelligence (AI) could begin to affect Indian IT services companies by changing how certain types of enterprise work are delivered, especially tasks that are repetitive and prescriptive in nature, according to Vishal Sikka, Founder and CEO of Vianai and former CEO of Infosys. “If you look at the application of generative AI to knowledge…

Productivity Gains Aside, AI Increases Workloads and the Risk of Burnout

Productivity Gains Aside, AI Increases Workloads and the Risk of Burnout

Artificial intelligence may just be the productivity tool of many an employer’s dreams, but AI also increases workloads and comes with the risk of burnout. The technology may be revolutionizing the workplace, but without safeguards in place, your workers may just succumb to the pressures sooner than expected. What looks like a win for some…

Daily AI Use Linked to Higher Risk for Depressive Symptoms

Daily AI Use Linked to Higher Risk for Depressive Symptoms

Daily use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) was linked to increased risk for depressive symptoms and other adverse outcomes, particularly in younger and middle-aged adults, new research showed. In a US survey study with nearly 21,000 adult participants, the risk for at least moderate depression was 30% higher in daily AI users than in nonusers….

‘Authentic relationships at risk’: Pope warns AI could blur reality and erode human connection

‘Authentic relationships at risk’: Pope warns AI could blur reality and erode human connection

VATICAN CITY, Jan 25 — Pope Leo XIV yesterday stressed the risks of generative artificial intelligence, warning that it could usurp human identities and relationships, influence public opinion and deepen social polarisation. In a message marking the World Day of Social Communications, the pope said AI systems reflect the worldview of their creators and can…

AI in construction and infrastructure: Innovation, application and managing legal risk

AI in construction and infrastructure: Innovation, application and managing legal risk

As uptake of generative artificial intelligence and machine-learning technologies (AI) continues to accelerate, long‑standing project workflows are being augmented or replaced by more dynamic, technology‑driven approaches. AI isn’t just speeding up design and site monitoring; it’s beginning to run aspects of projects itself — predicting output, balancing demand, scheduling maintenance and improving quality control. In…

News, travel and auto marketplaces face highest AI disruption risk: Report

News, travel and auto marketplaces face highest AI disruption risk: Report

News, travel and auto marketplaces have emerged as the sectors most exposed to disruption from generative AI, as consumer discovery and decision-making increasingly shift to AI-led experiences, according to a new AI Disruption Index report prepared by Moloco in partnership with BCG. The report argued that the biggest change caused by AI today is not…

AI in Manufacturing: The Growing Risk and Reward Dilemma Escalating Data Security  

AI in Manufacturing: The Growing Risk and Reward Dilemma Escalating Data Security  

AI tools, while powerful, introduce complex security and compliance challenges. Without robust, enterprise-grade security measures, the advantages of AI can quickly turn into operational disruptions and reputational damage.  Here, we emphasize the vital role of connected worker platforms in mitigating these risks, providing a secure foundation for AI adoption. From safeguarding customer data to ensuring transparency and…