In TrendsSensex TodayUS-Iran WarPaytm Block DealRupeeAI could cause mass job losses, ‘Godfather of AI’ Geoffrey Hinton warnsGeoffrey Hinton said technology companies are spending huge amounts of money on AI because they believe it can help them replace workers and cut costs.By CNBCTV18.com August 18, 2026, 5:44:41 PM IST (Published)Artificial intelligence could cause mass job losses…
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Meta’s biggest youth safety test begins as 29 US states target Facebook, Instagram – CNBC TV18
In TrendsSensex TodayUS-Iran WarPaytm Block DealRupeeMeta’s biggest youth safety test begins as 29 US states target Facebook, InstagramMeta faces a potentially huge legal reckoning as 29 US states take Facebook and Instagram to trial over allegations that the platforms were designed to keep children and teens hooked while exposing them to harm. The case could…
Google plans to move all Pixel production out of China by 2027. Here’s why – CNBC TV18
In TrendsSensex TodayUS-Iran WarPaytm Block DealRupeeGoogle plans to move all Pixel production out of China by 2027. Here’s whyGoogle is turning to Vietnam and India as US-China tensions and successful high-end Pixel production outside China give it confidence to make a complete manufacturing shift.By CNBCTV18.com August 18, 2026, 3:45:23 PM IST (Published)Google plans to stop…
Microdramas boom in a shrinking Hollywood as studios chase a TikTok audience – CNBC TV18
In TrendsSensex TodayUS-Iran WarPaytm Block DealRupeeMicrodramas boom in a shrinking Hollywood as studios chase a TikTok audienceWhen Craig Williams opened his production facility in downtown Los Angeles two years ago, he thought he would rent out the converted furniture warehouse for the occasional music video to sustain his fledgling film business.By Reuters August 18, 2026,…
Google to buy bankrupt Spirit Airlines’ internal data for $10 million to train AI models – CNBC TV18
In TrendsSensex TodayUS-Iran WarPaytm Block DealRupeeGoogle to buy bankrupt Spirit Airlines’ internal data to train AI modelsGoogle is set to pay $10 million for a trove of internal business data from bankrupt Spirit Airlines, including employee emails, Teams messages, spreadsheets and operational records. The Alphabet unit says the de-identified data could help train AI models…
Chinese film mocked as ‘terrible’ surges to $2.5 million after viewers recommend it as a prank – CNBC TV18
In TrendsSensex TodayUS-Iran WarPaytm Block DealRupeeChinese film mocked as ‘terrible’ surges to $2.5 million after viewers recommend it as a prankChinese animated film Niu Lai, mocked online for its rudimentary visuals, has become a box-office hit after sarcastic reviews and prank recommendations drove a surge in moviegoers.By AP August 18, 2026, 1:59:51 PM IST (Published)The…
Freshworks founder Girish Matrubootham is backing a voice first AI startup now – CNBC TV18
In TrendsSensex TodayUS-Iran WarPaytm Block DealRupeeFreshworks founder Girish Matrubootham is backing a voice first AI startup nowGirish Mathrubootham’s Together Fund has participated in Wispr’s $280 million Series B round, highlighting India’s potential as a key market for voice-first computing.By CNBCTV18.com August 18, 2026, 12:10:09 PM IST (Published)Girish Mathrubootham, co-founder and former Chief Executive Officer of…
New-age stocks, IPOs and valuations: Envision’s Nilesh Shah shares his investment playbook – CNBC TV18
In TrendsSensex TodayUS-Iran WarPaytm Block DealRupeeNew-age stocks, IPOs and valuations: Envision’s Nilesh Shah shares his investment playbookNilesh Shah of Envision Capital explains why he remains bullish on new-age stocks, Eternal and Paytm, while sharing his views on IPO supply, valuations and investment strategy.By Prashant Nair | Reema Tendulkar | Nigel D’Souza August 18, 2026, 1:00:20…
Meta acts on child abuse content after govt talks; IT Ministry sources say no safe harbour if law violated – CNBC TV18
In TrendsSensex TodayUS-Iran WarPaytm Block DealRupeeMeta acts on child abuse content after govt talks; IT Ministry sources say no safe harbour if law violatedMeta has taken steps to address Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) concerns after talks with the government, which made clear that safe harbour protection will not apply if Indian laws are violated.By…
Back From Injury, Treesa-Gayatri Rediscover Joy at BWF World Championships, Set for American Clash
BadmintonBack From Injury, Treesa-Gayatri Rediscover Joy at BWF World Championships, Set for American ClashWritten by: Sudipta BiswasUpdated Aug 18, 2026, 11:52 ISTBack from injury and unseeded at the BWF World Championships, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand began their campaign with a dominant win over Spain’s Paula Lopez and Lucia Rodriguez, rediscovering their spark on home…