Artificial Intelligence

As AI reshapes every industry, The Economic Times AI Awards 2025 stand as India’s highest recognition for those redefining innovation, impact, and intelligence. Here are seven compelling reasons why every visionary leader, technologist, and enterprise driving AI transformation should submit their nomination today.

With the launch of GPT‑5.1, OpenAI is recalibrating its flagship AI model to do more than deliver accurate answers; it’s now aiming for a friendly, customizable vibe. The update, which introduces two variants (Instant and Thinking) and a broader palette of personality presets (Friendly, Nerdy, Cynical and more), is a direct response to user feedback

Tech behemoths like Google LLC, OpenAI and Perplexity AI are offering their full-feature, premium AI services for free in India. From 18-month subscriptions loaded with advanced models and 2 TB storage, to bundled offers with telecom giants like Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, the incentive isn’t charity, it’s a strategy.

Bobby Kotick, former head of Activision Blizzard, may buy TikTok amid its potential US ban. A bill to sell TikTok is introduced, backed by President Biden. Kotick discussed acquisition with OpenAI head. Activision Blizzard faced a lawsuit. Concerns about data privacy and ties to China persist. TikTok urges American users to support it.

India’s AI landscape is evolving at a breathtaking pace, and at the forefront of this revolution is the ET AI Awards 2025, the country’s most prestigious platform recognizing innovation, impact, and excellence in artificial intelligence. Far from being just another awards ceremony, the ET AI Awards offers a comprehensive ecosystem where visionaries, entrepreneurs, and organizations

The ET AI Awards 2025 isn’t just about celebrating technology, it’s about spotlighting the boldest breakthroughs shaping India’s AI future. The Special Awards category honors the visionaries, researchers, and organizations rewriting what’s possible with AI. From innovation to sustainability, these eight exclusive awards are where recognition meets impact.

AI is causing ripples in the educational and creative realms, but behind the scenes is a complex tale of what it is to create, to learn, and to dream. Sourabh Mahajan, renowned for his nation-building initiatives, peels off the veil of generative AI to expose both its phenomenal data capabilities and its only-too-human shortcomings. Can

The ET AI Awards 2025 Functional Excellence category honours the teams that are not just talking about AI but using it to transform the way India works, from marketing and finance to automation and analytics. If your team is redefining excellence, this is your moment to be seen.