The latest technology stories from the Impact desk.
As artificial intelligence reshapes workplaces globally, conversations are increasingly moving beyond automation fears and toward a larger challenge involving workforce preparedness and rapid upskilling.
When India hosted the world's first global AI summit in the Global South, skeptics wondered if it would amount to anything. What followed — $200 billion in investment commitments, the presence of global AI's most powerful figures, and a reframing of India's role in the world's technological future — answered that question definitively.
India’s proposed centralized digital infrastructure for rural banks signals a shift in how financial systems are evolving. As artificial intelligence becomes more embedded across banking, resilience, cybersecurity, and long-term infrastructure readiness are emerging as critical priorities.
India’s AI ambitions are accelerating rapidly, but the country’s biggest challenge may not be technology itself — it may be preparing enough people for an AI-driven future. As adoption expands across industries, workforce readiness is emerging as a critical economic question.
As artificial intelligence becomes part of everyday life, digital inclusion may increasingly depend on more than internet access. The next challenge could be ensuring technology understands the languages, cultures, and communities it aims to serve