Year: 2026

As AI becomes commonplace, innovation is no longer defined by advanced technology alone. This article explores the evolving benchmarks of AI excellence, including scalability, adoption, business impact, and trust, and asks a timely question: What truly makes an AI product innovative in 2026? ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 seek to recognize AI solutions…

Indian startup Equal AI has raised $30 million to expand its AI-powered call screening platform that answers and filters calls on users’ behalf. As spam, telemarketing, and service calls continue to overwhelm consumers, the company is betting that AI assistants will become a new layer between people and their communications. The funding reflects growing investor…

UK PoliceAI is introducing artificial intelligence into policing to speed up investigations, process CCTV and digital evidence faster, transcribe emergency calls, and link fragmented crime data across systems. Backed by major government investment, the programme aims to save millions of working hours annually while improving efficiency, accuracy, and response across police forces through structured, centrally…

DataAnnotation Tech highlights the human side of artificial intelligence development, where reviewers help train and improve AI systems through feedback and evaluation. In medicine-focused projects, human experts assess AI-generated medical responses for accuracy, clarity, and safety. The process demonstrates how human oversight remains essential in building reliable, trustworthy, and responsible healthcare AI systems.

AI adoption is moving from tools to transformation. Real value now depends on redesigning workflows, decisions, and skills around AI. The challenge is aligning people and legacy systems with intelligent operations. As automation expands, enterprises are shifting from efficiency to system-level redesign, reshaping how they work and compete.

Google is preparing to enter the smart glasses market this fall through partnerships with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. Powered by Gemini AI and deep Android integration, the new wearable devices aim to compete directly with Meta’s popular Ray-Ban smart glasses. While the first generation will not feature in-lens displays, Google is betting on advanced…

Google has outlined 5 ways its search tools, including AI Mode, Lens, Circle to Search and Virtual Try-On, can now help users shop smarter for vintage and thrifted items. The update comes as search interest in thrifting and vintage fashion hits record high in 2026.

A French streaming company has launched a free tool that lets listeners on any major streaming platform scan their playlists for AI-generated songs. As AI music uploads hit record volumes and audiences demand transparency, Deezer is affirming their status as the loudest voice for disclosure.

AI is reshaping filmmaking in a way where it is directly bringing the journey from idea to screen. While Hollywood is adopting it cautiously within existing systems, Indian cinema is moving faster due to multilingual demand, cost pressures, and streaming growth.

DoorDash on June 11th launched a new AI-powered chatbot that lets users order food, groceries, and restaurant reservations using simple prompts and photos. The feature marks a shift toward conversational commerce, where AI understands user intent and handles tasks directly. From turning recipe photos into shopping carts to helping users discover meals through natural conversations,…