HCLTech is helping businesses achieve digital transformation by modernizing operations and adapting to future ways of working. The company's AI platforms drive service transformation by improving workflow efficiency, speeding up development, and boosting productivity for developers. HCLTech also integrates AI into core business areas, providing ready-made templates and AI resources that enable quick scaling of AI systems, leading to faster production times, greater flexibility, and significant cost savings. The company has successfully implemented AI solutions for clients in the healthcare and manufacturing sectors. In one example, HCLTech transformed a US-based healthcare provider's clinical library into an AI-powered clinical adviser, which increased clinician face time with patients, improved patient experience, and reduced clinician burnout. Another example involves a US-based manufacturer of industrial tools and household hardware, where HCLTech developed a virtual shopping assistant that analyzes customer-uploaded images and guides them through the product selection process, enhancing customer satisfaction. HCLTech's innovative use of AI is reshaping industries by driving efficiency, improving customer experiences, and enhancing operational outcomes. The company's agentic AI technology enables intelligent systems to operate independently and make decisions with minimal human oversight, unlocking new opportunities for financial and societal benefits.
https://channelnewsasia.com/brand-studio/how-hcltech-helping-leaders-turn-vision-value-ai-5192881OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has warned ChatGPT users not to blindly trust the AI chatbot due to its tendency to "hallucinate" or generate false information. He advises users to rely on the technology only after proper verification, as it is far from perfect and can produce inaccurate results.
https://indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/sam-altman-has-a-word-of-advise-for-chatgpt-users-you-should-not-trust-it-blindly-here-is-why-2749343-2025-07-02Alibaba's proprietary AI model Qwen has been integrated into its cloud platform to streamline report generation through AI-powered tools. The solution enables seamless collaboration via real-time task management and progress tracking, aligning with global standards such as ISSB, GRI, and SASB. A global study by Forrester Consulting found that while 84% of leaders consider green AI important, 69% are still at the beginner stage of AI adoption due to technical challenges like sustainably sourced materials for AI hardware and data center energy usage. Alibaba Cloud has partnered with international customers such as GoTo Financial, VisionTech, and FLUX to drive digital transformation and accelerate AI innovation initiatives. These partnerships leverage cloud computing capabilities and advanced AI technologies to deliver cost efficiency, performance parity, and operational continuity.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/07/02/tmt-newswire/media-outreach-newswire/alibaba-cloud-celebrates-10-years-in-singapore-with-new-data-centers-and-ai-global-competency-center/2142277MarketsandMarkets reports that Embodied AI Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 41.8% from 2020 to 2025, driven by increasing adoption in industries such as healthcare and manufacturing. The market is led by companies like IBM and Microsoft, which are developing AI-powered robots for various applications.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/embodied-ai-market-worth-23-06-billion-by-2030---exclusive-report-by-marketsandmarkets-302496541.htmlLawmakers have voted to remove a 10-year ban on state-level AI regulation from President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," a move opposed by AI companies who had lobbied against it, as they sought to maintain federal control over the development of artificial intelligence.
https://petapixel.com/2025/07/02/senate-rejects-10-year-ban-on-state-ai-laws-in-major-blow-to-tech-companies/Lightchain AI, a UK-based company, has announced the start of its Final Bonus Phase after raising $21.1 million from early contributors. The platform, which uses a novel Proof-of-Intelligence (PoI) consensus model, is designed to support real-time artificial intelligence workloads within a blockchain environment. With a scalable architecture and transparent governance, Lightchain AI aims to enable decentralized AI applications across industries, leveraging its proprietary Artificial Intelligence Virtual Machine (AIVM).
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/07/02/tmt-newswire/globenewswire/lightchain-ai-launches-final-bonus-phase-after-raising-211m-ahead-of-july-2025-mainnet-launch/2142297A company is adopting a pillar-reactive approach to AI integration, starting with AI readiness audits and phased implementation of cloud-based solutions. This intentional strategy involves top-down mandates for cultural change, including upskilling and psychological safety nets to support employees. By focusing on future markets and unique value propositions, the manufacturer avoided costly automation missteps by prioritizing customer delivery speed over factory output efficiency.
https://nerdbot.com/2025/07/02/change-is-inevitable-but-business-transformation-should-be-intentional/Experts at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) warn that Russia is using artificial intelligence to spread disinformation online, blurring the lines between fact and fiction. Researchers claim that Russian-linked groups, including hacktivist collectives and pro-Kremlin influencers, are mobilized to seed disinformation on an industrial scale using custom-built automated propaganda. The UK government has acknowledged the risks posed by hostile actors exploiting generative AI to spread misinformation, threatening democracy.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14867491/iran-disinformation-troll-factory-targeting-britain-twitter.htmlBrands must develop clear and measurable value from integrating AI into customer loyalty programs through use cases such as personalization, segmentation, variant testing, and low- or no-code campaign development. Starbucks uses its proprietary AI platform, Deep Brew, to automate processes, increase operational efficiency, and enhance loyalty engagement by offering personalized offers and rewards to specific members.
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