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Wishes and Blessings Holds National Dialogue on Humanity in the Digital Era

New Delhi,  Dec 11:Wishes and Blessings, a Delhi-based NGO committed to inclusive social development, marked World Human Rights Day by hosting a national dialogue on “Reimagining Humanity in the Digital Age” at the Triveni Kala Sangam Auditorium, New Delhi, in collaboration with The Logical Indian. The event brought together leading voices from academia, media, research, digital rights, and the social sector to discuss how emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, are reshaping human behavior, social interactions, and society’s understanding of humanity.

The panel featured Abhishek Mazumdar (Co-Founder, The Logical Indian), Akanksha Ahluwalia (Lead, Media, Action & Awareness Programme, Digital Empowerment Foundation), Dr Geetanjali Chopra (Founder & President, Wishes and Blessings), Dr Pavan Duggal (Advocate, Supreme Court), and Dr Rakhi Tripathi (Professor & Area Chair, FORE School of Management). The session was moderated by Rishabh Gulati, Editor-in-Chief, NewsX.

Panelists engaged in thought-provoking discussions on digital ethics, privacy, human agency, and the balance between technological efficiency and emotional connection. The dialogue highlighted how the digital era, accelerated by COVID-19, has enabled communities to reconnect, expanded internet access to underserved areas, and significantly impacted society.

The event drew enthusiastic participation from students, young professionals, and youth delegates, whose questions added depth and highlighted generational perspectives on digital transformation.

WB Ambassador of Humanity Awards 2025

Following the panel discussion, Wishes and Blessings, in association with The Logical Indian, hosted the WB Ambassador of Humanity Awards 2025, celebrating individuals demonstrating extraordinary commitment to community upliftment.

The selection process included:

1. Stage One: Screening of national submissions for eligibility and impact.

2. Stage Two: Shortlisted candidates participated in one-on-one discussions to assess depth, sustainability, and authenticity.

3. Stage Three: Independent jury review by Dr Shylashri Shankar, Dr Indu Prakash Singh, Al Arafat Sherfuddeen, and Dr Geetanjali Chopra.

Award recipients included:

• Ms Anitha: Supporting underprivileged communities through education and social awareness.

• Ms Diksha Chourasia: Contributions to child protection, women’s health, rural development, and youth empowerment.

• Dr Manish Jain: Empowering the transgender community via dignified employment and inclusion initiatives at Kineer Services.

• Ms Geet: Founder of Next Nebula, using AI and AR/VR to make science education globally accessible.

• Mrs Neetu Luthra: Leadership in education and underprivileged student development.

• Ms Padmajaraje Gaekwad: ‘Heart To Feet’ initiative, distributing over 8,000 pairs of footwear to vulnerable populations.

• Ms Portia Patatunda: Improving educational access for children in remote Himalayan regions via Rewa Buddhist Model School and Planet Spiti Foundation.

• Mr Raj Aryan: Founder of The Better Society Foundation, empowering youth to serve communities.

• Dr Tejas Singhal: Community oral healthcare initiatives, including free dental services and oral cancer awareness.

• Mr Yuvraj Pradhan: Environmental leadership, planting lakhs of trees and mobilizing youth for awareness campaigns.

Dr Geetanjali Chopra said, “Each recipient exemplifies unwavering commitment to humanity. Their grassroots efforts show that compassion, courage, and community spirit remain the foundation of meaningful social transformation.”

Event Impact and Legacy

The dialogue and awards reinforced the organization’s dedication to fostering informed discussion on social challenges and recognizing changemakers committed to dignity, equity, and service.

For over a decade, Wishes and Blessings has advanced inclusive development through flagship initiatives like Open Pathshala, The Daily Meals Programme, Street to School, Sponsor a Child, SAHAS (Skill Development), WB Rasoi (Community Kitchen), and Mann ka Tilak (old-age homes). To date, the NGO has:

• Served over one crore meals

• Educated more than 2,300 children

• Impacted over 9 million lives across eight states

This milestone event exemplifies the NGO’s commitment to building an equitable and empowered society, highlighting the transformative potential of both technology and human initiative.

Yupp Video Services Powers Chaupal’s Full-Scale Tech Upgrade Across 25+ Devices

India, Dec 10: Yupp Video Services (YVS), YuppTV’s B2B technology arm and a global leader in white-label OTT platforms and streaming solutions, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Chaupal, one of India’s fastest-growing regional OTT platforms specializing in Punjabi, Haryanvi, and Bhojpuri content. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Chaupal’s journey as it overhauled its entire technology stack to support its next phase of aggressive growth.

After three years of rapid expansion, Chaupal recognized the need to transform its technology foundation, with an aim to scale up while delivering an even better user experience to its growing audience base. YVS helped Chaupal build a fully custom tech instance specifically designed for their unique requirements. The platform combines Chaupal’s deep understanding of regional audiences with YVS’s proven expertise in video streaming and OTT engineering.

Joining forces, the teams created a modern, flexible, next-generation platform delivered across 25+ devices. YVS introduced faster and more customizable apps, improved video playback performance, and round-the-clock enhancements. Chaupal has integrated YVS’s AI-driven content recommendations to enhance personalized user experience and AI-based operational monitoring to ensure proactive quality assurance. In a remarkable feat of technical execution, YVS also led a seamless migration of 10 million users with 0% subscriber loss—achieved in record time, without interrupting service to Chaupal’s loyal viewer base.

Commenting on the collaboration, Uday Reddy, Founder & CEO from Yupp Video Services said,

“Chaupal’s team came to us with a very clear objective — they wanted a platform that could scale without losing the simplicity and consistency of their audience values. Most of the heavy lifting involved creating custom solutions for their regional markets, optimising the experience across devices, and ensuring the migration of millions of users happened flawlessly. We’re proud of what this partnership has achieved and excited for the roadmap ahead.”

Gurjit Singh, CTO, Chaupal, said:

“For us, technology is as important as content. We wanted a platform that reflects who we are — rooted, diverse, and constantly growing — yet competitive at a global level. YVS understood that and built a system that is stronger, faster, and more aligned with how our audiences consume content today. The transition was seamless, and the performance gains are already visible. This sets us up perfectly for our next phase of expansion.”

With YVS powering its backend, cloud infrastructure, and device ecosystem, Chaupal is positioned to scale rapidly while introducing new features and maintaining a high-quality experience for Punjabi, Haryanvi, and Bhojpuri viewers worldwide.

With YVS’s robust white-label OTT platform, cloud playout, and streaming solutions powering its operations, Chaupal is now positioned for aggressive growth as it continues to deliver premium experiences to Punjabi, Haryanvi, and Bhojpuri-speaking audiences worldwide. The platform’s enhanced infrastructure enables it to scale rapidly, introduce new features seamlessly, and maintain its position as a leading multiregional entertainment destination.

WAVES OTT Partners with CRIS for Integration on RailOne App

WAVES OTT, Prasar Bharati’s fast-growing digital entertainment platform, has announced a major collaboration with the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) to integrate its content library with the RailOne app  the official passenger services platform of Indian Railways. RailOne provides ticket booking, live train running status, onboard services and utility features through a single unified interface used by millions across India.

With this partnership, railway passengers will now have seamless access to a rich and diverse catalogue of WAVES OTT content while travelling. The integration taps into India’s massive rail network, where over 2.3 crore passengers commute daily, significantly amplifying the national footprint of WAVES OTT.

Users on RailOne will be able to explore a wide range of content including:

• Live TV channels

• Akashvani radio stations

• Movies, short films & documentaries

• Devotional and archival programming

• Entertainment in 15+ Indian languages

To further boost awareness, WAVES OTT and CRIS plan to roll out a joint nationwide promotional campaign aimed at enhancing the in-transit infotainment experience for travellers.

Speaking on the launch, Gaurav Dwivedi, CEO, Prasar Bharati, said;
“This integration with RailOne is a significant milestone for WAVES OTT. RailOne connects millions of passengers daily, and bringing WAVES content to this platform will greatly enhance their digital experience during travel.”

The partnership underscores Prasar Bharati’s mission to deliver accessible and high-quality public-service content, while strengthening WAVES OTT’s position as a truly national streaming platform  available anywhere, anytime, and now, directly to India’s vast rail-travelling audience.

AI Is Changing What It Means to Build and Who Builds it

By: Yamini Agarwal, CMO, Nimbus Realty

AI is no longer just a backend or operational tool it has moved to the centre of how brands engage customers, understand markets, and shape their competitive identity. As consumers become increasingly digital-first and markets grow more dynamic, companies across sectors are shifting from intuition-led strategies to data-driven, precision-led marketing. The momentum is clear: according to Deloitte’s latest State of GenAI insights, over 80% of Indian organisations are actively exploring intelligent automation and advanced digital capabilities, particularly in marketing, customer experience, and business decision-making. The report also notes that nearly 70% of companies say their tech-driven transformations have already met or exceeded ROI expectations, proving that modern digital tools are not just add-ons they are fundamentally reshaping how brands are built and how their perception is crafted.

Customer engagement is witnessing a major shift as brands move towards more personalised and intuitive interactions. Advanced digital tools now study behaviour patterns, preferences, and past interactions to create journeys that feel relevant to each individual. Intelligent chat assistants, virtual sales guides, predictive lead scoring, and behaviour-based recommendations are turning generic touchpoints into meaningful conversations. By mapping the entire customer journey more precisely, businesses are not only improving the quality of interactions but also ensuring smoother transitions, stronger interest, and significantly lower drop-offs.

This shift toward personalised engagement is also reshaping how brands build their overall strategy. With access to richer insights about customer preferences, motivations, and online behaviour, companies no longer have to rely on broad assumptions or traditional surveys. Real-time analytics and predictive models now reveal what audiences are likely to respond to, helping brands fine-tune their messaging and sharpen their competitive positioning. Tools that track sentiment across digital platforms further allow teams to understand public mood, respond quickly to conversations, and maintain a consistent, trusted brand image. As a result, data-led intelligence is steadily becoming the foundation of strategic brand-building.

This growing reliance on digital intelligence is also transforming the execution side of marketing. Day-to-day workflows that once required constant manual oversight are now far more streamlined, with automated tools optimising ad budgets, refining audience targeting, and managing campaigns across Google, Meta, and programmatic platforms in real time. Marketers can now forecast performance, cluster audiences, and run large-scale A/B experiments with far greater ease. Content production has become equally agile, as tools generate multiple variations of copies, visuals, and short-form videos within minutes. Altogether, these advancements are enabling teams to work with greater speed, precision, and creative flexibility.

These shifts are also transforming how businesses understand and navigate the broader market. With stronger analytical capabilities, companies can now spot emerging micro-markets, forecast demand more accurately, and plan launches with greater clarity. Dynamic pricing and real-time competition tracking help brands stay ahead of changing conditions rather than simply reacting to them. At the same time, deeper behavioural insights highlight what truly drives purchase decisions today—trust, convenience, sustainability, digital experiences, and peer reviews. Smart tools like virtual tours, digital twins, and AR/VR showcases are raising consumer expectations and pushing brands to present products more innovatively. Together, these developments are reshaping the overall demand supply equation and redefining how businesses compete and grow.

MYNUSCo Expands Into Everyday Living With New Biomaterial Products

MYNUSCo Expands from Automotive to Everyday Living: Biomaterials Pioneer Scales Impact Through Home, Packaging, and Lifestyle Products

New Delhi, Dec 10: MYNUSCo, the Bengaluru-based biomaterials enterprise that transforms agricultural waste into high-performance materials, has scaled beyond automotive applications into consumer markets. This post-COVID strategic shift marks a turning point for the company founded in 2015 by Mahadev Chikkanna and Shruthi Ujjani Ramesh, positioning it to scale its environmental impact significantly.

The company spent its first five years in R&D mode, developing proprietary biocomposite technologies without external funding. The breakthrough came in 2019 with a contract from a global automotive OEM to supply biocomposites for car interiors. However, the pandemic forced a complete strategy rethink.

“COVID-19 disrupted supply chains globally and clarified our path – we needed materials that touch everyday life, not just automotive interiors,” says Mahadev Chikkanna, Co-Founder, MYNUSCo.

That realization sparked eha.eco, a consumer brand offering sustainable lifestyle products, including planters, homeware, and gifting. Recent launches include Loopac.eco for circular packaging and 3s.eco for carbon-negative construction solutions. MYNUSCo started as a biomaterials company but has evolved into a one-stop, end-to-end biomaterials and circularity adoption platform – from sourcing crop waste to supplying ready-to-use finished products. It is one of its kind, not just in India but globally.

MYNUSCo’s biocomposites are made from bamboo waste, rice husk, straw, coir, and other agricultural by-products that would otherwise be burned. These materials are categorized as BioDur for durable goods and BioPur for compostable applications. Every material is backed by an ISO-verified Life Cycle Assessment system, providing transparent carbon accounting from source to finished product. MYNUSCo’s work has prevented over 2,000 tons of CO₂ emissions – equivalent to taking roughly 1,400 cars off the road for a year.

Globally, 45% of carbon emissions stem from material production – plastics, cement, steel. Yet, most climate action focuses on energy transition. MYNUSCo addresses this gap with cost-competitive, scalable alternatives requiring no major tooling changes.

“Industries and consumers shouldn’t have to choose between sustainability and performance,” Mahadev Chikkanna explains. “We’re giving them a verified path to circularity that fits existing norms.”

With more than half of its staff being women across different levels, the company has its biocomposites manufacturing base in Mysuru and collaborates with partner molding units across India to convert these biomaterials into finished products. This partnership-driven model supports existing manufacturing ecosystems to transition to sustainable materials while accelerating scale and impact.

“Sustainability must include social equity,” says Shruthi Ujjani Ramesh, Co-Founder, MYNUSCo. “We’re committed to creating shared success across our entire value chain, not just for the company and shareholders. What was once perceived as challenging has now become one of our key strengths.”

Looking ahead, MYNUSCo plans expansion into new product categories. The company’s impact has accelerated dramatically – carbon reductions that took a year to achieve five years ago now happen in under a month. This momentum is expected to continue as MYNUSCo develops new materials, products, and markets. With stricter sustainability regulations and growing consumer awareness, the company aims to become the preferred partner for brands seeking verified low-carbon alternatives.

For a company that started with curiosity about climate change, MYNUSCo has evolved into one of India’s credible circular economy platforms – proving that sustainability can move from lab experiments to everyday impact.

AAEON’s UP Brand Partners with DEEPX to Deliver Ultra-Efficient AI Performance Across Hardware Platforms 

Taipei, Taiwan, Dec  9:AAEON’s UP brand, a leading designer and manufacturer of industrial development boards, today announced its collaboration with DEEPX, a pioneer in producing power-efficient yet sophisticated AI acceleration modules. 

The partnership will see multiple models from UP’s Development Kit and Mini PC series utilize DEEPX’s innovative DX-M1 AI chip to satisfy market demand for ultra-low power, compact, and AI-ready edge platforms upon which customers can build new, innovative industrial automation solutions.

Designed to bring GPU-class AI model execution at just 2W–5W, DEEPX’s DX-M1 AI chip is particularly well-suited for integration with the UP brand’s portfolio of small form factor products, given the module’s low power footprint and innovative thermal management. 

The first UP products to be equipped with the DX-M1 chip will be the recently-released UP Squared Pro TWL and UP Xtreme ARL Development Kits, granting the platforms a boost of 25 TOPs of AI performance alongside preinstalled Linux Ubuntu Pro 24.04 LTS with the UP AI Software Suite and NPU driver. 

The partnership between the two companies will also see AAEON stock the DX-M1 M.2 2280 expansion module for use with a range of AAEON’s UP Mini PCs, allowing customers to install the module on standard UP Squared and UP Squared Pro Edge systems via their M.2 M-Key slots. Meanwhile, AAEON has also announced its intentions to expand existing Mini PC lines to include models with the DX-M1 module preinstalled, with the Intel® Processor N97-powered UP Squared 7100 Edge expected to be the first. 

DEEPX will also add to its own AI System product line with the release of the DX-AiPlayer-N97, a turnkey system that will combine the UP Squared 7100 Edge with an integrated DEEPX® DX-M1 M.2 LPDDR5 AI accelerator for customers wishing to test the NPU on trusted, compatible hardware. DEEPX have confirmed the official unveiling of the product will take place at the DEEPX booth (LVCC #8745) during CES 2026. 

“Our collaboration with DEEPX marks an important milestone in making advanced AI performance accessible to industrial developers,” said Irene Lin, Product Manager at AAEON’s UP brand. “By integrating the DX-M1 module across our UP platforms, we’re bridging the gap between ultra-efficient AI acceleration and the flexibility of embedded edge computing empowering our customers to deploy smarter, more sustainable solutions with ease.”

Following these initial rollouts, the two companies plan to expand their collaboration across the entire UP Mini PC product line, building upon their respective presences across markets in Asia, Europe, and the US. In addition to this, DEEPX will be actively expanding mass production programs to target key industries to accelerate the uptake of the combined offering across smart factory and smart city projects. 

UP Squared Pro TWL and UP Xtreme ARL Development Kits with preinstalled DX-M1 modules are now available for preorder on the UP Shop. For detailed specifications for the UP Squared 7100 Edge and the DX-M1 M.2 2280, please visit their respective product pages on the AAEON website.

ZF Group to showcase Intelligent System Solutions made in India at EXCON 2025

Bangalore, Dec 9 : ZF is poised to address the need for high degree of flexibility and rapid development cycles, with products and solutions at  EXCON 2025 at Hall 1 Booth G149 . The company will demonstrate how it’s expertise in driveline technology and intelligent system solutions makes it the ideal partner to meet these demands.  ZF’s technologies contribute to ‘The Future of Construction’ with low or zero emissions and offer increased productivity at construction sites.

 ZF Group plans to address the local customer requirements with its “local for local” approach, producing the transmissions and axles out of its newly inaugurated Construction Equipment plant in Coimbatore, TN.

The state-of-the-art plant inaugurated in Jun 2025, is spread over an area of 10,000 sq meters. The new off highway plant aligns with ZF’s objective of ‘Make in India for India and the World’ approach, highlighting the company’s thrust towards local manufacturing excellence while simultaneously catering to the OEMs global demands. This facility is a critical component of ZF Groups strategy for growth and market penetration in India with pioneering innovative solutions for construction equipment segment and railways in India.

ZF Group has invested 20 million Euro (192 Crores in early 2025) in this plant over the year,  to strengthen the innovative solutions and unwavering commitment to localize world class technologies, products and solutions for the evolving Construction Equipment sector.

Akash Passey, President ZF Group India mentioned,

“At ZF Group, we’re proud to deepen our commitment to India’s dynamic construction sector by expanding local production of transmissions and axles in the recently inaugurated plant at Coimbatore. This strategic investment aligns with the Group’s ambition for the region and is aligned with the Government of India’s ambitious infrastructure push. Our advanced product portfolio is designed for unwavering reliability and is in step with the market trends toward cleaner, smarter, and digitally enabled machines.”

Wheel Loader Tech: Boost Efficiency & Comfort

ZF’s ERGOPOWER powershift transmissions are engineered for maximum productivity and efficiency in wheel loaders. Standard 4‑speed units and optional Efficiency Packages – including 5‑speed and DirectDrive – deliver up to 15% fuel savings and up to 40% productivity gains. They ensure smooth, effortless shifting with minimal tractive effort disruption, increasing driver comfort and lowering lifecycle costs.

Complementing ERGOPOWER, ZF’s MULTITRAC rigid axles are built for heavy-duty loader applications. These axles feature compact design, reduced weight, and wet multi‑disc brakes that minimize braking losses while enhancing efficiency. Durable and service-friendly, they offer excellent ground clearance and operate reliably under extreme conditions.

Backhoe Loader Solutions: Power Meets Precision

Backhoe loaders benefit equally from ZF’s combined ERGOPOWER & MULTITRAC systems. The powershift transmission ensures smooth operation across diverse digging and loading cycles, supporting high torque demands and continuous shifting. Meanwhile, MULTITRAC axles provide robust performance, long component life, and maintenance-friendly features designed for the intense workloads of excavating and back‑filling machines.

Concrete Mixer Drives: Reliability for Every Load

ZF’s ECOMIX I hydrostatic drum drives deliver proven reliability and efficiency for mixer trucks. These compact and rugged gears provide high power density, easy installation, low maintenance, and long service life even under the most demanding conditions. The ECOMIX product range sets industry standards in durability and performance, making it a trusted benchmark for mixer applications worldwide.

Intelligent braking portfolio provides turnkey solutions for off-highway customers

A global leader in hydraulic and electrohydraulic braking systems, ZF supports customers in the heavy duty, off-highway, construction, mining, and agriculture sectors with safe and efficient brake technology.

The company’s newest brake-by-wire solution is an important step change, as it provides vehicle manufacturers the ability to control deceleration via an electronic signal that adjusts brake pressure when needed, removing the need for hydraulic lines in the cab and evolving towards remote and autonomous operation.

With solutions that address the market requirement and meet the present needs of the OEM partners, ZF is driving India toward smarter, safer, and sustainable transportation- Redefining India’s Mobility.

slice UPI credit card:  India’s best UPI credit card for everyday payments

Bengaluru, Dec 09:  slice recently launched its UPI credit card; a card designed for everyday payments. As UPI has become the country’s default mode for digital payments, integrating credit directly into this ecosystem was essential to provide people with greater access, convenience, and flexibility in their everyday spending. It combines the familiarity and convenience of UPI with the benefits of credit, giving users a way to earn rewards, manage liquidity, and access short-term credit.

Why slice introduced it:

Most credit cards in India are optimized for infrequent, high value spends, whereas the average user’s daily transactions happen on UPI. slice introduced the slice UPI credit card to bridge this gap, so that everyday payments, whether small or recurring, also come with the option of credit and rewards. The idea is to enable users to continue paying the way they already do on UPI, but with the added benefit of cashback while maintaining a balance in their savings account.

How it helps customers:

• Users can earn up to 3% cashback on UPI payments with no transaction limits. People can earn rewards even on a Rs.50 payment.
• Because payments are made using credit instead of a savings balance, customers can maintain liquidity and continue earning interest on their deposits.
• For bigger purchases, any transaction above ₹2,000 can be instantly converted into three interest-free EMIs through the slice app. This feature is available on 40 million merchant outlets.
• The card has no annual fees and avoids hidden or complex charges.

Palo Alto Networks Predicts Autonomous AI Agents to Bridge Cyber Skills Gap in 2026

Palo Alto Networks 2026 Predictions: Autonomous AI Agents To Close Cyber Skills Gap

Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, today released “6 Predictions for the AI Economy: 2026’s New Rules of Cybersecurity,” forecasting a transformative leap to the AI economy. This new AI-native global economic model, where AI drives productivity and operations, also introduces a seismic shift in risk. In 2026, autonomous AI agents will fundamentally redefine enterprise operations, setting the stage for major changes in identity, the security operations center (SOC), quantum computing, data security and the browser.

Palo Alto Networks forecasted 2025 as the Year of Disruption based on the rise in mega breaches that take entire enterprise networks offline — driven by supply chain vulnerabilities and attackers reaching new levels of speed and sophistication. This has since been proven true, as 84% of the major cyber incidents that Unit 42^® investigated this year have resulted in operational downtime, reputational damage or financial loss. In 2026, we will enter into the Year of the Defender, where AI-driven defenses tip the scale in the defense’s favor, driving down response times, reducing complexity and increasing visibility to quickly respond to cyberattacks. These themes also mirror India’s experience, where hybrid work and rapid GenAI adoption continue to expand the attack surface for both enterprises and critical infrastructure.

While AI adoption is rapidly redefining cybersecurity risk, it also creates the ultimate opportunity for defenders. As attackers utilize AI to scale and accelerate threats across a hybrid workforce—where autonomous agents outnumber humans by 82:1, defenders must counter that speed with intelligent defense. This necessitates a fundamental shift from reactive blocking to a proactive approach that actively manages AI-driven risk while fueling enterprise innovation.

Swapna Bapat, VP and MD, India and SAARC at Palo Alto Networks said, “In 2026, the velocity of innovation is inseparable from the urgency of governance. The immediate threat is not just a theoretical deepfake, but the ‘CEO Doppelgänger’ and the surge in digital identity fraud that is already eroding public trust across our digital economy and financial sector. This is magnified by the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, which has made data trust and accountability an immediate, high-stakes executive priority; breaches of personal data, especially those caused by a rogue AI agent, now carry clear financial penalties up to ₹250 crore. For Indian enterprises to lead globally, security must evolve beyond a compliance checklist. We must adopt unified, AI-native platforms that enforce the principles of the India AI Governance Guidelines, making trust-by-design the foundation for every machine, every application, and every digital identity, ensuring the twin goals of ‘AI for All’ and ‘Safe & Trusted AI’ are met.”

Kunal Ruvala, Senior Vice President & GM, India at Palo Alto Networks, said: “AI-driven deception and data exposure are now frontline risks for Indian enterprises. Deepfakes, contextual data leakage and prompt abuse are creating a new class of insider threat at a scale we have never seen before. At the same time, hybrid work has made the browser the new enterprise workspace, increasing interest in secure enterprise browsing. These shifts are pushing Indian organizations to strengthen identity-first, behavior-based and Zero Trust defenses much earlier in their AI adoption journey.”

1. The New Age of Deception: The Threat of AI Identity: In 2026, identity will become the primary battleground as flawless, real-time AI deepfakes or CEO doppelgängers make forgery indistinguishable from reality. This threat is magnified by autonomous agents and a staggering 82:1 machine-to-human identity ratio, creating a crisis of authenticity where a single forged command triggers a cascade of automated actions. As trust breaks down, identity security must transform from a reactive safeguard into a proactive enabler for the enterprise, securing every human, machine and AI agent.
2. The New Insider Threat: Securing the AI Agent: Enterprise adoption of autonomous AI agents will finally provide the force multiplier needed to solve the 4.8 million-person cyber skills gap and end alert fatigue. This is also an inherent risk, creating a potent new insider threat. These always-on, implicitly trusted agents are given privileged access and the keys to the kingdom, instantly becoming the most valuable target. Adversaries will no longer make humans their primary target; they will look to compromise these powerful agents, turning them into an “autonomous insider.” This forces a shift to autonomy with control, requiring AI firewall governance tools at runtime to stop machine-speed attacks and ensure the AI workforce isn’t turned against its owners.
3. The New Opportunity: Solving the Data Trust Problem: Next year, the new frontier of attack will be data poisoning — invisibly corrupting AI training data at its source. This attack exploits a critical organizational silo between data scientists and security teams to create hidden backdoors and untrustworthy models, igniting a fundamental “crisis of data trust.” As traditional perimeters become irrelevant, the solution must be a unified platform that closes this blind spot, using data security posture management (DSPM) and AI security posture management (AI-SPM) for observability and runtime agents for firewall as code to secure the entire AI data pipeline.
4. The New Gavel: AI Risk and Executive Accountability: The enterprise race for an AI advantage will collide with a new wall of legal reality. By 2026, the massive gap between rapid adoption and mature AI security (with only 6% of organizations having an advanced strategy) will lead to the first major lawsuits holding executives personally liable for rogue AI actions. This “New Gavel” elevates AI from an IT issue to a critical liability issue for the board. The CIO’s role must evolve to that of a strategic enabler — or partner with a new Chief AI Risk Officer using a unified platform to provide verifiable governance that enables innovation safely.
5. The New Countdown: The Quantum Imperative: The “harvest now, decrypt later” threat, accelerated by AI, creates a crisis of retroactive insecurity, as data stolen today becomes a future liability. With the quantum timeline shrinking from a ten-year problem to a three-year one, governments’ mandates will soon force a massive, complex migration to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). This immense operational challenge requires organizations to shift from a one-time upgrade to building long-term crypto agility the ability to adapt cryptographic standards as a new, non-negotiable security foundation.
6. The New Connection: The Browser as the Novel Workspace: As the browser evolves from a tool for information synthesis into an agentic platform that executes tasks, it is becoming the new OS for the enterprise. This trend creates the single largest, unsecured attack surface — an AI front door operating with a unique visibility gap. With GenAI traffic up over 890%, organizations will be forced to adopt a unified, cloud-native security model capable of enforcing consistent zero trust security and data protection at the last possible millisecond inside the browser itself.

Latest version of One UI brings enhanced productivity, privacy and performance across the Galaxy ecosystem

Samsung Electronics today announced the One UI 8.5 beta program, introducing new and easier ways to create, connect and stay safe. One UI 8.5 enables users to do more with less effort, featuring upgrades that enable more seamless actions, device management and enhanced security.

One UI 8.5: What’s New for Content Creation?

One UI 8.5 makes creating and sharing content more intuitive from start to finish. Users can keep generating new images without interruption with the updated Photo Assist. They can edit photos using Photo Assist features continuously, without needing to save each iteration. When finished, they can easily review all the creations in edit history and pick their favorites to keep.

Sharing is smoother too, thanks to enhancements to Quick Share which now recognizes people in photos and proactively suggests sending them directly to those contacts.

How Does One UI 8.5 Improve Device Connectivity?

New cross-device features make managing devices easier, whether users need to manage files, share their network, or communicate with nearby devices. Audio Broadcast enables effortless communication with LE Audio-supported devices nearby using Auracast. In addition to audio from media sources, users can now broadcast their voice using their Galaxy phone’s built-in microphone ideal for group situations like tours or events

Storage Share brings even more fluidity to the Galaxy ecosystem by showing files from other Galaxy devices including tablets and PCs — directly in the My Files app. It also allows users to access their phone’s files from other Samsung devices, including their TV.

How Is My Galaxy Device Staying Protected?

One UI 8.5 strengthens device protection and gives users clearer control over their security settings. Theft Protection keeps phones and their data secure in the case that it is lost or stolen. For additional protection, Failed Authentication Lock automatically locks the screen if there are too many failed attempts to verify identity by fingerprint, PIN or password. Identity check also safeguards more settings than before, adding an extra layer of protection.

Availability

The One UI 8.5 beta program will be first available to Galaxy S25 series users in select markets including Germany, India, Korea, Poland, the UK and the U.S. from December 8. Galaxy users can apply to join the beta program via the Samsung Members app.