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The National Testing Agency (NTA) is recruiting for senior positions including Chief Technology Officer, Chief Finance Officer, and General Manager-Human Resources on a contractual basis. Applications are open until May 31, 2026, with specific educational qualifications and extensive experience required for each role. These positions are based at the NTA headquarters in New Delhi.

The US Army is integrating artificial intelligence and digital tools. Former cio Leonel Garciga states the main hurdle is getting people to adapt to new ways of working. He advocates for rapid tool deployment and user experience. Garciga has joined Booz Allen to continue his mission of delivering technology faster for critical operations.

Goldman Sachs tech chief Marco Argenti suggests companies are misjudging AI's impact by tracking usage. He argues true productivity lies in a team's speed to develop future solutions, not individual tool adoption. At Goldman Sachs, AI enables rapid prototyping, transforming ideas into software almost instantly, fostering empowerment among employees.

Investors from Tier-2 & -3 cities embrace stocks and mutual funds, but gaps in advisory may leave many vulnerable

Accenture CEO Julie Sweet shared her philosophy that ambitious dreams should be a little scary, indicating they push individuals beyond their comfort zones. She emphasized that this mindset, coupled with continuous learning and skill development, was crucial for her own career progression, including becoming CEO.

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A feature called ACR turns your smart TV into a “two-way mirror”. Your screen may look passive, but the system behind it is capable of observing patterns, preferences and behaviour

Onix has launched Wingspan 2.0, an agentic AI platform designed to accelerate enterprise modernization by 3x and reduce manual effort by over 50%. This Enterprise Intelligence Fabric, featuring a Semantic Twin, enables organizations to move from fragmented pilots to enterprise-wide AI execution with enhanced data accuracy and alignment to business objectives.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff dismisses fears that AI will make his company obsolete, citing real-world customer successes. He revealed that their AI agents are resolving 40% more customer queries without human intervention and reducing IT tickets by 40%. This demonstrates tangible returns from their 'Agentic Enterprise' approach, not just hype.

Gujarat's GIFT City has experienced a remarkable surge in its fund management sector, with capital commitments soaring from under $0.5 billion to $32.13 billion by December 2025. This growth, alongside a significant increase in Fund Management Entities and fund schemes, highlights GIFT City's emergence as a key hub for both domestic and global investment strategies.

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Google DeepMind has appointed Jasjeet Sekhon as its new Chief Strategy Officer to bolster its AI innovation and R&D efforts amidst intense competition. Sekhon, formerly a professor at top universities and Chief Scientist at Bridgewater, expressed a moral obligation to responsibly guide Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) for global benefit.

US Senate staffers can now use only three AI chatbots: ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot. This move, detailed in a memo, highlights Copilot's integration into existing Microsoft tools. Notably absent are Elon Musk's Grok and Anthropic's Claude, which is still under review. The House of Representatives has a broader AI approval list, indicating the Senate's more cautious approach.

V Balakrishnan said, "I think the government should get leaders from the tech industry to be the cio. This will bring credibility to the process. People like Nandan had earlier worked in government and brought the needed change. They should also get somebody of that stature and calibre to be the cio."

The contract market of depth forwards in the National Hockey League has attracted attention following a huge extension that Kiefer Sherwood signed with the San Jose Sharks. The transaction has also had a ripple effect on the expectations of Bobby McMann and his future with the Toronto Maple Leafs, which has brought up some debate in the latest NHL news and trade discussions throughout the league.

The city chapter of cio (chief information officer) Klub was inaugurated on Friday at a city hotel. It will represent IT users working in various industries.

The Economic Times cio (ETcio) will host its 7th Annual Conclave from May 29th to June 1st, 2025, at the Grand Hyatt, Goa. The event, themed "cio 3.0: Transforming Innovation into Business Reality," will bring together over 200 technology leaders to discuss the evolving cio role, focusing on innovation, business strategy, AI, and next-gen infrastructure, with key sessions and networking opportunities.

The 6th Annual cio Conclave in Goa focuses on Digital Leadership, with discussions on AI, digital transformation, and networking opportunities. It equips attendees with insights for shaping a digitally empowered future.

The 7th Economic Times cio Conclave, themed "cio 3.0," will convene over 200 Indian tech leaders in Goa from May 29 to June 1, 2025. Discussions will center on cios' evolving roles as business strategists, leveraging AI, automation, and data analytics. The event features masterclasses, visionary sessions, networking, and cultural enrichment, aiming to transform innovation into tangible business results.