Artificial intelligence is often presented as a shortcut to efficiency, cost savings, and faster growth. But Salesforce’s recent experience shows that AI adoption without balance can backfire. After laying off nearly 4,000 employees and replacing large portions of its customer support operations with AI agents, Salesforce executives have now admitted something rare in Big Tech: […]

Artificial intelligence has long supported scientific research by analyzing data, reviewing literature, and assisting with simulations. Researchers at IIT Delhi have now taken a decisive step further. Their newly developed AI agent, AILA (AI Laboratory Assistant), does not merely assist scientists—it actively performs real-world laboratory experiments. This development marks a shift from AI as a