With AI rapidly transforming the cybersecurity landscape, the need for responsible governance, privacy-first frameworks, and adaptive leadership is more critical than ever—especially in highly regulated sectors like banking and finance. In an exclusive interview with CXO XPERTS, cybersecurity veteran Kavitha Ayappan, shares her perspective on the practical challenges of AI implementation, evolving security blind spots, embedding governance into business culture, and how inclusive mentorship...

India’s online seller ecosystem is becoming more technology-driven, manufacturing-led, and closely aligned with value-conscious consumers, according to Snapdeal’s Bharat Seller Report 2026. The report finds that AI adoption is no longer limited to large enterprises or digital-first brands, with 56% of surveyed sellers already using AI-powered tools in some form to improve operations. Product Listings Lead AI Use Among sellers using AI, the most common application...

A new study by DareAISearch finds that most brands are still missing from the AI recommendation ecosystems increasingly shaping how consumers discover products, services, and companies online. According to the SearchScore AI Visibility Study, 76.4% of brands scored below 40% in AI visibility across platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and other generative AI search environments. AI Search Changes Discovery The study analyzed 254 unique websites across...