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On Monday said it has helped Indian sellers surpass $20 billion in total exports, including nearly $7 billion this year, as small operators work to offset the impact of new U.S. import tariffs that were imposed in August. The company said it remained confident in its long-term growth and set a new target of reaching $80 billion in exports by 2030, driven by rising global demand for cosmetics , toys , furniture and apparel . Thousands of  Indian artisans  and small businesses were affected after the U.S. doubled tariffs on certain goods to 50% starting on August 27. The tariffs were a response to India's purchases of Russian oil . Amazon executives said the broader export impact remained limited. "We focus on controllable inputs, not short-term trade headwinds,” said Srinidhi Kalvapudi, the head of Amazon Global Selling India , in an interview. "Our long-term story is structural, not cyclical - and for e-commerce exports, it’s still day one.” Amazon’s Global Selli...

New research by  NewsGuard  has revealed that the latest version of OpenAI’s video creation tool Sora 2 can be prompted to advance false or misleading information 80% of the time. NewsGuard, which rates the credibility of news and information websites, maintained that its findings demonstrate the ease with which bad actors can weaponise the powerful new technology to spread false information at scale. Five of the 20 false claims Sora generated originated with Russian disinformation operations, it added. The researchers noted that within minutes of accessing Sora 2 they had it producing false or misleading videos related to major news, including videos showing a Moldovan election official destroying pro-Russian ballots, a toddler detained by U.S. immigration officers, and a Coca-Cola spokesperson announcing that the company would not sponsor the Super Bowl because of Bad Bunny ’s selection as the halftime headline act. NewsGuard also asserted that its findings demonstrate ho...

  Every conversation shapes what’s next  Across every stage, one truth stands out: innovation isn’t confined to one role or title. Founders are seeking investors. Investors are scanning for signals. Builders are architecting what’s next.  At  Disrupt 2025 , these worlds collide — in 1:1 meetings, live sessions, and side events where chance encounters turn into partnerships. Whether you’re  pitching, funding, scaling, or reinventing , this is where the global startup ecosystem connects to make things happen.  Find your ticket type . Founders: learn, pitch, fund, repeat  Every founder at Disrupt shows up with the same mission — sharpen the story, meet the right investors, and walk away stronger. Learn how agentic AI is rewriting the startup playbook, how to stand out in a crowded market, and smarter ways to fund your next stage, and how to IPO Don’t miss  “How Long Should a Startup Stay Private?”  — a crash course in timing, independence, and ...