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SonyLIV brings Season 3 of the popular American drama series The Good Doctor
MUMBAI: “Disability need not be an obstacle to success”. These words by Stephen Hawking are words to live by! When one’s passion and spirit remain undeterred, no challenge can come in the way of excelling in life. A similar story of Dr. Shaun Murphy is all set to take you through an eventful journey, yet again. SonyLIV, India’s first premium video on demand (VOD) service, brings to you the third season of the popular American drama series, The Good Doctor, which will go live on the platform, one new episode every Tuesday at 8:00 AM.
The Good Doctor is a story of a talented young surgeon, Dr. Shaun Murphy, played by popular actor Freddie Highmore, with savant syndrome, who is on a mission to save lives, amidst the many roadblocks that take a dramatic turn of events during the series. Picking up from the thrilling finale of Season 2, where Dr. Shaun acts out to the new Chief of Surgery Dr. Jackson, as he gets demoted, Season 3 of the hit series will unfold the drama that will come in Shaun’s way and his brewing relationship with co-worker, Dr. Carly Lever, played by actor Jasika Nicole. While season 1 and 2, replete with thrill kept viewers on the edge, Season 3 will showcase a journey of hope, love and goodwill in its own extraordinary way.
The launch of The Good Doctor Season 3 will further build onto the English content catalogue of SonyLIV, which is home to some of the top rated and quality shows like Power, Mr Mercedes Unforgettable, The Handmaid’s Tale, Community, Counterpart, Riviera amongst many others. Home to some of the most prestigious titles such as the ASCAP Screen Music Awards, Seoul International Drama Awards for Most Popular Foreign Drama of the Year and the Best Drama series of all time at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, The Good Doctor is back with its third instalment that promises to be another exciting watch on SonyLIV.
The Good Doctor S3 will be available for viewing under the Premium umbrella of SonyLIV for INR 99 per month or INR 499 per year.
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American Express to acquire AI startup Hyper to boost automation
Deal targets expense management as AI reshapes corporate spending tools.
MUMBAI: From receipts to robots, the expense sheet is getting a brain upgrade as American Express moves to bring artificial intelligence into the heart of corporate spending. The company has announced plans to acquire Hyper, a relatively young but fast-rising startup founded in 2022 that builds AI-powered agents capable of organising expenses, generating reports, verifying compliance with budgets and policies, and nudging users with timely reminders. The deal, expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, underscores a growing shift among financial institutions to automate traditionally manual, time-heavy workflows.
Hyper counts Sam Altman among its backers, adding a layer of Silicon Valley credibility to the acquisition. While financial details remain undisclosed, the strategic intent is clear: deepen automation capabilities and sharpen American Express’s position in the competitive corporate spending ecosystem.
The two companies are not strangers. They previously collaborated in 2024 on a co-branded credit card product, suggesting that the acquisition is less a cold buy and more an extension of an existing relationship. With this move, American Express is effectively bringing that capability in-house, aiming to embed AI directly into its commercial services stack.
Chief executive Stephen Squeri had already signalled the direction of travel in a recent shareholder letter, describing AI as a “structural shift” in how businesses operate. The Hyper acquisition appears to be a direct response to that shift, particularly in expense management, where processes such as approvals, compliance checks and reporting remain ripe for automation.
Alongside the acquisition, the company is also expanding its product suite. A recently launched business credit card offers cashback and benefits at an annual fee of $295, with another card expected later this year moves that complement its broader push into commercial services.
Taken together, the strategy points to a future where managing expenses may require fewer spreadsheets and more algorithms. For American Express, the bet is simple, if businesses are rethinking how work gets done, the tools that power that work need to evolve just as quickly.
