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Jaspreet Bindra & Anuj Magazine launch AI&Beyond
Mumbai: Jaspreet Bindra, an expert in AI and digital transformation, has launched AI&Beyond to make artificial intelligence more accessible and understandable. Co-founded with Anuj Magazine, an AI and cybersecurity specialist, AI&Beyond aims to democratize AI literacy across industries in India and beyond.
The platform’s launch comes at a time when AI literacy is increasingly important. Understanding AI is becoming essential as AI reshapes industries and impacts business and daily life. Those knowledgeable in AI will influence the future, drive innovation, and help organizations stay competitive in a world driven by AI. AI&Beyond is committed to providing individuals and organizations with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in this evolving landscape. The platform seeks to empower users to utilize AI effectively and responsibly by promoting a deeper understanding of AI.
Jaspreet Bindra, known for his influential work as the author of The Tech Whisperer and his leadership roles in the tech industry, particularly as a former group chief digital officer at the Mahindra Group and regional director of Microsoft India, is on a mission to bridge the knowledge gap that exists around AI. With AI&Beyond, he aims to transform how businesses and individuals engage with AI by providing a comprehensive suite of experiential learning programmes.
“At AI&Beyond, we believe that AI is no longer the future – it is very much the present. Yet, its true potential can only be unlocked if a broader audience understands how to use it effectively and ethically,” said Bindra. “In the age of AI, being literate will not be limited to knowing the language but also on how to use ubiquitously AI and Gen AI tools at work and at home. Our goal is to ensure that AI literacy becomes as fundamental as reading and arithmetic, especially in large organisations where AI’s impact will be profound. Through AI&Beyond, we aim to bridge the gap between AI’s capabilities and its practical application across various sectors.”
The Generative AI Bootcamp, a flagship programme of AI&Beyond is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills to navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape. These boot camps are tailored to address the specific needs of various industries, enabling organisations to seamlessly integrate AI into their operations. Additionally, the platform’s Ethics Bootcamp is crucial in today’s AI-driven world, helping organisations adopt AI and do so with a strong ethical foundation. This focus on ethical AI deployment is what sets AI&Beyond apart, emphasizing the importance of responsible AI use.
Speaking on the launch, AI&Beyond co-founder Anuj Magazine said, “At AI&Beyond, we are laser-focused on transforming AI from an abstract concept into a practical, accessible catalyst that drives real-world impact for organisations. Our mission is to democratize AI knowledge and make it a core competency across industries, empowering every employee – from the boardroom to the frontline – with the skills to lead in an AI-driven future. Through our immersive, experiential learning programs, like our Generative AI Bootcamp and Ethics Bootcamp, we bring AI to life in ways that resonate deeply with enterprises, ensuring that we’re not just preparing businesses for the future – we’re enabling them to architect it.”
AI&Beyond offers a range of resources, including workshops, briefings, webinars, and consulting services, designed to promote AI literacy and help organizations become more agile, innovative, and competitive in the digital age. The company also provides executive briefings to help leadership teams understand the strategic implications of AI and related technologies like cybersecurity and quantum computing.
The name AI&Beyond reflects the company’s broader mission, drawing inspiration from CLR James’ work *Beyond A Boundary*, which examined the cultural significance of cricket. AI&Beyond emphasizes that understanding AI goes beyond technical knowledge. The platform is driven by the question, “What do they know of AI, who only AI knows?” This underscores its commitment to exploring the ethical, philosophical, and societal dimensions of AI.
With the launch of AI&Beyond, Jaspreet Bindra and Anuj Magazine are set to lead a new era of AI literacy. Their vision is to empower businesses and individuals to not just keep up with the AI revolution but to lead it with confidence and ethical foresight.
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With 57 per cent single new users, Ashley Madison rebrands as discreet dating platform
Platform says majority of new members now identify as single
INDIA: Ashley Madison is shedding the “married-dating” label that defined it for two decades, repositioning itself as a platform for discreet dating in what it calls the post-social media age.
The rebrand, unveiled in India on 27 February, 2026, marks a structural shift in business model and identity. Once synonymous with married dating, the company now describes itself as the “premier destination for discreet dating” under a new tagline: Where Desire Meets Discretion.
The pivot is data-driven. Internal figures show that 57 per cent of global sign-ups between 1 January and 31 December, 2025 identified as single: a notable departure from the platform’s married core. The company argues that its community has already evolved beyond its original positioning.
“In an age where our lives have been constantly put on public display, privacy has become the new luxury,” said Ashley Madison chief strategy officer Paul Keable. He framed the platform’s offering as “ethical discretion” for singles, separated, divorced and non-monogamous users seeking private connections.
The shift also taps into wider digital fatigue. A global survey conducted by YouGov for Ashley Madison, covering 13,071 adults across Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, the UK and the US, found mounting discomfort with hyper-public online lives.
Among dating app users, 30 per cent cited constant swiping and messaging as a source of fatigue, while 24 per cent pointed to pressure to curate public-facing profiles and early personal disclosure. Some 27 per cent said fears of screenshots or information being shared contributed to exhaustion; an equal share cited unwanted attention.
The retreat from oversharing appears broader. According to the survey, 46 per cent of adults actively try to keep most aspects of their life private online. Only 8 per cent feel comfortable sharing most aspects publicly, while 35 per cent say they are becoming more selective about what they disclose.
Ashley Madison is betting that this cultural recalibration towards controlled visibility can be monetised. By doubling down on privacy infrastructure and reframing itself around discretion rather than infidelity, the company is attempting to convert reputational baggage into a premium proposition.
