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Jetsynthesys’ Metaphy Labs launches WardenAI with Spanish PM’s support
Mumbai: Metaphy Labs, a subsidiary of Jetsynthesys, has officially launched its cutting-edge AI solution, WardenAI, at the Indo-Spanish Dialogue in Mumbai, witnessed by Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez. This event marks a significant leap in leveraging AI for societal benefit and positions WardenAI as a powerful tool to combat global challenges like misinformation and false news.
Metaphy Labs’ strategic collaborations in Spain have fueled this groundbreaking development. The company has secured Letters of Intent (LOIs) and initiated early partnerships with leading organisations, including the PRISA Group, starting with platforms such as Huffington Post, CadenaSER, and the Heretics Group, as well as the University of Navarra. These partnerships underscore the recognition of WardenAI’s potential to foster accountability, drive innovation, and bolster AI-powered growth.
WardenAI is engineered to tackle emerging digital threats, serving as a comprehensive AI safety and trust platform that protects stakeholders across devices and channels in real-time. It reinforces the ‘Right to correct information’ by providing reliable access to verified data.
At the launch, Metaphy Labs and WardenAI co-founder, Varun Sharma shared an impactful demonstration involving Burkina Faso. Reports of misinformation related to ‘guerrilla donations’ claimed that foreign funds were fueling propaganda and causing social unrest. Utilizing WardenAI’s capabilities to process data from over 200,000 sources swiftly, Metaphy’s team identified the origins of the disinformation within 72 hours, uncovering a coordinated network and flagging over 5,000 suspicious narratives.
Jetsynthesys founder & CEO, Rajan Navani highlighted the innovation: “Metaphy has been doing pioneering work in AI. With the launch of WardenAI, we have once again broken new ground in the way AI can be harnessed and applied to solve societal problems. Fake news and misinformation is a global issue and WardenAI demonstrates how it can be tackled and its adverse impact mitigated with technology.”
Metaphy Labs, co-founders, Sharma and Rakesh Sreedhar elaborated on the urgency: “Recent studies estimate that false news spreads 70 per cent faster than the truth online. The financial and social costs of fake news are staggering – it is estimated to cost the global economy $78 billion every year, while its impacts undermine social cohesion and trust in public institutions. We believe that WardenAI is poised to redefine the way AI supports and empowers societies and we are thrilled to see this vision align with the broader Spain-India collaboration and the shared support from Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.”
Prime minister Sánchez’s endorsement emphasises Spain’s dedication to responsible AI and the shared vision for a resilient AI ecosystem. This collaboration exemplifies joint efforts between Spain and India to advance transparent and ethical AI practices.
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Piyush Thakur steps down as Inshorts’ chief revenue officer
Former vice president and cro says exit marks a new chapter after close to a decade of building revenue and partnerships at Inshorts Group.
NOIDA: Piyush Thakur has stepped away from Inshorts Group after nearly 10 years with the company, marking the end of a long tenure that culminated in his role as chief revenue officer.
In a farewell note, Thakur said he was “turning a new page” after almost a decade at Inshorts, calling it one of the hardest professional decisions he has made. He added that his exit was not driven by uncertainty about the future, but by reflection on a long association with the company.
Thakur joined Inshorts in October 2016 as vice president and spent around seven years in the role before being elevated to chief revenue officer in April 2024, a position he held until April 2026.
He said his tenure was defined by “thousands of mornings, late nights, product debates and breakthrough moments”, as the company evolved into a large-scale digital news platform used by millions.
In his note, Thakur emphasised that Inshorts’ growth was a collective effort across teams, adding that engineers, designers, sales teams and customer support staff all contributed to building the platform. He said the company’s success was not the result of individuals but of “everyone who stayed, passed through, and left their mark”.
Before Inshorts, Thakur worked across several digital media and business development roles. At ESPN, he served as senior regional manager from October 2015 to October 2016, focusing on growth initiatives, strategic opportunities and video distribution.
At Times Internet, he worked for nearly three years, including as head of business development from April 2015 to September 2015 and chief manager from January 2013 to March 2015. His responsibilities included monetisation of mobile platforms, managing media and developer partnerships, and driving revenue across digital properties such as The Times of India and The Economic Times.
Earlier, he worked at Brandmovers as head of business development from June 2012 to June 2013, handling digital, mobile and social media marketing solutions, client development and strategic consulting. During this period, he also worked on advertising revenue, brand strategy and CRM-based solutions.
At Inshorts, Thakur’s role focused on revenue strategy, mobile and media partnerships, and growth initiatives across platforms. His profile highlights experience in mobile product management, digital business models, partner ecosystems and revenue expansion in high-growth environments.
