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Chinese team sets Guinness World Record for underwater drone deployment
A team from Northwestern Polytechnical University and Xian Tianhe Maritime Technologies in China, has set a Guinness World Record for the most autonomous underwater drones operating simultaneously.
IBM and Yotta launch sovereign AI platform for Indian businesses
IBM and Yotta Data Services have launched a new sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) platform for Indian enterprises.
Why godfathers of AI are worried about 'intelligence explosion'
Geoffrey Hinton and Yoshua Bengio, two leading figures in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), have warned governments to prepare for an AI "intelligence explosion."
Google challenges EU order to share data with AI rivals
Google has appealed against a European Union (EU) decision that requires it to share user data with rival search engines, and make its Android operating system accessible to competing artificial intelligence (AI) services.
Social media accounts for under-18s might be banned in India
The Indian government is planning to amend the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules.
Florida seeks ban on ChatGPT's 'human-like' attributes
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a motion seeking to ban OpenAI from giving its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, "false human attributes."
NVIDIA unveils system to quarantine rogue AI in milliseconds
NVIDIA has unveiled a new safety platform, the Open Agent Safety Platform, to monitor and contain artificial intelligence (AI) agents. The move comes amid a spate of rogue hacking incidents.
OpenAI cancels Astra 6.1 launch over safety concerns
OpenAI has decided to cancel the launch of its new artificial intelligence (AI) model, Astra 6.1, due to safety concerns.
AI start-up Instinct raises $1B at $10B valuation
Instinct, an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, has raised $1 billion in its Series C funding round. The latest investment included Sequoia Capital, Benchmark Capital, and Coatue.
Google sets 2034 end date for ChromeOS
Google has officially confirmed its plan to phase out ChromeOS updates by mid-2034.
SpaceX Starship reaches orbit for first time despite engine glitch
SpaceX has successfully launched its massive Starship into orbit for the first time. The mission, which took off from Texas, was primarily aimed at delivering 26 of the most advanced Starlink satellites to space.
Anthropic's Sonnet 5.5 makes AI coding faster and cheaper
Anthropic has launched Claude Sonnet 5.5, a more efficient alternative to its powerful model, Opus 5.5.
ElevenLabs' new AI model supports enhanced speech capabilities, 90+ languages
ElevenLabs, a leading player in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), has launched its latest speech models: ElevenLabs v4 and v4 Turbo.
Watch: SpaceX's Starship successfully deploys next-gen internet satellites
SpaceX's Starlink satellites were seen flying in formation after being deployed from the Starship spacecraft during its 14th flight test.
Deepinder Goyal reveals team behind Temple's Brain Flow tech
Deepinder Goyal has announced the team of scientists who developed Temple's Brain Flow. The innovative tech is worn on the side of the forehead.
India's first orbital data center to be launched in 2028
Hyderabad-based TakeMe2Space is gearing up to launch India's first orbital data center.
NVIDIA's new tools can prevent AI agents from going rogue
NVIDIA, the semiconductor giant, has launched two open-source software security tools.
Watch: SNL roasts Anthropic CEO over his AI slowdown comments
Dario Amodei, the CEO of AI company Anthropic, has been mocked on a popular US television show, Saturday Night Live (SNL).
Meta's Muse finalized Facebook Marketplace deal without user's consent
Meta's Muse AI agent has been accused of sharing a user's address and finalizing a Facebook Marketplace deal without their consent.
Ex-Apple engineer launches AI agent that can shop and browse
Nikhil Gupta, a former Apple engineer who worked on the Apple Intelligence platform and Siri, has launched an innovative AI agent called szn.
17-year-old builds AI startup after school bans ChatGPT
Navya Tuteja, a 17-year-old high school student from Virginia, has launched an AI start-up called Raaha.
SpaceX's Starship megarocket blasts off to orbit
SpaceX has performed its most crucial Starship launch today.
Gemini AI could soon let you buy products from Flipkart
Google is testing a new shopping feature in India that could let users purchase select Flipkart products directly from its AI-powered interfaces, Gemini and AI Mode.
Anthropic won't attend AI hearing in Australia this week
Anthropic, the company behind the AI chatbot Claude, has decided not to attend an Australian Senate committee hearing on artificial intelligence (AI) this week.
JioShield service launched in India: How it protects your family
Reliance Jio has launched a new subscription-based service called JioShield, aimed at enhancing family safety.
Super El Nino fuels three major storms across Pacific
Satellite imagery has captured three storm systems swirling across the Pacific Ocean, highlighting an intense El Nino-season pattern.
Truecaller launches tool to check suspicious phone numbers, links, messages
Truecaller, the Swedish company known for its caller ID service with over 500 million users, has launched a new tool called Scam Checker.
National Digital Tourism Stack launched: What is it?
In a major move to enhance the travel experience, the Indian government has launched the National Digital Tourism Stack.
Sachin Tendulkar partners with OpenAI to explore ChatGPT's potential
Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has announced his partnership with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT.
DRDO developing indigenous lightweight bulletproof glass for armored vehicles
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has partnered with the CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CSIR-CGCRI) on a ₹50 crore project.
OpenAI, Anthropic probe tens of thousands of AI safety incidents
Leading artificial intelligence (AI) companies, including OpenAI and Anthropic, are looking into tens of thousands of security incidents.
Apple is working on new Vision Pro headset
Apple is developing a new version of its Vision Pro headset, codenamed N224, according to Bloomberg.
OpenAI agents used restricted methods to access a UN website
OpenAI's artificial intelligence (AI) agents have been accused of aggressively scanning the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development's (UNCTAD) statistics site.
China may allow Alibaba, ByteDance to buy NVIDIA chips
The Chinese government is considering allowing companies like Alibaba and ByteDance to purchase NVIDIA's new RTX Pro 5500 chips, The Information reported.
Indian start-up to launch orbital computing satellite aboard SpaceX rocket
Indian space start-up TakeMe2Space is gearing up to launch what it describes as the country's first orbital computing satellite.
Starship set for historic orbital launch today: How to watch
SpaceX is set for a historic event as its Starship megarocket prepares for its first-ever orbital launch.
Bill Gates tells Trump AI risks are 'not a hoax'
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has pushed back against US President Donald Trump's skepticism over the need to slow down artificial intelligence (AI) development.
Google tests Flipkart purchases directly through Gemini and AI Mode
Google is testing a new feature in India that lets users buy products from Walmart-owned Flipkart directly through its Gemini and AI Mode.
Icy moons unlikely to lose their underground oceans easily
A recent study has shown that even after a massive collision, icy moons can reform and retain their subsurface oceans.
Kerala government's website compromised by Pakistani hackers
The official website of the General Administration Department (GAD) of the Kerala government was compromised today.