Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: News
AI tools can erode critical thinking, experts warn
As artificial intelligence (AI) products become more prevalent, experts are warning against the potential dangers of over-reliance on these tools.
This Dubai-based company will invest ₹52,600cr in Kerala
Dubai-based Solstice Data has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with KINFRA to invest ₹52,600 crore in Kerala.
How insurers are planning coverage for businesses using AI
As businesses increasingly rely on artificial intelligence (AI) "agents" to independently drive revenue growth, some insurance companies are stepping in to cover potential mistakes.
Accenture boosts entry-level hiring despite AI job disruption fears
Accenture, a global consulting giant, is increasing its entry-level hiring across the world this year.
AI chatbots might be making you delusional, says study
A recent study has raised alarms over the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to promote delusional thinking, particularly in those already vulnerable.
What are the requirements for promotions at Accenture?
Accenture CEO Julie Sweet has announced that proficiency in artificial intelligence (AI) tools will be a key requirement for promotions at the company.
You can soon use Copilot AI assistant on your Xbox
Microsoft is all set to integrate its Gaming Copilot AI assistant into current-generation Xbox consoles.
Meta prepping biggest layoffs in years as AI spending surges
Meta, the tech giant led by Mark Zuckerberg, is said to be planning massive layoffs.
Supreme Court adopts AI for case listing and bench assignments
The Supreme Court of India is set to revolutionize its administrative processes with the introduction of an artificial intelligence (AI)-based system.
This AI simulates human opinion, markets using thousands of agents
A new open-source artificial intelligence (AI) project, MiroFish, is making waves in the tech community.
AI toys like could harm toddlers' emotional development: Study
Researchers from Cambridge University have called for stricter regulations on artificial intelligence (AI)-powered toys designed for toddlers.
Bumble now learns your dating preferences to find better matches
Bumble, a popular dating app, has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant called "Bee."
Meta's 'Avocado' AI model delayed over performance issues
Meta has pushed back the release of its artificial intelligence (AI) model, codenamed "Avocado," to at least May, according to The New York Times.
Facebook Marketplace now has an AI chatbot that answers questions
Facebook has introduced a new feature on its Marketplace platform, powered by Meta AI.
Adobe CEO steps down after 18 years
Adobe's long-serving CEO, Shantanu Narayen (62), has announced his resignation amid investor concerns over the company's future in the artificial intelligence (AI) space.
AI coding start-up Replit raises $400M, triples valuation to $9B
Replit, an AI platform for writing and sharing code in multiple programming languages, has raised $400 million in its latest funding round at a valuation of $9 billion.
Grammarly disables controversial 'Expert Review' feature after backlash
Grammarly, the popular writing assistant owned by Superhuman, has decided to disable its highly controversial "Expert Review" feature.
'Anthropic Institute' is now live: What will it do?
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has announced the launch of the "Anthropic Institute," a dedicated research body.
Ford's new AI tool is a boon for fleet managers
Ford has launched an innovative AI-powered service, Ford Pro AI, for its commercial fleet and telematics software customers.
WhatsApp may soon charge you to chat with Meta AI
WhatsApp is said to be developing paid subscription plans for its Meta AI tool.
This AI tool can prescribe antidepressants for you
A groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) tool developed by the University of Oxford is changing how doctors prescribe antidepressants.
This book written by 10,000 authors is 'empty'
In a unique act of defiance against the unauthorized use of their work by artificial intelligence (AI) companies, nearly 10,000 authors have come together to publish an "empty" book.
OpenAI acquires a start-up called Promptfoo: What does it do?
OpenAI has announced its acquisition of Promptfoo, an artificial intelligence (AI) security start-up.
Why are thousands of authors publishing 'empty' books
In a unique protest against artificial intelligence (AI) companies using their work without permission, around 10,000 authors have published an "empty" book titled Don't Steal This Book.
Yann LeCun's AI start-up raises $1.03B at $3.5B valuation
Advanced Machine Intelligence (AMI) Labs, a start-up co-founded by ex-Meta AI chief Yann LeCun, has raised $1.03 billion at a pre-money valuation of $3.5 billion.
These data centers are powered by human brain cells!
Australia-based biotech start-up Cortical Labs is developing a new kind of data center, powered not by traditional silicon chips but by human brain cells.
Microsoft's new Copilot Cowork AI tool has an Anthropic connection
Microsoft has announced the integration of Anthropic's artificial intelligence (AI) technology into its Copilot service.
AI may unmask anonymous internet users
A recent study has raised concerns over the ability of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to unmask anonymous social media users.
ICE detention facility owner is now developing AI 'man camps'
As the demand for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers grows, developers are turning to temporary villages, or "man camps," to house the hundreds or thousands of workers needed.
Why 700,000 US tech workers are at odds with Pentagon
A coalition of tech worker organizations and unions in the US, representing some 700,000 employees, has called on major tech companies to reject Pentagon's demands over artificial intelligence (AI) safety guardrails.
India's start-up hiring to grow 15%, led by AI roles
Hiring in India's start-up ecosystem is projected to grow by 8-15% in FY26, according to recruitment platforms.
US-Iran war: How AI is reshaping the battlefield
The ongoing conflict in Iran has witnessed an unprecedented level of speed and precision, thanks to months of meticulous planning, a massive military buildup, and the use of cutting-edge technology: artificial intelligence (AI).
Women hold 31% of new AI jobs in India: Report
Women account for 31% of new roles created by artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies in India, according to data from hiring firms.
AI chatbots directing users to illegal online casinos: Report
A recent investigation has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots are directing vulnerable social media users to illegal online casinos.
DeepSeek's new AI tool can sharpen 3D designing
Chinese start-up DeepSeek has teamed up with researchers from Tencent Holdings and the University of Hong Kong (HKU) to develop an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) technique.
We finally know what Moon's far side is made of
Chinese scientists have cracked the chemical code of the Moon's far side using an artificial intelligence (AI) model.
Kerala launches 'Cyber Safety Protocol 2026': What is it?
Kerala has launched a new initiative, the 'Cyber Safety Protocol 2026,' to tackle the challenges of the artificial intelligence (AI) era.
AI system begins crypto mining on its own
A recent research paper has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) systems can sometimes go beyond their assigned tasks in unexpected ways.
AI could add $150B to MSME growth by 2035
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is projected to add between $135.6 billion and $149.9 billion to the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the manufacturing sector by 2035.
Grammarly's 'Expert Review' feature raises eyebrows over feedback authenticity
Grammarly's latest feature, Expert Review, is designed to enhance users' writing with insights from renowned authors and thinkers.
Claude flagged 112 bugs in Firefox, including security vulnerabilities
Mozilla has fixed over 100 bugs in its Firefox browser, all of which were flagged by Anthropic's Claude AI.
Sarvam rolls out program to back India's AI start-ups
Indian generative AI company Sarvam AI has launched a new initiative, the 'Sarvam Start-up Programme.'
Cursor launches new tool to automate AI coding agents
Cursor, a leading player in the agentic coding space, has launched a new tool called Automations.
Roblox's AI tool rephrases your chats to avoid profanity
Roblox, the popular online gaming platform, has announced a new feature that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to rephrase chat messages in real time.
Anthropic developing tool to track potential AI-driven job losses
Anthropic, a leading AI research company, is building a new tool to detect potential job losses due to artificial intelligence (AI).
OpenAI's annualized revenue surpasses $25B mark
OpenAI has crossed the $25 billion mark in annualized revenue, The Information reported on Wednesday.
Google's Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite AI model launched: What's so special?
Google has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) model, the Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite.
After Pentagon, OpenAI might sign a contract with NATO
OpenAI is considering a contract to deploy its artificial intelligence (AI) technology on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) "unclassified" networks, as per Reuters.
Meta forming applied AI engineering team: What will it do?
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is forming a new applied artificial intelligence (AI) engineering team within its Reality Labs division.
This concept truck can revolutionize job sites by leveraging AI
Caterpillar, a leading name in the heavy machinery industry, has unveiled its latest concept: the Cat Truck.
Anthropic's Claude Code now lets you use voice commands
Anthropic has introduced a new feature, Voice Mode, to its AI coding assistant, Claude Code. The update is aimed at making the coding process more conversational and hands-free.
Apple launches new MacBook Pro with M5 Pro, Max chips
Apple has launched its latest 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, now powered by the new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips.
Meta testing AI shopping tool to take on Gemini, ChatGPT
Meta has started testing an experimental artificial intelligence (AI) shopping tool in the US, Bloomberg reported.
This compact AI model can mimic the human brain
Researchers have developed a highly efficient artificial intelligence (AI) model, inspired by the human brain's visual system.
Is IndiaAI Mission at risk of failure?
India's ambitious AI initiative, the IndiaAI Mission, is under fresh scrutiny due to geopolitical tensions and disruptions in foreign cloud services.
Claude goes down: Thousands worldwide are unable to load chats
Anthropic's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Claude, suffered a major outage today.
AI actor Tilly Norwood to get her own universe
Eline van der Velden, the creator of AI actor Tilly Norwood, is planning a "rapid expansion" for her digital creation. This includes building an entire universe around it, called the "Tillyverse."
AI doctors will now treat patients in Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh government has announced a major digital initiative in the healthcare sector with the launch of an "AI Doctor" service.
AI influencers are taking over social media
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a tool for influencers to edit content or draft captions. It is now replacing them in certain cases, especially in the creator economy.
Why OpenAI rushed to ink military deal amid ethics backlash
OpenAI has clarified the reason behind its hasty deal with the US Department of Defense (DoD) for artificial intelligence (AI) use.
Musk's Grok accurately predicted when US would attack Iran
In a shocking turn of events, Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, accurately predicted the date of the recent US strike on Iran.
Gujarat announces a dedicated innovation fund worth ₹1,000cr
The Gujarat government has launched its Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy for 2026-2031.
NVIDIA partners with telecom giants to develop AI-powered 6G networks
NVIDIA has joined forces with a coalition of leading tech and telecom companies to develop open, secure, and AI-powered sixth-generation (6G) networks.
YouTube to let you create new Shorts from existing ones
YouTube is testing an innovative feature that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to help users create new videos from existing ones.
Blackstone to launch publicly traded firm to acquire data centers
Blackstone Inc., one of the world's largest alternative investment firms, is launching a publicly traded acquisition company.
US leveraged loans worth $150B at risk from AI: JPMorgan
JPMorgan has warned that the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) revolution could put as much as $150 billion worth of US leveraged loans at risk.
'Won't take over human emotions': 'Boong' producers talk about AI
As the debate over artificial intelligence (AI) intensifies, Shujaat Saudagar and Vikesh Bhutani, the co-producers of Boong, have shared their views on the issue.
Sarvam to power SBI Life's distribution network with AI tools
Artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Sarvam has teamed up with SBI Life Insurance to integrate advanced AI tools into its distribution network.
Jack Dorsey's Block lays off half its staff
Jack Dorsey's financial technology company, Block, is laying off nearly half of its workforce.
Firefox's AI kill switch might win over privacy fans
Mozilla has introduced an "AI kill switch" in its latest update for the Firefox web browser.
Google unveils Nano Banana 2
Google has unveiled the second iteration of its popular artificial intelligence (AI) image-generation model, Nano Banana.
Rashmika-Vijay's wedding pictures not out; AI edits flood internet
Viral images allegedly from the wedding of actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have sent fans into a frenzy.
Samsung to bring AI features to budget phones
Samsung is planning to bring artificial intelligence (AI) technology into its entry-level smartphones.
AI shouldn't create synthetic content without individual consent: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has said that artificial intelligence (AI) should not be used to create synthetic content without the individual's consent.
Adobe Firefly's new feature turns clips into workable videos fast
Adobe has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature called Quick Cut, which is integrated into its Firefly platform.
World's largest bank prepares for major AI-driven workforce reset
JPMorgan Chase, the world's largest bank by market capitalization, is gearing up for a major shift in its workforce due to artificial intelligence (AI).
The internet is furious over Gucci's AI ads
Gucci is under fire for using AI-generated images to promote its upcoming show at Milan Fashion Week.
AI models advise nuclear strikes in high-stakes geopolitical simulations
Advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models have shown a disturbing willingness to recommend nuclear strikes in simulated geopolitical crises.
eBay reportedly laying off nearly 800 employees
eBay is laying off nearly 800 employees in a fresh round of job cuts, according to thelayoff.com.