Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: News
Meta's AI business agent now available globally on WhatsApp
Meta has launched its AI-powered Business Agent globally on WhatsApp. The move comes after nearly two years of testing in countries like India and Mexico.
This 'next trillion-dollar company' has significant ties to India
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has dubbed Marvell Technology the "next trillion-dollar company," highlighting its pivotal role in powering AI data center infrastructure.
Australian professor uses AI to write article decrying tech reliance
Professor Cath Ellis, a prominent academic from Western Sydney University, has come under fire for using artificial intelligence (AI) to write an opinion piece.
Why mathematicians are worried about AI
A group of mathematicians has warned about the growing influence of technology companies in their field, specifically through artificial intelligence (AI).
UK publishers can opt out of Google's AI search summaries
UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has imposed new conduct requirements on Google's search services.
Google lets your website opt out of AI Mode, Overviews
Google has announced a major change in its search services, giving website publishers the option to opt out of AI Mode and AI Overviews.
Why Uber has imposed caps on AI use by employees
Uber has imposed internal limits on the use of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) tools, owing to their high costs.
Oxford University to develop personalized cancer vaccines using AI
Oxford University has secured fresh funding to develop personalized cancer vaccines using artificial intelligence (AI).
Modi government will soon use AI to draft tenders
The Indian government is looking to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) for drafting and reviewing procurement documents.
DeepSeek plans to raise $7.4B in maiden funding round
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up DeepSeek is gearing up for its first major fundraising round, hoping to raise around CNY 50 billion ($7.4 billion).
Microsoft, Mayo Clinic to develop an AI model for healthcare
Microsoft and the Mayo Clinic have announced a strategic partnership to develop a specialized artificial intelligence (AI) model for healthcare.
Microsoft's Majorana 2 chip may make quantum computing practical soon
Microsoft has unveiled the Majorana 2, its next-generation topological quantum chip.
Microsoft introduces MAI-Thinking-1 AI model at Build 2026 conference
At the Build 2026 conference, Microsoft unveiled a range of new in-house artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Scout AI assistant is Microsoft's own version of OpenClaw
Microsoft has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) personal assistant called Scout.
Microsoft's Web IQ is a search engine for AI agents
Microsoft has announced Web IQ, a suite of APIs designed specifically for artificial intelligence (AI) agents.
Microsoft's Project Solara is an OS for the AI era
At the Build 2026 conference, Microsoft announced "Project Solara," a new operating system (OS) specifically designed for gadgets that use artificial intelligence (AI) agents.
Microsoft Build 2026: Aion 1.0 Instruct, Plan AI models announced
Microsoft started its annual developer conference, Build 2026, with a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI).
AI could disrupt world in 3 years, warns ex-Google executive
Mo Gawdat, the former Google X business chief, has issued a stark warning about the future of artificial intelligence (AI).
This start-up founder spent ₹12.3L on OpenAI's Codex in 1-month
Dan Shipper, the Co-founder and CEO of AI-focused start-up Every, has revealed that he spent nearly $13,000 (₹12.3 lakh) on OpenAI's Codex in just one month.
China's new rules for overseas investments: How it affects you
China has introduced new regulations to tighten its grip on overseas investments involving Chinese investors, technology, data, and national security.
MiniMax's new M3 AI model can outperform OpenAI GPT-5.5
Chinese artificial intelligence start-up, MiniMax, has launched its flagship AI model, M3.
Sarvam AI cuts Vision platform prices after rapid adoption
Indian artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Sarvam AI has slashed the price of its document intelligence platform, Sarvam Vision.
Snap alums launch an investment fund to back AI start-ups
A group of 20 Snap alumni have launched a new investment fund called Ghost Angels.
SoftBank to spend $87B on data centers in France
SoftBank Group has announced its plan to invest as much as €75 billion (nearly $87 billion) in expanding data center capacity in France.
What is Outcry, new AI app built for activists?
Micah White, the 'Occupy Wall Street' co-creator, has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) app called Outcry.
Robinhood now lets AI agents trade stocks
Robinhood, a leading stock trading app, has announced the launch of a new feature that allows artificial intelligence (AI) agents to trade stocks on behalf of users.
Amazon scraps AI leaderboard to prevent unhealthy competition among employees
Amazon has decided to retire its internal artificial intelligence (AI) leaderboard, a system that rated employees based on their use of AI tools, according to Financial Times.
India's cybersecurity agency warns of AI-powered cyberattacks, urges faster fixes
India's top cybersecurity agency, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), has issued a warning about a new wave of artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted cyber threats.
OpenAI Foundation commits $250M to tackle AI-driven job disruption
The OpenAI Foundation has announced a major investment of $250 million to help workers and economies deal with the disruption caused by artificial intelligence (AI).
Why Google AI can solve complex problems but misspell words
Google's AI-powered search overhaul is once again in the spotlight, but not for the right reasons.
Steven Spielberg says AI is not 'substitute for the soul'
Hollywood legend Steven Spielberg recently shared his thoughts on artificial intelligence (AI) during an appearance on Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson's IMO podcast.
Kerala start-up, backed by Zoho, launches AI chip
Kerala-based tech start-up Netrasemi has launched its first artificial intelligence (AI) chip, the A2000.
YouTube to prominently auto-label videos with significant AI-generated content
YouTube is taking a major step in regulating artificial intelligence (AI) content on its platform.
YouTuber arrested for using AI evidence against actor Kim Soo-hyun
A South Korean YouTuber, Kim Se-ui, has been arrested for allegedly using artificial intelligence (AI) to spread false claims about actor Kim Soo-hyun.
Micron becomes latest chipmaker to hit $1 trillion valuation
Micron Technology Inc. has become the latest chipmaker to hit a market capitalization of over $1 trillion.
TikTok's parent company to buy AI chips from Qualcomm
Qualcomm has signed a deal with ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, to supply chips for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.
AI boom just created a company bigger than Berkshire Hathaway
SK Hynix, the South Korean semiconductor firm, has crossed a major milestone by hitting a market capitalization of over $1 trillion.
WhatsApp will soon let you share documents with Meta AI
WhatsApp has rolled out a new update for Android, version 2.26.21.6, through the Google Play Beta Program.
Ozzy Osbourne is getting an AI avatar
Around a year after his passing, legendary rock star Ozzy Osbourne is set to be immortalized as a life-size AI avatar.
Why AI boom is quietly hurting Indian rupee
Mahesh Nandurkar, MD and Head of India Research at Jefferies India, has said that the weakening Indian rupee is more a result of declining capital inflows than the current account deficit (CAD).
Nandan Nilekani's new venture bets ₹3,000cr on AI, deep-tech start-ups
Fundamentum Partnership, the venture capital firm co-founded by Nandan Nilekani, has launched a new investment platform called F2A (Fundamentum Frontier Advisors).
Pope Leo XIV's 1st encyclical calls for strict AI regulation
Pope Leo XIV has called for stricter regulation and a more measured approach to artificial intelligence (AI) development.
Is Scotland's 'green data centers' policy ignoring AI impact?
A Scottish charity, Action to Protect Rural Scotland (APRS), has raised concerns over the emissions impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the country's "green data centers" policy.
India's IT Ministry hosts AI summit on governance reform
The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) and the Indian School of Business (ISB) have jointly hosted the Governance Summit 2026.
NVIDIA's Jensen Huang says blaming AI for layoffs is 'lazy'
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has slammed business leaders for blaming artificial intelligence (AI) for job losses.
India's data center market to hit $46B by 2033: KPMG
India's data center industry is set to witness unprecedented growth, with revenue projected to reach nearly $46 billion by 2033, as per KPMG.
Xiaomi bets big on AI to power its smartphones, EVs
Xiaomi is betting big on artificial intelligence (AI) to secure its hardware empire's future.
How to remove AI overviews from Google search results
Google's AI Overviews feature in search results has been a topic of debate among users.
Why low-tech companies are now engaging in 'AI washing'
UK companies are adopting "yoga-level" stretches to portray themselves as AI specialists, a trend fueled by the hype surrounding the technology.
Worrying: Patients rushing to plastic surgeons for 'AI face' look
Plastic surgeons in the UK are increasingly concerned about their patients asking for an "AI face."
OpenAI seeks researchers who can stop AI from improving itself
OpenAI is looking for a researcher to tackle one of the biggest challenges in artificial intelligence (AI): what happens when an AI system can improve itself.
Microsoft's consumer marketing chief, Yusuf Mehdi, leaving after 35 years
Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft's Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Consumers, has announced his decision to leave the company after 35 years.
NVIDIA is including China in its $200B CPU market forecast
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has said that his company's forecast of a $200 billion market for central processing units (CPUs) includes China.
Worrying: AI is bringing dead pilots back to life
In a shocking development, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in the US temporarily suspended access to its docket system.
Mozilla Firefox about to get a complete visual makeover
Mozilla has announced a major visual overhaul for its popular web browser, Firefox.
Anker's AI chip boosts ANC, voice clarity in new earbuds
Anker has launched its latest Soundcore Liberty Pro earbuds, the Liberty 5 Pro.
AI may make Nobel Prize-winning discovery by 2027: Anthropic co-founder
Jack Clark, co-founder of Anthropic, has predicted that an artificial intelligence (AI) system will contribute to a Nobel Prize-winning discovery within the next year.
SpaceXAI is hiring! Musk says no prior AI experience needed
Elon Musk's SpaceX is on a new hiring spree for its artificial intelligence (AI) division, dubbed "SpaceXAI."
'King' team on high alert after AI leak goes viral
The production team of Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film King has ramped up security measures amid an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated fan edit going viral online.
India's competition watchdog has a warning for Big Tech firms
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has vowed to prevent Big Tech firms from creating a "winner-takes-all" environment in the country's rapidly growing digital economy.
Alibaba unveils new AI chip to rival NVIDIA
Alibaba has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence (AI) chip, the Zhenwu M890, which is three times more powerful than its predecessor, the Zhenwu 810E.
Google's 'Sophie' is an AI agent trying to look human
Google has showcased a new artificial intelligence (AI) avatar, Sophie, in its Mountain View labs.
Google launches $100 'AI Ultra' plan: What does it offer?
Google has announced a major overhaul of its AI subscription plans, including the introduction of a new tier and a price cut for the most expensive one.
Google Antigravity 2.0 agentic coding app debuts: What has changed?
Google has launched the second version of its agentic coding app, Antigravity 2.0.
Google's new 'Universal Cart' will make your online shopping easier
Google has launched a new tool called Universal Cart, designed to simplify online shopping.
Google's Circle to Search can now detect AI-generated images
Google is expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) detection capabilities with the update of SynthID, its proprietary watermarking system.
Google Search gets its biggest makeover since its inception
Google has announced a major overhaul of its Search platform, introducing an AI-powered "intelligent search box." This is the biggest change to the platform since its launch over 25 years ago.
Google launches AI design app 'Pics' to challenge Canva
Google has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) design and image generation app called 'Pics.'
Google AI Studio now lets you create apps in minutes
Google has announced a major update to its web-based AI Studio, giving users the ability to create native Android apps in just a few minutes.
Google unveils Gemini 3.5 Flash, Omni, and Spark AI
At the Google I/O 2026 event, the tech giant has unveiled a slew of updates to its Gemini model family.
Google is adding AI chat features to Gmail, Docs, Keep
Google is enhancing its Gmail, Docs, and Keep services with new conversational features in the form of Live.
YouTube gets a feature similar to Google Search's AI Mode
YouTube has introduced a new feature called "Ask YouTube," which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help users find specific content on the platform.
Why do people fear AI? Sridhar Vembu has an idea
Sridhar Vembu, the CEO of Zoho Corporation, has sounded an alarm over the global economy.
AI replicas of Gandhi and Mandela will rule this island
A Philippine island is set to be governed by artificial intelligence (AI) bots modeled after iconic leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela.
Google and Blackstone plan to launch an AI cloud company
Tech giant Google and investment firm Blackstone are teaming up to launch a new artificial intelligence (AI) cloud company.
StoryWeave: The AI app for writing stories together
StoryWeave is an AI app for collaborative storytelling. You can add multiple users, and AI will keep the story coherent.
Why Steven Soderbergh used AI in the John Lennon documentary
Acclaimed Hollywood director SteveSteven Soderberghn Soderbergh has employed artificial intelligence (AI) to create visual representations of philosophical discussions in his documentary, John Lennon: The Last Interview.
Pope, Anthropic co-founder to release an encyclical on AI
Pope Leo XIV will release his first-ever encyclical on May 25.