Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: News
Alibaba introduces AI chatbot in consumer market push
Alibaba has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot assistant service, marking its re-entry into the consumer-facing sector.
When, where to watch India's 1st AI-powered mythological series 'Mahabharat'
The highly anticipated Indian mythological series, Mahabharat: Ek Dharmayudh, will premiere on JioHotstar on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Amazon launches AI-powered smart glasses to assist delivery drivers
Amazon has unveiled a new pair of AI-powered smart glasses for its delivery drivers.
Google announces breakthrough in AI and quantum computing
Google has announced a major breakthrough in quantum computing with the development of a new algorithm called Quantum Echoes.
'Ban AGI now': 1,000+ public figures warn of AI disaster
Over 1,000 prominent personalities, including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, have called for an interim ban on the development of artificial intelligence (AI) superintelligence.
Meta to fire 600 employees from its AI division
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is planning to lay off around 600 employees from its Superintelligence Labs artificial intelligence (AI) unit, as per Axios.
AI chatbots can't be trusted for news, EU study warns
A recent study by the European Broadcasting Union has raised concerns over the reliability of AI chatbots in delivering accurate news.
Harry, Meghan join global call to ban AI 'superintelligence'
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have joined a diverse group of public figures, including computer scientists, economists, artists, and conservative commentators Steve Bannon and Glenn Beck, in calling for a ban on artificial intelligence (AI) "superintelligence."
Centre proposes new rules to label and trace AI-generated content
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has proposed amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
Google Fi to get AI noise filters for better calls
Google has announced a major update for its telecommunications service, Google Fi.
How Netflix plans to use AI in its movies, shows
Netflix is betting big on generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology, despite the entertainment industry's mixed feelings about its use in filmmaking.
Meta signs $27B deal for its largest data center project
Meta has secured a massive $27 billion financing deal with Blue Owl Capital to build its largest data center ever.
Amazon might replace 600,000 US employees with robots by 2033
Amazon is planning to automate a significant portion of its operations in the United States, as per The New York Times.
Junior bankers might soon lose their jobs thanks to OpenAI
OpenAI has contracted over 100 former investment bankers to help train its artificial intelligence (AI) in creating financial models.
Chinese homes might have robot companions by 2035
China's "AI+" initiative, launched in August, is more than just an economic stimulus. The plan is a decade-long national strategy aimed at ushering China into an era of "intelligent civilization."
AI chatbots biased toward certain political parties: Dutch watchdog
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has flagged a major concern over the reliability of AI chatbots in providing voting advice.
DeepSeek's new AI model generates 200,000 training pages per GPU
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up DeepSeek has launched a new multimodal AI model, DeepSeek-OCR.
Gemini now lets you edit AI-generated videos: Here's how
Google now allows creators to refine AI-generated videos through its Gemini app.
AI news anchor appears for first time on UK TV
Channel 4, a British television channel, has made history by using an artificial intelligence (AI) presenter for a current affairs program.
'Embarrassing': OpenAI criticized for lying about solving math problem
OpenAI's recent claims about its latest artificial intelligence model, GPT-5, have drawn criticism from the AI community.
Meta AI app usage skyrockets after launch of Vibes feed
Meta AI's mobile app for iOS and Android has witnessed a major spike in usage, according to Similarweb.
How X plans to keep you engaged in the app
Social media platform X is testing a new way of handling links on its iOS app.
What does Gemini assistant on Google TV look like?
Google's advanced AI assistant, Gemini, has made an early appearance on at least one Google TV device. The TCL QM9K series is the first to get this upgrade.
AI won't lead to job cuts at HDFC Bank
Sashidhar Jagdishan, the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of HDFC Bank, has said that the bank's use of artificial intelligence (AI) will not result in any job losses.
Wikipedia says its traffic is declining due to AI summaries
Wikipedia, the world's largest online encyclopedia, has witnessed an 8% decline in human traffic over the past few months.
This new AI tool tracks copyrighted material in AI-generated content
Vermillio, a US tech platform, has developed a tool that can track the use of copyrighted work by generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
NVIDIA's 1st Blackwell chip wafer made with TSMC breaks cover
NVIDIA has unveiled its first-ever Blackwell wafer, manufactured in the United States.
Meta is making AI experiences safer for teens
Meta has announced a new set of parental control features for its platforms, including Instagram.
Meta nears $30B financing deal for Louisiana data center
Meta Platforms is close to finalizing a nearly $30 billion financing package for a new data center in rural Louisiana.
OpenAI stops Martin Luther King Jr. videos on Sora app
OpenAI has suspended the ability to create videos of Martin Luther King Jr. using its AI video model, Sora.
Microsoft wants your Windows PC to talk to you
Microsoft is gearing up for a major transformation of its Windows operating system.
Salesforce sued for using copyrighted material in AI training
Salesforce, a leading cloud-computing company, has been slapped with a class action lawsuit by authors Molly Tanzer and Jennifer Gilmore.
Google's new AI model helps discover potential cancer-fighting drugs
Google has announced a significant milestone in cancer therapy research, thanks to its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model, C2S-Scale 27B.
MakeMyTrip's new AI tool has made finding hotels easier
MakeMyTrip, one of India's leading online travel companies, has launched a new AI feature called Semantic Search.
You can create cinematic videos with Google's latest AI tool
Google has unveiled its latest AI video generation model, Veo 3.1, along with major updates to the Flow filmmaking tool.
Meta joins hands with Arm to boost AI infrastructure
Meta has announced a strategic partnership with semiconductor design company Arm, in a bid to enhance its artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
Reddit co-founder calls today's internet dead
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian has expressed deep concern about the current state of the internet.
Salesforce says AI is helping save $100M every year
Salesforce, one of the world's largest software companies, has revealed that it is saving around $100 million a year by using artificial intelligence (AI) in its customer service operations.
AR Rahman joins hands with Google for digital avatar band
Music legend AR Rahman will harness Google's AI and cloud technology to create immersive entertainment experiences with his digital avatar band, Secret Mountain.
Study finds 80% of students use AI for schoolwork
A recent study has revealed that students are concerned about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on their education.
Akshay moves court to protect personality rights against AI misuse
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has approached the Bombay High Court, seeking protection for his personality rights. The actor filed a lawsuit against those allegedly violating his name, image, voice, and overall persona through artificial intelligence (AI) technology and other means.
OpenAI forms new advisory council to address AI risks
OpenAI has announced the formation of a new advisory council, the Expert Council on Well-being and AI. The group is dedicated to ensuring the mental and emotional well-being of its users.
Firefox now lets you search the web with Perplexity AI
Mozilla has announced the integration of the AI answer engine, Perplexity, into its Firefox browser.
Oracle to deploy 50,000 AI chips from AMD
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure has announced its plan to deploy a whopping 50,000 advanced graphics processors from Advanced Micro Devices (AMD).
This is the smallest AI supercomputer ever made
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has personally delivered the company's latest innovation, DGX Spark, to Elon Musk at SpaceX's Starbase facility in Texas.
How Bharti Airtel plans to power smart factories, connected vehicles
Bharti Airtel is doubling down on its enterprise technology initiatives by focusing on private 5G networks, artificial intelligence (AI), and a fully sovereign cloud platform.
Google to set up AI hub in Visakhapatnam for $15B
Google has announced a massive investment of $15 billion over the next five years to set up an artificial intelligence (AI) hub in Visakhapatnam.
Australian PM, Donald Trump Jr's private numbers have been leaked
The personal phone numbers of Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump Jr have been published on a US-based website.
New California law requires AI chatbots to disclose their identity
California has become the first state in the US to pass a law requiring artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to disclose their non-human nature.
Slack will soon make plans, schedule meetings for you
Slack, the popular workplace communication platform, is testing a major upgrade for its Slackbot feature.
Broadcom will make custom AI chips for OpenAI
OpenAI has announced a partnership with Broadcom to develop its first in-house artificial intelligence (AI) processors.
Why Meta's AI bias adviser is under fire
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has come under fire for appointing Robby Starbuck as an AI bias adviser.
You can now use Nano Banana in Google's Search, Lens
Google is expanding the capabilities of its Gemini 2.5 Flash Image model by integrating it into AI Mode in Search and Google Lens.
EY, Microsoft launch free AI education program in India
EY India and Microsoft have teamed up to launch the "AI Skills Passport," a free online program aimed at providing high-quality artificial intelligence (AI) education.
ICAI to support India's LLM with financial data
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced its intention to support the national AI mission.
AI boom may not last, warns ex-Intel CEO
Pat Gelsinger, the former CEO of Intel, has warned that the current boom in artificial intelligence (AI) spending is reminiscent of the early internet craze.
Musk's xAI racing to develop 'world models': What are they?
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, xAI, is ramping up its efforts to develop "world models."
How AI can help improve telecom networks in India
Neeraj Mittal, the Telecom Secretary of India, has said that artificial intelligence (AI) will play a major role in making telecom networks self-healing and improving customer services.
AI could cost India millions of tech jobs: NITI Aayog
India's tech and services sector may witness major job losses due to artificial intelligence (AI) by 2031, a report by NITI Aayog has warned.
Mira Murati invests in Worktrace AI, start-up by ex-OpenAI employee
Angela Jiang, an early product manager at OpenAI, has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) start-up called Worktrace AI.
CBSE to introduce AI in school curriculum from Class III
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will introduce artificial intelligence (AI) in the school curriculum for students from Class III onwards.
Apple to acquire AI start-up Prompt: What does it do?
Apple is said to be in advanced talks to acquire computer vision start-up Prompt AI.
AI boosts creativity, doesn't endanger creators: Mosseri on MrBeast's concerns
Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, has responded to concerns raised by popular creator MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on content creation.
Microsoft expands cloud infrastructure to meet rising AI demand
Microsoft is ramping up its cloud infrastructure investments in Asia to cater to the rising demand for digital and artificial intelligence (AI) services.
Businesses are prioritizing AI over hiring new employees: Study
A recent study by the British Standards Institution (BSI) has highlighted a worrying trend among global business leaders.
Amazon debuts Quick Suite to bring AI agents into workplace
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool, called Quick Suite, to serve as a digital teammate for enterprise users.
Trump administration clears NVIDIA chips for US-led projects in UAE
The US has approved the export of billions of dollars worth of NVIDIA chips to American companies, including Oracle Corp., for use in projects in the UAE, according to Bloomberg.
Cisco's latest chip connects AI data centers located far apart
Cisco Systems has unveiled a new networking chip, the P200, to connect artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.
Jio launches free 'AI Classroom' course: How to participate?
Jio has launched the 'AI Classroom - Foundation Course,' a free and beginner-friendly initiative aimed at making every learner AI-ready.
How millionaire biohacker Bryan Johnson plans to 'defeat death'
Millionaire biohacker Bryan Johnson, who spends $2 million a year on anti-aging research, has made a bold statement: "Defeating death must be humanity's number one objective."
White-collar job listings drop 20% due to AI: World Bank
A World Bank report has revealed that generative artificial intelligence (AI) has led to a 20% drop in job listings for highly substitutable white-collar roles in South Asia.
OpenAI, Anthropic might use investor funds to settle potential lawsuits
OpenAI and Anthropic are looking at the option of using investor funds to settle potential multibillion-dollar lawsuits, Financial Times has reported.