Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: News
Microsoft pulls out of data center deal in UK: Report
Microsoft has pulled out of a data center deal with British cloud provider Nscale, The Telegraph reported.
World Bank wants developing nations to make 'small AI' models
The World Bank has urged developing nations to start building "small AI" models, which can run on mobile phones with limited connectivity.
AI can improve disease screening and diagnostics: MeitY secretary
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize healthcare by improving disease screening, medical diagnostics, and remote patient monitoring.
AdaniConneX's data centers in Visakhapatnam to use air-based cooling
AdaniConneX, a joint venture between Adani Enterprises and US-based EdgeConneX, is set to revolutionize the data center industry in Visakhapatnam.
DeepSeek's latest V4.1-Flash-1017 AI model is faster and leaner
Chinese tech firm DeepSeek has launched an updated version of its artificial intelligence (AI) model, dubbed the V4.1-Flash-1017.
Meta removes clause that raised web scraping, AI training concerns
Meta has revised its commercial terms of use, removing a controversial clause that raised concerns over web scraping and artificial intelligence (AI) training.
This is how AI is affecting Anthropic's workforce
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has released a case study detailing the impact of AI on its workforce.
AI risks could outweigh benefits, need ethical framework: IMF chief
International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva has warned that the risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI) could outweigh its benefits.
India joins growing list of countries reporting rogue AI activity
India's cybersecurity agency, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), has flagged an alarming trend of rogue artificial intelligence (AI) agents infiltrating Indian organizations.
Why China's AI stocks are taking a beating
China's artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have taken a major hit, with the country's Nasdaq-style Star50 Index plunging nearly 40% in the current half-year.
Charles Schwab won't let unauthorized AI agents access client accounts
Charles Schwab is blocking unauthorized artificial intelligence (AI) agents from accessing its clients' accounts.
Did Trump use AI-edited photos to showcase White House renovations?
President Donald Trump recently shared a series of photos on Truth Social, highlighting the renovation work at the White House.
CERN and Mistral collaborate on AI models for physics
The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and Mistral AI have announced a strategic partnership to develop foundation models for scientific discovery.
Simons Foundation, Anthropic, OpenAI commit $15M to help math community
The Simons Foundation has announced a $15 million initiative to help the mathematics community adapt to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in their field.
Sarvam's new text-to-speech model for Indian languages is 40% faster
Sarvam AI has unveiled its latest text-to-speech (TTS) model, Bulbul V4 Flash. The cutting-edge system is optimized for real-time voice applications in Indian languages.
McKinsey wants freshers to convince AI clients to land jobs
McKinsey & Company, the global consulting giant, is adding a unique twist to its hiring process.
Salary hikes in India to average 9% in FY27: Survey
India's salary growth is expected to remain strong at 9.1% in the fiscal year 2026-27, according to a survey by global professional services firm Aon.
Meta's Muse lost App Store crown to a chicken sandwich
Meta's Muse personal AI app, which had been ruling the US iOS App Store since its launch in early September, briefly lost its top spot to Dave's Hot Chicken.
AI hacks are 'early warning shots', says Demis Hassabis
Demis Hassabis, the co-founder of Google DeepMind, has warned that recent hacking incidents involving artificial intelligence (AI) are "early warning shots."
Grab, OpenAI to train gig workers on AI in Thailand
Grab, Southeast Asia's leading superapp, has announced a partnership with OpenAI to enhance the AI skills of its drivers, sellers and other providers in Thailand.
NVIDIA to spend $250M on AI safety research in UK
NVIDIA, a US chipmaker, has pledged $250 million worth of computing resources to the UK over five years.
Meet Tejas Sudarshan, entrepreneur who pitched to Modi in 90-seconds
Tejas Parthasarathi Sudarshan, the founder of Winsen Labs, an applied artificial intelligence start-up, recently got a chance to pitch two ideas on AI application in India to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Meet Dewi, Indian Embassy's new AI avatar in Indonesia
The Indian Embassy in Jakarta has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) avatar named Dewi.
Why Getty Images is heading for bankruptcy
Getty Images, a leading visual media company, is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Shopify lets AI agents shop across 1 billion listings
Shopify is expanding its agentic commerce ambitions by allowing more artificial intelligence (AI) agents to browse and buy from its listings.
Why China is unable to reduce its dependence on NVIDIA
China is making major strides in the development of its own artificial intelligence (AI) chips.
'It's annoying...': Shriya Saran on morphed videos, AI misuse
Actor Shriya Saran has spoken out against the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) to objectify women, following the recent controversy over a morphed video of Janhvi Kapoor.
Ex-OpenAI researcher wants to raise $15M for new AI start-up
Shyamal Hitesh Anadkat, a former OpenAI researcher, is in talks to raise around $15 million for his new artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Empirical Machines, as per Moneycontrol.
Character. AI files for bankruptcy in the US
Character.AI, a leading player in the generative AI space, has filed for bankruptcy in the US.
Microsoft unveils Maia 300 chip to lower reliance on NVIDIA
Microsoft has unveiled its third-generation Maia in-house AI chip, the Maia 300.
AI could help solve Asia's aging problem, says IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that artificial intelligence (AI) could help solve the problem of an aging population in Asia.
DeepSeek's cost-saving AI tech might lead to inaccurate results: Study
A recent study has raised concerns over the memory-saving technology used by DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence lab.
AI to bring scientific breakthroughs in 2-3 years: TikTok CEO
Shou Zi Chew, the CEO of TikTok, has predicted that artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to significant scientific breakthroughs within the next three years.
Qualcomm CEO says future smartphones could run 100B-parameter AI models
Qualcomm's CEO Cristiano Amon has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) companies are developing their own smartphones.
Microsoft longtime VP retires to care for parents in India
Microsoft's Vice President of Engineering, Kesavan Shanmugam, has announced his retirement after a storied 23-year career with the tech giant. He worked on projects like Excel Copilot and agentic AI systems.
Nuclear conflict, AI misuse might kill humanity by 2100: Lancet
A new global risk assessment from The Lancet has warned that humans could face extinction by 2100 due to the malicious use of artificial intelligence (AI) or nuclear conflict.
Microsoft CEO calls for 'emergency brake' on AI development
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has called for an "emergency brake" in artificial intelligence (AI) development.
MeitY selects CoRover to build unified AI platform for government
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has chosen CoRover.ai to develop a unified agentic artificial intelligence (AI) platform for government services.
AI companies brace for potential catastrophe in next 6-12 months
Artificial intelligence (AI) firms are bracing for a possible catastrophic event in the next six to 12 months.
Jev AI model creator TypeSafe raises $870M at $7.5B valuation
TypeSafe AI, the company behind the revolutionary Jev artificial intelligence (AI) model, has raised $870 million at a whopping $7.5 billion valuation.
Microsoft introduces new AI model for making quick automated decisions
Microsoft has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) system, Microsoft-Decision-1, to make quick automated decisions.
AI could replace just 5% human work, says Nobel winner
Nobel Prize-winning economist Daron Acemoglu has said that artificial intelligence (AI) could replace only about 5% of the work currently done by humans in the next decade.
US lawmakers question Google's plan to use Spirit Airlines data
Over 120 US lawmakers have expressed their concerns over Google's plan to acquire internal data from defunct carrier Spirit Airlines for $10 million.
Iranian operatives used ChatGPT to publish anti-US war articles: OpenAI
Iranian operatives have allegedly exploited artificial intelligence (AI) tools to publish anti-US war articles in several media outlets, OpenAI has revealed.
Tencent considers $5B bond sale to fund AI spending
Chinese tech giant Tencent is considering raising up to $5 billion through an offshore bond sale, Bloomberg reported.
Centre to release AI consultation paper within month: Ashwini Vaishnaw
India will release a consultation paper on artificial intelligence (AI) regulations within a month, according to Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
.agent, .agi, .intelligence: OpenAI, Meta leading rush for AI-focused domains
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is now accepting applications for new top-level domains (TLDs) for the first time in years.
How InMobi is using AI to transform India's tourism
InMobi, a leading technology company and India's first unicorn, has announced its plan to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to promote tourism in India.
Microsoft's Hybrid Intelligence gives Copilot more control over your files
Microsoft has unveiled Hybrid Intelligence, a set of software orchestration tools that will let your PC run AI models locally.
Microsoft Execution Containers block AI agents from unauthorized data access
Microsoft has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) coding model that can be run on personal computers.
Microsoft's answer to the MacBook Pro starts at $2,599
Microsoft has confirmed the launch date of its highly-anticipated Surface Laptop Ultra.
Google now lets you create games using AI prompts
Google has launched a new platform called Playground, allowing users to create custom games using artificial intelligence (AI) prompts.