Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: News
Musk's xAI launches 'Grok for Government' after Pentagon contract
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, has announced a new suite of AI models called "Grok for Government."
How EaseMyTrip's Prashant Pitti plans to fix Bengaluru's traffic woes
Prashant Pitti, the co-founder of travel aggregator platform EaseMyTrip, has pledged ₹1 crore to tackle Bengaluru's notorious traffic congestion.
This Goldman Sachs coder does not sleep or get paid
Goldman Sachs is integrating an artificial intelligence (AI) coder, Devin, developed by London-based start-up Cognition.
Musk asks xAI staff to install software for activity tracking
Elon Musk has sparked controversy by asking employees at his artificial intelligence (AI) startup, xAI, to install productivity-tracking software on their personal computers.
UK sees 38% drop in white-collar jobs as AI advances
A recent analysis by McKinsey & Co. has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) is having a major impact on the UK's job market.
Researchers embed AI prompts in papers to influence peer reviews
A recent investigation has revealed that some researchers are embedding hidden instructions into their preprint papers. The tactic is aimed at influencing artificial intelligence (AI)-driven peer reviews.
Chinese military won't use US tech, says NVIDIA CEO
NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang has said that the US government need not worry about the Chinese military using his company's products to enhance their capabilities.
These AI avatars can help you learn about refugee problems
The United Nations University Center for Policy Research has developed two artificial intelligence (AI) avatars, Amina and Abdalla, as part of an experiment to explore the use of AI in discussing refugee issues.
You can now chat with Grok while driving your Tesla
Tesla has started the rollout of its new in-car conversational AI assistant, Grok.
McDonald's AI-tool with password '123456' exposed data of 64M applicants
McDonald's is facing a major backlash after a severe security breach exposed sensitive information of 64 million job seekers.
Musk's xAI issues formal apology after Grok echoes extremist views
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, has issued an apology over the controversial behavior of its Grok AI chatbot on July 8.
Intel plans 4,000 job cuts across US, Oregon hit hardest
Intel will lay off nearly 4,000 employees across the US, including California, Arizona, and Texas.
Who is Varun Mohan, Windsurf CEO just hired by Google?
Google has hired Varun Mohan, the CEO of AI code generation start-up Windsurf (originally Codeium).
Google hires key staff from AI start-up Windsurf for $2.4B
Google has hired key staff members from artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Windsurf and secured a non-exclusive license for certain technologies for $2.4 billion in licensing fees and compensation.
Alibaba-backed Moonshot AI launches a new open-source model, rivaling DeepSeek
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, Moonshot AI, has launched a new open-source AI model, named Kimi K2.
OpenAI delays launch of open model again, cites safety concerns
OpenAI has announced yet another delay in the launch of its much-anticipated open model.
Indeed, Glassdoor to slash 1,300 jobs as AI overhaul begins
Recruit Holdings, the Japanese parent company of job portals Indeed and Glassdoor, has announced plans to lay off around 1,300 employees across both platforms.
Paytm isn't just fintech anymore. It's going AI-first
Paytm's founder, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, has announced his vision of transforming the company into an "AI-first" organization.
This AI start-up just raised $100M to build 'mathematical superintelligence'
Harmonic AI, a start-up co-founded by Robinhood Markets CEO Vlad Tenev, has raised $100 million in funding.
India's 1st AI band Trilok launches debut track; see here
In a groundbreaking development, Collective Media Network has launched Trilok, India's first AI-powered spiritual rock band.
EU proposes guidelines to help companies comply with AI Act
The European Union (EU) has published a voluntary code of practice to help companies comply with its forthcoming AI Act.
NVIDIA CEO to meet Chinese officials amid chip trade tensions
NVIDIA Corporation co-founder Jensen Huang will meet with senior Chinese officials, including the commerce minister, next week in Beijing.
Amazon weighs another multibillion-dollar bet on AI firm Anthropic
Amazon is reportedly considering another multibillion-dollar investment in the artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic.
This AI-generated rock band fooled 1M Spotify fans
The Velvet Sundown, a new rock band that recently topped Spotify charts, has revealed that it is entirely artificial intelligence (AI)-generated.
How Perplexity's AI browser Comet challenges Google Search
Perplexity has launched its first-ever AI-powered web browser, Comet.
AI effect: 800M people could lose their jobs by 2030
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is set to transform the global workforce, with top CEOs warning of potential job losses.
French AI start-up Mistral is in talks to raise $1B
French artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Mistral is in talks to raise up to $1 billion in equity.
How this city, home to DeepSeek, became China's AI hub
Hangzhou, a city in China, is fast becoming a major AI hub.
Google's AI Search Mode debuts in India: How it works
Google has officially launched its AI Mode in India, a major step forward in search technology.
This sensor adapts to light changes faster than human eye
A team of Chinese researchers has developed a revolutionary vision sensor using semiconductor "quantum dots."
After Meta, DeepSeek steps up hiring for AI development
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up DeepSeek is ramping up its recruitment efforts in the global talent race for next-gen AI development, according to South China Morning Post.
Capgemini to acquire IT giant WNS in $3.3B all-cash deal
French tech giant Capgemini is acquiring business process management (BPM) technology company WNS for a whopping $3.3 billion (approximately ₹28,280 crore).
Huawei denies allegations of using Alibaba's tech for its LLM
Huawei's artificial intelligence (AI) research division, Noah Ark Lab, has denied allegations of copying elements from an Alibaba model in its Pangu Pro large language model (LLM), saying that it was developed and trained independently.
How AI is compromising the authenticity of research papers
A recent investigation by Nikkei Asia has found that some academics are using a novel tactic to influence the peer review process of their research papers.
This AI can predict sudden cardiac arrest—even in young people
A new artificial intelligence (AI) model has proven to be more effective than doctors in predicting the risk of sudden cardiac arrest in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).
Google DeepMind to soon begin human trials of AI-designed drugs
Google DeepMind's drug discovery unit, Isomorphic Labs, is gearing up to begin human trials of its AI-designed drugs.
This system can sort data for AI faster, more efficiently
Chinese scientists have developed a data sorting system that is both faster and more energy-efficient than traditional methods.
AI may now match humans in spotting emotional, politically-charged content
A recent study has found that large language models (LLMs) such as GPT-4 can match human capabilities in detecting sentiment, political leaning, and emotional intensity in text, though sarcasm detection remains a challenge for both artificial intelligence (AI) and humans.
ChatGPT solves a user's decade-long medical mystery that doctors missed
In an extraordinary turn of events, a Reddit user has credited ChatGPT with solving a decade-long medical mystery.
Character.AI's new model generates interactive videos using image and audio
Character.AI, a Google-owned start-up, has launched a cutting-edge AI model called TalkingMachines.
EU won't delay AI law rollout despite tech industry's pushback
The European Union (EU) has confirmed its commitment to the timeline for implementing its groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) legislation.
'Moonlighting' engineer Soham Parekh gets new job at AI start-up
Soham Parekh, a software engineer embroiled in a moonlighting controversy, has landed a new job.
How AI is destroying artists' livelihoods on music streaming platforms
The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is posing a major threat to real artists on digital platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
Why Google is facing an antitrust complaint in the EU
Independent publishers have filed an antitrust complaint against Alphabet's Google in the European Union (EU).
No US grads on Meta's Superintelligence team—all hires are immigrants
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has hired 11 leading artificial intelligence (AI) researchers for its new Superintelligence Lab.
AI agent built on Alibaba's open-source model tops global benchmark
Alibaba Group Holding's open-source Qwen artificial intelligence (AI) model has helped the agentic framework DeepSWE beat its competitors in a recent test.
AI helps couple have baby after 18 years of infertility
A couple's long-standing struggle with infertility has finally come to an end, thanks to the innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) in fertility care.
AI can now generate entire phishing websites in 30 seconds
Cybercriminals are now using generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools to create phishing websites at an alarming speed, sometimes in as little as 30 seconds.
'Money won't fix it'—Ex-OpenAI board member slams Meta's AI hiring-spree
Helen Toner, a former OpenAI board member and director of strategy at Georgetown's Center for Security and Emerging Technology, has questioned the effectiveness of Meta Platforms Inc.'s aggressive recruitment drive for top artificial intelligence (AI) talent.
UK man loses thousands to scammers impersonating Jennifer Aniston
In a bizarre incident, a British man was duped out of hundreds of pounds by scammers impersonating Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston.
How much energy does a ChatGPT query consume?
As generative AI becomes more common, questions about its energy consumption and carbon emissions are becoming increasingly important.
Baidu's AI video generator turns your images into 10-second clips
Chinese tech giant Baidu has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) powered video generator for businesses.
AI chatbots can be manipulated to spread health misinformation: Study
A new study has revealed that popular artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots can be easily manipulated into providing false health information.
China's AI robots just played football without any human support
China has made history by hosting the world's first-ever fully autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) robot football match.
How Cloudflare is helping website owners tackle AI crawlers
Cloudflare, a leading internet infrastructure provider, has announced that it will block known artificial intelligence (AI) web crawlers by default.
'Bigg Boss 19' to feature AI robot as contestant?
Move aside, Labubu, it's Habubu's time to shine!
Why HCLTech has joined hands with OpenAI
HCL Technologies, a leading IT services provider, has announced a strategic multi-year partnership with OpenAI.
You can now personalize genre of Spotify's 'Discover Weekly' playlist
Spotify is introducing new personalization features for its popular 'Discover Weekly' playlist.
Delhi-based developer to invest ₹18,000cr for data centers in India
Anant Raj Ltd, a leading Delhi-based developer, has announced plans to invest ₹18,000 crore ($2.1 billion) in data centers here.
Advanced AI models are now lying, scheming, and threatening creators
The world's most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems are showing disturbing new behaviors like lying, scheming, and even threatening their creators.
How Google is helping OpenAI reduce its dependence on NVIDIA
OpenAI has started renting Google's artificial intelligence (AI) chips to power its ChatGPT and other products.
NVIDIA has hired these 2 AI experts to improve research
NVIDIA, the US-based chip giant, has hired two eminent artificial intelligence (AI) experts from China.
Indian IT firms shifting to AI—focusing on integration, not invention
India's leading IT companies are transforming into artificial intelligence (AI)-native firms, prioritizing high-margin applications and integration over capital-intensive foundational research.
Reddit turns 20—How it's using AI for content discovery, protection
Reddit, the online platform known for its diverse range of user-generated content and discussions, is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Watch: Humanoid robots play football match in China
A group of humanoid robots took to the field yesterday for a football match in Beijing.
Anthropic's Claude tried to run a business with disastrous results
Anthropic's latest experiment with its Claude Sonnet 3.7 AI has taken a bizarre turn.
US: Authors petition publishers not to release AI-generated books
Over 70 authors, including Gregory Maguire, Dennis Lehane, and Lauren Groff, have signed an open letter on Lit Hub urging publishing houses to commit to never releasing AI-generated books.
Why China has built an AI computing center in Tibet
China has opened a state-of-the-art computing center, Yajiang-1, in Tibet's Shannan city.
Alibaba rolls out its Qwen VLo AI model: What's special?
Alibaba has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, Qwen VLo, capable of generating and editing pictures with human-like finesse.
Google's carbon emissions are up 51% since 2019. Reason: AI
Google's carbon emissions have shot up by a whopping 51% since 2019, primarily due to a combination of factors.
Attention! Facebook is now training AI on your unshared photos
Facebook is testing a new feature that uses Meta AI to suggest edits for photos in your camera roll, even those not yet shared on the platform.
Meta eyes $29B for AI data centers in US
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, is looking to raise a whopping $29 billion from private capital firms.
Anthropic launches its 'Economic Futures Program': What is it?
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has launched its Economic Futures Program.
OpenAI acquires AI recommendation start-up Crossing Minds
OpenAI has welcomed the team from Crossing Minds, a start-up that specializes in AI recommendation systems for e-commerce businesses.
Meta in advanced talks to acquire voice cloning start-up PlayAI
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is in advanced talks to acquire PlayAI, a voice cloning start-up, according to Bloomberg.
Denmark to grant citizens rights over their face, voice
Denmark is taking a major step to combat the rise of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated deepfakes.
DeepSeek hits brakes on R2 AI model's release: Here's why
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, DeepSeek, has delayed the launch of its highly-anticipated R2 model.
Google's new AI model runs on phones—and without internet connection
Google has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, Gemma 3n. The new addition to the Gemma family of open AI models was previewed last month during Google I/O.