Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: News
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.
How Samsung's new privacy display blocks shoulder surfing
Samsung has unveiled a revolutionary display technology, dubbed 'Privacy Display,' at the Galaxy S26 live event.
Trump asks tech firms to generate their own electricity
President Donald Trump is urging major tech companies, including Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, xAI, Oracle, and OpenAI.
India becomes world's largest market for generative AI app downloads
India has emerged as the world's largest market for generative artificial intelligence (AI) app downloads, according to a report by Sensor Tower.
Meet Arjun Gupta, OpenAI's new 'Solutions Architect' in India
OpenAI has appointed Arjun Gupta, the Co-Founder and ex-CTO of AuraML, as its first-ever Solutions Architect in India.
Why JPMorgan CEO thinks a 2008-like economic crisis is imminent
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has warned of potential market risks reminiscent of the pre-2008 financial crisis, drawing parallels with that period.
Uber has rolled out 'Dara AI': What does it do?
Uber's engineers have developed an AI tool called "Dara AI."
This AI chip rival of NVIDIA has raised $500M
MatX, a semiconductor start-up founded by two ex-Google hardware engineers, has raised $500 million in its Series B funding round.
Delhi High Court upholds Jubin Nautiyal's personality rights
The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to singer Jubin Nautiyal by protecting his personality rights.
OpenAI announces 'Frontier Alliance' with consulting giants: How it works
OpenAI is expanding its reach in the enterprise sector by partnering with four of the world's leading consulting firms.
Can Bhavish Aggarwal's Krutrim survive without Ola group's funds?
Bhavish Aggarwal's artificial intelligence start-up, Krutrim, is largely supported by business from Ola group companies.
'You'd be delusional to ignore AI': 'Kaante' director Sanjay Gupta
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, known for movies like Aatish, Kaante, Zinda, and Shootout at Wadala, has spoken about the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in filmmaking.
India is rapidly becoming an AI powerhouse, says Sam Altman
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has hailed India as a rapidly emerging AI powerhouse.
These 2 types of AI start-ups are at risk
Darren Mowry, who leads Google's global start-up organization across Cloud, DeepMind, and Alphabet, has warned that two types of artificial intelligence (AI) start-ups could struggle to survive.
India AI Impact Summit's Declaration out: What does it say?
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 has concluded with the release of the New Delhi Declaration, which has been endorsed by 88 nations and international organizations.
Niral showcases NiralOS EDGE at AI Summit: How it works
At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Bengaluru-based Niral Networks unveiled its latest innovation in cyber-resilient infrastructure: NiralOS.
Where is the final statement of India AI Impact Summit?
The much-anticipated summit statement on global approaches to artificial intelligence (AI) is still pending, a day after its expected release at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.
Mira Murati's AI start-up loses another executive to OpenAI
Mira Murati's AI start-up, Thinking Machines Lab, has lost another key executive to OpenAI.
AI shouldn't decide war outcomes: OpenAI CEO on military use
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has warned against the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in making critical military decisions.
PhonePe now lets you pay others using voice commands
PhonePe, a leading digital payments platform, has launched an innovative AI-powered natural language search feature.
OpenAI's 1st hardware product could be an AI-powered smart speaker
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) giant, is said to be working on its first hardware product - a smart speaker with an integrated camera.
Microsoft to train 2M Indian teachers in AI by 2030
Microsoft has launched a major initiative in India to train teachers in artificial intelligence (AI).
Reliance to invest ₹10 lakh crore in AI
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has announced a massive investment of ₹10 lakh crore ($120 billion) in artificial intelligence (AI).
How Toto's ceramics business could benefit from AI boom
Japan's famous toilet manufacturer, Toto Ltd, is emerging as an unlikely player in the AI and semiconductor boom.
How big a threat does AI pose to Wikipedia?
Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales has expressed concern over an 8% drop in human traffic to the online encyclopedia.
L&T and NVIDIA to build gigawatt-scale AI factory in India
Engineering giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced a strategic partnership with tech giant NVIDIA.
Netflix latest to threaten action against ByteDance over AI videos
Netflix has threatened to take "immediate litigation" action against ByteDance for allegedly enabling copyright infringement through its Seedance 2.0 AI service.
Vikram Malhotra's Abundantia to launch AI film studio
Film production house Abundantia Entertainment has announced a strategic partnership with AI video technology firm InVideo to launch an AI-driven film production studio.
What did Sundar Pichai announce at AI Impact Summit 2026?
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has said that India is on the cusp of an "extraordinary trajectory" in artificial intelligence (AI).
India AI Summit: TCS introduces AI loom for sari makers
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has showcased an innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) in traditional Kanjivaram sari weaving.
Sarvam Akshar showcased at AI Impact Summit: How it works
Indian artificial intelligence (AI) start-up SarvamAI showcased a new document intelligence workbench called Sarvam Akshar at the AI Impact Summit 2026.
SarvamAI's Samvaad chatting tool takes on ChatGPT and Gemini
Indian AI start-up SarvamAI has launched a new conversational AI platform called 'Samvaad.'
Why Sarvam AI has joined hands with Qualcomm, Bosch, Nokia
Indian start-up Sarvam AI has announced strategic partnerships with global tech giants Qualcomm, Bosch, and Nokia HMD.
India a benchmark for getting AI right, says Sarvam CEO
Pratyush Kumar, the CEO and Co-founder of Sarvam AI, has highlighted India's crucial role in AI development due to its challenging environment.
IndiaAI Mission and Intel just set a Guinness World Record
The IndiaAI Mission, an initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has bagged a Guinness World Record in association with Intel India.
Why MakeMyTrip has joined hands with OpenAI in India
Leading online travel agency, MakeMyTrip, has announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI.
Sarvam's new AI models target the masses with multilingual support
Sarvam AI has launched two new artificial intelligence (AI) models, the Sarvam 30B and Sarvam 105B, at the ongoing AI Impact Summit 2026.
Yotta to build $2B AI computing hub using NVIDIA chips
Yotta Data Services, an Indian data center company, has announced plans to build one of Asia's largest artificial intelligence (AI) computing hubs.
Why Sridhar Vembu is comparing AI dependency to drug addiction
Sridhar Vembu, the co-founder of Zoho, has drawn a controversial parallel between artificial intelligence (AI) usage limits and drug addiction.
WordPress's new AI assistant can edit your site with prompts
WordPress has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) assistant to its platform, enabling users to edit their websites with simple text prompts.
Why Galgotias University was asked to vacate AI Impact Summit
Galgotias University has been asked to vacate the India AI Impact Summit 2026, following a controversy over its display of a Chinese robotic dog as its own creation.
AGI could be achieved in next 5-8 years: Google DeepMind
Demis Hassabis, the CEO of Google DeepMind, has said that Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is closer than ever and could be achieved within the next five to eight years.
India should be among top 3 AI superpowers: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has envisioned India as one of the top three artificial intelligence (AI) superpowers in the world by 2047.
Meet Sutra, India Today Group's new AI news anchor
India Today Group has unveiled Sutra, an innovative AI-driven news anchor, at the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
Cohere's new multilingual AI models can run on your laptop
Cohere, a leading enterprise AI company, has unveiled a new range of open-weight multilingual models.
Why Eternal has joined hands with OpenAI in India
Eternal has announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI to integrate advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into its platforms.
Writing code no longer priority in AI era: Nandan Nilekani
Nandan Nilekani, the co-founder and Chairman of Infosys, has said that artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way software is built and deployed.
Infosys identifies AI services opportunity worth $300-400B in these areas
Infosys CEO Salil Parekh has identified six key areas of growth in artificial intelligence (AI) services that could create a business opportunity worth $300-400 billion by 2030.
Adani investing $100B by 2035 to build AI data centers
The Adani Group has announced its plan to invest a whopping $100 billion in building renewable energy-powered artificial intelligence (AI)-ready data centers by 2035.
Reddit's user base grows 19% as people seek human interaction
Reddit, the online discussion platform that launched in 2005, is witnessing a surge in popularity as people seek human interaction amid an increasing amount of AI-generated content.