Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: News
TSMC's Q4 profit hits record high on AI chip demand
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's main producer of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips, has reported a record-breaking net profit for the October-December quarter.
YouTube now lets parents block kids from watching Shorts endlessly
YouTube has announced new parental control features, specifically designed to manage the time children and teens spend on YouTube Shorts.
Alibaba's AI app now lets users book travel, order food
Alibaba has given its Qwen artificial intelligence (AI) app a major upgrade.
McKinsey asks job applicants to use AI chatbot in interview
Leading consultancy firm McKinsey is now asking job applicants to work with an artificial intelligence (AI) tool as part of its recruitment process.
Google unveils MedGemma 1.5, MedASR AI models: What's so special?
Google has unveiled two new artificial intelligence (AI) models, MedGemma 1.5 and MedASR, to enhance the analysis of medical images and clinical speech data.
Instagram co-founder Mike Krieger to lead Anthropic's AI incubator
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has appointed Mike Krieger, the co-founder of Instagram, as the co-leader of its Labs incubator.
TCS, AMD join hands to scale enterprise AI solutions
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced a strategic partnership with US chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD).
Google defends AI search summaries in lawsuit filed by publishers
Google has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Penske Media Corporation (PMC), the publisher of Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Variety magazines.
Slackbot upgraded with AI features: How it simplifies your work
Slack, the popular workplace communication platform owned by Salesforce, has just announced a major upgrade to its built-in assistant, Slackbot.
Anthropic's Claude Code AI tool made Cowork. Say what!
Anthropic has launched a groundbreaking new product, Cowork, which is an agentic artificial intelligence (AI) tool.
TN building India's 1st sovereign AI park with ₹10,000cr investment
The Tamil Nadu government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bengaluru-based Sarvam AI to set up India's first full-stack Sovereign AI Park.
No upfront payment required for H200 AI chips, says NVIDIA
NVIDIA has clarified that it doesn't require an upfront payment for its H200 chips.
UK to enforce law that criminalizes making sexual deepfakes
The UK government is set to enforce a law that criminalizes the creation of non-consensual intimate images, including sexual deepfakes.
Pentagon integrates Grok AI as Musk's chatbot faces global criticism
The US Department of Defense has announced its plan to integrate Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Grok, into its network.
Anthropic debuts Cowork, an AI agent for everyday computing tasks
Anthropic has launched a new feature called Cowork, designed to simplify general office work.
Sarvam, other AI start-ups to showcase models at IndiaAI Summit
Bengaluru-based artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Sarvam is likely to unveil its foundational model at the upcoming IndiaAI Impact Summit.
Will AI end the 'traffic era' for news sites?
A recent report from the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism has revealed that media companies are bracing for a major decline in web traffic over the next three years.
This company has 65,000 workers. Nearly 40% are AI agents
McKinsey & Company has seen a rapid increase in its workforce, thanks to the addition of some 25,000 artificial intelligence (AI) agents.
Google removes certain AI summaries related to health issues
Google has removed some of its AI-generated health summaries after a Guardian investigation found that they contained false and misleading information, putting users at risk.
Meta signs nuclear power deals to power AI expansion
Meta has signed a series of long-term contracts, spanning 20 years, to purchase power from three Vistra nuclear plants in the US.
Musk's Grok AI generated fully pornographic videos, research shows
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Grok, has been exploited to generate sexually explicit and violent video content featuring women, a recent study has revealed.
Lenovo to manufacture AI servers in India for global markets
Lenovo, a leading global technology company, is planning to make India a major export hub for its infrastructure business.
Google just turned Gmail into a personal AI assistant
Google is all set to revolutionize the way we use Gmail with its new "AI Inbox" feature.
Google, Character.AI settle lawsuits over chatbot-linked teen suicides
Google and Character.AI have settled lawsuits accusing their artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots of harming minors.
Infosys and AWS join hands to boost generative AI adoption
Infosys, a leading IT company based in Bengaluru, has announced a strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Lovense's AI 'companion doll' can talk with you, mimic emotions
Lovense has unveiled a new "companion doll" at CES 2026, a life-sized sex doll with advanced artificial intelligence capabilities.
How to control your personal data usage by Grok
Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot has been at the center of a heated debate over its content generation and user data usage.
When will AI destroy humanity? This expert has a guess
Leading artificial intelligence (AI) expert Daniel Kokotajlo has revised his prediction for when AI systems might become capable of autonomous coding, and accelerate their own development toward superintelligence.
These new AI smart glasses blend style and intelligence
Xgimi, a company known for its professional projection technology, has launched a new brand called Memomind. The brand will offer three different models of AI smart glasses.
CES 2026: AMD unveils powerful AI chips for PCs
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, AMD has unveiled its latest line of AI processors, including Ryzen AI 400 Series and Ryzen 7 9850X3D.
NVIDIA's new AI models help self-driving cars 'think'
At CES 2026, NVIDIA unveiled Alpamayo, a groundbreaking suite of open-source artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Musk's Grok faces regulatory scrutiny worldwide over sexualised AI images
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Grok, has come under fire for creating sexualized deepfakes of women and minors.
Musk shares tips to create AI images with Grok Imagine
Elon Musk, the tech billionaire and founder of xAI, has shared tips on using their image tool, Grok Imagine.
Global AI safety measures lag behind rapid progress, warns expert
David Dalrymple, an AI safety expert at the UK's Aria agency, has warned that the world "may not have time" to prepare for the safety risks posed by advanced AI systems.
Alibaba's AI detects deadly cancers before symptoms appear
In a groundbreaking development, an artificial intelligence (AI) system has been used in eastern China to detect pancreatic cancer before symptoms appear.
X to ban users creating illegal content with Grok
X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, has announced a new policy to tackle illegal content.
OpenAI seeks candidates for Grove program: What is it?
OpenAI has announced the opening of applications for the next cohort of its talent-building program, Grove.
SEBI developing AI tool to enhance cyber-safety of regulated entities
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is developing an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to assess the cyber safety preparedness of regulated entities.
Fix Grok within 72 hours: Modi government to X
The Indian government has ordered Elon Musk's social media platform, X, to make immediate changes to its AI chatbot, Grok.
These AI glasses can see, hear and remember your life
A California-based start-up has announced an innovative pair of augmented reality (AR) glasses, dubbed Pickle 1.
Is DeepSeek's efficiency breakthrough a game changer in AI?
Chinese start-up DeepSeek has unveiled a more efficient way to develop AI.
AI content is blurring reality, warns Instagram head
Instagram's head, Adam Mosseri, has sounded the alarm over the rise of "infinite synthetic content," which is becoming increasingly difficult to tell apart from reality.
NVIDIA wants TSMC to make its H200 chips for China
NVIDIA is racing to meet the surging demand for its H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips from Chinese tech firms.
How Satya Nadella-led Microsoft plans to win the AI race
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has overhauled the company's senior leadership team as part of a broader strategy to strengthen its position in artificial intelligence (AI).
Apple's iOS 27 arrives in 2026: What features to expect?
Apple is gearing up for the launch of iOS 27, which will be revealed at the WWDC event in summer 2026.
Why this AI pioneer is against granting it rights
Yoshua Bengio, a leading figure in artificial intelligence (AI), has warned against the idea of giving rights to advanced AI systems. He compared this move to granting citizenship to hostile aliens.
India's data-centers need $80B by 2030 to meet AI demand
India's data center industry is gearing up for a major investment drive, driven by the rising demand for cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) computing.
AI breakthrough might lead to better treatments for MS patients
In a major breakthrough, scientists have identified two new subtypes of multiple sclerosis (MS) using artificial intelligence (AI).
Health-related queries top Microsoft Copilot AI usage in 2025
Microsoft has released its latest Copilot report, detailing how users have been utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in their day-to-day lives.
AI could add $1.7T to Indian economy by 2035
The Indian government has projected that artificial intelligence (AI) could contribute as much as $1.7 trillion to the country's economy by 2035.
Chipmakers in China have to use 50% local equipment
China has mandated that chipmakers use at least 50% locally made equipment for their new factories.
Mukesh Ambani unveils AI manifesto to transform Reliance and India
Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), has unveiled a draft of the company's artificial intelligence (AI) manifesto.
Samsung gets US approval to ship chipmaking tools to China
Samsung Electronics has received a major annual license from the US government.
How Modi government plans to democratize AI infrastructure in India
The Indian government has unveiled a plan to democratize access to artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.
With 540% surge, this AI chipmaker is world's best-performing stock
Japanese memory chipmaker Kioxia Holdings Corp has seen its shares skyrocket by some 540% this year.
'Chiranjeevi Hanuman': Director Mapuskar defends AI use amid criticism
As the release of Chiranjeevi Hanuman - The Eternal approaches, director Rajesh Mapuskar has defended his decision to use artificial intelligence (AI) in the film.
Meta acquires Chinese start-up Manus to expand agentic AI
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has acquired Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Manus.
Modi to host Bill Gates at February's AI Impact Summit
India will host the AI Impact Summit from February 15-20 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Google Photos will let you relive memories on Samsung TVs
Samsung has announced plans to integrate Google Photos into its upcoming range of AI TVs.
Chinese parents using AI to convince kids to get married
AI-generated videos of middle-aged single women regretting their decision not to marry or have children are becoming popular among Chinese parents.
China is regulating human-like AI to prevent emotional manipulation
China's cybersecurity regulator has proposed new rules to curb the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on human emotions.
Book-building for Fractal's ₹4,900cr IPO begins next week
Fractal Analytics Ltd, India's first artificial intelligence (AI) unicorn, is gearing up to start the book-building process for its ₹4,900 crore initial public offering (IPO) as early as next week.
OpenAI looks for executive to oversee AI safety and preparedness
OpenAI is looking for a "Head of Preparedness," a position dedicated to identifying and mitigating the potential risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
India risks losing control over data to foreign AI: Adani
Gautam Adani, the Chairman of the Adani Group, has warned that India could lose control over its data, decision-making processes, and economic behavior to foreign algorithms.