Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: News
Microsoft betting big on AI data centers—$80B investment this fiscal
Microsoft has announced an investment of $80 billion for the fiscal year 2025, to build data centers specifically for artificial intelligence (AI) workloads.
Meta takes down AI bot profiles on Instagram, Facebook
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has been facing backlash over its celebrity-mimicking AI chatbots.
Anthropic reaches agreement with music publishers over AI copyright dispute
Amazon-backed artificial intelligence (AI) firm, Anthropic, has struck an interim deal with three top music publishers.
This AI system will allow you to communicate with animals
The Earth Species Project, a non-profit, has unveiled NatureLM, a revolutionary artificial intelligence (AI) model.
India declares 2025 as 'Year of Defence Reforms'
India has declared 2025 as the "Year of Reforms" in the defense sector, with an emphasis on major strides in military modernization.
Tencent, ByteDance outpace Meta, Google in NVIDIA AI GPU purchases
In 2024, Chinese tech giants Tencent and ByteDance became major buyers of NVIDIA's high-end artificial intelligence (AI) GPUs.
Maha Kumbh 2025: RFID wristbands, AI cameras to monitor pilgrims
The upcoming Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, will use advanced technology to manage the crowd efficiently.
How Reliance Jio plans to disrupt India's AI market
Jio Platforms has teamed up with tech giant NVIDIA, to create affordable artificial intelligence (AI) services and applications in India.
NVIDIA to launch compact computers for humanoid robots in 2025
NVIDIA, the leading name in the chipmaking industry, is poised to make major strides in the robotics sector in the first half of 2025.
Facing problems with Truecaller's AI Call Scanner? Try these fixes
Truecaller's AI Call Scanner is a game-changing feature aimed at improving the overall experience of users. However, it needs some conditions to work at its best.
What is YouTube's 'Inspiration tab' and how it works
YouTube has a feature, called the Inspiration Tab, to help content creators generate and refine their video ideas.
'Stakes are high': Pichai urges employees to prepare for 2025
Amid intensifying competition and regulatory headwinds, Google CEO Sundar Pichai has highlighted the significance of 2025 for the tech giant.
OpenAI outlines plans to transition into a for-profit company
OpenAI, the leading artificial intelligence (AI) research lab, has outlined its plans to become a for-profit entity.
How 'Jago Grahak,' 'Jagriti' apps help you tackle dark patterns
On the occasion of National Consumers Day, the Department of Consumer Affairs has launched three innovative tools. These are the 'Jago Grahak Jago App,' 'Jagriti App,' and 'Jagriti Dashboard.'
AI 'slop' flooding your social media? How to avoid it
The fast-paced evolution of technology has led to the emergence of a new phenomenon called 'slop' - a term that refers to low-quality, AI-generated content on social media.
Microsoft to integrate non-OpenAI models into 365 Copilot AI assistant
Microsoft is planning to integrate internal and third-party artificial intelligence (AI) models into its flagship AI assistant, Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Bhavish Aggarwal's Krutrim offering cloud credits worth ₹10,000 to IITians
Krutrim, an AI start-up founded by Bhavish Aggarwal in 2023, has announced a major initiative to support AI innovation across all IIT campuses.
Musk's Grok AI chatbot to get standalone app on iOS
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence firm, xAI, is now testing a standalone iOS app of its chatbot, Grok. It was previously available only for X users.
Google Gemini can now answer questions about PDFs on screen
Google has added a new capability to its Files app, courtesy of its advanced AI assistant, Gemini.
OpenAI's GPT-5 is facing cost and performance hurdles: Report
OpenAI's ambitious project to build its next big model, GPT-5, is running into trouble.
Centre amends poll rules to limit public access to records
The Indian government has amended Rule 93 of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, restricting public access to certain electronic election documents.
Google Search working on 'AI Mode' to compete with ChatGPT
Google is said to be working on an "AI Mode" for its search engine.
OpenAI unveils 'o3' reasoning models with groundbreaking results in benchmarks
OpenAI unveiled its latest reasoning model, o3, on the last day of its 12-day "shipmas" event.
Samsung gears up to build its first AI data center
Samsung SDS, the IT services arm of Samsung, is gearing up to set up its first AI-dedicated data center in Gumi, South Korea.
NVIDIA to investigate how China accessed its restricted AI chips
The US Department of Commerce has asked leading tech giant NVIDIA to look into how its cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) chips made their way to China despite a strict export ban.
Instagram's upcoming AI editing tools will completely reimagine your videos
Instagram is about to change the way you edit your videos forever.
This time, AI is behind fake Steve Harvey death hoax
In a shocking turn of events, popular American television personality and comedian Steve Harvey fell prey to a fake AI-generated story claiming his death.
Perplexity's valuation hits $9B as ChatGPT rival secures fresh funding
Perplexity AI, one of the leading players in the artificial intelligence (AI) space, has had its valuation skyrocket to an impressive $9 billion after its latest funding round.
UK considers diluting copyright laws for AI training
In a controversial move, the UK government has proposed a copyright exemption that would allow tech firms to use copyrighted works without permission, for training artificial intelligence (AI) models.
How to create custom thumbnails for your YouTube playlists
YouTube offers a feature that lets users customize their playlists with personalized thumbnails.
NVIDIA launches its most affordable generative AI supercomputer at $249
NVIDIA has unveiled its latest offering in the world of artificial intelligence (AI), the Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit.
YouTube is readying tech to help celebs, influencers tackle deepfakes
YouTube is teaming up with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) in a project to assist celebrities and creators in managing AI-generated content.
Forget prompts! Google's Whisk lets you create images with images
Google has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Whisk, that lets you generate images using existing ones as prompts.
Google's new AI creates stunning 4K videos using your prompts
Google's DeepMind divison has unveiled Veo 2, a new video-generating AI model that aims to beat OpenAI's Sora in terms of video resolution and duration.
Why Lisa Kudrow slammed Robert Zemeckis's film 'Here'
Actor Lisa Kudrow has expressed her apprehensions over the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Robert Zemeckis's latest film, Here.
ChatGPT can now store your past chats for future reference
OpenAI has launched a new feature, called "Projects," for its ChatGPT users.
You can now talk to Santa in ChatGPT: Here's how
OpenAI recently unveiled a new feature for ChatGPT, the Santa voice mode. With this festive update, users can have conversations with a simulated version of Santa Claus.
US Congress calls on Big Tech to address deepfake concerns
The US Congress has stepped up its scrutiny of major tech firms including Apple, Meta, Google, and Microsoft over deepfake non-consensual intimate images.
Anthropic's fastest AI model now available to all Claude users
Anthropic has officially launched its fastest model, Claude 3.5 Haiku, for general users via the Claude chatbot on web and mobile apps.
Phi-4: Microsoft's smaller AI model beats larger competitors in reasoning
Microsoft has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) model, Phi-4, which is capable of performing mathematical reasoning while consuming less computational power than larger models.