Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: News
Google is planning to introduce ads in Gemini AI assistant
Google's CEO Sundar Pichai has hinted at the possibility of bringing advertisements into the company's Gemini AI assistant.
Ola's Bhavish Aggarwal to invest ₹2,000cr in AI start-up Krutrim
Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal has announced a whopping ₹2,000 crore investment in his AI start-up, Krutrim. He has also pledged another ₹10,000 crore for the project by next year.
Zomato CEO is looking to hire wizards with 'second brain'
Deepinder Goyal, the co-founder and CEO of Zomato, has shown interest in working with business and product leaders who are skilled in AI.
When Anushka Sharma told Madhavan he was 'duped' by AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) videos and deepfakes have tricked many, even fooling celebrities. One such victim was R Madhavan.
Meta won't release high-risk AI models—but what are they?
Meta, the tech giant formerly known as Facebook, has detailed a new policy that shows it's willing to stop developing artificial intelligence (AI) systems deemed too risky.
Microsoft sets up new division to explore AI's societal impact
Microsoft has announced the creation of a new division, the Advanced Planning Unit (APU), within its Microsoft AI business vertical.
Samsung's S25 users can now access Gemini Live in Hindi
Samsung's latest Galaxy S25 series has brought Hindi support for Google Gemini Live, a major update for the Indian market.
First-in-the-world: UK set to criminalize AI child abuse tools
The United Kingdom is set to become the first country to legislate against artificial intelligence (AI) tools used for generating sexual abuse images of children.
DeepSeek's AI app tops global downloads, India leads user base
DeepSeek, an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, has dominated Apple's App Store since January 26.
Modi government to establish AI Centre of Excellence for education
The Indian government has announced plans to set up a Centre of Excellence in artificial intelligence (AI) for the education sector.
OpenAI launches o3-mini reasoning model to rival DeepSeek
OpenAI has introduced its latest reasoning model, the o3-mini, into ChatGPT and its API services.
Why Intel won't bring Falcon Shores AI chip to market
Intel has opted against releasing its next-gen GPU, Falcon Shores, aimed at high-performance computing and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads.
Google's new AI tool can call businesses on your behalf
Google is testing a novel feature, "Ask for Me," which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to call local businesses on behalf of users.
AI-restored Beatles song in Grammy race, sparks row
Despite disbanding more than half a century ago, The Beatles have been nominated for a Grammy Award for Record of the Year.
US Navy bans use of DeepSeek AI over security concerns
The US Navy has banned its personnel from using the artificial intelligence (AI) model created by Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek.
India is building AI foundation model: Here's when it'll launch
India will develop its own generative artificial intelligence (AI) model in less than a year, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced at the Utkarsh Odisha Conclave.
DeepSeek's AI breakthrough makes US rethink NVIDIA H20 chip exports
The Donald Trump administration is considering tougher restrictions on NVIDIA's H20 chip sales to China.
OpenAI's Sam Altman to visit India amid ongoing legal challenges
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is planning to visit India on February 5, 2025, according to Reuters.
DeepSeek's AI model now available on Microsoft's Azure, GitHub platforms
Microsoft has added DeepSeek's R1 model into its Azure AI Foundry platform and GitHub. The move is likely to improve Microsoft's customer experience.
Alibaba claims its new AI model can beat DeepSeek, ChatGPT
Alibaba has announced the launch of its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, Qwen 2.5 Max.
Doomsday Clock now set at 89 seconds: What it means
The Doomsday Clock, a symbolic timepiece created by scientists 78 years ago, has been set at 89 seconds to midnight.
OpenAI claims DeepSeek used its model to create ChatGPT rival
OpenAI, one of the biggest players in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, has leveled serious allegations against DeepSeek, the new AI start-up from China.
Energy stocks see sell-off as DeepSeek's power efficiency breaks assumptions
An energy-efficient AI model by China's DeepSeek has shaken the power and energy sector, with the S&P Energy index dipping 3% over the last three sessions.
Is DeepSeek's AI sending user data to Chinese servers?
DeepSeek, a fast-growing Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company, is under fire for its data collection practices.
'Dismiss copyright challenge by book publishers': OpenAI to Delhi HC
OpenAI has asked Delhi High Court to throw out a lawsuit by a consortium of book publishers, who claim that its ChatGPT service violates their copyrights.
Meet Liang Wenfeng, the Chinese entrepreneur behind AI sensation DeepSeek
Until recently, DeepSeek was a whisper among tech insiders. Now, it's the talk of the town, surpassing ChatGPT and Gemini in downloads and causing a $600 billion market cap plunge for NVIDIA.
'Invigorating to have a new competitor': Sam Altman on DeepSeek
Amid the frenzy surrounding Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek, OpenAI is on alert.
Alibaba unveils new AI models capable of controlling PCs, smartphones
Alibaba's Qwen team has launched a new series of artificial intelligence (AI) models, called Qwen2.5-VL.
DeepSeek AI suspends new sign-ups following major cyberattack
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) platform DeepSeek has temporarily halted new user registrations on its DeepSeek-V3 chat platform following a major cyberattack.
$600B wipeout! Why NVIDIA investors are nervous about DeepSeek AI
NVIDIA, the leading semiconductor giant, has witnessed a massive decline in its stock value after the launch of Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek's R1 model.
LinkedIn founder launches AI start-up to revolutionize cancer drug discovery
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and famed oncologist Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee have raised a whopping $24.6 million in a seed funding round.
Most IT leaders see data security as AI adoption hurdle
In a recent survey, Hitachi Vantara has found that 54% of Indian IT leaders consider data security gaps as major roadblocks in the successful implementation of artificial intelligence (AI).
Tech stocks stare at $1T wipeout amid DeepSeek AI buzz
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, DeepSeek, has triggered a major rout in global technology stocks.
Why Chinese AI company DeepSeek has Silicon Valley spooked
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek has created quite a stir in the US tech industry.
How to run DeepSeek's AI model on PC for free
DeepSeek R1, an innovative open-source AI model from a Chinese start-up, is making waves in the tech world. The company's app has just hit top spot on Apple's App Store in the US.
DeepSeek—OpenAI's rival from China—hits top spot on Apple App Store
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI start-up, has taken the tech world by storm. Its app, powered by the company's new reasoning model, R1, has quickly captured the attention of users and industry experts alike.
Stargate will partially adopt renewable energy to meet power demands
The ambitious Stargate project, a collaboration between OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank Group, will be partially powered by solar energy and batteries.
Apple enlists veteran executive to improve Siri and AI capabilities
In a bid to bolster its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, Apple is making an internal staffing shift, according to Bloomberg.
AI voice firm ElevenLabs raises $250M at over $3B valuation
New York-based synthetic voice start-up ElevenLabs has raised a whopping $250 million in a Series C funding round.
Altman's new project will link AI agents with digital identity
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has unveiled a new initiative called Operator. It is the company's first AI agent capable of acting independently on the web.