Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: News
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.
YouTube's new AI search tool finds you relevant videos faster
YouTube has introduced an innovative feature to enhance content discovery on its platform.
Reddit ramps-up fight against AI content amid OpenAI, Google partnerships
Reddit is taking a hard stance against artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content, as part of a larger effort to preserve the authenticity of its platform.
OpenAI-Microsoft deal under strain. Reason: AGI
The future of the long-standing partnership between OpenAI and Microsoft hinges on a contentious term in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry: artificial general intelligence (AGI).
AI driving surge in cybercrimes, used in 80% phishing attacks
A recent report, 'The State of AI-Powered Cybercrime: Threat & Mitigation Report 2025,' has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used as a weapon for cybercrimes.
Google introduces an open-source AI coding assistant for developers
Google has unveiled a new open-source artificial intelligence (AI) agent, Gemini CLI, to enhance developers' coding experience.
Why 40% agentic AI projects will be axed by 2027
A recent report by research and advisory firm Gartner has predicted that over 40% of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) projects will be scrapped by the end of 2027.
After Drake's fake viral song, labels are tracking AI-generated music
The music industry is racing against time to develop tools that can help identify and label AI-generated songs.
Why Reliance isn't interested in making its own AI chips
Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), has clarified his company's approach to artificial intelligence (AI) in a recent interview with McKinsey & Company.
AI hiring tools are biased against white, male candidates: Study
A recent study has revealed that popular artificial intelligence (AI) hiring tools based on large language models (LLMs), show a preference for Black and female candidates over their white and male counterparts.
China to launch 100+ DeepSeek‑like AI tools in 18 months
China's artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities are on the verge of triggering a major wave of innovation, a former top official has predicted.
Google's AI Mode goes live in India: How to try
Google has launched its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) mode for Search in India.
These AI tools will enhance productivity on Chromebook Plus laptops
Google has announced a major update for its Chromebook Plus laptops, introducing a range of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance productivity and creativity.
Samsung's AI-powered Bespoke appliances launching in India on June 25
Samsung is set to launch its 2025 Bespoke AI appliance range in India on June 25.
Reddit co-founder recreates touching video with late mother using AI
Alexis Ohanian, the co-founder of popular social media platform Reddit and husband of tennis star Serena Williams, has created an emotional video with his late mother, Anke Ohanian.
WhatsApp now lets you generate AI wallpapers for chats
WhatsApp has released a new update for its Android app, version number 2.25.19.11, through the Google Play Beta Program.
LinkedIn's AI writing assistant struggling to gain traction, CEO reveals
LinkedIn's CEO, Ryan Roslansky, has revealed that the platform's AI-generated post polishing suggestions aren't as popular as anticipated.
Perplexity's AI browser now available for Windows users
Perplexity is expanding access to its innovative Comet browser, which leverages "agentic search," to select Windows users.
Why this platform is a 'lovechild between OnlyFans and OpenAI'
A start-up called OhChat has launched a platform which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to create realistic digital replicas of public figures.
This AI agent will assist store managers in China
Yum China, the operator of popular fast-food chains like KFC and Pizza Hut in the country, has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) agent to assist store managers.
Digital publishers' group backs plan to review AI, copyright rules
The Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) has welcomed the Ministry of Commerce and Industry's plan to examine the relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and copyright law.
Perplexity denies any ongoing acquisition talks with Apple
Perplexity, an artificial intelligence (AI) search start-up, has denied any ongoing merger or acquisition discussions with tech giant Apple.
AI should not replace human beings, says Pope Leo
Pope Leo XIV has raised concerns over the challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI), especially its possible impact on younger generations.
ChatGPT might be eroding your creativity and critical thinking: MIT
A recent study conducted by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has raised concerns about the effects of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT, on human cognition.
AI models from OpenAI, Meta, Google can blackmail users: Study
Anthropic has raised alarms about a potential risk in artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
Reddit may verify users with Sam Altman's eyeball-scanning tech
Reddit is considering the use of Sam Altman-owned Worldcoin's innovative iris-scanning device, Orb, for user verification.