Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: News
This start-up behind ChatGPT's success now has a $10B valuation
Mercor, a start-up that plays a pivotal role in enhancing leading AI models, is closing in on a new funding round that would value the company at $10 billion.
India's tech sector deals touch almost $1.5B in Q3 2025
India's technology sector witnessed a major shift in the third quarter of 2025, according to a report by Grant Thornton Bharat.
Fractal Analytics, India's first AI unicorn, plans ₹4,900cr IPO
Fractal Analytics, the first artificial intelligence (AI) unicorn from India, is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) worth ₹4,900 crore ($555 million).
Chiranjeevi lodges complaint over AI adult video with Bollywood actor
Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi has lodged a formal complaint with the Hyderabad Cybercrime Police against the circulation of his AI-generated and morphed pornographic videos.
Harry Potter publisher believes AI can cure writer's block
Nigel Newton, the CEO of Bloomsbury Publishing (publisher of Harry Potter book series), has said that artificial intelligence (AI) could be a game-changer for creative arts.
World's first AI minister 'pregnant,' to birth 83 digital kids
Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced that the country's first AI-generated minister, Diella, is "pregnant."
Are some AI models developing a survival drive?
A recent study from Palisade Research has raised eyebrows by suggesting that some advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models may be developing a "survival drive."
Reliance to invest around $15B in AI infrastructure: Report
Reliance Industries, led by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, is set to invest between $12 billion and $15 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure over the next few years.
Cognizant ramps up entry-level hiring amid AI-driven job cuts
Cognizant Technology Solutions is ramping up its entry-level hiring, as artificial intelligence (AI) transforms the job market.
AI gun detector flags Doritos bag as weapon, triggers panic
In a bizarre case, an AI-powered gun detection system mistook a bag of Doritos chips for a weapon.
Reliance, Meta partner to launch enterprise AI services in India
Reliance Industries has announced the incorporation of a new company, Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Limited (REIL), in partnership with Facebook's Indian arm.
Google's Gemini now looks after your physical and mental health
Google has expanded its Gemini platform with a new premade "wellness" Gem.
Business Insider will now publish stories written by AI
Business Insider, a leading financial and business news outlet, is gearing up to publish stories authored by artificial intelligence (AI).
OpenAI invests in biosecurity start-up Valthos to counter AI threats
Valthos, a New York-based biosecurity software start-up, has received $30 million in funding from OpenAI, Founders Fund, and Lux Capital.
Google Earth now employs Gemini for better disaster management
Google has upgraded its Earth AI platform with advanced geospatial artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
Meet Mico, Microsoft's AI successor to Clippy
Microsoft has launched a new animated artificial intelligence (AI) character called Mico.
After 'Stree,' 'Thamma,' Maddock Films to bet on AI film?
Maddock Films, known for its successful ventures into the horror-comedy genre with films like Stree, Bhediya, and most recently Thamma, is now considering an AI-driven addition to its Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU).
Banks face potential $170B profit decline due to AI: McKinsey
A recent report by McKinsey has warned that banks could suffer a hit of up to $170 billion in profits if they fail to adapt their business models.
Alibaba introduces AI chatbot in consumer market push
Alibaba has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot assistant service, marking its re-entry into the consumer-facing sector.
When, where to watch India's 1st AI-powered mythological series 'Mahabharat'
The highly anticipated Indian mythological series, Mahabharat: Ek Dharmayudh, will premiere on JioHotstar on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Amazon launches AI-powered smart glasses to assist delivery drivers
Amazon has unveiled a new pair of AI-powered smart glasses for its delivery drivers.
Google announces breakthrough in AI and quantum computing
Google has announced a major breakthrough in quantum computing with the development of a new algorithm called Quantum Echoes.
'Ban AGI now': 1,000+ public figures warn of AI disaster
Over 1,000 prominent personalities, including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, have called for an interim ban on the development of artificial intelligence (AI) superintelligence.
Meta to fire 600 employees from its AI division
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is planning to lay off around 600 employees from its Superintelligence Labs artificial intelligence (AI) unit, as per Axios.
AI chatbots can't be trusted for news, EU study warns
A recent study by the European Broadcasting Union has raised concerns over the reliability of AI chatbots in delivering accurate news.
Harry, Meghan join global call to ban AI 'superintelligence'
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have joined a diverse group of public figures, including computer scientists, economists, artists, and conservative commentators Steve Bannon and Glenn Beck, in calling for a ban on artificial intelligence (AI) "superintelligence."
Centre proposes new rules to label and trace AI-generated content
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has proposed amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
Google Fi to get AI noise filters for better calls
Google has announced a major update for its telecommunications service, Google Fi.
How Netflix plans to use AI in its movies, shows
Netflix is betting big on generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology, despite the entertainment industry's mixed feelings about its use in filmmaking.
Meta signs $27B deal for its largest data center project
Meta has secured a massive $27 billion financing deal with Blue Owl Capital to build its largest data center ever.
Amazon might replace 600,000 US employees with robots by 2033
Amazon is planning to automate a significant portion of its operations in the United States, as per The New York Times.
Junior bankers might soon lose their jobs thanks to OpenAI
OpenAI has contracted over 100 former investment bankers to help train its artificial intelligence (AI) in creating financial models.
Chinese homes might have robot companions by 2035
China's "AI+" initiative, launched in August, is more than just an economic stimulus. The plan is a decade-long national strategy aimed at ushering China into an era of "intelligent civilization."
AI chatbots biased toward certain political parties: Dutch watchdog
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has flagged a major concern over the reliability of AI chatbots in providing voting advice.
DeepSeek's new AI model generates 200,000 training pages per GPU
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up DeepSeek has launched a new multimodal AI model, DeepSeek-OCR.
Gemini now lets you edit AI-generated videos: Here's how
Google now allows creators to refine AI-generated videos through its Gemini app.
AI news anchor appears for first time on UK TV
Channel 4, a British television channel, has made history by using an artificial intelligence (AI) presenter for a current affairs program.
'Embarrassing': OpenAI criticized for lying about solving math problem
OpenAI's recent claims about its latest artificial intelligence model, GPT-5, have drawn criticism from the AI community.
Meta AI app usage skyrockets after launch of Vibes feed
Meta AI's mobile app for iOS and Android has witnessed a major spike in usage, according to Similarweb.
How X plans to keep you engaged in the app
Social media platform X is testing a new way of handling links on its iOS app.