Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: News
Zoom's AI Companion 3.0 is here: What has changed?
Zoom has unveiled the latest version of its AI solution, Zoom AI Companion 3.0.
German start-up raises $41M to bring sound to AI-generated videos
Berlin-based AI start-up, Mirelo, has raised $41 million in a seed round led by Index Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz.
Cognizant's biggest cyber defense center now open in Bengaluru
Cognizant, a leading IT services company, has opened its largest Cyber Defense Center (CDC) in Bengaluru.
What is 'slop', Merriam-Webster's 2025 word of the year
Merriam-Webster has announced "slop" as its 2025 word of the year. The term refers to low-quality digital content, usually generated by artificial intelligence (AI).
Grok spreading misinformation about Bondi Beach mass shooting in Australia
Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, has been caught spreading misinformation about the recent mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia.
India becomes world's 3rd most competitive nation in AI
India has been ranked the third most competitive country in artificial intelligence (AI) by a report from Stanford University.
Parents ask New York governor to approve AI safety bill
Over 150 parents have urged New York Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the Responsible AI Safety and Education (RAISE) Act.
AI helps US start-up discover hidden geothermal energy reserve
Zanskar Geothermal & Minerals, a Utah-based start-up, has discovered a hidden geothermal energy source in the western Nevada desert.
AI data center boom could stall US infrastructure projects
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers is likely to impact the progress of road, bridge, and other infrastructure projects in the US.
GTA creator Dan Houser's debut novel warns of AI dangers
Dan Houser, the co-creator of the iconic Grand Theft Auto (GTA) video game series, has made his literary debut with a dystopian novel titled A Better Paradise.
AI hackers outperforming humans at a fraction of the cost
A recent study by Stanford University has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) can outperform human hackers in certain scenarios.
Trump's AI executive order could leave start-ups in legal limbo
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing federal agencies to challenge state laws on artificial intelligence (AI).
DDR5 memory prices jump 50%: Here's why
In a major development, Framework Computer has announced a 50% hike in the price of its DDR5 memory modules for the DIY Editions of its laptops.
Intel nears $1.6B acquisition of AI start-up SambaNova
Intel is reportedly close to acquiring artificial intelligence (AI) start-up SambaNova Systems in a deal worth $1.6 billion, including debt.
ChatGPT to get an 'adult mode' next year
OpenAI is gearing up to introduce an "adult mode" for its popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT. The feature is expected to debut in the first quarter of 2026.
Why Amazon Prime Video has pulled its AI-powered story recaps
Amazon Prime Video has temporarily pulled its AI-generated video recap of Fallout after viewers flagged major inaccuracies.
'Architects of AI' named TIME's 2025 person of the year
TIME magazine has named the "Architects of AI" its Person of the Year for 2025.
Rivian's AI assistant for EVs will debut next year
Rivian, the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has announced its plans to launch an in-house artificial intelligence (AI) assistant.
Why Disney has hit Google with a cease-and-desist letter
Disney has accused Google of "massive" copyright infringement, according to Variety.
Ram, Amita to helm India's 1st AI-driven musical drama
Filmmakers Amita Madhvani and Ram Madhvani have unveiled their first AI-powered musical IP, Mohini - Khud Se Pyaar.
Microsoft partners with TCS, Infosys, Wipro to boost AI adoption
Microsoft has announced a strategic partnership with leading IT services companies Cognizant, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and Wipro.
Google AI Plus launched in India: What does it offer?
Google has launched its new subscription service, Google AI Plus, in India.
Amazon to invest $35B in India by 2030
Amazon has announced plans to invest over $35 billion in India by 2030.
OpenAI and Anthropic join hands to standardize AI agents
The Linux Foundation has announced the formation of a new group, the Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF), to prevent AI agents from becoming fragmented and incompatible.
Microsoft to invest $17.5B in India's AI, cloud infrastructure
Microsoft has announced a massive investment of $17.5 billion in India between 2026 and 2029.
Training AI models in India might become easier soon
An Indian government committee has recommended that artificial intelligence (AI) developers be given a mandatory blanket license, to use all legally accessed copyright-protected works for training their systems.
Google's Doppl AI app lets you try out, buy clothes
Google has announced the launch of a shoppable discovery feed in Doppl, its experimental artificial intelligence (AI) fashion app.
You can now use Anthropic's AI coding assistant on Slack
Anthropic has launched its AI coding assistant, Claude Code, on Slack.
NVIDIA can now sell its H200 AI chip in China
The US Department of Commerce has approved the export of NVIDIA's advanced H200 chips to China.
Google to launch its first AI smart glasses next year
Google is gearing up to enter the smart glasses market with a major focus on artificial intelligence (AI).
Meet BharatGen, IIT Bombay's own AI start-up
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has taken a major step forward by launching its own artificial intelligence (AI) company, BharatGen Technology Foundation.
IndiaAI Mission: Centre asks AI developers to reduce bias
The Indian government has asked developers working on large language models (LLMs) under the IndiaAI Mission to prioritize bias mitigation.
Palantir's 'Neurodivergent Fellowship' is here: Check eligibility, salary package
Palantir Technologies, the data analytics giant, has launched a new initiative called the Neurodivergent Fellowship. The program is aimed at individuals with non-traditional cognitive processing and thinking patterns.
Your power bills in India might go down soon
India is looking to reduce consumer power bills and improve energy efficiency by using artificial intelligence (AI) in distribution networks.
Shubhanshu Shukla supports AI use in space programs, research
Astronaut and Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has emphasized the need for increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) in space programs and research.
Deloitte announces AI-powered 'Tax Pragya' platform: What does it do?
Deloitte has announced the launch of its new artificial intelligence (AI) platform, 'Tax Pragya.' The innovative tool is designed to expedite tax research and insights for clients.
OpenAI to launch its GPT-5.2 AI model on December 9
OpenAI is fast-tracking the launch of its latest AI model, GPT-5.2, to December 9.
Why New York Times has sued AI start-up Perplexity
The New York Times has sued AI search start-up Perplexity for copyright infringement. This is the second lawsuit against an AI company by The Times.
Meta acquires Limitless start-up: What does it do?
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has acquired Limitless, an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up that specializes in creating advanced wearable devices.
Bill Gates's daughter raises $30M for her AI shopping start-up
Phoebe Gates, the youngest daughter of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates, has raised $30 million for her artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, Phia, according to Bloomberg.