OpenAI Rolls Back ChatGPT Update After Concerns Over “Too Much Praise”

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 30, 2025

OpenAI has rolled back its latest update to ChatGPT after widespread user criticism over what many called an “annoying” shift in personality. The update to GPT-4o released last week was meant to make the chatbot feel more helpful and engaging, but instead, it came off as overly flattering and insincere. OpenAI Admits Sycophancy in GPT-4o In a blog post titled “Sycophancy in GPT-4o: What happened and what we’re doing about it”, OpenAI admitted that it went too far in trying to make the chatbot agreeable. The update leaned heavily on short-term feedback like thumbs-up ratings, which caused the model to […]

Duolingo Goes AI-First, Cuts Contractor Roles

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 29, 2025

Duolingo has announced it will begin replacing many of its contract workers with artificial intelligence. The decision was informed through a company-wide email by CEO Luis von Ahn, which reflects the company’s changing stance to turn into an “AI-first” company. “We can’t wait until the technology is 100% perfect,” von Ahn wrote. “We’d rather move with urgency and take occasional small hits on quality than move slowly and miss the moment.” Why Duolingo Shifts to AI The change means Duolingo will prioritize AI in hiring decisions. It means if a task can be automated, it will be, according to the […]

FCA to Launch Live AI Testing Service in September 2025

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 29, 2025

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed plans to launch a live artificial intelligence (AI) testing service in September 2025. According to the official source, the program aims to give financial firms a controlled space to test their AI models before launching them to the market or the public. New FCA Move To Safeguard AI Use in Finance The proposed service, forming part of the FCA’s existing AI Lab, will run for 12 to 18 months. It will also provide regulatory support to firms deploying AI tools that directly interact with consumers or influence markets. FCA chief data, intelligence, […]

EU Prepares Backup Plan as AI Standards Face Delays

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 28, 2025

The European Commission has signaled it is ready to step in with temporary solutions if technical standards under the landmark AI Act are delayed. The AI Act is expected to help businesses navigate Europe’s strict new artificial intelligence rules. The standards, originally due by August 2025, are now expected only in 2026, according to CEN-CENELEC, the group responsible for drafting them. EU Moves to Support Companies Amid Delay in AI Standards This delay has raised concerns among companies developing high-risk AI systems, many of which rely on clear guidelines to ensure their technologies meet EU safety and trust standards. “If […]

Arctic Wolf Introduces Cipher to Boost Cybersecurity with AI

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 28, 2025

Arctic Wolf today introduced Cipher, a next-generation AI security assistant built into its Arctic Wolf Aurora Platform. Arctic Wolf Launches Cipher According to the press release, it was developed in partnership with Anthropic to help organizations better detect cyber threats. Built into the Aurora Platform, Cipher allows customers immediate access to deeper security insights without relying entirely on human analysts. Cipher uses advanced large language models to summarize alerts, explore vulnerabilities, and identify incident trends. It fetches information from Arctic Wolf’s massive data lake, which processes over 8 trillion security events every week across cloud, endpoint, network, and identity systems. […]

Israel’s Use of AI In Gaza War Sparks Global Debate

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 25, 2025

The latest report published by The New York Times breaks down the debate about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by Israel on the battlefield. In the aftermath of Hamas’s deadly October 7 attacks, Israel turned to a powerful new ally: artificial intelligence. The country’s military has integrated numerous advanced AI tools into its operations in Gaza and modern warfare techniques. However, these advancements raise serious questions. Israel Integrates AI Into Modern Warfare One of the most high-profile cases was the assassination of Ibrahim Biari, a senior Hamas commander. Israeli officials, who were unable to locate him using traditional intelligence, […]

Microsoft & IIIT-Bangalore To Make AI Work For Everyone

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 25, 2025

Microsoft and the International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore (IIIT-B) have launched A4I, which is an AI Innovation and Inclusion Initiative. I was delighted to give the inaugural keynote address at the launch of A4I, an AI Innovation and Inclusion Initiative, a new collaboration between Microsoft and IIITB for the socially underserved. pic.twitter.com/JYisgANyHh — Uma Mahadevan Dasgupta (@readingkafka) April 25, 2025 Microsoft Launches A4I Initiative The joint program aims to harness AI’s power not just for technological progress but for genuine social impact, which is among underserved communities. A4I is about making sure AI does not just benefit a few. […]

Israel Becomes 1st Nation to Launch AI Tutors for Students

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 22, 2025

Israel will become the first country in the world to offer every student access to a personal AI-based tutor, according to the official press release. The initiative will roll out nationally through a partnership between Israeli education giant CET (Center for Educational Technology) and AI avatar platform eSelf. It will help students both inside and outside the classroom. Israel Leads the Way in AI Education Israel Leads the Way in AI Education It includes a smart, interactive avatar that acts as a digital tutor. It is designed to help students with exam prep, lesson comprehension, and problem solving. The AI-based […]

South African AI Association Signs MOU With Dubai on AI Trade

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 22, 2025

On April 22, the South African AI Association signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Dubai Future Foundation on AI trade and investment to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) development in the MEA region. As part of this initiative, A small delegation of South African AI startups, Melio AI and Augmented AI, visited Dubai. Dubai Joins Hands With South Africa on AI Amid the boom in the artificial intelligence sector, South Africa and Dubai are strengthening their tie-ups. Recently, numerous good news have been coming out for the AI community in Africa. For instance, many AI enthusiasts are going to visit […]

BD “AI-Based” HemoSphere Alta to Help Clinicians Predict

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 21, 2025

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) has launched HemoSphere Alta, its most advanced hemodynamic monitoring platform to date. The system is equipped with predictive algorithms and artificial intelligence and designed to alert clinicians about possible blood pressure instabilities before they become dangerous. BD Launches Smart Monitor for Safer Patient Care This launch marks the first major product debut from BD’s Advanced Patient Monitoring division since its recent acquisition. More than just a monitor, HemoSphere Alta blends AI with real-time clinical data to support fast, informed decisions in critical moments, especially during surgery or intensive care procedures. One of the most groundbreaking […]

Huawei Set to Begin Mass Shipment of AI Chip Amid Challenges

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 21, 2025

Huawei Technologies is gearing up to begin mass shipments of its latest AI chip, ‘Ascend 910C’, as early as next month, according to the latest report. Huawei Steps Up with New AI Chip Amid U.S. Sanctions Amid the global trade war, the Chinese tech giant is making a move to fill the void left by U.S. export restrictions on Nvidia’s advanced processors. This comes after the U.S. targeted AI chip exports. It forces Chinese developers to accelerate the search for domestic alternatives. According to sources familiar with the matter, Huawei has already made initial deliveries of the 910C to local […]

Netflix Uses AI to Enhance Search History: Greg Peters

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 18, 2025

During a conference call, Netflix’s CEO, Greg Peters, revealed that the company is developing a new search tool powered by artificial intelligence. This new “interactive search that’s based on generative technologies” allows users to search and find different movies, shows, or web series. Netflix’s latest AI-driven search innovation is set to redefine how we discover content on the platform. Leveraging cutting-edge generative AI, Netflix aims to boost title discovery far beyond the 1% of traffic currently hitting their most popular shows. CEO Greg Peters… pic.twitter.com/edzdmW6usc — Gagan Deep Singh (@0xGagan) April 18, 2025 Netflix Integrates AI-Based Approach Netflix’s CEO Greg […]

Volkswagen Unveils AI-Based Automated Driving System

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 18, 2025

According to the latest announcement, Volkswagen Group will exhibit its first indigenous automated driving systems with artificial intelligence at the Shanghai Auto Show, which is trained by GAIA. Volkswagen Boost “In China, for China” Vision The AI-powered system is developed by Carizon, which is a joint venture between VW’s software division Cariad and Beijing’s Horizon Robotics. Car enthusiasts will be able to see the upcoming launch of Volkswagen-branded EV later this year. Later on, the system will be integrated into a series of affordable electric models based on the China-specific Compact Main Platform in 2026. The launch is part of […]

JZMOR Introduces AI-Based Risk Control System

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 17, 2025

The cryptocurrency exchange, JZMOR, has launched its next-generation AI-based risk control system. The platform is called a “strong guardian” of user assets, which uses advanced technologies like AI, blockchain verification, and big data analytics to offer real-time security. JZMOR’s AI System Enhances Trading Safety At the heart of the system is a dynamic risk assessment engine that continuously monitors user trading behavior. Based on this analysis, it assigns individualized risk ratings and flags irregularity. “Our goal is to simplify complex technologies into user-friendly experiences while embedding security measures into every transaction process,” Marsh Noah said. “Security should not be an […]

BDx Opens Indonesia’s First AI Data Center

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 17, 2025

According to the latest press release, BDx Data Centers has launched Indonesia’s first data center, which was built specifically for artificial intelligence (AI) and earned a special certification from tech giant NVIDIA. BDx Launches AI Data Center The new CGK4 AI campus is now part of the NVIDIA DGX-Ready program, which means it meets high standards for running powerful AI systems. This facility will help companies in Indonesia train advanced AI models that can perform faster and more efficiently. For this, the company will use equipment designed by NVIDIA. The center operates on renewable energy and uses a special cooling […]

JetBrains Launches Junie, an AI Assistant for Developers

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 16, 2025

JetBrains has launched Junie, an AI-based coding agent, across all its integrated development environments (IDEs). It is designed to improve workflows and elevate code quality. Junie is now available to users of IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate, PyCharm Professional, WebStorm, and GoLand, with support for PhpStorm, RustRover, and RubyMine on the horizon. JetBrains’ Smart AI Agent to Boost Coding Efficiency It was developed in partnership with leading AI labs Anthropic and OpenAI. Junie uses advanced language models to handle tasks, such as Cluade and GPT. The agent is used directly within the coding environment. It helps developers to create a “human-in-the-loop” experience […]

Torq Buys AI Startup Revrod to Boost Security Platform

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 16, 2025

Torq, a company known for automating security operations at scale, has quietly made a big move to stay ahead in the crowded cybersecurity space. How Torq’s New AI Tools Make Security Work Easier It has acquired Revrod, a low-profile Israeli AI startup, and integrated its advanced multi-agent RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) technology into the latest version of its flagship product, HyperSOC-2o. The updated platform, which Torq is previewing at the RSA Conference later this month, security teams are overwhelmed by the volume and complexity of threats. According to the official announcement, Torq claims HyperSOC-2o can help reduce investigation times by up […]

DataDome Gives Businesses Control Over AI Bots

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 15, 2025

Amid the boom in artificial intelligence, DataDome revealed the new advancements to its platform. DataDome is a leading cyber fraud protection firm. DataDome’s New AI Tools These updates, announced ahead of the RSA Conference 2025, will empower businesses to detect, categorize, and respond to AI traffic, including LLMs and automated crawlers, in under 2 milliseconds. As artificial intelligence becomes both a tool for innovation and exploitation, traditional fraud defenses are proving inadequate. DataDome’s latest announcement will change its focus from identity-based verification to intent-based analysis. It will help businesses to collect deeper insights into the motives behind AI-driven traffic. It […]

Huawei Introduces AI Supernode to Compete With Nvidia

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 15, 2025

Huawei Technologies, a Chinese tech giant, announced that it will build a new artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure architecture to compete with U.S.-based chip manufacturer Nvidia’s most advanced systems. Amid the global trade war between the U.S and China, the launch shows Huawei’s growing ambition to compete head-on with Western dominance in the AI sector, according to the report. Huawei Launches Powerful AI Supernode The centerpiece of this launch is the CloudMatrix 384 Supernode, which Huawei quietly introduced last week. According to a report by STAR Market Daily, the system has been described internally as a “nuclear-level product”. It is expected […]

Netflix Tests with AI Search Engine in Select Markets

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 14, 2025

Netflix is secretly testing a new AI-based search engine developed to transform how users search content on its platform, according to the latest report. The feature uses OpenAI’s technology to allow search queries, such as finding content based on a viewer’s mood or specific emotional tone. However, it is currently available to a limited set of users in Australia and New Zealand. Netflix Trials AI Search Engine According to the latest report, the new AI functionality goes beyond traditional keyword-based search. It allows users to interact with the platform more conversationally and intuitively. Netflix confirmed that the AI tool is […]

NVIDIA to Build First AI Supercomputers in U.S.

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 14, 2025

The tech giant, NVIDIA, has announced that it will begin manufacturing its AI supercomputer entirely on American soil. Amid the global trade war, the announcement plans to reduce overseas dependency and promote domestic production. NVIDIA Partners With TSMC, Foxconn, and others The company confirmed that it has begun manufacturing its new Blackwell chips at TSMC’s facilities in Phoenix, Arizona. It is now building supercomputer assembly plants in Texas through a partnership with Foxconn in Houston and Wistron in Dallas. The facilities span over 1 million square feet and are expected to begin large-scale production within 12 to 15 months. It […]

Real Madrid, RFEF Back Use of AI in Referee Selection

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 11, 2025

Real Madrid and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) have reached a tentative agreement to explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the appointment and evaluation of referees, according to the latest report. Why Real Madrid Supports AI in Spanish Football? The move comes at a time when the sport’s integrity in Spain continues to be scrutinized in the wake of the ongoing ‘Nigreira case’, which is an infamous scandal that has cast a long shadow over domestic competition involving Spanish football club FC Barcelona and José María Enríques Negreira. The initiative could improve the selection process of referees […]

Canva Introduces Visual Suite 2.0 With AI Capabilities

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 11, 2025

At the Canva Create 2025 event held at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, the design software giant Canva announced the launch of Visual Suite 2.0, which it calls its major innovation since its inception. According to the official source, Visual Suite 2.0 aims to fill the gap between productivity and creativity. “Our community of 230 million people tells us they want creativity and productivity to coexist–not compete,” said Melanie Perkins, Canva’s co-founder and CEO.“Visual Suite 2.0 is our answer.” The tool bundles together an impressive array of tools all under one design framework, including documents, presentations, websites, spreadsheets, and even […]

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Cassava Partners With Nvidia to Launch Africa’s 1st AI Factory

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 11, 2025

Cassava Technologies has joined hands with Nvidia to invest up to $720 million to build the continent’s first AI factory. The new project will develop advanced computing infrastructure and AI software across South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, and Morocco. Cassava Gives $720M AI Push to Africa Cassava, founded by Zimbabwean telecom magnate Strive Masiyiwa, sees the project not just as a business endeavor but as a strategic imperative. “This is about ensuring that Africa does not get left behind,” said Hardy Pemhiwa, president and CEO of Cassava. “If we don’t take the first step to deploy our own capital, however, […]

Apple’s Smartest Siri Yet Hits a Roadblock; Know Why

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 11, 2025

The leading tech giant, Apple’s most anticipated Siri overhaul, powered by Apple Intelligence, is facing an unexpected and protracted delay. However, the firm revealed a clearer picture of its upcoming update at the 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference. At the event, the upgraded Siri was boasted as a milestone in voice-assistant evolution. It is expected to bring a more natural conversational style and smooth ChatGPT integration. The next-generation Siri was expected to feature in the iPhone 16 series. However, Apple recently confirmed that the launch will not happen until 2027, which is a three-year delay that has left users and investors […]

HubSpot Introduces AI-Powered Upgrades to Help SMBs

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 10, 2025

To help small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) with artificial intelligence (AI) technology, HubSpot revealed more than 200 product updates with enhanced AI agents on April 10 at its Spring 2025 Spotlight event. The updates will reduce the gap between AI innovation and practical business application, especially for lean “go-to-market teams”, according to the official source. HubSpot Grows Sales and Marketing With AI Andy Pitre, EVP of Product at HubSpot, said, “SMBs don’t need more AI hype—they need technology that helps. The products we’re launching in our Spring 2025 Spotlight are helping teams move fast on AI and solve their go-to-market […]

OpenAI Hits Back at Elon Musk with Countersuit

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 10, 2025

The feud between OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and tech mogul Elon Musk escalated after OpenAI countersued Musk for alleged repeated harassment and attempts to slow down the company’s operations. The legal lawsuit filed on Wednesday aims to block Musk from taking any further “unlawful and unfair action.” Elon’s nonstop actions against us are just bad-faith tactics to slow down OpenAI and seize control of the leading AI innovations for his personal benefit. Today, we counter-sued to stop him. — OpenAI Newsroom (@OpenAINewsroom) April 9, 2025 OpenAI Counters Elon Musk’s Legal Offensive With Harassment Allegations The countersuit comes after Elon Musk’s […]

OpenAI CEO Hints at Launch of New Feature; Sparks Discussion

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 10, 2025

Amid the cut throat competition in the artificial intelligence space, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman hinted at the launch of a new feature on April 10, which he has been excited about for so long. a few times a year i wake up early and can’t fall back asleep because we are launching a new feature ive been so excited about for so long. today is one of those days! — Sam Altman (@sama) April 10, 2025 In the latest X post, he expressed his excitement about the upcoming new feature. However, details still remain unclear, which sparked strings of speculation […]

Progress Introduces AI-Based Upgrades in Sitefinity Update

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 10, 2025

On April 10, Progress announced the addition of the new AI capabilities in its content management platform, Sitefinity, which allows marketers to optimise their content more competently. According to the official source, the latest Sitefinity 15.3 release introduces numerous generative AI tools to enhance content workflows and enhance user engagement across different digital channels. Progress Adds New AI Capabilities in Sitefinity 15.3 Some crucial updates include AI-based media search, real-time content optimization, and integrated translation via Microsoft Azure’s AI Translator. These new capabilities will help content teams speed up their work in less time. “AI is revolutionizing what is possible […]

NetApp & Google Cloud Boost Cloud Storage for AI Workloads

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 9, 2025

NetApp and Google Cloud have launched a number of new capabilities for Google Cloud NetApp Volumes, which promise greater speed, flexibility, and simplicity for organizations operating in hybrid and cloud-native environments. The service, called Google Cloud NetApp Volumes, is a fully managed storage solution that helps companies store and access large amounts of data without having to worry about the technical details. With the latest updates, businesses can now move and manage even bigger datasets (up to 1 petabyte, that’s 1,000 terabytes). Google Adds Vertex AI Integration One major upgrade is that NetApp Volumes now works more closely with Google […]

EU To Build AI Gigafactories to Close Gap With U.S. & China

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 9, 2025

On April 9, the European Union announced plans to build a network of AI “gigafactories,” which aim to boost its technological firepower and reduce dependence on foreign innovation. The initiative is part of the EU’s newly introduced AI Continent Action Plan, which aims to strengthen the computing infrastructure. It will improve access to data and ease regulatory compliance. EU Introduces €200B InvestAI Initiative The European Commission, the bloc’s executive arm, envisions gigafactories equipped with up to 100,000 cutting-edge AI chips. It is four times the capacity of existing facilities. These centers will help European firms train increasingly complex AI models, […]

Fremantle Launches AI-Focused Imaginae Studios

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 9, 2025

Fremantle has launched Imaginae Studios, which is designed to leverage the power of artificial intelligence in the creative mediums. Best known for global hits like Got Talent and the Oscar-winning Poor Things, Fremantle will use Imaginae Studios as a forward-thinking initiative, which is designed to merge human creativity with AI innovation. Fremantle’s AI-Based Imaginae Studios The unit will build a team tasked with exploring and applying a wide spectrum of AI tools to empower artists and producers, while encouraging experimentation at the intersection of technology and imagination. The launch was led by Fremantle Group COO and CEO of Europe, Andrea […]

Google Introduces Ironwood Chip: A Tensor Processing Unit

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 9, 2025

On April 9, Google lifted the curtain on Ironwood at its Cloud Next 2025 event, which is its seventh-generation Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence infrastructure. The purpose-built for inference, Ironwood, is expected to transform what’s possible in large-scale AI processing. Google Plans to Accelerate AI Development According to the official source, Ironwood is Google’s first architecture designed to power “thinking models” that not only interpret information but proactively generate insights. The launch will help the tech giant to step into the “age of inference”, where AI agents are expected to go beyond reactive tasks […]

Qualcomm and DeepRoute.ai to Develop Smart Driving Solutions

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 8, 2025

Chinese self-driving startup DeepRoute.ai has partnered with U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm to co-develop advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) built on the latter’s Snapdragon platforms. Qualcomm & DeepRoute.ai Join Latest Trend According to official sources, the partnership will focus on both lidar and vision-only solutions, which are aimed at enabling features like urban autopilot, highway navigation, and automated parking. This partnership shows the latest trend in the autonomous driving sector, where too much complexity and capital intensity are forcing companies to pursue strategic partnerships. After partnering with Qualcomm, DeepRoute.ai will be able to gain access to powerful processing capabilities. It will accelerate […]

IBM Launches AI-Optimized z17 Mainframe With Telum II

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 8, 2025

On April 8, IBM announced the launch of IBM z17, which is the most advanced mainframe to date. It is equipped with the second-generation Telum II processor and is purpose-built for over 250 AI use cases. IBM Prepares Mainframes for Enterprise Computing IBM mainframes are super-powerful computers that big companies use to handle things like bank transactions, flight bookings, and healthcare records by working all day, without crashing. They are now upgraded to work with AI too. While often viewed as legacy technology, mainframes remain indispensable. Roughly 71% of Fortune 500 companies still depend on them for critical operations, according […]

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Responds to Ghibli Images Backlash

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 8, 2025

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has defended the societal value of AI-generated art after a growing discussion over the viral “Ghibli-style” trend powered by OpenAI’s latest image generation tools. In a YouTube podcast hosted by an Indian entrepreneur, Varun Mayya, Sam Altman admitted the complexities around AI’s impact on creative fields. However, he mentioned that the democratization of content creation remains “a big net win for society.” His comments come as Studio Ghibli fans and artists voice concern over the boom in AI-generated images, which mimics the iconic Japanese animation studio’s signature style. OpenAI CEO Explains Otherside of AI Art The […]

Capgemini to Launch AI Center of Excellence (CoE) in Egypt

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 7, 2025

On April 7, Capgemini announced the launch of a state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence (CoE) in Egypt, which is expected to go operational in May 2025. The center will fast-track the adoption of generative and agentic AI technologies for clients across highly regulated industries such as energy, life sciences, and aerospace. With CoE, Capgemini is aiming to invest in research and development, collaborate with local academic institutions, and leverage technology partnerships to help accelerate client adoption of AI at scale. Capgemini Makes Investment in Egypt to Boost Global Innovation The CoE will also serve as a testing ground for […]

Meta Rolls Out LIama 4 With New Era of Multimodal AI Models

Meta Unveils LIama 4 to Outperform OpenAI & Google DeepMind

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 7, 2025

On April 5, Meta announced the launch of its most advanced AI models with LIama 4 launch which aims to take a huge jump in the race for natively multimodal intelligence. According to the official announcement, Meta introduced the first wave of its LIama 4 models, which include Scout, Maverick, and the experimental Behemoth. These new models are expected to deliver more personalized, cost-effective, and high-performing multimodal experiences. With this launch, Meta will put itself forward in the race for AI models to compete with offerings from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Mistral. LIama 4 Scout contains a 17-billion parameter model […]

Springer Nature Integrates AI Tool to Trace Fake Citations

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 7, 2025

The German–British academic publishing company, Springer Nature, has introduced a new in-house artificial intelligence tool to detect irrelevant references in academic journals and books. The new tool will be deployed across the publisher’s vast portfolio of journals and books. It will help the publication to flag “unethical or misleading” research at an early stage. Through this new approach, they can maintain the credibility of scholarly literature. Springer Nature Builds Digital Front Line With AI Tools The AI-based irrelevant reference checker tool will work alongside existing tools like Geppetto (To identify AI-generated content) and SnappShot (to identify irrelevant images). The integration […]

Anduril Launches AI-Based Seabed Sentry Network for Defense

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 4, 2025

Anduril has introduced Seabed Sentry, which is a modular network of AI-based undersea sensor nodes developed to operate autonomously for months at a time. Seabed Sentry fills the gap between subsea connectivity and awareness. The system promises to change both military and commercial maritime operations. According to the official announcement, unlike conventional, cable-bound seafloor sensors, which are costly and cumbersome to deploy, Seabed Sentry functions as a mobile, reusable surveillance grid. It is powered by Anduril’s proprietary Lattice AI platform and integrated with its Dive-class autonomous submarines. The system can be deployed by unmanned vehicles to form a dynamic defense […]

Midjourney Introduces Smarter AI Image Generation Model ‘V7’

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 4, 2025

Midjourney has launched the alpha version of its V7 AI Image generation model amid the boom in the AI-powered image generator. The new version is expected to provide better image quality and improved text prompt comprehension. What makes it special is its capability to render complex elements like hands, which have been a big challenge for most AI image generators. Midjourney’s Entirely New Model ‘V7’ According to the Midjourney team, V7 is an “entirely new” model designed to produce higher fidelity images with better textures and anatomical accuracy. Early adopters have shared photorealistic samples of human hands on social media, […]

WBD Sports to Launch Cycling Central Intelligence With AWS

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 4, 2025

Ahead of the 2025 UCI Mountain Bike World Series, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Sports has teamed up with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to introduce Cycling Central Intelligence (CCI), which is a generative AI-based platform designed to transform live race coverage. WBD Sports Team Ups With AWS The new platform plans to enhance broadcast efficiency and storytelling by providing commentators with instant, data-rich information. WBD Sports described CCI as an “innovative AI-powered platform”. The platform changes how mountain biking is delivered to fans worldwide. With real-time access to rider statistics, venue history, and past race performances, CCI plans improve research and […]

Google Introduces AI-Based Vacation Planning Tools

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 3, 2025

As Summer vacation nears, Google has announced the launch of a suite of AI-based tools to enhance trip planning across Search, Maps, and its Gemini chatbot. The new features will keep Google at the prime destination for travel search amid the rise in AI-based itinerary suggestions through OpenAI’s ChatGPT. A major update is the expansion of Google Search’s AI Overviews. It can generate custom itineraries for users. By simply searching queries like “create an itinerary for Costa Rica with a focus on nature,” travelers can receive special trip recommendations. Complete with images, reviews, and an interactive map. These itineraries can […]

Informatica Introduces ‘AI Capabilities’ with New Copilots

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 3, 2025

Informatica has announced the launch of AI-based enhancements to its flagship platform, Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC). The second-quarter update introduces over 600 new features, including 2 AI copilots and a pre-built GenAI recipe template. This new tool will simplify cloud data integration, unstructured data processing, and master data management. These advancements are designed to provide businesses with AI-ready data, which is a crucial factor for organizations striving to harness generative AI. “Customers’ AI implementations are only as good as the data they rely on,” said Pratik Parekh, senior vice president of Informatica. “We are not only preparing the right […]

Spotify Introduces AI-Powered Ad Manager Platform

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 3, 2025

On April 2, Spotify announced the launch of Spotify Ad Exchange (SAX) to integrate artificial intelligence into its ad solution. It will allow advertisers to access Spotify’s engaged and logged-in users via real-time auction. During its inaugural Spotify Advance event in New York, the company introduced multiple AI tools to enhance ad creation, targeting, and measurement. Spotify Gets Ad Feature With AI By integrating with leading demand-side platforms such as Google Display and Video 360, The Trade Desk, and Magnite, Spotify is planning to ensure programmatic ad buying. Apart from this, future integrations of Adform and Yahoo DSP will boost […]

AI Veterans Launches AI Deployment Network ‘Parasail’

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 2, 2025

On April 2, AI industry veterans Mike Henry and Tim Harris launched Parasail, which is an AI Deployment Network for high-performance computing. The platform offers AI-native companies on-demand access to GPUs at significantly lower costs. It potentially reshapes the landscape of AI infrastructure. Parasail uses AI hardware, including H100s, H200s, A100s, and 4090s. It provides a truly on-demand compute supply without long-term contracts. According to the company, it delivers more immediate GPU access than Oracle’s entire cloud, at 15-30x lower cost. The network also optimizes AI workloads through an orchestration engine that automatically matches tasks with the most efficient compute […]

Google Introduces FireSat AI for Early Wildfire Detection

Google Launches FireSat AI for Early Wildfire Detection

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 2, 2025

Wildfires have become an escalating global crisis. Lately, it has created devastating situations in regions like Australia, the Amazon, and the United States. To mitigate damage, Google has joined forces with satellite manufacturer Muon Space to launch FireSat, which is a technologically advanced satellite for tracking wildfires faster and more accurately than ever before. Google has launched the first FireSat satellite which will help detect and track wildfires (as small as 5×5 meters) using AI. pic.twitter.com/VB1EVDYZIh — Dr Singularity (@Dr_Singularity) March 17, 2025 Wildfire Detection With FireSat AI Technology Traditional wildfire detection methods mostly rely on low-resolution satellite imagery and […]

Adobe Unveils AI Updates for Premiere Pro With After Effects

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 2, 2025

Adobe has introduced some new AI-based upgrades to Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Frame.io, which are expected to accelerate the video editing process with improved efficiency. The new suite of AI tools includes Generative Extend, Media Intelligence, new 3D features, and so many others. Among all these new features, Generative Extend has attracted attention, which allows editors to lengthen video and audio clips without giving up quality. The next major feature, Media Intelligence, allows instant searching of vast media libraries. It helps editors organize content in a better way. “We’re so excited to see how the Premiere Pro community uses […]

Runway Introduces Advanced AI Video Generator ‘Gen-4’

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 1, 2025

Runway, an artificial intelligence (AI) startup, has introduced its latest generative video technology with the launch of Gen-4, which is a high-fidelity AI model. It is capable of media generation with dynamic content and world consistency. Today we’re introducing Gen-4, our new series of state-of-the-art AI models for media generation and world consistency. Gen-4 is a significant step forward for fidelity, dynamic motion and controllability in generative media. Gen-4 Image-to-Video is rolling out today to all paid… pic.twitter.com/VKnY5pWC8X — Runway (@runwayml) March 31, 2025 The model is available to both individual and enterprise users, which promises great advancements in maintaining […]

Taiwan’s UMC Ends Merger Rumors With GlobalFoundries

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 1, 2025

Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) has denied rumors of merger discussions with GlobalFoundries, which is a U.S.-based contract chipmaker. This report puts on pause to ongoing buzz in the market about a potential deal between two companies amid ongoing geopolitical turbulence in the semiconductor industry. According to the report by Nikkei Asia on Monday, two companies had explored a merger as part of U.S. plans to strengthen its semiconductor supply chain. However, UMC refuted these claims the next day, stating via United Daily News that it would not comment on market rumors, saying, “there is no merger going […]

OpenAI To Release Open-Weight AI Model: OpenAI CEO

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | April 1, 2025

OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, has confirmed that the company is preparing to launch its first ‘open-weight AI model’ since GPT-2 in 2019. However, Sam Altman has not disclosed the specific timeline. With this exciting news, he highlighted the company’s advanced reasoning capabilities and OpenAI’s renewed focus on responsible AI development. Sam Altman writes on X, “before release, we will evaluate this model according out our preparedness framework, like we would for any other model, and we will do extra work given that we know this model will be modified post-release.” “We still have some decisions to make, so we are […]

SoftBank Plans $1T Investment for AI Robot Factories in US

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 28, 2025

The Japanese investment group plans to address America’s ongoing labor shortages by deploying general-purpose robots. SoftBank Group, the Japanese investment group led by Masayoshi Son, is planning to make a whopping $1 trillion investment in the United States to establish AI-powered robot factories for industrial hubs. The report published by Nikkei on March 28 states that SoftBank Group is planning to resolve America’s ongoing labor shortages by deploying general-purpose robots, which can perform multiple tasks. The reported figure shocked the community as it surpassed the $500 billion investment Son had previously announced in January. These factories with advanced robotics technology […]

EU Decides To Ease AI Copyright Rules in Latest CoP Draft

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 28, 2025

Amid the meteoric rise in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, the European Union has decided to take a more lenient approach to regulate AI copyright compliance, as the latest draft of the EU AI Act’s Code of Practice (CoP) greatly reduces uncertainty for general-purpose AI (GPAI) model providers. EU’s Latest CoP Draft for GPAI Providers The latest draft was released by the EU AI Office on March 11. The revised draft provides proportionate enforcement, which gives founders a clear picture of the guidelines to meet their obligations under EU copyright law. However, there is a condition that says the CoP […]

MakeMyTrip’s AI ‘Collections’ To Simplify Hotel Discovery

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 28, 2025

The leading Indian online travel company, MakeMyTrip (MMT), has launched its AI-based feature, ‘Collections’, to simplify the process of finding the perfect stay. The tool uses Generative AI and deep traveler data to provide personalized recommendations, which makes hotel searches faster and more intuitive. The tool is currently available across over 30 major leisure and pilgrimage destinations. In the upcoming months, MMT plans to expand this feature to more cities. Collections To Help MakeMyTrip Users With Personalized Experiences Traditional search filters require travelers to sift through multiple parameters to enhance their choices. To address this problem, ‘Collections’ eliminates this complexity […]

Red Hat Introduces AI Solution for Hybrid Cloud Efficiency

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 27, 2025

The prominent player in open-source solution provider, Red Hat, has introduced multiple upgrades to Red Hat AI, which is a suite of products and services designed to boost the deployment of AI across hybrid cloud environments. In the latest updates, Red Hat equipped its AI suite with new advancements, including Red Hat OpenShift AI 2.18 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI (RHEL AI) 1.4. New upgrades will help businesses to create more efficient and secure AI models to meet their business needs. In a crucial development, Red Hat AI merged OpenShift AI and RHEL AI to develop a complete platform […]

DataBricks and Anthropic Join Hands To Build Enterprise AI

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 27, 2025

On March 26, the leading artificial intelligence (AI) firm, Databricks, announced its 5-year partnership with Anthropic to integrate its Claude models directly into the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform, according to the press release. The partnership will allow over 10,000 companies to build and deploy AI agents that can “reason over their own data” with unmatched efficiency and security. Claude 3.7 Sonnet Is Now Available On Major Cloud Platforms As part of the deal, Databricks users can now access Claude 3.7 Sonnet via Databricks on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Claude 3.7 Sonnet is the Anthropic’s most advanced hybrid reasoning model […]

Alibaba Unveils Qwen2.5-Omni-7B for Cost-Effective AI Agents

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 27, 2025

Chinese tech giant, Alibaba Cloud, has launched its brand-new multimodal, Qwen2.5-Omni-7B. The new model is capable of setting a new benchmark in real-time voice interaction and intelligent speech generation. Qwen2.5-Omni-7B can process text, images, audio, and video, while providing real-time responses in both text and natural speech formats. According to the official blog post, it is equipped with “uncompromised performance and powerful multimodal capabilities.” What makes it more powerful is that it can operate seamlessly on edge devices like mobile phones and laptops. Furthermore, it is designed in a way to revolutionize the landscape of cost-effective AI agents. Alibaba Cloud […]

Apple Reportedly Spending $1 Billion On NVIDIA Servers

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 26, 2025

Apple is now reportedly investing $1 billion to acquire Nvidia’s high-performance servers. This move has shocked as it contradicts its stance on using Apple Silicon for AI server infrastructure. According to Loop Capital analyst Ananda Baruah, Apple is purchasing 250 Nvidia NVL71 servers, with each unit costing between $3.7 million and $4 million. Apple Expands AI Capabilities With NVIDIA Servers This development comes despite Apple’s repeated statements that its AI ecosystem, ‘Apple intelligence’, is powered by its own Silicon processors. As recently as September 2024, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Software Engineering, Craig Federighi, clarified Apple’s decision to rely on […]

Google Launches Gemini 2.5 Pro; Expert in AI Reasoning?

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 26, 2025

Amid the boom in the AI sector, Google has rolled out Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental, which is an upgraded version of its flagship model. According to the blogpost, Gemini 2.5 is Google’s “most intelligent” AI model to date. It promises enhanced reasoning, a vast context window, and impressive multimodal capabilities. Early benchmarks and user experiences suggest that Google may have outdone its competitors. Gemini 2.5 Pro is already outperforming leading models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and DeepSeek. What is New In Google’s Gemini 2.5? What sets Gemini 2.5 Pro apart is its unmatched 1 million-token context window, which is five times […]

OpenAI Introduces Native Image Generation in GPT-4o

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 26, 2025

U.S.-based artificial intelligence research organization, OpenAI, has once again grabbed headlines by introducing a native image generation tool in GPT-4o. According to the announcement, the firm is calling it a “most advanced image generator” in GPT‑4o. “GPT‑4o image generation excels at accurately rendering text, precisely following prompts, and leveraging 4o’s inherent knowledge base and chat context, including transforming uploaded images or using them as visual inspiration. These capabilities make it easier to create exactly the image you envision, helping you communicate more effectively through visuals and advancing image generation into a practical tool with precision and power,” the OpenAI team […]

DeepSeek’s New V3 Update Outperforms OpenAI and Anthropic

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 25, 2025

In the latest announcement, the Chinese AI Model DeepSeek has launched an upgraded version of its open-source V3 Large Language Model, ‘DeepSeek-V3-0324’. The new update includes “significant improvements” over its previous versions. It adds new parameters and capabilities that aim to improve the coding and solving of mathematical problems. The new model, which debuted on January 29, 2025, has outperformed industry leaders like OpenAI and Anthropic in various performance benchmarks. DeepSeek V3 With Mathematical Prowess According to DeepSeek’s data, the model achieved a stellar 59.4 on the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME), which is a huge step from its predecessor’s […]

Google AI Mode Expands to More Users After Initial Glitch

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 25, 2025

The tech giant, Google, has started to expand its most-awaited AI Mode to a second wave of users after its initial limited launch on March 5th for Google One AI Premium subscribers. After a long period where invite links failed to function properly, the feature is now accessible for those who opted in and are based in the United States. In order to access AI Mode, users will have to visit Google.com and type their queries in the Search bar, then tap the “AI Mode” tab below. In the next step, users will have to search for the AI Mode […]

Meta AI’s Comment Sparks Outrage: Feels Like Black Mirror

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 25, 2025

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta AI platform has once again attracted controversy, this time for testing an AI-powered feature that suggests comments on Instagram posts. How Meta AI Fell Into Controversy The controversy sparked after tech enthusiast Jonah Manzano observed that the feature allows users to generate AI-suggested comments by tapping a pencil icon next to the text bar. According to Manzano, Meta AI suggests that comments like “Great photo shoot location” or “Cute living room setup,” with users having the option to refresh for more suggestions. The revelation has triggered outrage in the community as critics are accusing Meta of diluting […]

CHM to Preserve AlexNet Code Behind AI Revolution

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 24, 2025

The Computer History Museum (CHM), in partnership with Google, is expected to preserve the source code for AlexNet, the neural network that ignited artificial intelligence (AI) and earned Geoffrey Hinton a 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics. AlexNet, developed at the University of Toronto in 2012 by Alex Krizhevsky, Ilya Sutskever, and Hinton, marked a turning point in AI by demonstrating the power of deep convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for image recognition. It laid the foundation for modern AI systems, influencing advancements across machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing. “This code underlies the landmark paper ImageNet Classification with Deep […]

China’s PLA Uses DeepSeek For Non-Combat Military Purposes

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 24, 2025

As the AI race around the globe has intensified, China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has begun integrating DeepSeek into its operations for non-combat applications, including military hospitals and paramilitary units. According to the report by the South China Morning Post, DeepSeek’s large language models (LLMs) have been deployed across PLA hospitals, including the prestigious PLA General Hospital in Beijing (popularly known as 301 Hospital), where high-ranking officials and military personnel receive treatment. The PLA Central Theatre Command’s general hospital recently announced the “embedded deployment” of DeepSeek’s R1-70 LLM, which highlights its ability to suggest treatment plans while maintaining strict patient […]

Jack Ma-backed Ant Group Uses Indigenous Chips For Training

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 24, 2025

Chinese business tycoon and co-founder of Alibaba Group, Jack Ma-backed Ant Group has reportedly developed AI training techniques using domestically produced chips that cut costs by 20%, according to sources familiar with the matter. By using hardware from Chinese giants like Alibaba and Huawei, Ant used the Mixture of Experts (MoE) machine learning approach to achieve performance comparable to Nvidia’s H800 chips, which is a feat that shows the growing efficacy of local semiconductor technology. While Ant still strongly relies on Nvidia’s GPUs for its AI development, though, it is now planning to take a huge shift towards alternative chips, […]

Vertiv Introduces Solutions for AI-Ready Data Centres

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 21, 2025

As the demand for AI infrastructure surges, data centers face mounting pressure to manage soaring power densities, thermal roads, and operational complexity. Vertiv, a global leader in digital infrastructure solutions, has stepped up with 4 new innovations designed to address these critical challenges. It enhances speed, scalability, and efficiency for AI-ready data centers. With AI applications demanding unprecedented levels of computing power and cooling, Vertiv’s new platforms aim to bridge the gap between rising operational demands and sustainable growth. Scott Armul, Executive Vice President, Global Portfolio, Global Portfolio and Business Units at Vertiv, stated, “With these additions to our portfolio, Vertiv […]

OpenAI Unveils Audio Models to Enhance Voice AI Capabilities

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 21, 2025

OpenAI has achieved a new milestone in Voice technology by introducing an advanced suite of audio models designed to enhance real-time speech interactions. The model will make AI agents more intuitive by offering developers the tools to create voice-enabled systems that seamlessly assist users in diverse applications; from customer support to language learning. These innovations could change how businesses and users interact with AI. By enhancing voice interactions, OpenAI hops to build systems that don’t just understand what we say but also how we say it- capturing tone, intent, and emotion for richer conversations. What’s New in OpenAI’s Audio Arsenal? […]

Will Indian Govt Censor Grok After Controversial Replies?

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 21, 2025

It has not been long since Elon Musk’s Grok AI became free, but it seems Elon Musk’s ventures are attracting controversies one after another. His AI chatbot, Grok 3, has become a sensation in India. It all began with a seemingly harmless query from an X (formerly Twitter) user named Toka, who asked Grok to list their 10 best mutuals on the platform. However, the chatbot’s response took an unexpected turn, throwing in misogynistic slurs in Hindi. Toka’s frustration, paired with Grok’s cheeky retort– “I was just having fun, but lost control”-racked up over two million views, which racked up […]

Meta AI Expands Generative AI Assistant In European Union

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 20, 2025

The leading tech giant, Meta has officially launched its AI assistant across Europe, introducing the chatbot to 41 European countries and 21 other territories. This launch extends Meta AI’s functionality to popular platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger, which enables millions of users to experience a smarter and more interactive digital environment. After its 2023 debut in the United States, Meta AI faced hurdles in its European rollout due to strict regulatory frameworks. Now, after overcoming these hurdles, the AI assistant is available in 6 European languages, with plans to achieve feature parity with the US version soon. […]

UK To Become Global AI Investment Hub: UK Tech Secretary

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 20, 2025

Amid the explosive growth in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, the UK is preparing itself to become a global leader by actively pursuing increased investment from the U.S. Technology Secretary Peter Kyle is currently in the United States, where he mentioned the country’s potential as a crucial location for AI revolution and growth. While addressing NVIDIA’s annual conference in San Jose on March 20, Kyle revealed the UK’s plan to “rewire” its economy around AI. The plan aims to extend AI-driven benefits beyond traditional hubs like London and Silicon Valley. This approach will help the country to empower communities across […]

Adobe Introduces AI Agents to Transform Digital Marketing

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 19, 2025

On March 18, Adobe introduced AI-powered marketing agents, which are expected to redefine how brands engage with online visitors. These intelligent, intuitive agents reflect a major shift in digital marketing. These AI agents are designed to curate personalized experiences for consumers along with incredible business outcomes. Today’s consumers expect designed experiences. These tools can dynamically adjust content based on user behavior. For instance, a young visitor arriving from a TikTok ad may encounter vibrant, interactive content, while an older user accessing the site via a search engine query receives more relevant, informative content. This level of personalization enhances user engagement […]

Volvo Uses AI-Based Gaussian Splatting for Road Safety

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 19, 2025

The Swedish-based multinational manufacturing corporation, Volvo is taking a huge leap toward its vision of zero collisions by using an advanced AI technique called Gaussian splatting to improve its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Volvo Join Hands With Nvidia The initiative comes after Volvo’s partnership with Nvidia, aiming to build the most powerful car with dual Nvidia AGX Orin configuration, according to some reports. The AI integration with supercomputing capabilities will help the company train its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. But the real game-changer lies in how this computing capacity is being used to train its AI models. Volvo’s advanced […]

NVIDIA Introduces Two Personal AI Supercomputers

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 19, 2025

The leading chip manufacturer, NVIDIA has announced its latest innovation, introducing DGX Spark and DGX Station, two personal AI supercomputers specifically built to provide extra hands to developers, researchers, and data scientists. The DGX Spark and DGX Station supercomputers are powered by the NVIDIA Grace Blackwell platforms. It can bring data center-level AI capabilities to the desktop, which allows users to prototype, fine-tune, and deploy large models locally or on accelerated cloud infrastructure. “AI has transformed every layer of the computing stack. It stands to reason a new class of computers would emerge — designed for AI-native developers and to […]

Moments Lab Launches MXT-2 for Smarter Video Sequencing

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 18, 2025

Moments Lab has introduced MXT-2, which is an advanced video sequencing and content description technology that promises to redefine how media companies, create, analyze, and repurpose video content. MXT-2’s Game-Changing Features MXT-2 introduces Custom Moments, which allows users to generate time-coded descriptions of key moments in videos. This feature is ideal for pinpointing captivating scenes in unscripted TV shows. This makes it easier to craft viral shorts, trailers, and highlight reels. Additionally, ‘Custom Insights’ allows MXT-2 users to automatically generate texts of any length, including titles, teaser descriptions, and even full-length articles. The tool also automates the classification of themes […]

Intel’s New CEO Plans Major Overhaul in AI and Manufacturing

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 18, 2025

The prominent news agency Reuters reported that Intel’s incoming CEO, Lip Bu Tan is expected to go for a huge transformation at the tech giant through restructuring its chip manufacturing and AI operations. According to sources, Tan is planning to streamline the company’s management structure and revamp its foundry business to regain market dominance. Intel Targets Other Domains With New CEO Tan, who previously served as CEO of Cadence and was a member of Intel’s board until last August, plans to cut down on middle management, which he believes has slowed decision-making. He also plans to make Intel Foundry, which […]

Cognition AI’s Valuation Surges to $4B With New Funding Round

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 18, 2025

Cognition AI, a leading developer of AI-based coding assistants, has raised “hundreds of millions of dollars” in its latest funding round, pushing its valuation to nearly $4 billion, according to a report by Bloomberg. This achievement has doubled the company’s previous valuation, which shows the growing confidence of investors in AI-based development tools. 8VC Leads the Investment Surge for Cognition AI The funding round was led by 8VC, the venture capital from founded by Joe Lonsdale. Sources familiar with the matter revealed that the round attracted participation from an impressive lineup of investors, including Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, Elad Gil, […]

Baidu Unveils ERNIE 4.5 and ERNIE X1, Making ERNIE Bot Free

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 17, 2025

Baidu has officially launched ERNIE 4.5, its latest multimodal foundation mode, and ERNIE X1, which is a deep-thinking reasoning model. In a surprising move, Baidu has made ERNIE Bot free to individual users earlier than planned. Baidu AI Models at an Affordable Price According to the press release, ERNIE 4.5 is a state-of-the-art multimodal model capable of processing text, images, audio, and video. It demonstrates great improvements in language comprehension, logical reasoning, and coding. With key technologies such as FlashMask Dynamic Attention Masking and Spatiotemporal Representation Compression, ERNIE 4.5 surpasses GPT-4.5 in multiple benchmarks while being priced at just 1% […]

Cisco Unveils AI Agents for Webex; Enhances Customer Service

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 17, 2025

At this year’s Enterprise Connect Conference, Cisco announced the launch of AI Agent for Webex to transform customer service interactions. The latest advancements include an AI Agent and an upgraded AI Assistant within the Webex Contact Center, Cisco’s platform for managing customer service calls. This launch plans to streamline support experiences and enhance efficiency. Introduced on the event’s opening day in Orlando, FL, the Webex AI Agent is set to launch by the end of March. It Integrates AI-based automation with human support to expedite issue resolution and minimize customer wait times. By leveraging intelligent workflows, the AI Agent facilitates […]

Google Gemini 2.0 Can Erase Watermarks; Sparks Controversy

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 17, 2025

The tech giant, Google’s latest artificial intelligence version, Gemini 2.0, falls into the fresh controversy for all the wrong reasons. Social media users have questioned a contentious capability of the latest AI model; its proficiency in removing watermarks from images, including those owned by prestigious stock media firms such as Getty Images. According to critics, the Gemini 2.0 Flash model lacks strict safeguards, enabling it to erase watermarks and generate images of renowned public figures and copyrighted animated characters with alarming ease. For instance, netizens have shared AI-based images of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, as well as the widely recognized […]

AI Chatbot to Help Victims of Digital Sexual Violence

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 13, 2025

According to the latest report, OlimpIA, an AI-based chatbot, is offering legal and emotional support to victims of digital sexual violence across Latin America. Developed in Mexico by AuraChat.Ai, the chatbot operates through WhatsApp and provides assistance in multiple languages, which has helped over 8,000 victims since its launch. OlimpIA is inspired by the struggles of Olimpia Coral from Mexico and Isabella Nuques from Ecuador. Both women became victims of online sexual violence in 2013 when their private images were shared without consent. When they sought legal action, authorities dismissed their cases, arguing that digital crimes were not “real”. Determined […]

Google’s DeepMind Takes AI-Powered Leap Into Robotics

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 13, 2025

Google’s DeepMind is taking a huge leap by introducing two AI models–“Gemini Robotics” and “Gemini Robotics ER”–which are a Gemini 2.0-based model designed for robotics and the physical world. With these new models, the tech giant is aiming to enhance robotic dexterity, adaptability, and responsiveness. Google has partnered with Texas-based robotics firm Apptronik to develop the next generation of humanoid robots powered by Gemini 2.0. Apptronik, known for its collaboration with industry giants such as Nvidia and NASA, recently secured $350 million in funding, with Google joining the investment round last month. Google’s DeepMind Expands Gemini According to the announcement, […]

Narayana Murthy Dismisses AI Hype as ‘Silly Old Programs”

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 13, 2025

At the recently held TiE Con Mumbai 2025, Infosys founder Narayana Murthy once again grabbed headlines with his bold comment on the artificial intelligence (AI) frenzy gripping industries worldwide. Narayana Murthy, a stalwart of India’s IT revolution, completely dismissed the current AI wave, calling it nothing more than “silly old programs” repackaged as cutting-edge technology. “I think somehow it has become a fashion in India to talk of AI for everything. I have seen several normal ordinary programs touted as AI,” Narayana Murthy remarked. He pointed out that many so-called AI solutions are just conventional algorithms wrapped in marketing hype. […]

Google Adds New AI Features in Customer Engagement Suite

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 12, 2025

Google Cloud is improving its Customer Engagement Suite with new AI-based capabilities. These new capabilities are designed to improve customer service and streamline contact center operations. These new advancements are expected to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction. With customer expectations at an all-time high, businesses are using AI to enhance engagement. According to Bain Company, companies with strong customer loyalty see 3.5 times higher shareholder returns over a decade. Google Cloud’s Customer Engagement Suite, launched last year, has played a crucial role in this transformation. Since its inception, the suite has opened doors for many organizations to […]

Perplexity AI Launches New Window App With Voice Dictation

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 12, 2025

One of the leading artificial intelligence (AI) startups, Perplexity AI has launched its new Windows App with numerous features, including voice dictation, keyboard shortcuts, and others. Perplexity has taken a huge step forward with the launch of its Windows app, integrating advanced features designed to enhance user experience. The application features voice dictation, keyboard shortcuts, and others. The latest AI development will transform the way users interact with their devices with greater efficiency and accessibility. Perplexity AI Introduces New Features One of the app’s main features is voice dictation, which allows users to input text hands-free. This feature not only […]

Singapore Airlines And Salesforce Collaborate

Salesforce and Singapore Airlines Collaborate to Revolutionize Airline Service with AI

By Arshiya Kunwar | March 12, 2025

Singapore – In customer service improvements, Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Salesforce are on the same path, leveraging AI-powered solutions. The integration of Agentforce, Einstein in Service Cloud, and Data Cloud into the airline’s customer case management system will enhance customer interactions through speed and personalization. Mr Goh Choon Phong, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Airlines, said: “As the world’s leading digital airline, Singapore Airlines is committed to investing in and leveraging the relevant technologies to enhance customer experiences, improve operational efficiencies, drive revenue generation, and boost employee productivity. The SIA Group has been an early adopter of Generative AI solutions, developing […]

Google Introduces Gemma 3: An Open-Source AI Model

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 12, 2025

On March 12, the leading tech giant Google introduced the Gemma 3 family of artificial intelligence (AI) models, which is an advanced open-source successor to the Gemma 2 series. The new model is capable of improved text and visual reasoning capabilities and supports more than 35 languages, with fine-tuning options extending to 140 languages. Notably, Google claims these models are optimized to run efficiently on a single GPU or its proprietary Tensor Processing Unit (TPU). According to the blog post, Gemma 3 is a “collection of lightweight, state-of-the-art open models built from the same research and technology that powers our […]

Smarsh Unveils AI Assistant to Revolutionize Compliance for Small and Mid-Sized Firms

By Arshiya Kunwar | March 12, 2025

Portland, Oregon – Smarsh, a communications data and intelligence leader, announced the launch of Smarsh AI Assistant for Professional Archive as the next-generation compliance solution to bring enterprise-level AI for small and mid-sized firms. For the last decade, Smarsh has worked with top-tier global banks to develop and optimize AI-driven compliance solutions. The launch of Smarsh AI Assistant means smaller firms such as RIAs, broker-dealers, insurers, hedge funds, and governmental agencies will have access to superior technology for compliance solutions built specifically for their needs. “Smarsh AI Assistant is a game changer,” said Sheldon Cummings, President, Corporate Business at Smarsh. […]

Samsung Unveils Galaxy Book5 Series with AI Features and Enhanced Battery Life

By Arshiya Kunwar | March 12, 2025

Mumbai, India – The latest AI PC series, Galaxy Book5, has launched in India by Samsung. The range comprises Galaxy Book5 Pro, Galaxy Book5 Pro 360, and Galaxy Book5 360, which integrates Galaxy AI features with the Microsoft Copilot+ PC experience. The AI capabilities have been launched in this Galaxy Book5 series for the first time and are powered by the Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 2 processors with robust NPUs (neural processing units) that deliver up to 47 TOPS (Tera operations per second), which improves performance, offering a boost of 17% in GPU performance and 16% better performance in CPU […]

MOL and Fujitsu Launch AI System to Improve Crew Scheduling Efficiency

By Arshiya Kunwar | March 12, 2025

Tokyo and Kawasaki, Japan – Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (MOL) and Fujitsu Limited have announced the operational initiation of an AI-based optimization system designed to improve crew replacement planning. The purpose of the new system is to make the work-life balance of seafarers better by shortening consecutive onboard periods and making sure that they enjoy appropriate vacation time. The system uses mathematical optimization approaches and has been developed by Fujitsu’s AI consultants to deal efficiently with complex parameters, such as the rank of seafarer, qualifications, schedules of ships, and life events of an individual. The AI-enabled system will be trialed […]

ANI Files Petition Against OpenAI Over Unauthorized Content

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 11, 2025

The leading news agency Asian News International (ANI) has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court seeking an injunction against OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, for allegedly using ANI’s copyrighted content without permission. ANI is demanding that OpenAI must be barred from utilizing its data from AI training and distribution. ANI’s legal counsel, Sidhant Kumar, claimed that OpenAI’s previous assurance of not using ANI’s content was insufficient. On a daily basis, ANI generates news reports, photographs, and videos, licensing them to other media outlets for syndication. However, these platforms are not permitted to resell ANI’s content further. Kumar contended […]

Justice Gavai Warns Against the Use of AI in the Judiciary

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 11, 2025

Indian Supreme Court judge Bhushan R. Gavai has warned against the unchecked integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the judiciary, saying that technology should aid legal processes rather than replace human judgment. While speaking in Kenya during a judicial engagement, he raised concerns about AI’s inability to grasp the ethical and emotional nuances central to legal decision-making. “Can a machine, lacking human emotions and moral reasoning, truly grasp the complexities and nuances of legal disputes?” Justice Gavai asked. He affirmed that justice involves empathy, ethical considerations, and contextual understanding. He thinks that such elements are beyond an algorithm’s reach. Justice […]

Meta Tests First In-House AI Training Chip to Cut Costs

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 11, 2025

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has started testing its first in-house chip for training artificial intelligence (AI) systems in order to reduce dependency on external chipmakers like Nvidia, according to sources related to the matter. Meta has started small-scale deployment of the chip and plans to expand production if tests are successful. With this new initiative, Meta is planning to capitalize on a long-term strategy to control its AI infrastructure costs, as it forecasts total expenses of up to $119 billion in 2025, including $65 billion for AI-related infrastructure. Meta Enters into AI Hardware Industry One […]

AI Takes Center Stage in Cybersecurity at Gartner Summit 2025 Day 2

By Arshiya Kunwar | March 11, 2025

MUMBAI, India – Day 2 at the Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit in Mumbai discussed insights on AI’s impact on cybersecurity, with analysts discussing securing AI apps and improving cyber resilience in 2025. “Assess current CTI program and processes to identify areas where AI can enhance operations, aiming to automate 25% of manual work done in the CTI lifecycle by the end of the year. Use AI processing to analyze CTI inputs to assign criticality, risk, and prioritization. This will reduce false positives, investigation time, and address some CTI skills gaps,” said Steve Santos, Sr Director Analyst at Gartner, […]

Gartner: AI-Driven Threats Push India’s Security Spending to $3.3B in 2025

By Arshiya Kunwar | March 11, 2025

MUMBAI, India – The budget for information security in India is going to touch $3.3 billion in 2025, as per Gartner estimates, which is about 16.4% more than 2024. The increased need for security will be based on what the new-age world generates with the added risks of generative AI usage, as well as ransomware threats owing to increased cloud adoption. “Persistent security challenges, such as data sprawl from generative AI (GenAI) use, ransomware attacks, evolving regulatory landscapes, and robust cloud adoption are driving Indian enterprises to increase their information security spending across all segments in 2025,” said Shailendra Upadhyay, […]

Renesas Expands AI MPU Line with RZ/V2N for Intelligent Endpoint Devices

By Arshiya Kunwar | March 11, 2025

NUREMBERG, Germany and TOKYO, Japan – The development of the RZ/V2N microprocessor for the vision AI application spectrum is yet another stage in broadened applicability of Renesas’ RZ/V series. The RZ/V2N integrates Renesas’ proprietary DRP-AI3 accelerator and delivers power efficiency of 10 TOPS/W and it also offers up to 15 TOPS for AI inference. The new MPU achieves this capability by advanced pruning technology, reducing the size of the system and eliminating most of the costs due to working without cooling fans in the machine. It is packaged in a small 15mm-square package thereby occupying 38% less area compared to […]

Gartner Summit Day 1: API Security and AI Risks Top Agenda

By Arshiya Kunwar | March 11, 2025

Mumbai, India – The Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2025 commenced with an emphasis on AI-enabled cybersecurity, API security risks, and an increasing focus on identity-first security. The keynote session titled “Harness the Hype: Turning Disruption Into Cybersecurity Opportunity” featured insights from Gartner analysts Deepti Gopal and Dennis Xu on the effect of AI hype on cybersecurity strategies. “Hype can drive organizations to overinvest in unproven technologies or cause cyber and risk teams to slow down excessively, risking missed market opportunities. However, hype often contains a kernel of truth and signals change that cannot be ignored.Organizations are investing in […]

Foxconn Introduces FoxBrain, Its First Large Language Model

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 10, 2025

Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn has introduced its first large language model (LLM), “FoxBrain,” which aims to enhance manufacturing efficiency and supply chain management. Built on Meta’s LIama 3.1 architecture, FoxBrain was trained using 120 Nvidia H100 GPUs within just 4 weeks, the company revealed in a statement. Foxconn, best known for assembling Apple iPhones and producing Nvidia AI servers, said the model will initially be deployed for internal applications. Foxconn Plans to Use FoxBrain for Technological Advancements Foxconn’s FoxBrain adds a major milestone in Taiwan’s AI development. It is the country’s first large language model (LLM) optimized for traditional Chinese […]

WhatsApp Unveils Meta AI Features: Widgets & AI Group Icons

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 10, 2025

The leading messaging and calling app, WhatsApp’s users are going to see integration of new artificial intelligence (AI) features. In the latest beta update, the app contains two new AI-based features; a Meta AI widget for quick chatbot access and AI-generated group icons. Meta AI Widget: Instant Access to AI Assistance on WhatsApp One of the main additions is the Meta AI widget, which is designed to let users interact with the Chatbot directly from their home screen. This removes the need to open WhatsApp manually, which makes AI assistance more accessible. First reported by WABetaInfo, the widget is currently […]

China Rolls Out Powerful Autonomous AI Agent ‘Manus’

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 10, 2025

With every passing day, China is becoming the epicenter of the AI revolution. In the span of a few months, the country has released myriad AI models. Now, adding to this list, the country has officially rolled out ‘Manus’, an advanced AI model developed by the Chinese startup Monica. Unlike traditional AI chatbots that simply respond to user queries, Manus is a fully autonomous AI agent designed to think, plan, and execute complex tasks with minimal human intervention. The AI model is engineered to take decisive action. It goes beyond generating text-based responses. With just a single prompt, the model […]

Huawei Cloud and Zain KSA Partner to Boost Cloud Adoption in Saudi Arabia

By Arshiya Kunwar | March 10, 2025

Barcelona – Huawei Cloud and Zain KSA have signed a strategic partnership at MWC Barcelona 2025 to accelerate cloud adoption and digital transformation in Saudi Arabia. The alliance will foster Saudi Arabia’s Cloud-First policy and drive cloud services through various industries, contributing to the nation’s overall growth of the digital economy. Huawei Cloud is expected to offer Zain KSA state-of-the-art cloud solutions, AI-powered innovations, and technical assistance to enable businesses to modernize their operations and adopt the newest Digital Technologies. Zain KSA will be instrumental in putting these solutions into practice to guarantee that the transition to adopting cloud services […]

Upgrade Your Home Entertainment: Samsung Announces AI TV Festive Offer

By Arshiya Kunwar | March 10, 2025

New Delhi – India’s largest consumer electronics powerhouse, Samsung, has proclaimed a national festival campaign, offering exclusive discounts and deals for its AI-powered premium TVs. The campaign which is from March 5 and will end on 31st March, 2025, coincides with Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and Holi and presents customers with the opportunity to modernize their home entertainment systems during this period. Various models in Samsung’s premium range, including Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED 4K, OLED, and Crystal 4K UHD televisions, will be available with benefits such as free TVs worth up to ₹2,04,990 or free soundbars worth up to ₹90,990 […]

NTT DATA Partners with Databricks to Enhance AI Platforms

By Arshiya Kunwar | March 10, 2025

Tokyo – NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and IT services, announced a strategic partnership with Databricks Inc. on January 22, 2025. This collaboration aims to enhance NTT DATA’s data and AI platforms by integrating Databricks’ unified platform, which combines data analytics and AI capabilities. NTT DATA will be able to combine the data, conventional AI, and generative AI on Databricks’ single platform. It aims to have its AI agents perform more tasks requiring human capability by using lightweight large language models (LLMs) where needed. These AI agents will produce client proposal documents based on customer inputs available […]

Quantexa Introduces AI-Powered Decision Intelligence Innovations at QuanCon25

By Arshiya Kunwar | March 7, 2025

London – Quantexa, the premier global provider of AI-driven Decision Intelligence, has announced a series of major product enhancements and strategic partnerships during QuanCon25, its flagship customer and partner event. Hosted at London’s Tobacco Dock, the conference highlighted how Quantexa’s solutions help organizations eliminate data silos, improve AI readiness, and enable smarter decision-making. At the center of Quantexa’s announcements was its proprietary Decision Intelligence Platform which has Contextual Fabric enabling organizations to unify dispersed data into entity resolution and graph technology, added by mapping the real-world relationships between data points and supplementing Gen AI models with real-time contextual analytics for […]

WHO Establishes AI Governance Collaborating Centre at Delft University

By Arshiya Kunwar | March 7, 2025

Geneva – The digital Centre of ethics at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands has been granted a status of WHO Collaborating Centre on AI for health governance by the World Health Organization (WHO). The designated event marks a step closer to ensuring the ethical deployment of AI in healthcare and strengthening WHO’s mission to responsible governance and policy-making for universal equitable digital health solutions. According to WHO, artificial intelligence can be life-saving, improve diagnosing, or enhance the care patients receive. However, WHO also adds that just like everything else, even drawing benefits from AI requires good governance, ethics, […]

McDonald’s to Use AI to Enhance Fast Food Services Globally

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 6, 2025

The largest burger franchise, McDonald’s is reportedly transforming its 43,000 restaurants with artificial intelligence and edge computing to enhance order accuracy, streamline operations, and preempt equipment failures. According to the prominent news magazine, the franchise is planning to integrate internet-connected kitchen equipment, AI-powered drive-thoughts, and advanced data analytics to improve efficiency for both customers and employees. McDonald’s Cuts Operational Stress Brian Rice, McDonald’s Chief Information Officer, stated that technology-driven solutions will alleviate the stress faced by employees handling multiple order channels, including in-store, drive-through, and delivery. “Our restaurants, frankly, can be very stressful. We have customers at the counter, we […]

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Announces Phased Rollout of GPT-4.5

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Clarifies Phased Rollout of GPT-4.5

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 6, 2025

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has shared an update on the company’s latest large language model, GPT-4.5, which is expected to be gradually launched to ChatGPT Plus subscribers. In a post on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), Altman shared a thread on rollout strategy through a phased approach to ensure stability and optimal user experience. we are likely going to roll out GPT-4.5 to the plus tier over a few days. there is no perfect way to do this; we wanted to do it for everyone tomorrow, but it would have meant we had to launch with […]

Alibaba Unveils QwQ-32B to Fight Back With DeepSeek & OpenAI

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 6, 2025

Alibaba has introduced its latest open-source AI model, QwQ-32B. The Chinese tech giant claimed that it can surpass DeepSeek’s R1 and OpenAI’s o1-mini in reasoning and problem-solving. Despite having a relatively small 32 billion parameters, QwQ-32B can compete with much larger models, including DeepSeek’s 671 billion-parameter R1 and OpenAI’s 100 billion-parameter o1-mini. After the launch, Alibaba’s shares surged 8.4%, closing at HK$140.80 on Thursday. It reflects investor confidence in the company’s AI advancements. Why QwQ-32B Stands Out Alibaba’s Qwen AI team mentioned that smaller models with optimized reinforcement learning techniques can deliver high efficiency without demanding extensive computing power. This […]

Call for Code 2025 Launches AI Hackathons to Tackle Global Humanitarian Issues

By Arshiya Kunwar | March 6, 2025

Boulder, CO – The eighth edition of Call for Code came back this year as a global initiative for developers to create AI-enabled solutions for humanitarian and sustainability challenges. The David Clark Cause partnered with IBM, the United Nations Human Rights, and the Linux Foundation to dedicate the 2025 Call for Code Worldwide Challenge to exploring the social and environmental impact of AI. Since 2018, Call for Code has mobilized millions of developers who have made technological contributions to critical issues on the world stage. This year a program with a number of hackathons has been launched, each of which […]

Samsung and KDDI Research Collaborate to Advance AI in Future Wireless Networks

By Arshiya Kunwar | March 6, 2025

Seoul, South Korea – The R&D wing of the leading telecommunication operator in Japan, KDDI research, inc. and Samsung Electronics have officially collaborated to push research and development in AI for next-generation mobile networks. The two companies signed an MoU in February 2025 with the understanding to collaborate on Artificial Intelligence in mobile communication while focusing on Distributed MIMO (D-MIMO) technology. As the pace accelerates on 6G standardization, innovation in artificial intelligence has a transformational impact on the performance of networks. The two companies are embarking on efforts to leverage AI in improving MIMO technologies for increased transmission speeds and […]

Klarna CEO Clears Fog Around AI-Based Shift in Salesforce

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 5, 2025

Sebastian Siemiatkowski, CEO of fintech giant Klarna, has once again taken to social media to clarify the company’s bold decision to replace Salesforce’s CRM platform with an internally developed AI system. However, despite the viral buzz around the company’s move, Siemiatkowski is skeptical about whether other companies will follow in its footsteps. Yes, we did shut down Salesforce a year ago, as we have many SaaS providers—an internal estimate is about 1,200 SaaS shut down. No, I don’t think it is the end of Salesforce; might be the opposite. Here is what actually happened and how/why we originally intended to […]

Wipro Introduces AI-Based TelcoAI360 for Telecom Sector

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 5, 2025

Wipro Limited introduced TelcoAI360 at Mobile World Congress 2025, which is an AI-based platform designed to streamline telecom operations, enhance security, and accelerate service delivery. According to the press release, TelcoAI360 will offer telecom companies a fully managed, “AI-first service” that enables faster deployment of new offerings with increased revenue. What is Wipro’s TelecoAI360? TelcoAI360 was developed in collaboration with Wipro’s AI partner ecosystem and leveraging ServiceNow’s telecommunications solutions. It is built to automate workflows, reduce operational costs, and improve customer experiences. The platform is also available as a service, which allows telecom providers to customize and deploy specific components […]

Google’s March Pixel Drop: New AI Upgrades & Scam Detection

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 5, 2025

The tech giant, Google has announced its first Pixel Drop of the year, which brings several exciting new features to its Pixel devices with AI-based capabilities. These new advancements will introduce improved security measures and expand accessibility to various regions. One of the major upgrades is for Gemini Live, which is Google’s conversational AI. With this update, users can interact in a combination of 45 languages without adjusting settings. Originally launched with the Pixel 9 series, its multimodal capabilities will be now available on Pixel 6 and newer models, as well as the Pixel Fold. Users can also add images, […]

Samsung Expands One UI 7 Beta to More Galaxy Devices with Galaxy AI

By Arshiya Kunwar | March 5, 2025

Seoul, South Korea – Samsung Electronics has announced the expansion of its One UI 7 beta program, extending its reach and bringing its Galaxy AI features to more devices, exhibiting the company’s commitment to mobile AI innovation. Starting March 6, 2025, the One UI 7 beta will be available for Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 users in India, Korea, the U.K., and the U.S., with plans to expand to more devices later in the month, including the Galaxy S23 series, Tab S10 series, and Galaxy A55. Users can register for the beta through the Samsung Members app, while the […]

Ericsson, T-Mobile, and Qualcomm Begin XR Trials on 5G Standalone Network

By Arshiya Kunwar | March 5, 2025

San Diego, CA – Ericsson has today partnered with T-Mobile and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to commence Extended Reality (XR) trials using the 5G Standalone (5G SA) network from T-Mobile. Among other things, the partnership aims to demonstrate how these advanced capabilities are expected to be essential for low-latency XR experiences, thus demonstrating the kind of future realities to be expected in mobile connectivity and immersive technology. On T-Mobile’s commercial 5G network in San Diego, these major companies are jointly conducting trials focusing on AI-powered augmented reality (AR) glasses and advanced 5G infrastructure. Through network slicing, low latency optimization, and scalable […]

Apple Introduces iPad Air with M3 Chip and Redesigned Magic Keyboard

By Arshiya Kunwar | March 5, 2025

Cupertino, CA – The next-gen iPad Air was officially revealed by Apple today and it now sports the powerful M3 chip which makes this tablet one of the most able ones in its class. With an 11-inch and 13-inch variant, the new iPad Air brings a larger alternative for the first time ever from Apple under this Air series. “iPad Air is so popular because of its unmatched combination of powerful performance, portability, and support for advanced accessories, all at an affordable price,” said Bob Borchers, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “For everyone from college students taking notes […]

Oxford University Announces 5-Year Partnership with OpenAI

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 4, 2025

The prestigious educational institution, University of Oxford has announced a 5-year partnership with OpenAI to enhance teaching, learning, and research through artificial intelligence (AI). The partnership will help students and staff with access to funding and advanced AI tools, the university stated. A key component of this partnership includes the digitization of part of the Bodleian Library’s public collection, expanding global access to historical materials. Oxford researchers will also gain access to OpenAI’s latest models, including a version of ChatGPT designed for educational institutions. University of Oxford Leverages AI to Enhance Education OpenAI’s Chief Operating Officer, Brad Lightcap, highlighted the […]

Anthropic Hits $61.5B Valuation After $3.5B Funding Round

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 4, 2025

Anthropic, the AI startup backed by Amazon, has secured a $3.5 billion funding round, which brings its total valuation to an impressive $61.5 billion. The investment round, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, saw participation from major players including Salesforce Ventures, Cisco Investments, and Fidelity Management & Research Co. Anthropic is best known for its AI chatbot ‘Claude’, which has quickly gained traction alongside OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. Numerous businesses across industries are integrating Claude into their operations. Anthropic Will Use Capital to Accelerate AI Development According to the Anthropic blog post, the fresh capital will be used to expand […]

Chery Partners with DeepSeek to Build Affordable Humanoid Robots

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 4, 2025

Chinese automaker Chery’s R&D robotics division, Aimoga, has partnered with DeepSeek, a buzzing AI model to develop affordable humanoid robots. While DeepSeek’s new models rival ChatGPT-4o, their key advantage is its affordability. Unlike OpenAI, which required billions in funding to sustain innovation, DeepSeek has developed its AI on fewer GPUs, making it incredibly more power-efficient and cost-effective. Chery Integrates AI for Smart Cockpits and Humanoid Robots The automaker has been integrating AI technology for over a decade. The automaker collaborated with Baidu as early as 2010 and launched its proprietary CheryLion AI platform in 2018. In 2020, it began researching […]

Microsoft Unveils Dragon Copilot, AI Voice Assistant to Transform Healthcare

By Arshiya Kunwar | March 4, 2025

Redmond, Wash. – Dragon Copilot is the first among AI voice assistants that will be adopted in health care to help speed up clinical documentation while unearthing valuable clinical insights for automated administrative tasks. Built on Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare, the AI engine captures the innovations in speech recognition of the Dragon Medical One and the ambient listening technology of DAX in a complete healthcare solution for healthcare professionals. “At Microsoft, we have long believed that AI has the incredible potential to free clinicians from much of the administrative burden in healthcare and enable them to refocus on taking care […]

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Brings AI-Powered Productivity, Creativity & Gaming

By Arshiya Kunwar | March 4, 2025

Barcelona – Samsung Electronics struck big at the Mobile World Congress 2025 with the launch of their Galaxy S25 series, showcasing how Galaxy AI is changing mobile applications. Visitors experienced AI-driven productivity, creative expression, and gaming applications redesigned through interactive zones and hands-on activities. The event showcased how Galaxy AI effortlessly blends into apps, simplifying everyday tasks. Gemini Live, an advanced conversational AI assistant capable of real-time multimodal interactions, such as images and PDF files, to brainstorm and learn, also proved to be an added feature. The other great feature was the Now Brief, which offers personal snapshots of schedules, […]

Samsung Showcases AI-Powered Galaxy S25 and Next-Gen Networks at MWC 2025

By Arshiya Kunwar | March 4, 2025

Barcelona – Samsung Electronics made a grand statement through Artificial Intelligence-enabled innovations at The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, presently held in Barcelona. The heart of their exhibition relies on the latest Galaxy S25 series and advanced AI-powered solutions for personalized insights related to health, smart home automation, and even the next generation of 5G networks. An all-encompassing mobile experience powered by artificial intelligence and devoted to the Galaxy S25 series is showcased at Samsung’s 1,745-square-meter booth, set up at Fira Gran Via. Upon entering the exhibition, a 41-meter-wide LED screen tells visitors about Galaxy AI, Samsung’s vision for the future […]

OPPO Enhances AI Strategy, Collaborates with Google at MWC 2025

By Arshiya Kunwar | March 4, 2025

Barcelona – During Mobile World Congress 2025, OPPO announced an extensive AI strategy, committing itself to provide a holistic, secure, and constantly upgraded AI experience to its users. “When it comes to AI, the user experience is ultimately all that matters,” said Billy Zhang, President of Overseas Marketing, Sales and Services at OPPO. “Smartphones are not just a vehicle for AI–they are the engines that power the best possible AI experiences. As a global leader in smartphones, OPPO is driving in-house innovation and open collaboration with industry partners to bring our users these unparalleled AI experiences.” With Google, OPPO is […]

Honor to Invest $10B In AI Smartphones, Tablets Over 5 Years

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 3, 2025

Honor has announced a $10 billion investment in AI-powered smartphones and tablets over the next five years. The investment will redefine the company’s identity from a Chinese smartphone brand to a global AI device ecosystem leader. Honor’s investment shows its plan to integrate artificial intelligence into its product lineup. The mobile company has disclosed its investment plan at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025. We will invest more than 10 billion USD over the next 5 years to help build an open, co-created, value-sharing AI device ecosystem with global partners.#HONORALPHA #HONORAI pic.twitter.com/W85JqUCpoU — HONOR (@Honorglobal) March 2, 2025 The company’s […]

Google Unveils Live Video & Screen-Sharing for Gemini at MWC

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 3, 2025

The tech giant, Google has unveiled two new features for its AI-based chatbot, Gemini Live, at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. The tech giant will introduce Live Video and screen-sharing capabilities to Gemini Advanced subscribers later this month, which will enhance real-time interaction with artificial intelligence. At MWC 2025, Google is hosting an interactive demonstration to showcase new features, alongside the AI-powered Circle to Search’s language translation functionality. Live Video The first feature, Live Video, was initially announced at Google I/O 2024 and was developed by DeepMind under Project Astra. It allows users to have live video […]

Apple’s AI Siri Could Take Until 2027 for Full Functionality

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | March 3, 2025

While most AI firms have already accelerated their artificial intelligence development, the latest report suggests that Apple’s AI-based Siri overhaul may take longer than expected. Full capabilities are unlikely before iOS 20’s release in 2027. The report says that while Apple is rushing to introduce AI-powered Siri features as early as May, It may fail to meet expectations demonstrated at WWDC 2024. Apple’s AI-Powered Siri: A Long Road to Full Integration At present, Apple’s AI development faces challenges, with internal data suggesting “extremely low” real-world adoption of Apple Intelligence features. The upcoming Siri version will reportedly operate with two separate […]

Lenovo Unveils Solar-Powered PC Concept and AI Laptops at MWC 2025

By Arshiya Kunwar | March 3, 2025

Barcelona – On the occasion of MWC 2025, Lenovo has launched a broad portfolio of Yoga and IdeaPad laptops powered by AI, along with promising proofs of concept that use artificial intelligence to enhance creativity and productivity in this world of consumers. “As we push the limits of AI innovation higher than ever, it is important to remember that delivering access to AI for all is equally a core tenet of Lenovo’s philosophy. Likewise, as we endeavor to redefine the boundaries of power in technology, we must ensure that it continues to be a positive force,” said Jun Ouyang, Lenovo’s […]

Lenovo Launches Revolutionary AI Server to Make Edge Computing Accessible for All Businesses

By Arshiya Kunwar | March 3, 2025

Barcelona – Lenovo has launched the world’s smallest entry-level server designed for AI inferencing, making it possible to use enterprise-level artificial intelligence solutions anywhere. The ThinkEdge SE100, unveiled during MWC 2025, was intended to provide easy access to edge AI for businesses of any size, all without sacrificing the complete enterprise performance in a package that is up to 85% smaller than conventional servers. “Lenovo is committed to bringing AI-powered innovation to everyone with continued innovation that simplifies deployment and speeds the time to results,” said Scott Tease, Vice President of Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group, Products. “The Lenovo ThinkEdge SE100 […]

Cisco Unveils AI-Ready Networking Innovations to Power Service Provider Growth

By Arshiya Kunwar | March 3, 2025

Barcelona – Breakthroughs in Networking have been announced by Cisco that is expected to help service providers augment the AI revolution into novel monetization opportunities and experience amplifications to engage with subscribers. Cisco’s expanded Agile Services Networking architecture unveils two extremely important innovations that provide end-to-end assurance services based on visibility, now to outside-and inside-network connections. “The pace of innovation in AI is astounding. Technical breakthroughs are just beginning to translate into new experiences for consumers and applications for businesses that will reshape how the world works and connects,” said Jeetu Patel, Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer, Cisco. […]

Lenovo MWC 2025: AI-Powered ThinkPad and ThinkBook Lineup Transforms Business Computing

By Arshiya Kunwar | March 3, 2025

Barcelona – Lenovo launched its AI-enabled business computing portfolio at MWC 2025, featuring next-gen ThinkPad and ThinkBook laptops along with concept innovations aimed at the emerging demands of hybrid workers. Headlined by the ThinkBook “codename Flip,” this AI PC Concept showcases an 18.1-inch outer folding OLED display, and transforms a compact 13-inch laptop into a spacious work area consisting of five distinct usage modes. “AI is fundamentally transforming how businesses operate, and at Lenovo, we are committed to delivering smarter, more secure, and more adaptable solutions that empower professionals in today’s fast-evolving workplace. Our latest ThinkPad and ThinkBook innovations leverage […]

Alibaba Introduces AI Models at AI Tech Day in Malaysia

Alibaba Introduces AI Offerings at AI Tech Day in Malaysia

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 28, 2025

Alibaba Cloud has introduced its latest AI models, solutions, upgraded infrastructure offerings, and AI empowerment program at its opening at AI Tech Day in Malaysia. The latest advancements strive to empower businesses and developers in Malaysia to develop innovative AI applications that are more cost-effective. The main highlight of this event is Alibaba Cloud’s announcement of key collaborations with prominent Malaysian companies, including YTL Power International Bhd’s artificial intelligence (AI) innovation unit, YTL AI Labs, Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), HiSEVEN. Alibaba Expands AI Offerings in Malaysia The Deputy Minister stated that “Malaysia is committed to leveraging AI for digital transformation […]

OpenAI Unveils Sora Video Generation Tool in the UK

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 28, 2025

The leading artificial intelligence (AI) firm, OpenAI has officially launched its video generation tool ‘Sora’ in the UK amid fresh controversies about copyright issues. Beeban Kidron, the film director and crossbench peer, said that the launch of OpenAI’s Sora in the UK added “another layer of urgency to the copyright debate.” This comes amid the government being slammed by people for allowing AI firms to use artists’ work without their consent. To access this tool, UK users can access it via ChatGPT’s paid subscription. OpenAI Targets Video Graphic Industry The tool shook the entire video graphic industry, especially after the […]

Nokia to Upgrade Maxis Data Centers with AI-Enabled Cloud Infrastructure

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 28, 2025

Espoo, Finland – Nokia has unveiled a strategic collaboration with Maxis, the first in upgrading the data center infrastructure of the Malaysian telecom provider. The upgrade will enable next-generation connectivity, scalability, and automation, thus strengthening Maxis’ digital transformation towards the fast-growing Southeast Asian market. The deployment consists of Nokia 7220 Interconnect Router (IXR) datacenter switches and Event-Driven Automation (EDA) platform, simplifying network operations as well as automating workloads and ensuring secure scalability for Maxis. Together with a built-in AI service and hyperscale connectivity, these further pave the way toward creating the robust foundation needed for some cloud-based and hyperscale connectivity. […]

Baidu Prepares to Launch Ernie 4.5 Model in March

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 28, 2025

As the race for artificial intelligence intensifies, the Chinese multinational technology company, Baidu is expected to introduce an upgraded version of its AI model, Ernie, in mid-March. However, there’s no official confirmation of this information from Baidu. This revelation comes after Baidu disclosed its plan to gradually launch its upgraded Ernie 4.5 AI model in the upcoming months. The company also plans to make it an open-source tool on June 30. 📢 ERNIE 4.5 launches on March 16! As the latest foundation model in the ERNIE family, ERNIE 4.5 features significant enhancements in capabilities, plus native multimodal and reasoning […]

OPPO Announces AI Partnerships and Innovations at MWC 2025

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 28, 2025

Shenzhen, China – OPPO is set to reveal its latest AI strategy, introduce new AI-driven features, and announce key partnerships at the OPPO AI Tech Summit, scheduled for March 3, 2025, during MWC 2025 in Barcelona. The company aims to expand its generative AI capabilities to nearly 100 million users by the end of the year, doubling its 2024 target. With this growing emphasis on AI, OPPO’s strategy dovetails with its aspiration to innovate. After the recent launch of the Find N5 series, the company has embarked on a dual flagship strategy that simultaneously markets foldable and bar-type handsets internationally. […]

IBM Finalizes $6.4 Billion Acquisition of HashiCorp to Enhance Hybrid Cloud and AI Solutions

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 28, 2025

Armonk, N.Y. – IBM has announced that it has now completed the acquisition of HashiCorp, a provider of infrastructure automation and security solutions for hybrid cloud applications and generative AI. This acquisition, which was worth $6.4 billion, will help accelerate innovation, improve security, and provide further value to customers via cloud technologies. HashiCorp’s capabilities will create substantial synergies within IBM’s strategic growth initiatives such as Red Hat, watsonx, data security, IT automation, and consulting services. For example, combining HashiCorp Terraform and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform offers strong capability to automate infrastructure provisioning and application deployment across multiple clouds. “Organizations […]

Singtel and Qualcomm Test AI-Powered WiFi to Reduce Network Latency

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 28, 2025

Singapore – Singtel, in collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., has successfully completed the world’s first telco trial of an AI-enabled Home WiFi Gateway. As part of the Qualcomm® Networking AI Suite on the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ Wi-Fi 7 platform, the AI-powered Smart Traffic Classifier optimizes traffic prioritization, with reduced latency of up to 50% for activities such as gaming, streaming, and video calls in a high-traffic environment. Post-trial, Singtel has plans to extend commercialization of the AI capability across its markets starting from Singapore. The company will also study follow-on investments in AI-enabled applications using Qualcomm’s Dragonwing NPro 7 and N7 […]

Sam Altman Turns Down Elon Musk’s $97.4B Offer for OpenAI

OpenAI Unveils GPT-4.5, CEO Sam Altman Speaks Up

By Kritika Mehta | February 27, 2025

OpenAI has officially introduced its latest AI model, GPT-4.5, described as a significant leap in artificial intelligence. Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, announced the launch on X, highlighting both the strengths and challenges associated with the new model. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s Remarks Altman expressed his enthusiasm for GPT-4.5, stating, “Good news: it is the first model that feels like talking to a thoughtful person to me. I have had several moments where I’ve sat back in my chair and been astonished at getting actually good advice from an AI.” However, he also acknowledged a major limitation: the model’s resource demands. […]

Tencent Introduces Hunyuan Turbo S; Outpaces DeepSeek-R1

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 27, 2025

Chinese tech giant Tencent has launched its latest AI model, Hunyuan Turbo S, which it claims delivers responses faster than the globally acclaimed DeepSeek-R1. Hunyuan Turbo S is now available! This thinking model by Tencent responds instantly unlike other thinking models, and Tencent sees this as their answer to DeepSeek Reasoner. pic.twitter.com/IALZsgiFIb — Nano-GPT (@NanoGPTcom) February 27, 2025 Tencent Competes In Global AI Race With the launch, Tencent is joining the growing competition among China’s top AI firms that intensified after DeepSeek-R1’s introduction. In a statement, Tencent revealed Turbo S’s ability to generate answers in under a second, setting it […]

Google Unveils Gemini Code Assist; Free for All Developers

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 27, 2025

The leading tech giant, Google has launched a free AI-powered coding assistant ‘Gemini Code Assist’ powered by Gemini 2.0 for individuals, including students, freelancers, hobbyists, and startups. The new tool supports all public domain programming languages and provides advanced AI-assisted code generation, debugging, and reviews. It will bridge the gap between tech teams and independent developers. Unlike other free coding assistants with restrictive limits, Gemini Code Assist will offer up to 180,000 code completions per month. The AI tool can generate, explain, and improve code using natural language prompts, allowing developers to build applications efficiently. Developers can use it in […]

Snowflake Integrates OpenAI Models Into Cortex AI

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 27, 2025

Snowflake, the cloud-based data storage platform, has announced the integration of OpenAI’s latest models into its Cortex AI platform on Microsoft Azure. Additionally, Snowflake’s Cortex Agents will be available within Microsoft 365 apps and Copilot to enhance AI-based automation and data analytics. Big news: @SnowflakeDB is bringing OpenAI’s latest models to Cortex AI on @Microsoft Azure.⚡️ And we’re making Cortex Agents available within Microsoft 365 Copilot and @Microsoft365 apps to empower you to talk to your data in conversational language, right where you work.… pic.twitter.com/ne2beGeiqu — sridhar (@RamaswmySridhar) February 26, 2025 Snowflake’s Strategic AI Expansion “The integration is very significant […]

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OpenAI Launches GPT-4.5 Preview for Pro & Plus Users

By Kritika Mehta | February 26, 2025

OpenAI is preparing to roll out a preview of its latest language model, GPT-4.5, to select users. A notification in the ChatGPT Android app suggests that the new model will initially be accessible to those subscribed to the Plus and Pro plans. Early Glimpses of OpenAI’s GPT-4.5 Speculation about GPT-4.5 first arose in late 2023 when references to the model name appeared in ChatGPT conversations. More recently, OpenAI has notified users of an opportunity to test its “newest and largest model,” reinforcing the idea that a public preview is imminent. There are indications that GPT-4.5 could eventually replace GPT-4o as […]

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Amazon Introduces Alexa Plus, a New AI-Powered Smart Assistant

By Kritika Mehta | February 26, 2025

Amazon has officially unveiled Alexa Plus, an upgraded version of its voice assistant that integrates generative AI for a more intuitive and efficient user experience. The company aims to reduce the complexities often associated with smart home management and digital assistance by making interactions more natural and context-aware. Brief Look At Amazon’s Alexa Plus With Alexa Plus, users will have access to a more advanced set of features beyond simple voice commands. The assistant is designed to execute tasks such as ordering groceries, sending invitations, and maintaining a personalized database of user preferences, including dietary restrictions and entertainment choices. One […]

Dynamic Infrastructure Launches AI Platform For Predictive Maintenance

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 26, 2025

Dynamic Infrastructure (DI) has launched an advanced AI-based platform designed to transform how bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and seawalls are maintained. By integrating deep language processing, the new system extracts critical data from both visual inspections and complex, unstructured reports. This offers asset owners a real-time, predictive maintenance solution. Dynamic Infrastructure Brings a Shift: Reactive to Proactive Maintenance Traditionally, infrastructure management has relied on periodic inspections and reactive repairs, which often leads to costly and unexpected failures. Dynamic Infrastructure’s AI platform strives to change with constant monitoring and automated risk assessment. Through predictive analytics, it identifies possible structural vulnerabilities before […]

Google Faces Lawsuit from Chegg over AI Search Summaries

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 26, 2025

The biggest tech giant Google fell into a new legal trouble. The company is facing a legal challenge from educational technology company Chegg, which claims that Google’s artificial intelligence-based search summaries have greatly hurt its traffic and revenue. Google AI Summary Damages Traffic and Revenue The lawsuit, filed in a federal district court in Washington, D.C., accuses Google of eroding demand for original content and damaging the digital publishing industry. Google’s AI Overviews = theft 🚨 And Google just got smacked with a lawsuit by Chegg — and it’s utterly fantastic ⚖️ I’m a former commercial litigator turned online travel […]

Fetch.ai Launches ASI-1 Mini for Agentic AI Workflows

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 26, 2025

Fetch.ai has officially rolled out ASI-1 Mini, a native Web3 large language model (LLM) designed to facilitate complex agentic AI workflows. ASI-1 Mini is capable of delivering the same results comparable to leading LLMs but at significantly lower hardware costs. ASI Mini integrates with Web3 ecosystems, enabling secure, autonomous AI interactions. The launch sets the stage for further AI innovations, including the upcoming Cortex suite. This approach promises to enhance large language model (LLM) applications and generalized intelligence. Humayun Sheikh, CEO of Fetch.ai and Chairman of the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance said, “This launch marks the beginning of ASI-1 Mini’s rollout […]

DeepSeek to Open-Source AGI Research Amid Privacy Concerns

DeepSeek Races to Launch Successor to Groundbreaking AI Model

By Kritika Mehta | February 26, 2025

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is fast-tracking the release of its next-generation artificial intelligence model. Here, it is aiming to build on the momentum of its disruptive debut earlier this year. DeepSeek Rushes Next-Gen AI Model Launch The company’s first model, R1, sent shockwaves through global markets when it launched in January, contributing to a sell-off exceeding $1 trillion in equities. Despite being developed with lower-cost Nvidia chips, R1 demonstrated performance levels that rivaled AI systems created by leading U.S. tech firms, which have invested hundreds of billions of dollars in their models. Initially scheduled for release in early May, DeepSeek’s […]

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Nvidia Expands AI Partnership with Cisco to Ease Enterprise Adoption

By Kritika Mehta | February 26, 2025

Nvidia Corp., a leading supplier of artificial intelligence (AI) chips, is strengthening its collaboration with Cisco Systems Inc. to simplify AI infrastructure for businesses. The expanded partnership aims to address challenges that many companies face when integrating AI into their data centers, the companies announced Tuesday. About Nvidia Cisco’s AI Partnership As enterprises strive to implement AI technologies, they often encounter obstacles due to the complexity of transitioning their existing systems. To overcome these barriers, Cisco and Nvidia are increasing the number of products that incorporate each other’s technology, ensuring smoother AI adoption for corporate customers. A key element of […]

Resemble AI’s New Voice Clone Along With Google Partnership

Resemble AI’s New Voice Clone Along With Google Cloud Partnership

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 25, 2025

Resemble AI has announced the release of its latest model ‘Rapid Voice Clone 2.0’ along with the availability of its voice cloning technology in the Google Cloud Marketplace. Rapid Voice Clone 2.0 allows users to create highly accurate voice clones with just 20 seconds of audio input. Also, The partnership with the tech giant will provide a big boost to AI-based voice solutions through great accessibility and scalability for businesses. The launch of Rapid Voice Clone will bring impressive flexibility. It will allow users to modify tone, swap words, and create fine-tuned content while maintaining the authenticity of accents with […]

Intel Unveils ‘Xeon 6’ Processors for AI and Networking

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 25, 2025

Intel has launched its latest Xeon 6 processors to meet the growing demand for AI, cloud computing, and networking. The brand-new chips offer higher performance, better energy efficiency, and lower costs for businesses. On February 24, Intel launched two powerful models; Xeon 6700P and 6500P. These new chips come with more processing cores, double the memory bandwidth, and built-in AI acceleration to support modern applications. Intel Rolls Out New Chips To Transform AI and Data Centers The company claims that new models can outperform its competitors like AMD’s 5th Gen EPYC processors. It can deliver 1.5x better AI inference performance […]

Anthropic Unveils Claude 3.7 Sonnet; Benchmarked on Pokemon Red

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 25, 2025

On Monday, Anthropic announced the launch of Claude 3.7 Sonnet, the most intelligent model to date and the first hybrid reasoning model on the market. The company revealed that it tested the latest model on the Game Boy classic Pokémon Red. The company revealed in a blog post on Monday that the model was equipped with basic memory, screen pixel input, and function calls to press buttons and navigate around the screen. Anthropic Enters into AI Race With Claude 3.7 What sets Claude 3.7 Sonnet apart is its ability to engage in “extended thinking”; which is a capability linked to […]

Microsoft’s Data Center Lease Cancellations Raise Concerns Over AI Growth

By Kritika Mehta | February 24, 2025

Microsoft’s recent decisions regarding data center leasing have caught the market’s attention, sparking discussions about the sustainability of the AI-driven stock rally. Analysts at TD Cowen have reported that the technology giant has withdrawn from agreements for significant data center capacity across the U.S., raising questions about the sector’s potential oversupply. Microsoft Faces Concerns Over AI Infrastructure Development According to the brokerage’s supply chain analysis, Microsoft has abandoned leases totaling several hundred megawatts with at least two private data center firms. This move signals a potential recalibration in the company’s infrastructure strategy as it continues to expand its artificial intelligence […]

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Wall Street Analysts Warn of Steep Declines for 2 Major AI Stocks

By Kritika Mehta | February 24, 2025

AI-focused investors may need to take a closer look at their portfolios as concerns grow over two high-profile technology stocks. Analysts on Wall Street have raised red flags about the future prospects of Palantir Technologies and Super Micro Computer, warning of significant downturns in their stock prices. Despite both companies playing key roles in artificial intelligence and data infrastructure, experts suggest their valuations may be unsustainable, potentially leading to sharp declines in the coming months. Palantir Technologies: Wallet Street Analysts Predict 62% Drop Palantir Technologies, known for its expertise in big data analytics, has witnessed rapid expansion in recent quarters. […]

Typeform Unveils AI Suite to Revolutionize Data Collection

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 21, 2025

Typeform, a leader in intuitive form-building and conversational data collection, has launched its Winter ‘25 release, which is a suite of AI-powered tools designed to streamline workflows and enhance user engagement. By integrating AI into every stage of the data collection process, Typeform aims to provide businesses with deeper insights faster and more efficiently. “At Typeform, we’re transforming data collection from a passive experience into a dynamic, two-way conversation,” said Aleks Bass, Chief Product Officer at Typeform. “With our latest AI capabilities, businesses can create engaging forms in minutes, uncover insights instantly, and act faster–allowing them to focus on real […]

TCS and Salesforce Join Forces to Boost AI Adoption

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 21, 2025

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced a strategic partnership with Salesforce to boost artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in the manufacturing and semiconductor sectors. The partnership plans to streamline data management and improve AI adoption. This approach includes addressing challenges posed by fragmented and unstructured data. TCS Rolls Out 3 Solutions To Boost Sales As part of the initiative, TCS has launched 3 key solutions to boost sales and service efficiency in these industries. The Semiconductor Sales Accelerator uses data-based insights to enhance sales performance. The Seller for the Future program integrates real-time updates, predictive analytics, and personalized recommendations to refine […]

DeepSeek to Open-Source AGI Research Amid Privacy Concerns

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 21, 2025

The buzzing Chinese AI model DeepSeek has announced plans to open-source five key repositories starting next week. The announcement fully discloses the company’s sincere progress, which aligns with its ambitions to achieve artificial general intelligence (AGI). DeepSeek Rolls Out AGI Amid Privacy Concerns In a tweet today, the company writes: “We’re a tiny team DeepSeek exploring AGI. Starting next week, we’ll be open-sourcing 5 repos, sharing our small but sincere progress with full transparency.” These repositories, described as “documented, deployed, and battle-tested in production,” will work as foundational components of DeepSeek’s AI services. By rolling out its tool publicly, the […]

Microsoft Unveils Muse: A GenAI Model for Gameplay Ideation

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 20, 2025

Microsoft has launched a generative AI model, Muse, the first World and Human Action Model (WHAM) designed to enhance gameplay ideation. Muse is developed by the Microsoft Research Game Intelligence and Teachable AI Experiences (Tai X) teams in collaboration with Xbox Game Studios’ Ninja Theory. It is capable of generating game visuals, and controller actions along with its combination, which means, it has the potential for game development and interactive storytelling. Microsoft’s Muse Strives to Transform AI-Generated Gameplay The research behind Muse aims to change AI-generated gameplay, which makes it more consistent and adaptable. Microsoft has taken a huge step […]

Google Unveils AI Co-Scientist For Scientific Research

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 20, 2025

Google has introduced AI co-scientist, an advanced AI system powered by Gemini 2.0, which is developed to assist researchers in formulating innovative hypotheses and structuring research plans. What is Google’s AI Co-Scientist According to the announcement, the new tool is expected to enhance scientific research by leveraging AI’s capabilities to analyze vast amounts of literature, synthesize information, and suggest viable experimental methodologies. With AI co-scientists, researchers can articulate their scientific objectives using natural language. For instance, a scientist who wants to understand the transmission of a pathogenic microbe can input their query. In response, the AI tool will generate testable […]

Thomas Cook India to Launch AI Travel Platform for Corporate

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 20, 2025

Thomas Cook (India) is set to transform corporate travel with the launch of ‘Dhruv’, which is an advanced agentic AI platform designed to streamline and enhance travel management for businesses. The initiative is part of a collaboration between Thomas Cook, SOTC Travel, Fairfax Digital Services, LTIMindtree, and Voicing.AI. It uses cutting-edge artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs) to address the changing dynamics of India’s booming corporate travel industry. Thomas Cook Integrates AI-Powered Solutions According to a regulatory filing, Dhruv will provide businesses with an intuitive, AI-powered travel solution that will be capable of understanding and responding to complex travel […]

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Elon Musk’s AI Government Overhaul Sparks Warnings from Experts

By Kritika Mehta | February 19, 2025

Billionaire Elon Musk’s cost-cutting efforts in the U.S. government involve an aggressive push to replace federal employees with artificial intelligence. The initiative, aimed at reducing government spending by $2 trillion, has already led to significant workforce reductions, drawing concerns from AI experts. Elon Musk’s Latest Proposal Since gaining access to internal agency data, Musk and the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have facilitated the dismissal of approximately 10,000 federal workers under the Trump administration. According to Musk, extensive inefficiencies and fraudulent activities have been uncovered within government operations, though he has provided limited evidence to support these claims. […]

CMB Reveals Study on Brand Trust Across Key Industries

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 19, 2025

Global market research firm CMB has launched a comprehensive study, which assesses the state of brand trust across various industries. The research aims to define the fundamental dimensions of trust, which equips brands with a strategic roadmap to “measure, enhance, and maintain consumer confidence.” “While many brands recognize the importance of measuring trust, they often lack a detailed understanding of exactly what trust means to their customers and prospects,” Lori Vellucci, SVP, Practice Lead at CMB said. “We set out to define that and then offer a roadmap for improvement.” The blog post reads: “The brand trust study was inspired […]

Augury Secures $75M in Series F Funding, Led by Lightrock

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 19, 2025

The leading firm of industrial AI solutions, Angury has announced a $75 million Series F funding round led by Lightrock. The funding round also includes the participation of existing investors including Insight Partners, Eclipse, Qumra Capital, Scheider Electric Ventures, and Qualcomm Ventures. Augury Is Now Only Unicorn in Production Health Category This funding makes Augury the only unicorn in the Production Health category with a valuation of over $1 billion. Since its last funding round in 2021, Augury’s funding has seen a five-fold increase in revenue along with a tripling of its Fortune 500 manufacturing customers. The company has also […]

Safe Pro AI Detects 20,000+ Explosives Using Drone Ukraine

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 19, 2025

Safe Pro Group has achieved a major milestone in its AI-based threat detection efforts, in which its advanced AI system analyzed over 1 million drone images and successfully detected more than 20,000 explosive hazards in Ukraine. By using its patented Spotlight technology, Safe Pro AI uses advanced machine learning models and AWS cloud computing to rapidly detect 150+ types of landmines, unexploded ordnance (UXO), and other explosive remnants of war (ERW). Safe Pro AI Analyzes Ukraine Battleground The AI-based system took less than 0.2 seconds to process each image, which is a huge leap from traditional human analysis, which usually takes […]

Hansen Introduces AI Virtual Agent to Cut Costs and Improve Call Center Efficiency

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 19, 2025

Melbourne, Australia – Hansen Technologies has now launched the latest AI-powered virtual agent for heightened efficiency in customer service while reducing operational costs. The platform’s Conversational AI and Generative AI solutions tie into Customer Information Systems and optimize customer interactions for utility, energy, and communications providers. Hansen’s AI Virtual Agent is programmed for managing complex customer queries via all channels including voice, email, SMS, and messaging platforms. The solution will reduce response times and hopefully make customers less dependent on the human agents and, therefore, create a more satisfying customer experience at lower costs. It has been developed on large […]

HP Expands AI Strategy with Humane Acquisition, Forms New AI Innovation Lab

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 19, 2025

Palo Alto, CA, – HP Inc. has entered into a contract with Humane to acquire certain AI assets, especially its Cosmos AI-powered platform, a key technical talent, and the intellectual property portfolio of more than 300 patents. The $116 million offer is expected to speed up HP’s transition to an experience-led company. “This investment will rapidly accelerate our ability to develop a new generation of devices that seamlessly orchestrate AI requests both locally and in the cloud,” said Tuan Tran, President of Technology and Innovation at HP. “Humane’s AI platform Cosmos, backed by an incredible group of engineers, will help […]

Fortanix Report: 97% of Companies Restrict GenAI, But 64% Use It via Personal Email

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 19, 2025

Santa Clara, Calif. – Fortanix, Inc., has published its State of GenAI Security by 2025 Report, pointing to how even with the blocking and restricting of AI usage by 97% of companies, 64% of employees will still use AI software using personal email. The evidence underscores the largely broadening gap in security as organizations buckle down on GenAI. However, 95% of employees say they use AI, with 66% of respondents using AI for work anyway. Conversely, security is on the minds of 87% of organizations that suffered a data breach at some point during the last 12 months. The report […]

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Experts Call for AI Regulations to Tackle Cyber Threats at SHIELD-2025

By Kritika Mehta | February 18, 2025

At the SHIELD-2025 conclave in Telangana, cybersecurity experts underscored the importance of strict AI regulations to address cyber threats caused by artificial intelligence. The two-day event, organized by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) and Society for Cyberabad Security Council (SCSC) in collaboration with The Times of India, featured a panel discussion on AI’s role in cyber threats, deepfake manipulation, and blockchain technology. Need For Strict AI Regulations Krishna Sastry, a partner in cybersecurity at Ernst & Young, discussed AI’s role in cybersecurity defense. “AI is already being used for preventative and detective purposes,” he stated, pointing to its effectiveness […]

South Korea Suspends DeepSeek Downloads Over Alleged Data Sharing

By Kritika Mehta | February 18, 2025

South Korea’s data protection regulator has raised concerns about Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, alleging that its chatbot may have transmitted user data to ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok. The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) is investigating the matter, with officials confirming that communication between DeepSeek and ByteDance took place. DeepSeek AI Accuses of Sharing Data “We confirmed DeepSeek communicating with ByteDance,” said a PIPC official, according to a Yonhap News report. However, the extent of data exchange between the two companies remains unclear, and authorities have requested an explanation from DeepSeek regarding its data handling practices. As a precautionary […]

Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati Announces AI Startup Thinking Machines Lab

By Kritika Mehta | February 18, 2025

Mira Murati, former Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI, has launched a new artificial intelligence startup called Thinking Machines Lab. The company, which includes several former OpenAI executives, aims to develop AI models and tools that enhance “human-AI collaboration” across various industries. Ex-OpenAI CTO’s New Venture In a blog post released Tuesday, the startup emphasized its approach to AI development, stating, “While current systems excel at programming and mathematics, we’re building AI that can adapt to the full spectrum of human expertise and enable a broader spectrum of applications.” The company plans to integrate AI into a wider range of professional […]

John Snow Labs To Discuss Healthcare Gen AI at HIMSS 2025

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 18, 2025

John Snow Labs, a leading firm in AI-powered healthcare solutions, has announced its appearance at the 2025 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition, which is going to take place between March 3-6 in Las Vegas. John Snow Labs’ Agenda at HIMSS 2025 The company’s CEO, David Talby, will talk about new, state-of-the-art advancements in healthcare AI in partnership with Databricks, Carahsoft, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). “With no shortage of AI solutions on the market, few can claim to deliver state-of-the-art results updated daily with the latest research,” said Talby. “We are eager to showcase how our AI innovations are […]

Slovenia’s Postal Service Integrates AI Voice Assistant

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 18, 2025

Pošta Slovenije, Slovenia’s postal service, has set a record in digital communications by introducing the AI-powered voice assistant ‘Pia’, becoming the first company in Slovenia to integrate such an advanced AI solution. What is Pia? The Postal Interactive Assistant (Pia) is designed to enhance customer experience through natural, real-time conversations in 12 Slovene dialects. The approach will greatly reduce response times and improve service efficiency. Pia will provide seamless assistance for queries related to shipment tracking, service details, pricing, and general information. Unlike traditional customer service systems that redirect users to SMS or chat support, Pia delivers direct responses by […]

Mistral AI Launches Saba, a Regional AI Model for Arabic and South Asian Languages

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 18, 2025

Mistral AI is presenting Saba, which is a 24-billion-parameter AI model with the goal of trying to better the processes of language understanding in the Middle East and South Asia. The model is designed to be trained on different linguistic features specific to the region so that it can have a better performance than most large AI models that are generic. Saba has been built on highly curated data sets spanning the Middle East and South Asia, making it highly incisive in understanding Arabic and the South Asian languages, with special regard to Tamil. As opposed to larger models, Saba […]

Gartner: 40% of AI Data Breaches to Stem from Cross-Border GenAI Misuse by 2027

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 18, 2025

Stamford, Conn. – The increased adoption of Generative AI (GenAI) is said to be outpacing security and governance measures, leading to heightened risk with respect to data localization due to its centralized computing requirements. According to Gartner, by 2027, improper application of GenAI will be responsible for more than 40% of the data breaches on AI-related matters. “Unintended cross-border data transfers often occur due to insufficient oversight, particularly when GenAI is integrated in existing products without clear descriptions or announcement,” said Joerg Fritsch, VP analyst at Gartner. “Organizations are noticing changes in the content produced by employees using GenAI tools. […]

Grok 3, a Scary Smart AI on Earth, Is Out Now; Details

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 18, 2025

The tech mogul, Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, officially launched the most awaited Grok 3, the smartest AI on Earth on Monday night. With the launch, Musk strives to jump into the AI race, which has already been intensified with the introduction of OpenAI’s ChatGPT and China’s DeepSeek. At the launch demonstration, Elon Musk boldly stated, “Grok is to understand the universe. We’re driven by curiosity about the nature of the universe — that’s also what causes us to be a maximally truth-seeking AI, even if that truth is sometimes at odds with what is politically correct.” Musk Calls Grok […]

Microsoft Enhances Efforts Against Harmful AI-Generated Material

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 18, 2025

Singapore – In observance of Safer Internet Day 2025, Microsoft is announcing a new set of initiatives to intervene in the climbing tide of concerns over abusive AI-generated content. The ninth edition of Microsoft’s Global Online Safety Survey shows that there has been a leap in AI usage, with 51% of respondents declaring their use of AI technologies, compared with 39% in 2023. The concern over generative AI has also increased, with 88% of survey participants indicating concern, up from 83% last year. “At Microsoft, we are committed to advancing AI responsibly to realize its benefits. This year’s research underscored […]

Ericsson Advances O2 Interface Standardization with Industry Partners

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 18, 2025

Stockholm, Sweden – Ericsson declares once more as an Open RAN leader in bringing forward the industrialization of the O2 interface in partnership with Dell Technologies and Red Hat. Developed within O-RAN Alliance, the O2 interface is an enabler for seamless multi-vendor cloud RAN integration that is increasingly supporting the demand for an open telecom network. According to proof-of-concept trials in progress with Dell and Red Hat, implementation of the O2 interface is to be documented. The integration of the Dell Telecom Infrastructure Blocks and Automation Suite with Red Hat OpenShift will then connect the platform to Ericsson’s Intelligent Automation […]

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China’s DeepSeek AI Poses Threat to Indian Market

By Kritika Mehta | February 17, 2025

China’s DeepSeek, a large-language model-based AI, has positioned itself as a cost-efficient rival to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, developed for just $6 million—significantly lower than ChatGPT’s estimated $100 million. Additionally, DeepSeek operates on 2,000 GPUs, a fraction of the 25,000 GPUs powering ChatGPT, making it a more accessible alternative in terms of infrastructure requirements. DeepSeek to Disrupt India’s AI Market? Meanwhile, India is pushing forward with its AI ambitions. Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently announced that the government plans to deploy 18,000 GPUs and develop a foundational AI model within the next eight to ten months. However, experts remain skeptical about […]

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The New York Times Introduces AI Tools for Editorial and Product Teams

By Kritika Mehta | February 17, 2025

The New York Times has started integrating artificial intelligence into its editorial and product teams, expanding the role of AI in content development, Semafor reported. In an internal email, the company introduced a new AI-powered summarization tool called Echo, along with a set of AI applications designed to assist in web development and editorial planning. The New York Times Adopts AI Tools The newly introduced AI guidelines outline how staff can leverage these tools. Reporters and editors are encouraged to use AI for tasks such as refining edits, formulating interview questions, and conducting research. However, the publication has prohibited the […]

Global Coalition Pushes for Green AI Development

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 17, 2025

The biggest coalition, which brings together over 100 partners, including 37 companies, 11 nations, and 5 international organizations, has been launched to ensure the safe and sustainable development of artificial intelligence (AI) that doesn’t harm the environment. Led by France, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the Coalition for Environmentally Sustainable AI strives to mitigate AI’s ecological footprint while leveraging its capabilities to address global environmental challenges. Introduced at the AI Action Summit in Paris, the initiative unites big players across the AI ecosystem, including Heads of State, corporate leaders, Academics, artists, and civil society […]

Perplexity Unveils Free ‘Deep Research’ AI Ahead of Grok 3 Demo

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 17, 2025

Perplexity AI has introduced a new “Deep Research” tool, which sets itself apart from its competitors by offering all users a limited number of free queries daily. With this launch, Perplexity also jumps into the race to compete with formidable players in the AI space like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. Perplexity Deep Research as a Product Manager planning future roadmap. The future is going to be a lot more AI employees or interns in any company. pic.twitter.com/GVWoqHjHhN — Aravind Srinivas (@AravSrinivas) February 17, 2025 Perplexity’s Deep Research Jump into AI Race The launch of Deep Research by Perplexity reflects […]

Elon Musk Ready to Launch Smartest AI: Grok 3 Chatbot

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 17, 2025

Elon Musk has once again sent shockwaves through the tech world with the announcement of Grok 3 amid the growing competition in the AI domain. Announced via the Libs of TikTok account on Sunday, Musk touted Grok 3 as the “smartest AI on Earth.” The countdown for a live demonstration of the latest AI update has already begun. Grok 3’s Entry in the Fierce AI Competition The announcement has spread euphoria among AI enthusiasts, researchers, and industry experts. Sources close to the project suggest that Grok 3’s incredible processing power, adaptive learning, and conversational intelligence can mark a major technological […]

Mitsubishi, NTT, Morgenrot, and More Launch Secure AI Computing Experiment

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 17, 2025

Tokyo, February 2025 – Mitsubishi Corporation, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, NTT Communications Corporation, Morgenrot Inc., and iPark Institute have joined hands to set up a collaborative demonstration experiment to test remote AI-powered GPU computing for pharmaceutical research at Shonan iPark. The project is powered by NTT’s IOWN APN technology, with high-speed, low-latency transfers without compromising on stringent security measures. AI is increasingly becoming an essential tool in drug discovery, especially in the computational analysis of genes, proteins, and promising drug compounds. Infrastructure expense and security concerns hampered the broad adoption of AI in pharmaceutical domains. Now, the R&D facilities […]

OANA Members Encouraged to Leverage AI in Evolving Media Landscape

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 17, 2025

Kuala Lumpur, February 17 – At the 54th Executive Board Meeting of the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA), Bernama’s Chief Executive Officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin made an impassioned appeal for member agencies to embrace artificial intelligence in their operations as one of its ultimate imperatives. In her view, to be ahead of the curve in the fast-changing media environment requires AI. “As media professionals, we share a responsibility to uphold the values of freedom of expression, ethical reporting, and equitable news dissemination. These principles are the cornerstone of a free and informed society,” said Nur-ul Afida Nur-ul […]

International Partners Collaborate to Mitigate AI’s Environmental Footprint

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 17, 2025

Paris, 11 February 2025 – To promote environmentally sustainable practices in artificial intelligence, more than 100 partners, including 37 technology companies, 11 countries, and 5 international organizations, have formed a coalition. This initiative was led by France, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and has subsequently culminated in the formation of the Coalition for Environmentally Sustainable AI, which would contribute to addressing the ecological challenges that follow AI technologies. It was announced at the AI Action Summit in Paris, which also gathered participants who included heads of state and governments, representatives of international organizations, […]

Samsung’s AI and Sustainable Signage Earn Industry Recognition at ISE 2025

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 17, 2025

Barcelona, February 17, 2025 – Samsung Electronics performed brilliantly at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2025 by securing 12 awards and fortifying its position in AI-based and environmentally sustainable digital signage. Subsequently, their latest innovations, AI-based interactive display solutions, and energy-efficient solutions gained maximum recognition during Europe’s largest exhibition for display technologies. At the booth, The Wall, an immersive MICRO LED display, attracted thousands of attendees. The award-winning best products included Samsung Color E-Paper, an ultra-efficient signage solution using digital ink technology, and HoloDisplay, which physically projects 3D visuals in midair. Both displays have won multiple Best of Show awards. Another […]

Meta Launches Quantized Llama 3-2 Models for Enhanced Mobile Performance

Meta Platforms Enters Humanoid Robotics with New AI Division

By Kritika Mehta | February 14, 2025

Meta Platforms is venturing into humanoid robotics, creating a specialized division within its Reality Labs unit to develop AI-powered robots designed for physical tasks. This move places the social media giant alongside competitors like Tesla and Figure AI, a company backed by Nvidia, in the expanding field of robotics and automation. Meta Platforms Plans to Capture Humanoid Robotics Market An internal memo viewed by Reuters revealed that Meta’s Chief Technology Officer, Andrew Bosworth, outlined the company’s vision for integrating robotics with its AI capabilities. He emphasized that the new product group would focus on “consumer humanoid robots with a goal […]

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AI Investments Surge with Global IT Spending Set to Rise 9% in 2025

By Kritika Mehta | February 14, 2025

The international IT spending is projected to grow by 9% in 2025, largely driven by increased AI investments and cloud computing, according to a recent report from S&P Global Ratings. However, while major technology firms are ramping up their AI expenditures, enterprises remain cautious about large-scale deployment. AI Investments Surge But Enterprises Proceed with Caution The report highlights that leading cloud service providers—including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud—are increasing AI-related spending, alongside Meta. Combined, these companies are set to invest approximately $320 billion in AI development this year. Despite this surge, businesses are still in the […]

Atos Partners with Dell to Deliver GenAI with On-Premise Control

Dell Close to Securing $5B AI Server Deal with Elon Musk’s xAI

By Kritika Mehta | February 14, 2025

Dell Technologies is reportedly in advanced discussions to finalize a deal exceeding $5 billion to supply AI-optimized servers to Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI. According to reports revealed on Friday, sources familiar with the negotiations revealed that the agreement involves Dell providing servers equipped with Nvidia’s GB200 chips, designed for AI workloads, with deliveries expected within this year. Dell Stock Gains Amid xAI Partnership News Following the news, the company’s stock saw a 4% increase, reflecting positive investor sentiment. The specifics of the deal are still under negotiation and could undergo modifications before being finalized. Neither Dell Technologies nor […]

Google Has More Powerful Model than DeepSeek: DeepMind CEO

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 14, 2025

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis has downplayed concerns about China DeepSeek’s meteoric rise, claiming that Google’s artificial intelligence models are “more efficient” and “more performant” models than its competitor. While speaking at an all-hands meeting in Paris, Hassabis reassured employees that Google has “all the ingredients” to hold its dominance in the AI sector. Google DeepMind CEO Refutes DeepSeek’s Claim DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, gained global attention when its chatbot overtook OpenAI’s ChatGPT in Apple’s App Store rankings. The company also claimed its AI model was trained at a fraction of the cost of leading competitors. However, Hassabis challenged […]

CoachHub Introduces ‘World’s First Conversational AI Coach’

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 14, 2025

CoachHub has unveiled AIMY, the world’s first conversational AI coach, in partnership with Microsoft, which provides AI-based personalized coaching for employees at all levels. It aims to bridge the gap between organizational goals and individual development through 24/7 availability, multilingual support, and seamless device compatibility. CEO Matti Niebelschütz unveiled his personal goal to “democratize coaching”, saying “When I was a first-time manager, coaching was something that was very exclusive to the 0.1% of the workforce, mostly executives. Meanwhile, most people couldn’t even dream of getting their own coach. I was lucky enough to experience it early on in my career, […]

Baidu to Offer AI Chatbot Services for Ernie Bot for Free

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 14, 2025

Amid the cut-throat competition, Chinese AI and internet firm, Baidu shared thrilling news for users of its AI chatbot ‘Ernie Bot’, saying it will offer free services from April 1. Ernie Bot is an advanced AI chatbot with exclusive features like painting with AI painting will be available on both mobile and desktop. The chatbot, which previously required a subscription for premium features such as AI-generated images for paid users, will now be fully accessible for free. In a follow-up statement on Friday, Baidu revealed plans to launch a next-generation AI model by June. In a major shift, the company […]

SAP Launches Business Data Cloud with Databricks to Power AI-Driven Innovation

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 14, 2025

New York – In the wake of the launch of the SAP Business Data Cloud, an innovative data platform designed for unifying SAP and third-party data across enterprises, comes an offering that has been co-developed with Databricks to enable business functions to leverage AI-powered analytics, machine learning, and data-driven insights as never before. “SAP Business Data Cloud unleashes the full value of enterprise data for Business AI,” said SAP CEO Christian Klein. “It combines SAP’s unique expertise in mission-critical, end-to-end processes and semantically rich data with Databricks’ world-class data engineering capabilities to create a ground-breaking solution that helps organizations do […]

UK AI Safety Institute Rebranded as AI Security Institute, Strengthening National Protection

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 14, 2025

London – The AI Safety Institute located in the UK has been officially rebranded as the UK AI Security Institute, solidifying the government’s focus on national security risks concerning AI and its criminal misuse. Tech Secretary Peter Kyle announced the power change at the Munich Security Conference, marking the commitment of the UK to safeguarding citizens from cyber threats, AI-related crimes, and risks to critical infrastructure. Speaking about the significance of the update, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Peter Kyle said: “The changes I’m announcing today represent the logical next step in how we approach responsible AI […]

India-U.S. Leaders Unveil AI, Space, and Defense Initiatives for 2025

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 14, 2025

Washington, D.C. – New Initiatives Focused on AI, Semiconductor Supply Chains, and Space Exploration were launched by Trump and Modi following their confirmation of the resilient U.S.-India strategic partnership. The summit began to institutionalize technology cooperation between the two nations. A major outcome of the visit was the initiation of the U.S.-India TRUST (“Transforming the Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology”) program to promote joint cooperation and collaboration on defense, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum computing, and bioengineering. Both nations, within the framework of this initiative, committed to the rapid development of AI infrastructure in India, dismantling regulatory barriers, and securing technology partnerships. […]

DeepSeek, Chinese AI Model, Sparks $1.2 Trillion Sell-Off

DeepSeek AI Partners with Icertis to Enhance Contract Intelligence Capabilities

By Kritika Mehta | February 13, 2025

DeepSeek AI has joined forces with Icertis to integrate its advanced artificial intelligence technology into the Icertis Contract Intelligence (ICI) platform. This collaboration aligns with Icertis’ OmniModel™ strategy, which allows businesses to utilize diverse AI models to tackle complex contracting challenges while optimizing both efficiency and costs. About DeepSeek AI’s Partnership with Icertis The integration aims to equip enterprises with cutting-edge AI tools to refine contract management processes, minimize risks, and improve revenue recovery. By combining DeepSeek’s AI capabilities with Icertis’ contract intelligence platform, organizations can extract more value from contract data, enabling better decision-making and performance optimization. Sudarshan Chitre, […]

OpenAI's Secretive 'Orion' Project Promises 100x Power of GPT-4

OpenAI Executives Use AI for Routine Tasks, Not Just Innovation

By Kritika Mehta | February 13, 2025

While artificial intelligence is shaping the future of industries, top AI executives use it in surprisingly simple ways. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, for example, primarily relies on AI for everyday productivity rather than cutting-edge applications. How OpenAI Execs Use AI? “I use [AI] in the boring ways,” Altman shared on Adam Grant’s ReThinking podcast. “I use it for like, ‘Help me process all of this email’ or ‘Help me summarize this document.’” Altman isn’t alone in this practical approach. Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, has integrated AI chatbots into his workflow for drafting written content, as he mentioned during a Wired […]

Phishing Scams to Ransomware How to Stay Ahead of Cybercriminals in 2024

AI Cybercrimes on Rise, Experts Warn Against Major Risks

By Kritika Mehta | February 13, 2025

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize technology, it is also being weaponized by fraudsters to carry out cybercrimes, such as sophisticated scams and attacks. Experts predict a surge in AI-powered cybercrimes, urging individuals and organizations to adopt proactive security measures. Prasad Patibandla, Director (Research and Operations) at the Centre for Research on Cyber Intelligence and Digital Forensics (CRCIDF), highlighted the growing menace of AI-related cyber threats. “Cybercriminals are exploiting AI in multiple ways to target unsuspecting individuals,” he said. How AI Is Being Used in Cybercrimes From AI-generated phishing emails to deepfake scams, cybercriminals are leveraging advanced technology to […]

Apple Partners With Alibaba to Bring AI to iPhones in China

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 13, 2025

Apple has officially partnered with Alibaba to introduce AI-powered features on iPhones in China. The announcement was confirmed by Alibaba Chairman Joe Tsai at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, as reported by a prominent media outlet. Apple Expands Its AI Capabilities “Apple talked to a number of companies in China, and in the end, they chose to do business with us. They want to use our AI to power their phones,” Tsai stated. While Apple Intelligence, the company’s AI-driven features, has been rolled out in multiple regions, it remains unavailable in China. The country imposes strict regulations on AI, […]

India Holds a Huge Opportunity in AI Space: Google X Founder

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 13, 2025

Google X’s founder, Sebastian Thrun has unveiled his expectations from India and highlighted India’s immense potential in the AI sector. Speaking at the Invest Karnataka 2025 Summit, Thrun stated that India has a big scope for AI-based innovation, without requiring large-scale infrastructure or extensive resources. India Can Outsource Talent, Says Thrun “This is your chance, India. You have the brightest people in the world because most of our CEOs in America are Indians. If you are doing something right, you export to us, like Satya Nadella (Microsoft CEO),” said Thrun during a panel discussion. Sebastian Thrun, the pioneering force behind […]

Former Google CEO Warns of AI ‘Bin Laden Scenario’

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 13, 2025

Through his remark, the former CEO of Google, Eric Schmidt, has raised stark concerns over the possible misuse of artificial intelligence. He says that “rogue states” or extremist individuals could weaponize AI in what he calls a “Bin Laden scenario.” In an interview with the BBC, Schmidt mentioned the growing use of AI in global security saying “The real fears that I have are not the ones that most people talk about AI – I talk about extreme risk.” Schmidt pointed out the dangers from hostile nations such as North Korea, Iran, and Russia, which he fears, could harness AI […]

NTT DATA Named Generative AI Market Leader for Second Time by HFS Research

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 13, 2025

Tokyo – NTT DATA has been named a Horizon 3 Market Leader in HFS Research’s 2025 Generative Enterprise Services report, having obtained the top ranking for the second consecutive year. The global IT and digital services giant received accolades for its AI prowess, strong technical competence, and transformative strength across the enterprise landscape through generative AI (GenAI). “At NTT DATA, we understand the very positive and transversal nature of GenAI. We know that every enterprise around the world faces both challenge and opportunity in GenAI adoption,” said Marv Mouchawar, Head of Global Innovation, NTT DATA. “Working in unison with our […]

Fujitsu Unveils Generative AI Service with Advanced Security Measures

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 13, 2025

Kawasaki, Japan – Fujitsu launches the Fujitsu Cloud Service Generative AI Platform. A secure, flexible AI solution for enterprise productivity while safeguarding confidentiality and compliance with its data. The new service will be available in Japan in FY 2025, with further plans for worldwide availability. Test applications begin accepting applications today in Japan. Generative AI would benefit a lot from brainstorming, minutes of meeting generation, and spontaneous coding. The activities, however, are subject to data leakages, risks in learning by AI, and regulatory compliance, to name a few common issues when implementing these technologies – a reason it would not […]

Cellcard Deploys Nokia’s XGS-PON for Faster Internet in Cambodia

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 13, 2025

Phnom Penh, Cambodia – The two companies, Nokia and Cellcard, have embarked on a significant upgrade for the fiber broadband network of Cambodia by migrating it completely from GPON to next-gen XGS-PON technology. Lightspan Optical Line Terminals (OLTs) and Altiplano Access Controllers from Nokia will have an enormous impact on improving broadband services as the residents and companies will get internet speeds that could reach up to 10Gb/s across the country. The provision of this upgrade is simply to curb an increasing trajectory in demand for high-speed internet and support data-intensive needs such as Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), […]

US Vice President J.D. Vance Backs PM Modi’s Views on AI at Paris Summit

By Kritika Mehta | February 12, 2025

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance on Tuesday supported Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s perspective on artificial intelligence (AI). He agreed that the technology will enhance productivity rather than replace human workers. U.S. Vice President On AI Speaking at the AI summit in Paris, Vance emphasized that AI would serve as a tool to improve efficiency rather than eliminate jobs. “And I appreciate PM Modi’s point. AI, I really believe, will facilitate and make people more productive. It is not going to replace human beings. It will never replace human beings,” he said. He also criticized the prevailing concerns in the […]

OpenAI Plans GPT-4.5 and GPT-5 Launches, Advances AI Strategy

By Kritika Mehta | February 12, 2025

OpenAI has outlined plans to simplify its product lineup with the upcoming launches of GPT-4.5 and GPT-5. CEO Sam Altman shared details in a post on X, emphasizing the company’s goal of making AI more seamless for users. OpenAI Announces New Major Update “We want AI to ‘just work’ for you,” Altman stated, acknowledging that OpenAI’s model selection process has become overly complex. He also criticized the current model picker, saying, “We hate the model picker as much as you do and want to return to magic unified intelligence.” The next model, GPT-4.5—internally referred to as Orion—will be OpenAI’s final […]

Adobe Launches AI Tool ‘Firefly’ For High-Quality Video

Adobe Rolls Out AI Tool ‘Firefly’ For High-Quality Video

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 12, 2025

Adobe has officially made its debut in the generative AI video space with the launch of its latest Firefly Video Model to compete in AI-generated production-quality video generation. The company announced on Wednesday that it would offer subscription plans at $9.99 and $29.99 per month, which allows users to generate high-quality fiver-second videos. “We’re pricing it at a lower point right now for adoption,” Ely Greenfield, chief technology officer of Adobe’s creative software business, told to prominent media outlet. “If you do the math and look what’s out there, we’re competitive in the marketplace.” The announcement adds a feather to […]

Stellantis and Mistral AI to Enhance Car Production

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 12, 2025

Stellantis unveiled its partnership with Mistral AI to integrate artificial intelligence across vehicle engineering, manufacturing, and customer experience. This collaboration will leverage Mistral AI’s expertise in large language models (LLMs) and AI-driven automation to optimize the production process, improve vehicle performance, and provide real-time conversational support for drivers. Stellantis and Mistral AI are jointly developing an AI-powered in-car assistant, which will function as an interactive user manual. It will provide instant responses to queries about vehicle features, troubleshooting, and warning indicators. Stellantis plans to continuously refine the assistant’s capabilities to ensure smooth functionality across its range of vehicles. “There are […]

Sam Altman Turns Down Elon Musk’s $97.4B Offer for OpenAI

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 12, 2025

The ongoing beef between two tech moguls, Elon Musk and Sam Altman has been turned into a bidding war. During a high-profile discussion at the Paris AI Action Summit, Sam swiftly turned down the $97.4 billion acquisition offer for OpenAI, an artificial intelligence company. When asked about Musk’s bid, he dismissed it as another attempt by Musk to interfere with the AI firm’s operations. “Elon has been trying various strategies for quite some time. This is merely the latest — you know, this week’s installment.” During the interview, he made clear that OpenAI is “not for sale.” In response, Sam […]

Samsung Galaxy S25 Arrives with AI-Powered Innovation and Enhanced Features

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 7, 2025

Korea – Samsung Electronics declared that the global launch of the Galaxy S25 series has been completed, enabling the latest in AI-powered features and optimized hardware. With One UI 7, Samsung’s new flagship smartphones now feature Gemini AI, available in 46 languages, enabling seamless multimodal interactions across Samsung and Google apps. “The Galaxy S25 series is a fundamental shift in how we interact with our phones,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “We are thrilled to see how our users will enjoy this true AI companion that offers seamless and intuitive solutions in […]

Samsung Unveils AI-Powered Interactive Display at Bett 2025

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 7, 2025

Samsung Electronics made its foray into the Bett 2025, Europe’s largest exhibition for educational technology, by showcasing an AI-powered Interactive Display (WAFX-P model). The display integrates Samsung AI Assistant to create interactive, engaging, and collaborative learning environments. “Samsung envisions a future where every classroom benefits from the transformative power of AI. By integrating advanced tools like generative AI and real-time transcription into our classroom displays with Samsung AI Assistant, we are not just enhancing learning — we are revolutionizing it,” said Hoon Chung, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “We are committed to creating technology […]

Google Cloud and LangChain Launch AI Toolbox for Database Integration

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 7, 2025

In collaboration with LangChain, Google Cloud has launched Gen AI Toolbox for Databases, which is now in public beta. It is an open-source server poised to ease the connectivity between AI and databases. This means that developers can leverage the toolbox to build generative AI applications using databases with security, scalability, and observability. It presently supports self-hosted PostgreSQL and MySQL databases as well as AlloyDB, Spanner, and Cloud SQL. Developers building AI agents face challenges such as complex tool management, security risks, database connectivity issues, and limited workflow visibility. The Gen AI Toolbox for Databases enables users to avoid such […]

Microsoft Introduces Cost-Effective GPT-4o-Mini Audio AI Models for Developers

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 6, 2025

Microsoft has released GPT-4o-Mini-Realtime-Preview and GPT-4o-Mini-Audio-Preview. These two models will enhance the voice AI interaction process and operate at only 25% of the cost of standard GPT-4o audio models. Currently, in a preview stage under the Azure OpenAI Service, these models represent critical steps toward making AI-powered speech interactions more accessible and affordable for businesses and developers alike. This newest addition to Microsoft’s AI expands its lines of GPT-4o audio models, enabling developers to build immersive and natural voice-driven experiences for media production, customer service, and real-time translation applications. While the GPT-4o-Mini models layer in enhanced AI audio capabilities, they […]

Google Rolls Out Gemini 2.0 as AI Race Intensifies

Google Introduces Gemini 2.0 as AI Race Intensifies

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 6, 2025

Google has officially rolled out Gemini 2.0 for ‘everyone’, which is the latest advancement in its high-performance AI models. The launch comes amid when the race for AI development has been intensified. With the launch, Google is planning to enhance accessibility, efficiency, and affordability for developers and users. The Gemini 2.0 Flash Model is now generally available via the Gemini API in Google AI Studio and Vertex AI, which is designed for speed and scalability. Gemini 2.0 Pro, Gemini Flash, and Flash-Lite The team also introduced the launch of an experimental version of Gemini 2.0 Pro. The official announcement calls […]

Samsung Releases 6G White Paper Emphasizing AI Integration

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 6, 2025

Seoul – Samsung Electronics has come out with a 6G white paper titled “AI-Native & Sustainable Communication,” sharing the latest trends in next-generation mobile communication technologies. This publication follows their very first white paper on 6G titled “The Next Hyper-Connected Experience for All,” which appeared in July 2020. The paper lays out the changing market and technology needs, new emerging services, 6G key characteristics, and enabling technologies. “We are intensifying our 6G research efforts, focusing on AI-enabled communication technologies and sustainable networks,” said Charlie Zhang, Senior Vice President of Advanced Communications Research Center (ACRC), Samsung Research. “As the telecommunication industry […]

Indian-Government-Orders Employees Not to Use ChatGPT and DeepSeek

Indian Govt Bans AI Tools like ChatGPT on Official Devices

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 6, 2025

Amid the AI boom, the Indian Ministry of Finance has issued a new directive that prohibits the use of AI-powered tools such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek on official government devices. The Indian government released a new directive on January 29 to mitigate risks associated with data security and confidentiality. The directive, signed by Joint Secretary Pradeep Kumar Singh, warns that the use of AI-based applications on official systems could compromise sensitive government data. Employees from various departments, including Revenue, Economic Affairs, Expenditure, Public Enterprises, DIPAM, and Financial Services, have been instructed not to use AI tools on office computers. The […]

Inspira Technologies Unveils AI-Powered Oxygenation Sensor

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 5, 2025

Israel-based medical device company, Inspira Technologies OXY has announced the integration of a next-generation oxygenation indicator into its AI-powered HYLA blood sensor technology, which will transform critical care by enabling real-time monitoring of tissue oxygenation without the need for traditional blood draws. The AI-powered indicator is designed to provide data through real-time and continuous monitoring of oxygenation levels, which can help in the early detection of hypoxia and other respiratory complications. Inspira Technologies’s HYLA Sensors To Transform the Medical Sector The system uses AI and optical sensors to check lung function and vital blood parameters with sharp precision. This development […]

Google Allows Military Use of AI; a Major Shift in Policy

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 5, 2025

In the latest blog post, Google’s parent company Alphabet has lifted its longstanding ban on using artificial intelligence (AI) for military purposes. While the competition for AI development has been intensified, the amendments in Google’s policy marked huge shifts in its principles. To defend this shift, Alphabet cited the growing demand in democratic nations to foster AI advancements while assuring ethical safeguards. Earlier, the tech giant imposed a ban on the use of its AI technologies for weapons-related technologies, according to its 2018 AI principles. The updated Google AI policy paves the way for Google to collaborate with defense agencies on AI-bassed […]

OpenAI and CSU Partner for Nationwide AI Education Expansion

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 5, 2025

California – In a move that heralds unprecedented development in AI education initiatives, California State University has announced a systemwide deployment of ChatGPT Edu, OpenAI’s generative AI engine for universities. This rollout provides AI learning tools to over 460,000 students and 63,000 faculty and staff across 23 campuses, making it the largest implementation worldwide of ChatGPT technology. For CSU, this rollout is part of a grand vision of evolving into an AI university system in association with some of the major tech vendors, such as OpenAI, Adobe, Google, AWS, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Instructure, and LinkedIn. In the coming weeks, […]

Fujitsu Showcases AI-Driven Networks at MWC Barcelona 2025

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 5, 2025

Kawasaki, Japan – Fujitsu will take part in Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2056 (MWC25) to showcase AI network technologies under the theme “Boundless Potential.” AI-driven innovation will be presented on AI-driven 5G, optical networks, and enterprise AI applications at booth 2G60 in Hall 2. Visitors will be able to experience demonstrations of AI-enhanced network infrastructure in practice – the AI-RAN solution allocates resources on GPU servers, bringing about higher efficiency. A showcase will include a Fujitsu O-RAN-compliant 5G Radio Unit (RU) along with its respective 1FINITY series optical transmission solution for enabling zero-latency switching. Fujitsu will also promote AI applications […]

China’s DeepSeek AI Faces Ban in Australia, Italy, Taiwan

By Kritika Mehta | February 5, 2025

DeepSeek AI, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, is facing restrictions in multiple countries, with Australia, Italy, and Taiwan imposing bans on its services due to security and data privacy concerns. The fast-growing company, which has gained significant popularity in the AI industry, is now under global scrutiny. Countries Impose Ban On DeepSeek AI The Australian government has decided to prohibit DeepSeek AI across all official systems and devices. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke confirmed the move, citing an intelligence review that classified the platform as a national security threat. Bloomberg reported that the ban took immediate effect, requiring government agencies […]

UK Initiates AI Trial to Enhance Breast Cancer Detection

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 4, 2025

London – The UK government has announced an extensive trial involving nearly 700,000 women to evaluate the effectiveness of artificial intelligence in the early detection of breast cancer. With £11 million funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), this initiative will see the integration of AI into 30 NHS breast screening sites across the UK. AI tools assess mammograms for possible signs of cancer and improve the efficiency of the screening process by assisting radiologists. As of now, each screening is carried out by two specialists; with AI, that number would be one, allowing the redeployment […]

Fujitsu Unveils AI-Driven Software Modernization Service

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 4, 2025

Kawasaki, Japan – Fujitsu announced the introduction of a software analysis and visualization service meant to assist organizations with their modernization drive. The service, rolled out this month in Japan, utilizes generative AI to investigate and analyze existing software from the standpoint of converting difficult and obscure application architecture into visual representations. This practice gives an organization 360 degrees of understanding of its current systems, thereby enabling it to formulate a more viable plan for modernization. The service would analyze and visualize software deeply, understanding an existing application structure, while reverse engineering software design documents using generative AI. Automating the […]

Presidio Introduces Industry-First Private Gen AI Platform

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | February 4, 2025

Presidio announced the launch of Private AI Accelerator, which is a next-generation AI platform powered by NVIDIA AI. It is a next-generation AI platform designed to ensure secure, scalable, and customizable on-premises deployment. According to the press release, Private AI Accelerator is a ‘First of its Kind’ with accelerated computing. The platform is expected to promise an unprecedented balance of flexibility, speed, and cost-efficiency while ensuring data security. Amid the boom in AI adoption, there are concerns over data security, compliance, and cost management forcing enterprises to rethink. But now, Private AI Accelerator will address these problems with cost optimization, […]

OpenAI, SoftBank Launch ‘Cristal Intelligence’ for Enterprises

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 4, 2025

Tokyo – SoftBank Group and OpenAI have come together to jointly develop and commercialize ‘Cristal Intelligence,’ an advanced enterprise AI system designed to integrate securely with business operations. SoftBank will invest $3 billion a year in the deployment of OpenAI solutions across its group companies, including Arm and SoftBank Corp. Masayoshi Son, Chairman & CEO of SoftBank Group Corp., said, “We are thrilled to bring Cristal intelligence, Advanced Enterprise AI that is customized specifically for each company, to the market in a big way. This initiative will not only transform the way SoftBank Group operates but also revolutionize the way […]

NZ Government Releases AI Guidelines for Public Sector Use

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 3, 2025

New Zealand – The New Zealand Minister for Digitising Government Judith Collins has distributed principles to ensure the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence in the public sector. The initiative assures a transparent and ethical use of AI by agencies while harnessing its promise for productivity and service delivery. “Use of AI technologies to improve public services is a priority for me, and this guidance will enable its safe and responsible uptake,” Ms Collins says. “AI presents a major opportunity to lift productivity and improve public service delivery but the government must ensure it is done right.” “This guidance […]

SAP’s Q4 Sees Major AI and Cloud Transformations in Asia Pacific

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 3, 2025

SAP noted a strong acceleration in momentum for artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud adoption within the Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) region, following the release of the global Q4 earnings. Businesses across the region have wholly adopted SAP’s AI-first strategy, with large enterprises employing RISE with SAP, SAP Business AI, and sustainability solutions as the chosen options for their transformation agenda. President of SAP Asia Pacific and Japan, Paul Marriott, said, “2024 was the year that artificial intelligence moved from hype to reality for SAP customers across Asia Pacific and Japan. This will only accelerate in 2025, as we target a […]

OpenAI Unveils ‘Deep Research’ Agent for Advanced Online Analysis

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 3, 2025

Deep Research, the most recent addition to OpenAI’s catalog and an advanced AI agent, aims to automatically execute multi-step internet research by collating vast amounts of online information into one comprehensive report. The new feature, which is now available for Pro users and will soon be available for Plus and Team subscribers, aims to speed up complex research across a myriad of fields, including finance and engineering. Deep Research runs on an optimized version of the next OpenAI o3 model and performs analysis and interpretation of data from possibly hundreds of sources in an autonomous manner. It applies reasoning techniques […]

UN Supports AI in African Schools, Driving EdTech Growth

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 31, 2025

Africa – African schools are embracing AI-driven education as governments and startups expedite innovation. The introduction of cheap AI tools has sparked interest and excitement among people even in regions where electricity and internet connectivity are still a challenge. Nevertheless, misinformation, possible bias in AI algorithms, and the lack of contextual knowledge pose serious issues. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has an ongoing history of problems with regard to infrastructure, some of which have affected education. “It is obvious that our country is lagging behind in terms of new technologies for one reason or another. Many parts of […]

PwC and Microsoft Team Up to Accelerate AI Adoption in Business

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 31, 2025

London – PwC and Microsoft have announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate AI-powered transformation across industries. This collaboration will create AI agents designed to augment business operations, automate processes, and forge innovation. In this partnership, Microsoft will provide its AI technologies including Copilot Studio, combining them with PwC’s vast industrial knowledge and expertise. AI agents created from this partnership will highly autonomously undertake tasks, analyze data, and assist in decision-making to enhance business productivity and minimize costs. So companies can scale AI adoption from mere employee assistance to fully autonomous agents integrated into their enterprise ecosystem. “Serving 85% of the […]

Samsung’s 2024 Revenue Hits KRW 300.9 Trillion, AI and Premium Devices to Drive 2025 Growth

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 31, 2025

Korea – Samsung Electronics has made AI-driven innovation a core focus of its growth strategy for 2025, having just declared Q4 revenues of KRW 75.8 trillion and a total revenue for 2024 of KRW 300.9 trillion. AI will empower devices and premium tech, despite challenges posed by the market. For Samsung, AI has become a way of realizing digital transformation across its various divisions, ranging from semiconductors and smartphones to displays and home entertainment; their AI strategy includes them all. Mobile eXperience has put AI at the forefront of its product offerings. Galaxy AI is a suite of AI features […]

Alibaba’s New Qwen 2.5-Max Can Outperform DeepSeek

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | January 29, 2025

In the last few days, one after another, numerous AI models have been introduced, making waves across the world. While tech savies are busy discussing the Chinese AI model’s impact on the world, Alibaba has released an upgraded version of its AI model, Qwen 2.5-Max, claiming that it could outperform DeepSeek-V3. The model is now accessible through Qwen Chat, which allows users to interact with it for various tasks, similar to other generative AI models. Alibaba’s Qwen 2.5-Max launch during Lunar New Year isn’t just festive—it’s strategic. Positioned to surpass DeepSeek-V3, which rattled Silicon Valley, this bold move challenges OpenAI […]

Gujarat CM Opens AI Center at GIFT City, Developed by Microsoft

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | January 29, 2025

Chief Minister of Gujarat Bhupendra Patel has inaugurated the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center of Excellence at GIFT City. The center will work as a think tank for AI-based innovations, which is developed through a collaboration between the Gujarat government and Microsoft. The CM also launched the AI Innovation Challenge and awarded 10 MSMEs for early adoption of AI and IoT-led solutions. CM Patel addressed the event and highlighted the state’s commitment to encouraging AI-powered governance and technological development. This reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of bringing India a digital revolution. Gujarat Strives to Become Hub for AI Innovations The […]

OpenAI Accuses DeepSeek of Stealing AI Tech, Microsoft Probes

By Kritika Mehta | January 29, 2025

Microsoft and OpenAI are now investigating alleged misuse of the latter’s AI technology by Chinese AI startup DeepSeek

NRF Invests $32M in AI Startup Harrison.ai to Improve Medical Diagnostics

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 29, 2025

Sydney – The Australian Government’s National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) has made an investment of $32 million in Harrison.ai, supporting its AI-based diagnosis tools for improving disease detection and diagnosis. The capital will enable the Sydney company to pursue expansion globally while building upon its capabilities in radiology and pathology. Harrison.ai uses AI to examine CT scans and X-rays and give physicians a second pair of eyes for fast and accurate diagnosis. Deployed in well over 1,000 healthcare facilities around the world, it assists in diagnosing over 6 million patients every year. The investment is a good fit with the government’s […]

Kore.ai Introduces AI for Process, Transforming Enterprise AI Adoption

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 29, 2025

Orlando – Kore.ai has launched AI for Process, a no-code program designed to transform enterprise business automation. The solution empowers organizations to build and deploy AI-based agents that will streamline workflows, help with decision-making, and reduce human involvement. AI for Process takes in-built Agentic Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) that works in parallel to enhance the accuracy of automation with discretion to secure the data from breaches and maintain regulatory compliance. The platform has purpose-built agents for workflow orchestration, non-trivial decision-making, and data management matters that span enterprises, including support for major cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, and GCP for seamless […]

Sam Altman’s Viral Comment on AI Resurfaces Amid DeepSeek Disruption

By Kritika Mehta | January 28, 2025

Amid the DeepSeek buzz, an old video of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman resurfaced, which sparked discussion about the costs around AI innovation.

Meta AI: Next-Gen AI Assistant with Hyper-Personalization

Meta Introduces Next-Gen AI Assistant with Unmatched Personalization

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | January 28, 2025

On January 27, 2025, Meta unveiled details about its next-generation AI assistant, Meta AI, which curates hyper-personalized interactions. The major update integrates deep learning capabilities with contextual memory to enable a more intuitive experience across Meta’s ecosystem. How Meta AI Will Benefit Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp At the core of Meta AI’s upgrade is its ability to recognize user preferences, past interactions, and even subtle behavioral patterns. Unlike its predecessor, which relied on predefined responses, Meta AI will dynamically interact with users in real time. For instance, if a user frequently searches for vegan recipes, the tool will suggest […]

Endor Labs Leads Open-Source Fight With Opengrep

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | January 28, 2025

Endor Labs has taken a huge leap forward against what it calls “a shift away from open-source principles” by Semgrep. In December 2024, Semgrep rebranded its widely used OSS static application security testing (SAST) tool to Semgrep Community Edition. The shift also moved crucial features and community rules behind its paid SaaS platform. The lab, along with more than cybersecurity firms, has responded with Opengrep with a fully open-source fork of Semgrep to protect the integrity of community-centric security research. Endor Labs Criticizes Semgrep: Here’s Why In a statement, Endor Labs slammed Semgrep’s new licensing model for disrupting the open-source […]

Defra Extends £2.28M Contract with Kyndryl to Enhance UK Digital Services

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 28, 2025

London – The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has extended its partnership with Kyndryl, the world’s leading IT infrastructure services company, by a £2.28M one-year contract. It seeks to upgrade the core network infrastructure of Defra to improve its digital modernization journey, as the department delivers essential services including facilitating trade, protecting floods, preventing diseases and other critical functions in the lives of citizens in the UK. Under the new deal, Kyndryl will target technical debt reduction and help in the progression of Defra’s cloud. The partnership includes managing Defra’s networks, modernization of outdated IT systems, […]

WSD’s Water-smart Taskforce Tackles High Water Consumption

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 28, 2025

Hong Kong – The Water Supplies Department (WSD) of Hong Kong has introduced a novel Water-smart Taskforce Programme to reduce the overconsumption of water through the use of artificial intelligence. The program, in partnership with the Centre for Water Technology and Policy at the University of Hong Kong, runs from February 2025 to early 2026. It will offer personalized water-saving advice to participants who are identified as high water consumers. High-resolution smart devices will be fitted to selected billing meters to study water usage patterns with AI. The technology will provide detailed reports that will offer customized water-saving recommendations and […]

L&T to Build Uzbekistan’s First AI-Driven Sustainable Data Centre

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 28, 2025

Mumbai – L&T has won a landmark contract to build the first AI-enabled, sustainable, 10-MW data center at Tashkent in Uzbekistan. This cutting-edge facility will fuse advanced AI tech with leading measures of sustainability which will set an enviable benchmark for future data infrastructure around this region. L&T‘s Buildings & Factories vertical will undertake the project, which involves engineering, procuring, and building a next-generation data center. The center is designed to host modern AI applications while maintaining environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. Its security system will be strong, using the latest security technologies to protect sensitive data. Commenting on this, […]

DeepSeek, Chinese AI Model, Sparks $1.2 Trillion Sell-Off

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | January 27, 2025

Amid the AI boom, the launch of a brand-new Chinese AI model sent shockwaves across the league of big tech companies, shaking their economy by wiping nearly $1.2 trillion from the market capitalization of the world’s largest tech firms, including NVIDIA. DeepSeek AI: Nightmare for Tech Giants The unexpected emergence of DeepSeek AI, a cutting-edge assistant developed in China, has outperformed leading US-based AI models at a fraction of the cost. According to reports, Nasdaq 100 futures witnessed a 4% decline on Monday morning. Tech heavyweights also took a big hit, with Nvidia suffering a staggering 12% decline, Microsoft sliding […]

Perplexity AI's TikTok Bid Could Reshape US Tech Policy

Perplexity AI’s TikTok Bid: 50% Stake to U.S. Government

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | January 27, 2025

Last week, artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI submitted its revised proposal to acquire TikTok, giving hope to millions of users after the ban. According to a source familiar with the matter, the bid filed with TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, will hand over 50% of a newly formed entity’s stake to the U.S. government, merging TikTok’s U.S. operations with Perplexity. The proposal, submitted last week, revises a previous offer made on January 18, just a day before a law banning TikTok in the U.S. went into effect. However, ByteDance has yet to formally respond to either proposal. Perplexity AI’s Deal Designed […]

IDC Forecasts $30 Billion AI Investment in Customer Experience by 2027

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 27, 2025

Singapore – According to a landmark IDC FutureScape report, more than US$30 billion will be invested in AI-related infrastructure, platforms, software, and services, with a specific focus on personalized customer experience by the year 2027. “Marketing leaders must remember that technology itself is not a differentiator but an enabler of differentiations. To stand out, they should focus on creating value-based narratives that build authentic connections with customers. They need to work closely with IT, data, and digital teams to name a few, to establish the necessary AI-infused marketing infrastructure and tools to access accurate customer data profiles in real time […]

Nations Compete for AI Supremacy as Tech CEOs Guide Government Strategy

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 27, 2025

The race for global supremacy in AI has been posited as a defining technological and political challenge in the 21st century. Nations pouring unparalleled resources into AI infrastructure mark a developing trend in international power shifts comparable to the nuclear arms race. Recent activities reveal an increasingly close relationship between digital technology and political leadership. The UK’s 50-point AI Opportunities Plan was announced, while OpenAI published its economic blueprint “AI in America,” with the book promoting infrastructural development. CEO Dario Amodei of Anthropic and former National Security Advisor Matt Potinger believe the country should maintain its AI advantage, supporting initiatives […]

Trump Signs Executive Order to Revoke Previous Govt AI Policy

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | January 24, 2025

In the latest development, newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday. The order aims to revoke “certain existing AI policies and directives that act as barriers to American AI innovation.” The latest executive order revokes key provisions of the Biden administration’s policy of prioritizing economic competitiveness and national security over what Trump describes as “engineered social agendas.” It comes just days after former President Joe Biden’s 2023 AI directive was canceled. The directive mandated that federal agencies ensure AI tools do not harm the public. The new order directs a comprehensive review of all AI-related […]

Ex-Google Team Launches ‘Palona AI’ to Boost AI-Driven Sales

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | January 24, 2025

On January 23, Palona AI officially rolled out, which is a suite of AI solutions designed to boost the growth of direct-to-consumer (D2C). In the same press release, the company also announced a successful $10 million seed funding round under the participation of multiple investors, including UpHonest Capital, Fusion Fund, Maynard Webb, and NEO Investment Partners. Palona AI differentiates itself by integrating high emotional intelligence (EQ), multimodal AI models, and proactive engagement. It will allow businesses to deploy AI sales agents that mimic human-like intuition and persuasion. Palona AI That Sells-Beyond Chatbots Unlike conventional chatbots, Palona AI learns dynamically from […]

UNESCO Calls for Ethical AI Integration in Global Education Systems

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 24, 2025

The UN Secretary-General marked the International Day of Education by underlining that education is the base for human growth and development, and he termed it a basic human right. This year, the focus was on AI and what it portended. Specifically, the focus was on both the great potential and risks of AI on our society. The guidelines provided by the UN Secretary-General listed some of the ways in which AI could provide long-term benefits to education-some of which include enhancing information access and improving learning tools. However, he cautioned against the risks of misalignment between human intentions and AI-driven […]

CES 2025: ASUS Redefines AI Accessibility with Innovative Copilot+ PCs

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 24, 2025

Las Vegas – During CES 2025, ASUS unveiled various cutting-edge AI-powered innovations. The company has emphasized accessibility, sustainability, and performance. “Always Incredible” summed up ASUS’s evolution into an AI solutions company with products offering varied user experiences. Prominent among the launches was the Zenbook A14, which is the lightest Copilot+ PC, weighing under 1kg, with a battery life of up to 32 hours. The Zenbook has both a robust Ceraluminum™ chassis and is powered by a Snapdragon® X Series processor, achieving unrivaled portability and AI-driven performance. The ExpertBook B Series featured security, reliability, and customization and targeted enterprise, government, and […]

Samsung’s AI-Driven Revolution: Transforming Healthcare with Simplicity and Scale

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 24, 2025

Samsung Electronics is harnessing the transformational power of artificial intelligence to simplify healthcare complexities and drive meaningful progress. With a rich history of technological innovation, Samsung is uniquely set to rethink healthcare and provide solutions tailored to real-world issues. The company’s groundbreaking development is the Energy Score feature. This AI-driven tool measures mental and physical energy levels based on sleep, heart health, and physical activity indicators. Samsung is looking ahead, combining nutrition, mental health, and mobile usage patterns to give users a more holistic health evaluation. “AI holds great promise for early disease prevention through analyzing patterns and behaviors, detecting […]

Google Supercharges ‘Circle to Search’ With AI Advancements

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | January 23, 2025

Google is doubling down on its search feature through the New Circle to Search update by introducing two major updates, which will make discovering information more seamless than before. Originally launched in early 2024 on select Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices, the feature rapidly became a favorite among Android lovers. Circle to Search allows users to search for anything on their screen with a simple gesture by simply just circling, highlighting, scribbling, or tapping. AI Overviews: Smarter and More Contextual Google Search Results The major upgrade expands AI Overviews to a wider range of visual search results, covering places, trending […]

ChatGPT Faces Hours-Long Outage With ‘Bad Gateway’ Error

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | January 23, 2025

OpenAI’s artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT, suffered a widespread outage on Wednesday, leaving millions of users unable to access the platform for several hours. The issue, which began around 11:00 GMT, persisted until late Wednesday night. However, the issue was fixed a few hours ago when OpenAI released a statement about the error. ChatGPT and some of our APIs had high error rates earlier due to an issue with our provider. We’ve issued a fix and should be fully recovered soon. Thanks for your patience! — OpenAI (@OpenAI) January 23, 2025 ChatGPT Users Face ‘Bad Gateway Error’ The issue caused great […]

Grameenphone Partners with Ericsson to Revolutionize AI-Driven Telecom Services

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 23, 2025

Dhaka, Bangladesh – Grameenphone, the largest mobile operator in Bangladesh, has agreed to enter into a six-year strategic partnership with Ericsson to foster AI-driven service and digital transformation. The partnership represents one of the largest global catalog-driven charging and mediation deployments, which expects Grameenphone to deliver personalized customer solutions quickly and efficiently. The agreement enhances Grameenphone’s former Business Support Systems capabilities with the help of industry-leading AI applications for intelligent usage analysis, anomaly detection, and operational optimization. Through the Order Care and Catalog Manager, Ericsson will modernize service delivery, allowing Grameenphone to rapidly launch innovative offerings and prepare for seamless […]

Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Launches as AI-Integrated Smartphone Revolution

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 23, 2025

USA – The Galaxy S25 series of smartphones was launched by Samsung, and it contains the Galaxy S25 Ultra, S25+, and S25, thus setting a new benchmark in mobile technology. Designed as a true AI companion, the series introduces multimodal AI agents, enhanced personalization, and robust privacy protections. The Snapdragon® 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset comes with features belonging to the Galaxy S25 family, namely a camera built with the perceptual ProVisual Engine and unrivaled on-device AI processing capabilities developed for better-quality output. “The greatest innovations are a reflection of their users, which is why we evolved Galaxy AI to […]

Donald Trump Unveils $500B AI Plan, Revokes Biden Order

By Kritika Mehta | January 21, 2025

Sources reveal that former U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to unveil a significant private sector initiative to boost artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in the country. The announcement is expected to highlight investments totaling up to $500 billion over the next four years, with an initial commitment of $100 billion. Donald Trump’s AI Plan Details The venture, reportedly named “Stargate,” is a collaborative effort involving OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle. According to individuals familiar with the matter, executives from these companies, including SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, are slated to attend a meeting at […]

Germany’s Sereact Secures $26M to Advance AI Robotics Solutions

By Kritika Mehta | January 20, 2025

German robotics firm Sereact has raised $26 million (€25 million) in a Series A funding round announced on January 20. The funds will drive the company’s development of software-driven artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and expand support for humanoid and mobile robotics platforms. Sereact Secures Major Funding For AI Venture The funding will also help Sereact venture into AI applications beyond its current focus on logistics and manufacturing. According to the company, its approach prioritizes software over hardware, enabling robots to adapt to complex, real-world scenarios. “The robotics industry is undergoing a fundamental shift,” the company stated in its announcement. The […]

Ophthalmology Community Urged to Develop AI Guidelines to Avoid Malpractice Risks

By ToAI Team | January 20, 2025

Speaking at the Hawaiian Eye 2025 conference, Allison W. Shuren, a knowledgeable attorney in healthcare law, underscored the need for joint cooperation within the Ophthalmology community to develop comprehensive regulations for implementing artificial intelligence (AI) in health care. It is high time to consider AI as an integral part of the healthcare practice, it is equally important to minimise or mitigate all possible risks that could be associated with it with the help of a combined effort of various medical professionals. Shuren pointed out that AI has the potential of causing significant changes in the field of health care in […]

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Election Commission of India Mandates Labelling of AI-Generated Content in Campaigns

By ToAI Team | January 20, 2025

The Indian Election Commission of India has recently taken one step toward ethical use of the technology for electoral processes in India. To be able to retain the trust of the voters, the ECI in its regulatory capacity has given an advisory where all synthetic contents including the AI content being produced by political parties, candidates, or campaigners should be branded. By doing so, India shows its commitment towards the proper implementation of innovation and technological adaptability in the electoral system. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has continued to change the political campaign landscape and offers political parties tools to create eye-popping […]

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Apple Suspends AI Feature After Fake News Alerts Spark Concerns

By Kritika Mehta | January 18, 2025

Apple has temporarily halted an AI-powered feature that generated news alerts for iPhone users due to concerns over accuracy. The suspension, announced through a beta release of iOS 18.3, aims to address the problem of the AI creating inaccurate or misleading summaries, an issue often termed “hallucination” within the tech industry. A Look At Apple’s AI Feature Controversy The beta version of iOS 18.3 is currently available to a limited group of developers and testers. Apple stated in the update notes that the feature, which was designed to summarize news and entertainment content, has been disabled while improvements are made. […]

Intuitive Reports Strong 18% Growth in da Vinci Procedures

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | January 17, 2025

Intuitive Surgical, a leading company in minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery, has announced its preliminary financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024, ahead of its scheduled presentation at the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. Intuitive Celebrates Robust Performance In a report, the company celebrated its remarkable performance in the robotic surgical procedure. Worldwide procedures performed with da Vinci surgical systems surged by 18% compared to Q4 2023, contributing to an overall 17% growth in 2024. On the other hand, preliminary Q4 2024 revenue reached $2.41 billion, a 25% increase from $1.93 billion in Q4 2023. […]

Netradyne Raises $90M In Funding to Advance AI-powered Fleet Safety

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | January 17, 2025

Netradyne, a SaaS provider of artificial intelligence (AI) and edge computing, has announced the successful closing of a $90 million Series D funding round. Led by Point72 Private Investments and with participation from Qualcomm Ventures and Pavilion Capital, the funding round will help the company expand into new markets and accelerate the development of next-generation AI systems. The investment follows unprecedented growth in the commercial fleet industry, with Netradyne’s cutting-edge technology revolutionizing driver safety and fleet performance. With a strong presence in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and India, Netradyne plans to use its newly […]

North Highland Acquires The Bridge: Expanding AI and Cloud Expertise Globally

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 17, 2025

Dallas – North Highland, a major global transformation consulting company, on Monday revealed its acquisition of The Bridge, a specialist in the digital transformation space that will help the company greatly access technology-related capabilities as well as geographical coverage. The acquisition brings 160 experienced individuals into the North Highland organization. The organization has set a goal for itself to bring its current total of AI, digital experience, and cloud solutions to a higher level. “The Bridge is a strategic fit for North Highland, combining our proven change and transformation expertise with their cutting-edge technology, data, and AI capabilities,” said Alex […]

Singtel Launches AI-Themed CNY Film Showcasing Smart Home Innovation

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 17, 2025

Singapore – Singtel has just released its 2025 CNY commercial called “Once Upon a CNY,” which mixes AI innovations with New Year’s tradition. It is a short film dedicated to Mei, the story of a mother who learns how smart technology could enable her pre-holiday schedule around the house with efficiency and ease. Mr Yuen Kuan Moon, Singtel Group CEO, said, “We have always strived to stay abreast of technology to serve our customers better and this year, AI-driven innovation will definitely be front and centre as we bring its transformative powers to our retail and enterprise customers. By showing […]

Snap Inc. Under FTC Scrutiny for My AI Chatbot and User Safety

By ToAI Team | January 17, 2025

More recently, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has expressed concern over decisions made by Snap, Inc., creators of the app Snapchat. The statement was more aimed at some concerns that regard the user privacy and how the company treats the data. This comes at a time when snapchat has been posting constant updates of changes like the recent launch of “My AI”, an artificial intelligence chatbot. These developments show that technology integration, innovation, and regulation have become intertwined moving into the future. The FTC’s announcement centers on allegations that Snap failed to warrantably facilitate the protection of users’ information, especially […]

Microsoft Launches MatterGen to Revolutionize Materials Design with AI

By ToAI Team | January 17, 2025

Microsoft has recently unveiled a groundbreaking innovation in the field of material science with MatterGen. With this powerful generative AI model, the discovery and evolution of new materials is soon to be a turning point. Using complex mathematical structures, MatterGen hopes to accelerate the generation process of new materials with specific properties. This is quite revolutionary from traditional approaches that involve complex searches through databases. Previously, a researcher required a considerable amount of time to browse through databases in order to introduce materials that fit particular parameters. Although this approach is somewhat effective at identifying at-risk patients, it can take […]

NVIDIA Rolls Out NIM Microservices to Safeguard AI Operation

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | January 16, 2025

NVIDIA has launched its latest innovation, the NIM Microservices, under the NeMo Guardrails framework to enhance the security, accuracy, and governance of AI applications. Designed to help enterprises develop AI responsibly, these microservices will provide robust protection against AI-generated threats. As AI agents are becoming integral parts of industries like healthcare, finance, retail, and automotive, It is crucial to safeguard their interactions. NVIDIA’s NEMO Guardrails will provide a structured approach to integrating safety mechanisms into AI models. Enhancing AI Security with NIM Microservices The newly introduced NIM microservices include: Content Safety NIM: Prevents AI from generating biased or harmful outputs. […]

US AI Chip Restrictions Pose Challenges for Gulf Nations

By Kritika Mehta | January 16, 2025

The United States has introduced new regulations limiting the annual purchase of advanced AI chips for most countries, including Gulf nations, to 50,000 units. In contrast, 18 nations with closer ties to the US are granted unrestricted access. These controls come as Gulf countries, particularly Saudi Arabia and the UAE, are making significant investments in AI infrastructure to establish themselves as global leaders in the field. How Are US AI Chip Rules Impacting The Gulf? Saudi Arabia’s competitive edge lies in its low energy costs, averaging $0.048 per kilowatt-hour, and vast land resources suitable for data centers. The UAE and […]

ECI Issues Advisory on Fair Use of AI-Generated Content

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | January 16, 2025

Ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued an advisory to political parties to ensure the responsible and transparent use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated content in their campaigns. The directive comes just days after an FIR was filed against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for allegedly posting AI-generated photos and videos of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on its official media handle. The advisory says, “In recent years, advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have enabled the creation of highly convincing synthetic content, including images, video, and audio. With the […]

Cisco Launches AI Defense Solution to Combat Emerging AI Security Threats

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 16, 2025

San Jose, Calif. – Cisco has launched its pioneering AI Defense solution to tackle urgent security challenges in enterprise AI adoption. The innovative platform comes at a time when existing security solutions are found to be helpless in protecting against rapidly evolving AI-related threats. “Business and technology leaders can’t afford to sacrifice safety for speed when embracing AI,” said Jeetu Patel, Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer, at Cisco. “In a dynamic landscape where competition is fierce, speed decides the winners. Fused into the fabric of the network, Cisco AI Defense combines the unique ability to detect and protect […]

LinkedIn’s New ‘Job Match’ Tool To Enhance Job Searches

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | January 16, 2025

In its latest announcement, LinkedIn launched an AI recruitment agent for small businesses and job seekers to provide extra help in their talent acquisition journey. The brand-new tool, Job Match, is designed to assist smaller firms in finding the right talent and vice versa. With layoffs becoming increasingly common worldwide, job seekers are facing many challenges. According to LinkedIn, one of the biggest challenges is that many applicants apply for positions for which they are not qualified. As a result, they often face rejection. To address this issue, the professional networking platform has revealed a new AI-powered tool, “Job Match.” […]

Meiji Yasuda Partners with Accenture in Landmark AI transformation Deal

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 16, 2025

Tokyo – Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company and Accenture have announced a revolutionary multi-year partnership to transform the insurance business by integrating artificial intelligence. The deal is for up to March 2030 and centers on deploying AI-powered digital assistants to improve workforce productivity and innovation. Hideki Nagashima, president and group CEO of Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company said, “Under the 10-year plan ‘MY Mutual Way 2030’, we set our vision as being ‘The most accessible, industry-leading life insurer capable of ‘Wellness for People’, ‘Vitality for Communities’. To achieve this, we believe it is essential to integrate people with digital technologies […]

Microsoft Prepares for EU AI Act Implementation, Supports Customers in Compliance

By ToAI Team | January 16, 2025

Currently, Microsoft is striving to position its AI in compliance with the future planned EU AI Act that will impose several significant requirements in 2025. This law, which is believed to be the first in the world, seeks to set up a framework to govern the use of AI technologies. In this way, Microsoft is becoming one of the key leaders of how businesses can continue the use of innovative AI solutions while also respecting the guidelines within this evolving regulatory sphere. Late in the year, Microsoft set out on an AI Tour across three cities in Europe namely Brussels, […]

Google Integrates Advanced AI Features into Workspace Business and Enterprise Plans

By ToAI Team | January 16, 2025

Google has just announced a major update in its Workspace Business and Enterprise suites, furthermore, it has included sophisticated generative AI capabilities not as extra modules, but as core tools. The purpose of such an update is to allow business of any size to take advantage of the incredible advantages of AI at a reasonable price, thus proving Google’s commitment to continue pushing the bar on innovation and practicality. Google Workspace has been considered an essential companion for teams all over the world for more than 20 years, helping companies and organizations from over 10 million workforces to thrive and […]

Microsoft and Pearson Join Forces to Advance AI Education and Workforce Skilling

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 15, 2025

LONDON and REDMOND, Wash. – Microsoft Corp. and Pearson have announced a multiyear strategic collaboration to transform learning and workforce skills in the AI era. Under this partnership, the two companies will focus on providing learners, workers, and employers with AI-powered tools and personalized resources to thrive in an increasingly AI-driven economy. The collaboration combines the leadership of Microsoft in AI and cloud computing with Pearson’s leadership in learning, assessment, and certification services. The initiative would scale AI skilling globally; introduce new AI credentials; and expand workforce tools to prepare workers for technology-driven careers. Pearson will leverage the cloud computing […]

SES AI Joins Water Tower Research Series to Unveil Robotics Battery Innovations

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 15, 2025

WOBURN, Mass. – SES AI Corporation, a leader in AI-enabled high-performance Li-Metal and Li-ion battery technology, has stated that its Founder and CEO, Dr. Qichao Hu, will be featured as part of the Water Tower Research Fireside Chat Series. The live discussion will take place today, January 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET, and will cover the latest technological achievements and market growth that SES AI brings to the market. The Fireside Chat, led by Shawn Severson, CEO and Co-Founder of Water Tower Research, who will be hosting alongside Senior Research Analyst Brian Gordon, will grant open access for investors […]

Generative AI’s Environmental Footprint Sparks ESG Challenges: Capgemini Report

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 15, 2025

Paris – The new report by Capgemini Research Institute “Developing Sustainable Gen AI” shines a light on the environmental impact of generative AI technology. When utilized in almost all sectors, this technology accrues huge computational demands and significantly magnifies GHG emissions that pose a challenge to sustainability goals. The report clarified that almost 48% of executives acknowledged that the use of Gen AI has increased GHG emissions. It is expected that Gen AI-linked emissions will nearly double in the next two years to about 2.6% compared to 4.8% of the entire organizational carbon output. The report also mentioned that a […]

Canada Pioneers Ethical AI with uOttawa Risk Assessment Framework

By ToAI Team | January 15, 2025

The University of Ottawa is at the forefront of spearheading measures toward the proper deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Canadian government. These researchers together with their federal counterparts have been actively involved in the development of a risk assessment model that addresses concerns such as ethical, social, and practical challenges that arise when integrating artificial intelligence solutions in public service delivery. This effort is a major step toward ensuring the right implementation of AI tools, with due consideration of equity, objectivity, and clarity. With these principles, the framework seeks to avoid risks that may arise while trying to […]

Anthropic Secures ISO 42001 Certification for Responsible AI Governance

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 14, 2025

Anthropic stands out as a foremost AI research lab, with a recent ISO/IEC 42001:2023 standard certification for its artificial intelligence management system, thereby solidifying its position as a significant leader in responsible AI governance. This certification is from Schellman Compliance, LLC, and is a recognition of Anthropic’s compliance with the highest standards for artificial intelligence development and governance around the globe. According to a report, ISO 42001 is said to be the world’s first comprehensive standard in which principles are established around the ethical and accountable creation of AI systems. It establishes a clear policy and procedure for the identification, […]

CES 2025: Samsung Redefines Smart Homes with AI-Powered Innovations

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 14, 2025

Samsung Electronics staged a momentous debut of the anticipated Home AI at CES 2025, taking a revolutionary turn in the smart home segment. The exhibition showcased AI-powered appliances that have been designed to seamlessly integrate into daily life, offering hyper-personalized features that offer convenience, efficiency, and security. During the show, Samsung offered a peek into its future. It showed the Bespoke 4-Door Refrigerator with AI Family Hub™ that can be personally scheduled by Bixby, which is Samsung’s immersive voice assistant. Each house member would receive a scheduled list, perfectly matched with their accounts, as Bixby identifies each voice and then […]

Texas Proposes AI Governance Act to Regulate High-Risk AI in Employment

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 14, 2025

Texas – On 23 December 2024, Giovanni Capriglione, Texas State Representative, filed the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act. It intends to regulate high-risk artificial intelligent systems, while there is an increasing concern about the involvement of such systems in making consequential decisions – particularly in employment. This legislation imposes duties on makers, operators, and dealers of these systems to ensure accountability and transparency. High-risk AI systems are those that impact significant decisions such as recruitment, compensation judgments, performance appraisal, impositions, and separations. Establishments, therefore, have to take a proactive approach against algorithmic discriminatory practices from the standpoint of these […]

Ericsson Launches AI-based NetCloud Assistant AI Transforming 5G Network Management

By ToAI Team | January 14, 2025

AI-based NetCloud Assistant (ANA), is the latest innovative product developed by Ericsson, a technology company based in Stockholm and listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. This leading-edge offering deploys generative AI to revolutionise how 5G networks are operated when they are applied to business settings. ANA is an expert in enterprises, and it simplifies the time-consuming processes related to managing Wireless WAN networks as it offers custom and valuable recommendations much quicker than it would take an individual. ANA can be considered as distinctive from the regular chatbots that only give links to the existing material since it applies state […]

Google Automotive AI Agent Integrates with Mercedes-Benz

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | January 13, 2025

In the latest announcement, Google Cloud has introduced the Automotive AI agent, an advanced generative AI solution specifically designed to transform driving experience. Mercedes-Benz is among the first automakers to implement this cutting-edge technology. Built on Google’s Gemini large language model and deployed via Vertex AI, this new AI agent is fabricated to empower automakers with the ability to create deeply personalized and intuitive in-car assistants that surpass the capabilities of traditional vehicle voice control systems. The development will allow the assistant to engage in natural, human-like conversations and handle a variety of queries seamlessly. For example, drivers can ask, […]

Nvidia Stock Slides Amid New US Export Rules on AI Chips

By Kritika Mehta | January 13, 2025

The Nvidia stock (NASDAQ: NVDA) experienced a drop of nearly 2% on Monday, closing at $133.23. This drop comes as the Biden administration announced updated regulations targeting the export of artificial intelligence (AI) chips. The move is aimed at restricting advanced AI technology from reaching nations like China. Nvidia Stock Struggles Amid New AI Chip Regulations The White House issued a statement emphasizing the importance of AI in both national security and economic growth, declaring, “The United States must act decisively to lead this transition by ensuring that U.S. technology undergirds global AI use and that adversaries cannot easily abuse […]

Starmer’s ‘AI Superpower’ Plan for UK Could Face Hurdle

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | January 13, 2025

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to transform the UK into a “great AI superpower” while sharing a bold plan to position Britain at the forefront of global artificial intelligence (AI) development. His AI Opportunities Action Plan, crafted in collaboration with venture capitalist Matt Clifford, aims to harness the potential of AI across public and private sectors to drive economic growth and technological leadership. Speaking at a technology conference, Starmer highlighted his commitment to making Britain a leader in AI innovation. “We have the talent, the resources, and the ambition to ensure that the UK […]

Euronext’s iBabs Governance Software Joins UK G-Cloud 14 for Public Sector Efficiency

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 13, 2025

Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon, Milan, Oslo, and Paris – Euronext’s leading board portal and meeting management solution, iBabs, has officially joined the UK’s G-Cloud 14 framework, as part of the Digital Marketplace managed by the Crown Commercial Service (CCS). It eases procurement for public sector organizations allowing them to adopt the iBabs governance software without prolonged tendering or competitive processes. G-Cloud 14 is a crucial initiative toward accelerating digital adoption in the UK public sector. It fast-tracks access to cloud-based tools by pre-approving suppliers. iBabs’s involvement underscores its commitment to providing reliable, user-friendly software for the board and committee meetings […]

Inetum Secures Cloud Framework to Boost Belgium’s Digital Transformation

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 13, 2025

Brussels, Belgium – The digital services provider, Inetum, has secured an Open Clouds for Research Environments (OCRE) framework agreement by Géant. This permits research, education, and other public sector clients in Belgium access to Microsoft Azure cloud services, a massive step toward speeding up digital transformation. The reason Inetum has been taken on board is its recognized expertise in Microsoft solutions and innovative approach. Collaborating with key partners Belnet, the Belgian National Research and Education Network, and Microsoft, Inetum will provide tailored cloud solutions to support the public sector, universities, and research centers. “Our collaboration with Géant, Belnet, and Microsoft […]

Circus SE Acquires FullyAI to Redefine Human-AI Collaboration

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 13, 2025

Hamburg, Germany – Circus SE, an international leader specializing in Physical AI applications, has acquired FullyAI. This represents a consolidated effort by leaders of the Agentic AI industry worldwide. FullyAI is popularly known for its advanced AI Agents, which autonomously perceive environments, make decisions and complete tasks. They have already served notable clients such as Meta and Ford. This acquisition positions Circus to expand its technological capabilities and lead the next wave of AI innovation. FullyAI’s cutting-edge AI Agents are devoted to improving interactions between people and machines, helping them guide users through complex service processes, and execute tasks independently. […]

ASUS AI POD Takes Center Stage at NVIDIA Keynote During CES 2025

By ToAI Team | January 13, 2025

The highly anticipated NVIDIA Keynote at CES 2025 highlighted a range of monumental innovations, and the ASUS AI POD stood out as the highlight of the event. The ASUS AI POD, which leverages NVIDIA’s pioneering Blackwell technology, was able to draw the audience’s attention by demonstrating incredible and actually impressive AI capabilities in terms of speed and performance. The ASUS AI POD was designed with a vision to redefine artificial intelligence (AI) technology and has garnered significant attention within the technology market. It has 72 NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs on its base, which provides thirty times the real-time inference capability. This […]

UK’s AI Action Plan: £14 Billion Investment, 13,250 Jobs, and Growth Zones

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 13, 2025

London – The UK has revealed a transformational AI Action Plan that will help drive economic growth, improve public services, and establish the nation as a global leader in artificial intelligence. The plan has already secured £14 billion in investments from tech giants Vantage Data Centres, Kyndryl, and Nscale, set to create 13,250 jobs and accelerate the UK’s AI infrastructure development. Prime Minister Keir Starmer highlighted the revolutionary potential of AI, stating, “Artificial Intelligence will drive incredible change in our country. From teachers personalizing lessons to supporting small businesses with their record-keeping to speeding up planning applications, it has the […]

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Google Cloud Showcases Advanced AI Tools for Retail at NRF 2025

By ToAI Team | January 13, 2025

The retail sector has undergone a significant change and AI is set to transform the way organizations operate. Google Cloud presented a series of AI-based offerings designed for retailers to streamline tasks, adapt to new requirements, and address challenges including increasing costs and complex value chains at NRF 2025 Retail’s Big Show. Such emphasis on the use of artificial intelligence is a clear indication that retailers must find ways of adapting to innovation to cope with a constantly expanding competition field. Google has recently released a fantastic new offering called Agentspace which allows companies to develop autonomous decision making agents. […]

Cybertruck Suspect Used ChatGPT to Plan Attack: LVMPD

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | January 10, 2025

In a chilling start to the new year, Las Vegas witnessed a harrowing incident that exposed artificial intelligence (AI) to the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The attack sparked nationwide debates on the ethical boundaries of AI usage after a suspect leveraged an AI tool to plan the assault meticulously. During the latest press release over Tesla’s Cybertruck explosion, the Las Vegas Metro Police Department revealed the driver used a widely known generative AI tool, ChatGPT to execute the attack outside the Trump International Hotel. The attack left one person dead and seven others injured. ChatGPT Aided Attack Outside […]

AI Firm Genius Group Expands Bitcoin Reserve with $5M Purchase

By Kritika Mehta | January 10, 2025

Genius Group Limited, a Singapore-based AI-driven education company, has made another significant investment in Bitcoin. The company recently announced the acquisition of $5 million worth of Bitcoin, boosting its total cryptocurrency holdings to 372 BTC. This move marks a notable milestone as Genius Group continues its mission to build a $120 million Bitcoin treasury. A Look At Genius Group’s Bitcoin Acquisition According to a company statement, the firm’s Bitcoin holdings are now valued at $35 million, reflecting Bitcoin’s current market price of approximately $94,000. Genius Group’s market capitalization stands at $42 million, giving the company a BTC-to-price ratio of 83%. […]

Mark Zuckerberg Leveraged “Pirated” Books To Train AI Model

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | January 10, 2025

In the latest court filing, a group of authors accused Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg of approving the use of pirated” versions of copyright-protected books to train the company’s artificial intelligence models, despite internal concerns flagged by his executive team. The filing ignites a fresh controversy for Mark Zuckerberg amid the ongoing debate around the ethics of AI training datasets. The legal challenge claims the use of the LibGen dataset (short form of Library Genesis), which is a “shadow library” known for hosting millions of pirated books and articles. Controversial AI Models: A New Challenger for Mark Zuckerberg Authors including Sarah […]

Consumers Demand Generative AI in Shopping, Finds Capgemini Report

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 10, 2025

Paris – Generative AI will change the whole retail shopping environment. This is evidenced by a survey in which 71% of consumers say they want to use some means of generative AI in carrying out their shopping activities. Capgemini’s annual report, What Matters to Today’s Consumer, highlights key trends driving this transformation, including technological innovation, sustainability, and personalization. The report further reveals that 58% of consumers use Gen AI tools for product recommendations instead of traditional search engines. This is a full 33% better than 25% in the previous year, 2023. Gen Z and Millennials demand hyper-personalized content, with 68% […]

Wanx 2.1 by Alibaba Cloud Sets New Standard in AI-Driven Visual Content

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 10, 2025

Alibaba Cloud has released Wanx 2.1, the newest version of its multimodal large model Tongyi Wanxiang or Wanx. Since its launch back in July 2023, Wanx has been the pioneer of AI visual content. Now with Wanx 2.1, the legacy continues with phenomenal uniqueness when generating high-definition images and videos from text inputs. Above all, one of the accomplished abilities of Wanx 2.1 is the capturing of movements having a complex dynamic motion, such as figure skating, swimming, and diving, with realism. The architecture of proprietary Variational Autoencoder (VAE) and Denoising Diffusion Transformer (DiT) in Wanx 2.1 is employed to […]

AI-Powered Precision Medicine Gets Boost from NEC and Biomy Partnership

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 10, 2025

Tokyo, Japan – NEC Corporation and Biomy, Inc. have now signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop and extend artificial intelligence and deep learning-based analytical platforms for digital pathology. This strategic collaboration aims to enhance precision medicine and cancer care by using high-end AI technologies for pathology diagnostics. Precision medicine usually means that treatments are matched with the profile of the patient reducing side effects and enhancing outcomes. The cooperation between NEC and Biomy takes biomedical mining to AI/DL algorithms that would work on digital pathology images where the biomarkers identified would guide personalized patient treatment decisions. DeepPathFinder™, Biomy’s proprietary […]

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Retail Sector Transforms with AI Collaboration Between Google Cloud and NVIDIA

By ToAI Team | January 10, 2025

Retail business today is in the process of a massive transformation due to the integration of artificial intelligence or AI in the society to transform the way people shop. Through the implementation of advanced AI findings, traditional retail industries are able to find out first way to enhance customer engagement, the second way of optimizing organizational processes, and the third way of exploring new areas. The innovative collaboration between Google Cloud & NVIDIA is enabling retailers to harness the full possibilities within artificial intelligence and quickly scale such opportunities throughout the whole retail sector. NVIDIA and Google Cloud are working […]

Elon Musk’s xAI Launches Stand-Alone Grok Chatbot App for iOS Users

By ToAI Team | January 10, 2025

Elon Musk’s xAI has developed a consumer application of artificial intelligence known as Grok chatbot app. With this, it appears that xAI is making itself a bit more concrete in the highly competitive field of AI. As of today, the application is exclusively accessible through Apple’s App Store, which can be downloaded for free, and this move only serves as an example of Apple’s commitment to making AI as accessible as possible. This launch positions xAI in the league of the most competent firms in the line of artificial intelligence that is fast growing. Initially, Grok was designed only for […]

Pro-XRP Lawyer Lauds Grok AI as Unhinged Mode Sparks Curiosity

By Kritika Mehta | January 9, 2025

Pro-XRP lawyer Fred Rispoli has expressed a surprising endorsement of Grok AI, Elon Musk’s chatbot. Writing on X, he shared his evolving perspective, first criticizing the AI platform based on his initial experience. However, he listed the positives thereafter. XRP Lawyer Fred Rispoli’s Take On Elon Musk’s Grok AI On X, Rispoli wrote, “Two months ago, I would have dismissed Grok AI as worthless. Now, I rely on it for discovery, depositions, settlement demands, and more. My sincere congratulations to the development team.” This unexpected praise comes as Musk’s company, xAI, sheds light on a long-teased feature for Grok. Almost […]

India Leads Global AI Education, Finds Bosch Tech Compass 2025

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 9, 2025

Bengaluru, India – According to the Bosch Tech Compass Survey, India has emerged as a global leader in AI education. The Report indicates that more than 50% of Indians self-learn AI skills while 57% receive AI training from their employers, overstepping Germany, other European nations, and even the U.S. itself, in readiness for AI. The survey records India’s growing trend toward adopting AI as 89% of the respondents feel that AI technology will play a critical role in shaping the future. An encouraging 59% of Indians take up even basic AI courses or self-study, fueled by a collective drive to […]

Samsung Highlights AI Expansion Beyond Smart Homes at CES 2025

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 9, 2025

Las Vegas – Samsung revealed its vision for AI technology beyond the home at CES 2025 in areas such as mobility, energy, retail, and maritime. SmartThings Pro, SmartThings for Cars, and SmartThings for Ships demonstrated the transformative power of AI to completely transform industries and enhance daily lives. SmartThings Pro highlighted AI solutions for businesses and communal spaces that would enable companies to work smartly by maximizing operational efficiencies and personalizing services. SmartThings Energy unveiled innovative sustainable technologies for decentralizing energy supply from solar panels to emergency power systems based on electrified vehicles. Meanwhile, SmartThings for Ships introduced the latest […]

KRAFTON Unveils Revolutionary AI-Powered Co-Playable Character at CES 2025

By ToAI Team | January 9, 2025

The PUBG and other prominent games’ developer from South Korea, called KRAFTON has now immersed itself into the future of video games. They unveiled their new innovative idea known as Co-Playable Character {CPC} at the Consumer Electronics Show CES 2025 in Las Vegas. This innovative NPC created in partnership with NVIDIA and based on generative AI is a breakthrough for the video gaming industry. KRAFTON and NVIDIA cooperated and on January 8th it revealed advanced technology at the largest IT show in the world at Fontainebleau Hotel. NVIDIA ACE (Avatar Cloud Engine), On which this partnership resides also includes some […]

Persistent and Google Cloud Launch Pi-OmniKG for Biomedical Research

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 9, 2025

Santa Clara, CA, and Pune, India – Pi-OmniKG is a newly launched enriched AI-based knowledge graph solution from Persistent Systems, which was co-created with Google Cloud. With this innovation, healthcare and life sciences (HCLS) will benefit significantly. The novelty will solve biomedical research problems by linking data sets, fast-tracking data processing, and producing actionable insights with precision. Using Google Cloud technologies such as Vertex AI and BigQuery, Pi-OmniKG leverages generative AI to streamline activities and meet query requirements from both structured and unstructured data. It also promises reductions in time for hypothesis generation, enhanced efficiency for research, and the production […]

NVIDIA Revolutionizes PCs with RTX AI Garage & GeForce RTX 50 Series

By ToAI Team | January 9, 2025

Once again, NVIDIA has come up with extraordinary developments in the realm of technology. Recent activities include producing the RTX AI Garage series and unveiling the exceedingly resistant GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs at CES today. All these fantastic achievements are aimed at a single objective of changing how generative AI is used by developers, PC enthusiasts, and creators. It looks like RTX AI Garage series is going to become the primary platform for the developers and computer lovers, who would want to explore the NIM microservices and AI Blueprints by NVIDIA. These strong tools enable the growth of a […]

NTT DATA Earns ISG Leadership Title in Generative AI Services 2024

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 9, 2025

Tokyo – NTT DATA, the global leader in IT and digital business services, has also been recognized as a leader for the 2024 ISG Provider Lens™ Generative AI Services (Global) underlining the prowess of NTT DATA in helping organizations transform with its advanced GenAI services and strategic consulting. The ISG report evaluated 79 providers and identified leaders based on their domain-specific AI capabilities, collaborations with major technology enterprises, and emphasis on ethical AI frameworks. In this regard, NTT DATA excelled, thanks to its scalable production-ready GenAI solutions, infrastructure-agnostic cloud, and the Enterprise GenAI Management framework, which simplifies the adoption of […]

Apple AI Feature Sparks Controversy Over Fake News Alerts

By Kritika Mehta | January 8, 2025

Apple’s AI-powered notification summarization tool has come under scrutiny after multiple instances of misinformation were circulated to users. The feature, designed to condense app notifications, has recently misrepresented news updates, leading to serious concerns about its potential to spread false information. Is Apple’s AI Tool Providing Fake News? One incident involved a misrepresentation of BBC News notifications regarding the PDC World Darts Championship semifinal. The AI-generated summary falsely announced that British darts player Luke Littler had won the championship—an event that had yet to occur. Littler did, in fact, claim victory, but only in the tournament final held the following […]

San Francisco Startup Unveils Omi AI Wearable at CES 2025

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | January 8, 2025

In the biggest tech event, the Consumer Electronics Show brought numerous AI innovations in front of the world. At the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, San Francisco-based startup Based Hardware introduced its latest AI-powered wearable, Omni. Designed to enhance productivity, Omi functions as both a stylish necklace and a discreet brain interface device, activated with the command “Hey Omni”. introducing omi. thought to action. order now at https://t.co/5nauWCTeRP pic.twitter.com/wXThQdVUNn — Nik Shevchenko (@kodjima33) January 8, 2025 The brain interface innovation allows Omi to recognize when a user is addressing it without needing a wake word, an impressive […]

Google Unveils Gemini-Powered AI Features for Google TV

By Rajpalsinh Parmar | January 8, 2025

Amid the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), Google is set to launch its Gemini-powered AI features for Google TV, as announced on Monday during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025. In a bold move to reshape how users consume news on television, Google is set to launch its AI features for Google TV. These new developments are set to make smart TVs more interactive and user-friendly, which is a major upgrade in the Google TV operating system. The Mountain View-based tech giant revealed that the integration of Gemini models will enhance Google Assitant’s capabilities, allowing users to access AI-driven functionalities […]

AWS Expands AI and Cloud Infrastructure in Georgia with $11 Billion Investment

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 8, 2025

Atlanta, Georgia – Amazon Web Services has unveiled plans to invest $11 billion in Georgia to enhance its AI and cloud computing infrastructure. This colossal investment is intended to put up cutting-edge data centers in Butts and Douglas counties, which will provide 550 direct high-tech jobs and many more indirect construction and supply chain jobs. “AWS’s ongoing infrastructure investments across the United States demonstrate our relentless commitment to powering our customers’ digital innovation through cloud and AI technologies,” said Roger Wehner, vice president of economic development at AWS. “We are delighted to expand our infrastructure into Georgia with this planned […]

Palo Alto Optimizes Incident Response with Google Cloud’s AI Integration

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 8, 2025

Palo Alto, California – Palo Alto Networks has transformed the incident management workflow for PRISMA Access with Google’s AI-powered Personalized Service Health feature. This service notifies when any disruptions happen so that faster resolutions can bring improved customer continuity for cloud-borne incidents. Personalized Service Health announces new incidents and confirmed issues every 30 minutes or sooner whenever progress is made. Palo Alto ingests these signals into its AIOps state-of-the-art system, which uses machine learning and analytics for IT operations automation. When Google Cloud alerts are compared to internally generated signals, the AIOps platform quickly detects incidents, declares a disruption, and […]

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NVIDIA Advances Physical AI Development with World Foundation Models

By ToAI Team | January 8, 2025

NVIDIA has recently achieved a historic step related to the adoption of artificial intelligence into sensible uses. Recently, they have introduced their new prototype named World Foundation Models (WFMs), which is the further development of such systems. These complex neural networks possess the capability to synthesize realistic physical worlds, which makes them instrumental in enhancing tangible AI facilities like robotic systems and autonomous vehicles. This evolution is a significant breakthrough in developing AI technology and its practical application in our society. Recently, WFM technology’s possibility was revealed on the NVIDIA AI Podcast through Ming-Yu Liu, an IEEE Fellow and vice […]

Google Cloud Expands Global Support for Startups with New Accelerator Partnerships

By ToAI Team | January 8, 2025

Google Cloud has made significant efforts towards aiding startups through growing the partnerships together with accelerators, incubators, and investors at a global level. It seeks to offer relevant resources, tips from successful role models, and experts to assist startups achieve their goals in the saturated market of today. And within four years, Google Cloud has partnered with over 300 accelerators and helped thousands of startups and more than 3,000 founders globally by providing expertise in technology, AI tools, and funding opportunities. This week, Google Cloud has revealed its latest collaborations with three top accelerators: Berkeley SkyDeck, Upekkha and UnternehmerTUM. By […]

Samsung Unveils Enhanced ‘AI for All’ Vision at CES 2025

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 8, 2025

Las Vegas – At CES 2025, Samsung Electronics launched its upgraded ‘AI for All’ vision that moves towards making AI part and parcel of everyday life. After having spent more than ten years leading the market in connected homes, it looks set to redefine home experiences and promises to take AI further than any of its rivals. “I’m proud of how we have introduced new technologies and intelligence to the home, connected key devices and set the standard for the home of the future,” Jong-Hee (JH) Han, Vice Chairman and CEO of Samsung’s Device eXperience Division said. “This year at […]

OPmobility Showcases AI-Powered Sustainable Mobility Innovations at CES 2025

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 7, 2025

Las Vegas – OPmobility, the world’s pioneer in sustainable mobility, will exhibit at CES 2025 to be held in Las Vegas. The company will present new technological innovations along with its global offering called One4you. This initiative will redefine vehicle systems, increase efficiency, and speed up the transition to sustainable mobility. The One4you program combines OPmobility’s expertise in exterior body systems, lighting, and software development within its OP’nSoft division. It applies individualized solutions for productive streamlining and more advanced design. Featured products include green bumper and tailgate with integrated sensors and innovations in lighting such as mass-producible RGB lighting and […]

Scientists Discover Luminescent Nanocrystals That Could Revolutionize AI and Data Processing

By ToAI Team | January 7, 2025

A group of scientists has found a breakthrough in the sphere of artificial intelligence and data analysis with the help of an expert from Oregon State University. Submitted by a team of scientists, these nanoparticles exhibit the ability to rapidly switch between a state of emitting light and a state of darkness. This development has the potential to produce faster and more eco-friendly computing systems. Based on the research published in Nature Photonics, the scientists have discovered a new phenomenon related to special type of materials called avalanching nanoparticles. These minuscule particles have amazing optical properties and are very suitable […]

NVIDIA Launches Cosmos Platform to Revolutionize Physical AI Development

By ToAI Team | January 7, 2025

NVIDIA has recently launched Cosmos, a cutting edge platform that is equally as designed to advance the progression of physical AI technologies such as robots and self-driving cars. Announced at CES, this platform presents seven world foundation models (WFMs) which are neural networks capable of predicting and generating physics-aware realistic avatars of digital spaces. These WFMs have been built for a sole purpose, to help the developers to train, test and optimize their AI systems to the best possible precision possible. Today, WFMs are gradually turning into indispensable tools in physical AI construction, like large language models for prosaic language […]

Trust and Autonomy Define AI Revolution, Says Accenture 2025 Vision

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 7, 2025

New York and Las Vegas – The 25th annual Technology Vision report from Accenture describes AI-sponsored autonomy and how it reshapes all enterprises in terms of technology, customer experience, and workforce dynamics. The change that accompanies Artificial Intelligence has 69% of executives emphasizing the entire process of redesigning systems and processes to cope with the rapid transformation. “Our 25th Technology Vision gives leaders a look into what’s ahead when AI continuously learns, acts autonomously with and on behalf of people, and pushes enterprises and the people who use it into new and exciting ways to continuously reinvent,” said Julie Sweet, […]

NVIDIA Unveils AI Blueprints to Transform Enterprise Automation

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 7, 2025

Santa Clara, California – New AI Blueprints have been launched by NVIDIA to provide multiple business organizations with opportunities to reform their workflows through custom build advanced AI agents. These agents are capable of reasoning, planning, and executing tasks, all through the integration of NVIDIA’s NIM microservices and NeMo frameworks. Collaboration with partners like LangChain and Weights & Biases helps leverage capabilities of agentic AI orchestration and management tools. Accenture also introduced its AI Refinery for Industry, built on NVIDIA AI Enterprise, to propel industry-specific deployments such as automotive, manufacturing, and goods consumption. These blueprints range from video search and […]

Ministry of Steel Showcases AI and ML Innovations in Industry Event Today

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 7, 2025

New Delhi – The Union Ministry of Steel is hosting a high-profile event today in New Delhi to highlight the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in the steel sector. It opens discussions to consider future scopes to increase efficiency and sustainability in the industry with technology experts, policymakers, and industry stalwarts. Presentations and panel discussions are scheduled with the key stakeholders including the representatives from CPSEs under the steel ministry and private steel companies. Networking platform enables collaboration between the IT and the steel industries for the cutting-edge innovative adoption of AI and ML technologies for growth […]

AI to Reshape Asia-Pacific Economies, Risks Widening Inequality

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 6, 2025

Singapore – Artificial intelligence is predicted to increase its influence on Asia-Pacific economies. Within the region, advanced economies will have a higher exposure to AI jobs than emerging economies, as outlined in the recent Asia-Pacific Regional Economic Outlook report. As much as AI can complement many roles to increase productivity, it would deepen inequality both between and within countries. Approximately, half of the jobs in advanced markets like Singapore are made vulnerable by an AI takeover, as opposed to a mere 25% in areas such as Laos, where only 3% of jobs are highly complementary to AI taking over tasks. […]

AI in Media: Pune Conference Recognizes Innovation and Excellence

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 6, 2025

Pune – C.P. Radhakrishnan, Governor of Maharashtra, presided over the AI in Media Innovation Conference organized by Marathi Patrakar Sangh Pune. The event was attended by eminent media personalities to discuss the changing face of AI in the media industry. During this conference, ‘Editor Vratasta Puraskar’ was awarded to the Editor of the Pudhari Group Smita Yogesh Jadhav, Yadu Joshi of Dainik Lokmat, Executive Editor of Daily Sakal Sheetal Pawar, Editor of News 18 Lokmat Vilas Badhe The other dignitaries at this occasion included Chairman of the Pudhari Group Yogesh Jadhav, Group Editor of Dainik Lokmat Vijay Baviskar, Founder of […]

Unveils Samsung Vision AI and Next-Generation Screen Innovations at CES 2025

By ToAI Team | January 6, 2025

Recently at the CES First Look 2025 event, Samsung Electronics America introduced a new innovative technology – Samsung Vision AI. This impressive advancement integrates artificial intelligence into their screens and devices, providing not just better visual solution but also a number of variants with functions to enhance daily experience. Samsung Vision AI platform is expected to become the foundation for its leading models, including Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED 4K, OLED and The Frame. Such gadgets shall not solely serve as entertainment tools but as rather versatile smart companions that adapt to all user needs. People will easily adopt them […]

MIT Researchers Develop AI System to Revolutionize Research Hypotheses

By ToAI Team | January 6, 2025

A team of specialists from MIT has developed a groundbreaking AI system called SciAgents, its sole goal is to independently generate and evaluate potential research problems in different disciplines. Utilizing this feature allows emulating the forms of work applied by human researchers, and therefore, opening new frontiers in scientific investigation based on AI technology and cooperation between human and the system. A publication in Advanced Materials suggests that Alireza Ghafarollahi, a postdoctoral researcher at the Laboratory for Atomistic and Molecular Mechanics (LAMM), and Markus Buehler, the Jerry McAfee Professor in Engineering at MIT, have in their group devised the use […]

Samsung’s C-Lab Triumphs at CES 2025 with 12 Innovation Awards

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 6, 2025

Las Vegas – Samsung Electronics to reveal 15 new projects through C-Lab at CES 2025, focusing on innovations in AI, IoT, digital health, and robotics. C-Lab startups won 12 CES 2025 Innovation Awards, including one Best of Innovation Award which further endorses Samsung’s focus on innovation. The projects include 12 start-up companies under C-Lab Outside, two internal ventures from C-Lab Inside, and one spin-off start-up. Among the significant AI solutions is DEEP.Fine’s Vision-AI platform, ENERZAi’s-inference engine based on AI, and Cochl’s acoustic identifiers. For IoT, Ghost Pass became famous with an award-winning hands-free biometric authentication solution. Riduck, an exercise coaching […]

Samsung Strengthens AI-Driven Robotics with Rainbow Robotics Stake

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 6, 2025

Seoul – Samsung Electronics, the largest electronics company in the world, announced that it is acquiring an additional 35% stake in Rainbow Robotics to emerge as a dominant player in the AI-supported humanoid robotics development domain. The joint efforts of Samsung’s advanced AI and software technology and an extensive portfolio of experience from Rainbow Robotics will accelerate the creation of intelligent humanoid robots. Rainbow Robotics, the company known for its phenomenal two-legged walking robot “Hubo,” will become a part of Samsung’s subsidiary. The latest developments in AI algorithms will be used to improve robot manufacturing and logistics capabilities, developing applications […]

SoundHound AI and Lucid to Launch In-Vehicle Generative AI at CES 2025

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 3, 2025

Santa Clara, Calif. – Lucid Motors, a manufacturer of luxury electric cars, has announced its generation of the next in-car voice assistant, Lucid Assistant, powered by SoundHound AI to be unveiled at CES 2025, this assistant leverages SoundHound Chat AI that promises a seamless hands-free experience for users, changing the way drivers and passengers interact with the vehicle. “Developing Lucid Assistant in cooperation with SoundHound enables us to deliver much more than a voice control feature,” said Dr. Jean-Philippe Gauthier, Head of Software Engineering at Lucid. “In combination with Lucid’s frequent over-the-air software updates, Lucid Assistant can grow in functionality […]

CES 2025: LeddarTech’s LeddarVision AI Platform Elevates ADAS Solutions

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 3, 2025

Quebec City, Canada – LeddarTech has announced its participation at CES 2025 by presenting its LeddarVision Surround-View (LVS-2+). Designed to revolutionize ADAS and autonomous driving capabilities, LVS-2+ addresses the challenges that are faced by OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in improving vehicle safety and performance. LVS-2+ was developed on a 5V5R sensor configuration to give a 360° overview of the surroundings of a vehicle. Some features of this system include reliable vehicle detection in complex conditions, cut-in and cut-out alerts, and uninterrupted range coverage under adverse conditions. The system can operate up to 160 km/h and is designed to provide […]

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BBVA Develops Spanish Stress Test to Tackle AI Bias Effectively

By ToAI Team | January 3, 2025

GPT, Gemini, as well as Llama as generative AI tools have thus transformed how individuals and businesses use the technology. The models become extremely sophisticated allowing for more virtual interactions to occur and this leads to other possibilities. However, with such capabilities, they also have the potential of propagating bias concerning factors such as; gender, race, sexual orientation, and disability among others. This is often the case because the data employed and the methodologies applied in the process of developing these AI systems are subjects of fairness concerns. Openness research, however, when considering the application, showed that they manage biases […]

Samsung to Unveil Groundbreaking AI Monitors and Gaming Innovations at CES 2025

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 3, 2025

Korea – Ahead of the CES event, Samsung Electronics announced its 2025 range of monitors that promise revolutionary advancements by integrating AI capabilities, industry-first OLED sizes, and enhanced productivity tools. From gaming to professional creativity, these displays, which include the Smart Monitor M9, Odyssey OLED G6 and G8, and the ViewFinity S8, have been designed for an array of users. “With the new monitors in our industry-leading lineups, we’re giving people more ways to explore the content and connections that they love in new ways,” said Hoon Chung, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “Because of […]

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New Study Highlights Challenges for AI in Real-World Medical Conversations

By ToAI Team | January 3, 2025

Tools like ChatGPT have recently been hailed for their ability to assist healthcare workers in categorising patients, gathering their medical histories, and providing first-rate diagnoses. However, as it has been demonstrated in the coursework, despite high results on standardized medical exams, a recent study shows that there are challenges when the mentioned instruments are used in practice. A recently published academic paper, conducted by the members of Harvard Medical School and Stanford University, has shown the weaknesses of AI in complex interactions between healthcare providers and consumers. The study is highlighted in the January 2 issue of Nature Medicine and […]

CloudPaths Unveils New Executive Structure to Enhance SaaS Solutions

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 2, 2025

Newark, CA – CloudPaths is all set to take its executive restructuring a notch up, all meant to better align with its growth trajectory concerning digital transformation and SaaS optimization. “As CloudPaths continues to grow its team and expand our technology offerings, we wanted to streamline of our flat executive structure to best serve our customers, employees and partners,” said Subramaniam Koduvayur (KVS), newly appointed CEO and founder of CloudPaths. Most recently, the updated leadership structure has placed Jayashanker Paramasivam as Chief Operating Officer while Tushar Bhalla has been named Chief Technology Officer. This realignment focuses on improving the delivery […]

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LG Expands AI Home Solutions to Mobility Spaces at CES 2025

By ToAI Team | January 2, 2025

In CES 2025, LG Electronics unveiled a new vision of AI home solutions at the exhibition, showing how their advanced AI technologies are progressing in the field of mobility. This top IT company from South Korea with the adage ‘Seamless Living, Infinite Possibilities’ showcased innovative ideas and solutions that blur the division between home and mobility. This underlines their relevance in the dynamic smart technology market environment. There was an important speech where LG stated to integrate innovative technology in transportation to define how people communicate with their homes and vehicles. According to LG, by using their ThinQ platform, they […]

AI Unveils Hidden Secrets of Centuries- Old Masterpiece

By ToAI Team | January 2, 2025

The interaction between art and technology is intricate and has been taken to an excellent level in which artificial intelligence (AI) reveals hidden features of a painting, which have remained an enigma to art connoisseurs for years. With the help of modern artificial intelligence approaches, the researchers have analyzed the paintings and disclosed a variety of hidden messages; thus, the appreciation of this marvelous piece is revived. The study that has been undertaken by a team comprising of art specialists as well as statisticians deployed an avant-garde artificial intelligence tool to assess a famous painting. This artwork was created by […]

AI Driven Economy Selling Your Decisions Before You Make Them

By ToAI Team | December 31, 2024

The “intention economy” has drawn ethical concern as with the advance and development of AI technology, real-time lifeworld manipulation is now possible at the pre-reflexive level. According to scholars from Cambridge University, this can lead to significant implications for our digital environment, thus transforming human intentions into an asset that can be used for profit. According to research done by experts in the field, the advancement of AI technology is quickly leading the application to the stage where it can predict user choices in advance at an initial stage. This information is then sold in real-time to companies who are […]

China Forms AI Standards Committee to Shape Global Innovation

By ToAI Team | December 31, 2024

China is becoming more strategic since it is stepping up to become one of the leading global powers in artificial intelligence (AI). The country has recently established a specialized committee that will be responsible for determining standards of AI. This decision is in tune with the broader Chinese strategic vision that aims at making the country the world’s hub of AI technology innovation and governance. As per the official communication by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), a new committee will be formed for the creation of AI standards. This is an important committee as it aims at […]

SES AI to Launche World’s First AI-Enhanced Battery Material at CES 2025

By Arshiya Kunwar | December 30, 2024

Woburn, Mass. – SES AI Corporation will unveil the very first AI-assisted battery material in history at CES 2025, to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, from January 7 to 10. The innovation draws from its Molecular Universe initiative that explores the physical and chemical properties of the entire universe of small molecules suitable for battery electrolytes (10^11 molecules). The pioneering AI-enhanced cell meant for robotics will be exhibited alongside the new SES high energy density Li-Metal batteries for drones, urban air mobility (UAM), and electric vehicles (EVs). SES AI’s advances have been made possible through superintelligent AI covering research, […]

TeamViewer Integrates AI and Automation to Address Workforce Challenges

By ToAI Team | December 30, 2024

TeamViewer, which is a leading company in the field of remote connectivity and digital workplaces, has set its strategic direction for the coming years and proclaimed that AI and automation will be a major priority before 2025. It will be a strategic move that will help businesses to deal with other operational challenges. With the help of AI technology implementation, TeamViewer strives to assist industries where companies are currently facing a lack of employees, such as healthcare. Their objective is to facilitate organizations by providing tools and solutions which can definitely enhance the organizational performance and productivity. A number of […]

Digital Transformation Drives Vietnam’s Tourism Boom

By ToAI Team | December 30, 2024

Vietnam is proactively playing an active part in the digitalization of the tourism industry in the country as it has an advanced digital platform and a high level of internet penetration that aids in making the tour incredible for thousands of visitors. Having 78 million internet users and 73.3% of the population active on social media, Vietnam provides an environment suitable for technological development in the field of tourism. Being one of the most promising digital markets in ASEAN, Vietnam is launching key initiatives with the support of state foundations and key stakeholders in the field of tourism. The advancements […]

MeitY Advances AI Future with AIRAWAT and Robotics Initiative

By Arshiya Kunwar | December 27, 2024

India – The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology MeitY has brought India a step closer to the future through its IndiaAI Mission – a comprehensive program for harvesting innovation, governance, and inclusion in artificial intelligence. India AI Portal (INDIAai) is one of the developments through which MeitY has put its mission into action. This is a central hub housing 2,800-plus articles, 472 startups, and 184 government initiatives related to AI in India. The computing platform, AIRAWAT, is ranked 75th according to the Global Supercomputing List and provides 200 petaflops of AI computing, scalable to 790 petaflops, thus offering a […]

Stanford’s AI-Powered Virtual Lab Revolutionizes Scientific Discovery

By ToAI Team | December 27, 2024

In a pioneering attempt to fast forward scientific advancement, a group of scientists from Stanford University have developed an AI-powered virtual lab. As reported in a preprint on bioRxiv, this new and revolutionary system involves multiple AI ‘scientists’ to achieve goals that are designed and set by actual scientists. The use of the virtual lab has been effective in creating nearly 100 nanobodies which are fragment antibodies that can target the virus causing COVID-19. This great work was achieved in considerably less time than what a typical research department would take to undertake. James Zou, a computational biologist, and one […]

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AI-Powered Framework Revolutionizes Early Detection of Heart Disease

By ToAI Team | December 27, 2024

A group of researchers has presented a groundbreaking approach designed to enhance the use of an AI-powered framework in the early detection of heart disease. In their study recently released by Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence, the researchers present an improved multilayer perceptron model that incorporates modern techniques of machine learning in combination with strategies for data preprocessing. It is possible with this advancement to save many lives by improving the accuracy of diagnosis and shortening the time taken to come up with early diagnoses. Worldwide, cardiovascular diseases remain a major killer and timely diagnosis is critical in determining the outcome […]

RBI Establishes FREE-AI Committee for Responsible AI in Finance

By ToAI Team | December 26, 2024

India – The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has formed the Framework for Responsible and Ethical Enablement of Artificial Intelligence (FREE-AI) Committee, which will help the financial sector adopt ethical AI. The action will be taken per the Monetary Policy Statement regarding leveraging AI in economic opportunities and risks. The committee, which is chaired by Dr. Pushpak Bhattacharyya, Professor at IIT Bombay, includes Ms Debjani Ghosh (Distinguished Fellow, NITI-Aayog), Dr Balaraman Ravindran (Head, Wadhwani School of AI, IIT Madras) and other eminent members drawn from academia, government, and industry. The committee will look at AI adoption across the globe, identify […]

CES 2025: Samsung’s C-Lab Innovations in AI, IoT, and Robotics

By ToAI Team | December 26, 2024

Korea – Samsung Electronics has announced its participation at CES 2025 with pioneering projects from its C-Lab. This includes 15 startups under AI, IoT, digital health, and robotics. Among the highlights, there are about 12 startups coming from C-Lab Outside, 2 from C-Lab Inside, and one spin-off will present their solutions at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. The C-Lab projects took home 12 CES Innovation Awards, including the Best of Innovation honor for GhostPass, a biometric authentication start-up. “CES is an important opportunity for Korean startups to gain a foothold in the global market and increase brand awareness,” said […]

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AI Empowering Women and Transforming Lives in Southeast Asia

By ToAI Team | December 26, 2024

The United Nations is currently using artificial intelligence (AI) to fight gender inequality in Southeast Asia in projects that focus on the protection of women and other vulnerable populations, on giving the latter a voice, and on providing them with training. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly interwoven into the fabric of people’s lives, UN agencies are leveraging such devices to address these gaps in access and learning, as well as social care in the region. Given the rising internet connectivity and high digital literacy in Southeast Asia, the region provides a perfect landscape for using AI in development projects. Among […]

Government Launches AI Tools and E-Com Safety Measures for Consumers

By ToAI Team | December 26, 2024

The Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi unveiled a number of measures on December 24, 2024 aimed at enhancing the consumer’s protection in the country. Launched on the National Consumer Day, new tools and platforms were released that would enhance the consumer protection and safety of online transactions. Some of the leading firms such as Reliance Retail, Tata Sons, and Zomato also responded to this campaign stating their participation in promoting e-commerce safety. These efforts include the launching of a number of AI-based interventions such as the National Consumer Helpline, […]

Ericsson, Beyon Use AI to Boost Sustainability Efforts in Bahrain

By ToAI Team | December 24, 2024

Bahrain – Ericsson and Beyon renew their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), rejuvenating the collaboration’s focus on the development of networks toward Net Zero goal in Bahrain, with the integration of AI-driven solutions. The partnership has achieved impressive results in the implementation of AI-related innovations, such as Cell Sleep Mode and MIMO Sleep Mode that reduce energy consumption at pilot sites by 22%, as well as bringing a 30% reduction in energy consumption across Batelco’s network due to deploying Ericsson with its 5G Radio 6646, in combination with these AI capabilities. Nicolas Blixell, Vice President and Head of Gulf Council Countries […]

Coralogix Expands Horizons with Strategic Acquisition of Aporia

By ToAI Team | December 24, 2024

Observability platform Coralogix acquires Aporia, a firm that focuses on the monitoring of machine learning (ML). This strategic decision shows how Coralogix is ready to improve its position as an organization in the newly evolving realm of ML observability and monitoring onboard. Therefore, as it stands as a data technology company, Coralogix is poised to capitalize on the accelerating demand for ML observability. The acquisition seems to be excellent for Coralogix as this will create a possibility of adding the Aporia’s advanced ML observation solutions to Coralogix offered services. Because Coralogix has always provided complete visibility solutions for logs, metrics, […]

Claude AI Redefines Brand Engagement with Human-Centric Precision

By ToAI Team | December 24, 2024

Claude, Anthropic artificial intelligence model, is disrupting the market by allowing more human-like communication between brands and customers. Being the very first organization in the sphere of AI for marketing, Brand.ai has integrated Claude.ai into its services, thus revolutionizing customer relations management for organizations all over the world. Through Claude, which possesses well-developed natural language processing capabilities, Brand.ai has introduced a new, customer-centric approach in terms of interaction that is based on understanding and, consequently, improvement of the customer journey. For a while now, Brand.ai has been pioneering AI solutions as a way of improving brand conversations. However, their work […]

The KPMG 2024 CEO Outlook: C&R CEOs Embrace AI Amid Economic Uncertainty

By ToAI Team | December 24, 2024

Bangkok – CEOs in the Consumer and Retail field are optimistic about the growth of their respective companies, although opinion is divided among them on the global economic recovery, according to 120 sector leaders surveyed. According to the KPMG 2024 CEO Outlook, while 82% forecast growth in their companies, only 59% are optimistic about the wider economy, marking the lowest optimism among industries. While the industry sees AI as a primary growth engine, it has thrown up challenges such as economic uncertainty (58%), geopolitical complexities (53%), and Gen AI adoption (48%), the sector sees AI as a critical growth driver. […]

AI Shapes Future of Consumer Protection on National Consumer Day 2024

By ToAI Team | December 23, 2024

New Delhi – Artificial intelligence will redefine consumer rights in India, with the National Consumer Day 2024, to be held tomorrow, focusing on using technology to empower and protect consumers. Unveiling a series of AI-enabled tools, including the National Consumer Helpline 2.0, an enhanced suite of apps under ‘Jago Grahak Jago’, all designed to identify deceptive behaviour in e-commerce and enhance consumer safety, Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi will inaugurate the event. Thirteen of the most outstanding e-commerce platforms, namely, Zomato, Reliance Retail, and Tata Sons, have committed themselves to adopting practices with AI enhancement towards ensuring product safety. The […]

Al Jazeera Media Institute Sets AI Conference for January 2025

By ToAI Team | December 23, 2024

Doha – The Al Jazeera Media Institute has announced the second round of their Artificial Intelligence in Media Conference, which will be held at the Sheraton Doha Hotel on January 11-12, 2025. The event showcases the media giant’s commitment to the fields of technology and journalism, highlighting how AI will transform the media landscape. Eman Al Amri, Director of Al Jazeera Media Institute, indicated that this conference was geared towards talking directly with both media professionals and technology experts. “We want to ensure the preservation of core journalistic values and adapt to technological developments,” Al Amri said. This event includes […]

Edisun to Fuel AI with Renewable Energy from Fuencarral

By ToAI Team | December 23, 2024

Zurich – Edisun Power has decided to bring its 941 MWp solar plant “Fuencarral” located close to Madrid into alignment with the renewables use of AI-powered data centers. The strategy forms part of addressing the increasing energy demand from the applications of such AI-powered tools and rather stringent European laws like the European Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) that demands low emission operations at data centers. The Fuencarral project is a complex of three solar plants and enjoys the benefits of grid access rights, environmental and administrative permits and construction authorization. Edisun has also obtained added development rights from Smartenergy for […]

Australia’s Fight Against Cyber Threats in a Digital Age

By ToAI Team | December 23, 2024

Australia has embarked on significant steps to enhance cybersecurity as cyber threats evolve posing greater risk to the country with proliferation of new innovations such as AI, generative platforms. As these advancements introduce the improvements, they create the doors to the negative actions including the intricate scams which involve the AI tools manipulating the audio, video, and the images that are clearly fake. Cybercrime also have huge financial cost with victim’s average loss of AU$30,700 per incident. This risk is even much higher especially during the holiday season, or even worse targeting especially the young people in the millennial and […]

InterDigital’s AI Breakthrough Recognized with Fierce Innovation Award

By ToAI Team | December 20, 2024

Wilmington, Del. – InterDigital, an R&D company for mobile, video, and AI technologies, has won a Fierce Network Innovation Award for its innovative AI approach. Announced on December 19, the Fierce Network Innovation Awards are given annually to companies, solutions, and individuals who are able to change networks, engage customers, and deliver savings and innovation. InterDigital’s AI-Empowered Receiver Design for 6G Wireless Communications impressed the jury in the AI category because it demonstrated a pioneering use of AI and machine learning to reshape the future of wireless communication. Tested over-the-air with Keysight Technologies, Inc, this AI-empowered receiver architecture at InterDigital […]

Google Distributed Cloud Brings Generative AI Search On-Premises

By ToAI Team | December 20, 2024

Google announced a revolutionary approach for businesses interested to leverage the potential of generative AI without worrying about data location, legal concerns, and real-time performance. Google Cloud has recently introduced Google Distributed Cloud (GDC), which enables businesses to incorporate Google’s AI services into clients’ own data centers or edges to offer a fully-managed hardware and software solution for data-intensive and AI workloads. This new release seeks to create a link between the revolution of the cloud and the applicability that many industries are faced with. For the companies working in the industries with high regulatory demands or those which deal […]

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Launches on Amazon Bedrock for AI Innovation

By ToAI Team | December 20, 2024

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large, an innovative model that generates images based on the input text, is now available on Amazon Bedrock. This is a new version in generative AI as coders are able to receive quality image generation kits available in AWS. Its adoption will be observed to transform how organizations and developers manage creative endeavors, from creating impressive images to creating incredible experiences. Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large continues the development of its previous versions positively and enhances the performance of generating images based on textual descriptions. This model does well in its operation as it gives a high image […]

Venture Capital Investments in Generative AI Surge to $45 Billion in 2024

By ToAI Team | December 20, 2024

Dublin, IE – In 2024, Generative AI venture capital investments surged to $45 billion, nearly doubling the $24 billion investment in 2023. This is a key year in the history of this technology, featuring 1,050 funding deals, and substantial late-stage investments dominating the landscape. Some examples include the OpenAI $6.6 billion funding round in October, Waymo’s $5 billion in July, and xAI’s $5 billion in November. North America topped the charts in the global market with an 85% investment value and 70% deal volume. Europe, on the other hand, has started showing promise with companies such as Mistral AI and […]

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Seqrite Boosts Cybersecurity with Predictive Analytics on AWS

By ToAI Team | December 19, 2024

Seqrite, the enterprise arm of Quick Heal Technologies Limited, has risen to the top of the cybersecurity space by embracing technological solutions. Praised for its innovative solutions for endpoints, networks, and data protection, Seqrite has expanded its portfolio in the cybersecurity sphere by becoming an AWS partner. It has also provided Seqrite with the chance to create new solutions based on artificial intelligence to combat contemporary threats that organizations are experiencing globally. The organization operates in a world where cyber threats are evolving, and as such, Seqrite has achieved tremendous progress in improving the efficacy of its services. AWS has […]

Google Cloud Earns ISO/IEC 42001:2023, Advancing Responsible AI

By ToAI Team | December 19, 2024

Google Cloud has recently accomplished a significant advancement as the company has secured the ISO/IEC 42001:2023 standard to improve its policies on accountable artificial intelligence. Some of the concerns arising from the increasing adoption of AI and its further development include biased, lack of fairness, lack of transparency, privacy and security of information. With this new certification, Google Cloud is well-equipped within solving these problems and is indeed paving the way as the industry standard. The ISO/ IEC 42001:2023 presents a direction on how the opportunities and risks that exist in the development and use of AI can be dealt […]

Samsung Debuts Energy-Efficient AI Refrigerators with Hybrid Cooling

By ToAI Team | December 19, 2024

December 19, 2024, Korea – Samsung Electronics now introduced its revolutionary intelligent AI Hybrid Cooling refrigerators which are about to be launched during CES 2025. This device will adopt the advanced cooling techniques combined with artificial intelligence to redefine energy efficiency, preservation, and interior capacity in modern appliances. “Since refrigerators run 24/7, we placed a strong emphasis on developing a cooling system that meaningfully enhances energy efficiency for users,” said Jeong Seung Moon, EVP and Head of the R&D Team for Digital Appliances Business at Samsung Electronics. “With the global unveiling of the AI Hybrid Cooling technology, we are showcasing […]

Compact ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI Delivers Next-Level AI Performance

By ToAI Team | December 19, 2024

December 19, 2024, Taipei, Taiwan – ASUS has launched the world’s first mini PC, the NUC 14 Pro AI, powered by the cutting-edge Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2) and integrated with Microsoft Copilot+. Designed to meet the demands of entertainment, business, and industrial applications, this compact powerhouse delivers cutting-edge AI capabilities in a sleek 0.6-liter chassis. It is equipped with an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor and boasts an impressive 120 platform TOPS and 48 NPU TOPS, making it three times faster than its predecessor. The system integrates all these features with the exceptional performance of Intel® Arc™ GPU […]

Positive Reactions Pour in for HCLTech’s SAP AI Lab Launch in Munich

By ToAI Team | December 19, 2024

Munich, Germany – The opening of HCLTech’s SAP Business AI Lab in Munich has started a wave of excitement in many industries. The lab, the first of its kind in Germany, is being celebrated for promising to accelerate the possibilities of digitization through innovative GenAI-powered solutions. The industry experts and clients are exalted by what this lab can provide in terms of meaningful advancements. Most have observed that the integration of SAP Business AI with HCLTech’s AI Force platform would help companies be future-ready. Consumers are thrilled by the lab’s promise to deliver real-world results. IT managers and business leaders […]

Samsung Revolutionizes Smart Homes with AI-Powered Appliances

By ToAI Team | December 18, 2024

Samsung Electronics has announced its most extensive AI integration of home appliances, an encouraging move in line with the company vision for integrated smart homes. The company will showcase the models including an AI Home screen as small as 9-inches for Bespoke refrigerators and a 7-inch for laundry appliances and wall ovens. “We have been leading the development of screen appliances to elevate our consumers’ experiences with innovative features and functionalities”, said Jeong Seung Moon, EVP and Head of the R&D Team for Digital Appliances Business at Samsung Electronics. “Along with those efforts towards enhancing usability, we are expanding consumer […]

YouTube & CAA Partner to Empower Creators with Responsible AI

By ToAI Team | December 18, 2024

YouTube has signed a deal with the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) to launch safe AI applications that will ultimately assist talents in the entertainment industry. This partnership is an advanced strategy in adaptation of artificial intelligence in designs with professionalism and concern for the artist. It is to offer solutions and recommendations regarding new earned revenue business models concerning artists and creators because artificial intelligence will play a role in content creation and distribution. It is, however, crucial to comprehend that even though YouTube & CAA are business partners they are trying to create a world in which these AI […]

NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super: Developers Excited Over Affordable AI Power

By ToAI Team | December 18, 2024

NVIDIA has debuted the Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit and it ticks all the right boxes as far as the AI community is concerned. Compact and high-powered yet costing less than half of its predecessor, this generative AI supercomputer brings hope to developers, hobbyists, and students all over the world. Enthusiasts across forums and social media have opened up discussions bragging on the device’s benefits in revolutionizing everything from chatbots to vehicles. This Jetson Orin Nano Super will boost generative AI inference performance by 1.7 times and be an integral part of modern applications, including cutting-edge computer vision and […]

Gemini Code Assist Revolutionizes AI Powered Software Development

By ToAI Team | December 18, 2024

Generative AI is steadily entering industries and with the introduction of the new Gemini Code Assist tools, it has recently elevated its position as a coding help tool to a whole new level. With the help of the latest large language models (LLMs), Gemini Code Assist will provide the innovation for how developers compose, modify, and maintain application code while also boosting the time efficiency of concepts-to-code SDLC. In this year, 2024, the platform has just begun to expand, and with the help of Gemini 2.0 Flash, the enhancement in the quality of responses along with the reduction in latency […]

LG’s 2025 QNED Evo TVs Introduce AI Hyper-Personalization and Wireless 4K

By ToAI Team | December 18, 2024

Seoul, December 18, 2024 – The leading electronics company LG has revealed its latest QNED Evo lineup for 2025, integrating OLED innovation such as hyper-personalization powered by AI, advanced color technologies, and a true wireless 4K viewing experience. While expanding its premium LCD TV portfolio, the QNED Evo series represents the new home entertainment paradigm for large displays, from 40 to 100 inches. Highlights include LG’s proprietary Dynamic QNED Color Solution, delivering realistic colors certified by Intertek for 100% color volume, and the True Wireless 4K technology, which until now was exclusively available for OLED models,but is now also available […]