Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: News
17 Feb 2025
TechnologyNew York Times is now using AI to edit stories
The New York Times has jumped on the AI bandwagon, launching tools to help with editing copies, summarizing information, coding, and writing.
17 Feb 2025
GoogleGoogle Pay will soon allow UPI payments using your voice
Google Pay is all set to transform the world of digital payments with a new AI-powered feature.
17 Feb 2025
Zomato'No coding required': Zomato's AI agent makes customer support easy
Zomato has unveiled Nugget, an AI-powered support platform designed to help businesses enhance their customer service.
17 Feb 2025
Elon MuskMusk launching Grok 3 tomorrow: When, how to watch event
Elon Musk, the tech mogul famous for his ambitious ventures, is all set to unveil Grok 3, the latest iteration of xAI's artificial intelligence chatbot.
16 Feb 2025
AppleApple enhancing Vision Pro with AI features, spatial content app
Apple is planning to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into the Vision Pro headset, according to Bloomberg News.
16 Feb 2025
GoogleHow Perplexity AI's 'Deep Research' tool fares against ChatGPT, Gemini
Led by Aravind Srinivas, Perplexity AI has launched a new tool called Deep Research.
15 Feb 2025
MetaMeta halts book licensing for AI training amid copyright disputes
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has reportedly halted its efforts to secure book licensing deals for AI model training.
15 Feb 2025
AppleApple's AI revamp for Siri faces delays due to bugs
Apple's highly-anticipated revamp of its digital assistant, Siri, could be delayed due to engineering issues and software bugs.
15 Feb 2025
MetaMeet Project Waterworth: World's longest subsea internet cable by Meta
In a groundbreaking move, Meta has announced the launch of Project Waterworth, an initiative to lay the world's longest subsea internet cable.
15 Feb 2025
Ministry of AYUSHThis AI chatbot will interpret ancient Ayurvedic texts, offer advice
The Ministry of Ayush, via the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), is working on an AI-assisted chatbot.
15 Feb 2025
MetaAfter Musk's Tesla, Meta to develop AI-driven humanoid robots
Meta is planning to create a new division in its Reality Labs unit to develop AI-powered humanoid robots to help with physical tasks, as per an internal company memo obtained by Reuters.
15 Feb 2025
Elon MuskMusk-led xAI in talks to raise $10B at $75B valuation
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence start-up, xAI, is said to be in talks to raise $10 billion in a funding round.
15 Feb 2025
OpenAIOpenAI's board unanimously rejects Elon Musk's $97.4B acquisition bid
The board of OpenAI, the leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has unanimously rejected a $97.4 billion acquisition offer from tech entrepreneur Elon Musk.
14 Feb 2025
Robots'Superhuman' vision: This tech lets robots see through thick smoke
A team of researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, led by Professor Mingmin Zhao, is working on a revolutionary radio-based sensing system for robots.
14 Feb 2025
YouTubeYouTube Shorts now lets you create AI videos using prompts
YouTube is integrating Google DeepMind's newest video model, Veo 2, into its Shorts platform.
12 Feb 2025
OpenAIWe don't use Indian media content for ChatGPT training: OpenAI
OpenAI, the leading artificial intelligence (AI) research lab, has denied allegations by multiple Indian media groups that it trained its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, using their content without permission.
12 Feb 2025
Alibaba GroupAlibaba's market value surges by $87B amid AI development
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is witnessing a revival in investor interest, thanks to its major advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) development.
12 Feb 2025
Scarlett JohanssonDeepfake of Scarlett Johansson goes viral; actor demands AI regulations
Hollywood actor Scarlett Johansson has urged the US government to restrict artificial intelligence (AI) after an unauthorized deepfake video featuring her and several other Jewish celebrities began circulating online.
12 Feb 2025
StartupsThis Coimbatore-based AI start-up is rewarding employees with ₹14cr bonus
Kovai.co, a Coimbatore-based artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, has recently shared a whopping ₹14 crore bonus with its 140 employees.
12 Feb 2025
LawsuitsThomson Reuters wins AI copyright lawsuit—judge quashes free use defense
Global media and technology giant Thomson Reuters has won the first major AI copyright case in the US.
11 Feb 2025
Microsoft65% Indians use AI, double the global average: Microsoft
A recent Microsoft study, titled the Global Online Safety Survey, has revealed that 65% of Indians have used artificial intelligence (AI).
11 Feb 2025
FrancePM Modi advocates for open-source, unbiased AI at Paris summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has advocated the development of open-source artificial intelligence (AI) systems and unbiased datasets.
11 Feb 2025
IndiaIndians can look forward to 6-15% salary hike this year
The Indian job market is set to witness a major salary hike this year, with annual increments expected to fall between 6% and 15% across sectors.
11 Feb 2025
Indian GovernmentModi government to issue advisory against using DeepSeek's AI tool
The Indian government is gearing up to issue an advisory against the use of Chinese firm DeepSeek's artificial intelligence (AI) tool.
11 Feb 2025
TechnologyAI use may decrease problem-solving skills, warns Microsoft study
A recent study conducted by researchers from Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University has revealed a concerning correlation between the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in workplaces and a decrease in critical thinking skills.
10 Feb 2025
DeepSeekDeepSeek hired employees from Microsoft's AI labs in China
DeepSeek, the Chinese AI start-up that recently sparked a $1 trillion selloff in US tech stocks, has a number of former Microsoft employees from the company's controversial AI labs in China.
10 Feb 2025
Emmanuel MacronFrance announces $112B AI investment to rival US's Stargate project
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a massive private investment of €109 billion ($112.6 billion) in the country's artificial intelligence (AI) sector.
10 Feb 2025
OpenAIOpenAI to finalize 1st custom AI chip's design by year-end
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is taking big steps to reduce its reliance on NVIDIA for chip supply.
10 Feb 2025
OpenAIMistral follows OpenAI's footsteps, to develop AI-driven warfare tools
In a major development, two of Europe's leading tech start-ups, Mistral and Helsing, have announced a strategic partnership.
10 Feb 2025
Emmanuel MacronFrance to use nuclear power for ambitious AI project
France is capitalizing on its rich nuclear power resources to get ahead in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race.
10 Feb 2025
NokiaNokia picks Intel's Justin Hotard as its new CEO
Nokia has announced the appointment of senior Intel executive Justin Hotard as its new Chief Executive Officer.
10 Feb 2025
Sam AltmanWill AI agents replace software engineers? OpenAI CEO weighs in
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced the development of AI agents, which would serve as virtual co-workers for humans.
10 Feb 2025
HollywoodOscars 2026: Films must disclose their AI usage
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is said to be mulling making it compulsory for filmmakers to declare their use of artificial intelligence (AI) in movies, especially those vying for the Oscars.
09 Feb 2025
DeepMindDeepMind's AI system can outperform math olympiad gold medalists
Google's artificial intelligence (AI) research lab, DeepMind, has an AI system called AlphaGeometry2.
09 Feb 2025
KeralaKerala to develop state-owned AI engine for schools
The Kerala government has announced plans to develop a state-owned artificial intelligence (AI) engine for its schools.
09 Feb 2025
Elon MuskDOGE using Microsoft Azure's AI bots for sensitive data analysis
Elon Musk's team at DOGE is using Microsoft's Azure cloud platform to analyze highly sensitive data, including personal details and internal financial records from the US Department of Education.
09 Feb 2025
TechnologyArtists protest Christie's AI art auction—citing concerns over copyright violations
Christie's, the famous fine art auction house, has announced its first-ever show dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI)-generated art. The announcement has received mixed reviews.
09 Feb 2025
TechnologyAI policy must be based on 'science, not science fiction'
Fei-Fei Li, a prominent Stanford computer scientist and a start-up founder, has outlined three key principles for future artificial intelligence (AI) policymaking.
09 Feb 2025
MetaMeta to launch 6 wearable AI devices this year
Meta is gearing up to take a big leap in the artificial intelligence (AI) space this year.
08 Feb 2025
AnthropicDeepSeek the 'worst' performer on bioweapon data safety test: Anthropic
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has voiced grave concerns over DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firm that has recently taken the world by storm with its R1 model.
08 Feb 2025
StartupsOpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever's AI start-up eyes $20B valuation
Safe Superintelligence (SSI), an AI start-up co-founded by OpenAI's former chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, is in talks to raise funds at a valuation of at least $20 billion, according to Reuters.
07 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpMusk's DOGE team developing AI chatbot for US government: Report
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is said to be working on an AI chatbot dubbed GSAi, for the US General Services Administration, according to WIRED.
07 Feb 2025
OpenAIOpenAI co-founder joins ex-CTO Mira Murati's secret start-up
John Schulman, a co-founder of OpenAI, has moved to a new role at ex-CTO Mira Murati's stealth start-up, according to Fortune.
07 Feb 2025
AmazonAmazon to invest over $100B in AI this year
Amazon has announced plans to invest more than $100 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) this year.
06 Feb 2025
AmazonYou can now shop while watching shows on MX Player
Amazon MX Player, a popular video streaming service in India, is all set to transform the market with its innovative shoppable videos.
06 Feb 2025
ChatGPTChatGPT search engine is now accessible without sign-in
OpenAI has announced a major update to its ChatGPT search engine. The platform will no longer require users to log in for usage.
06 Feb 2025
GoogleIndiaAI Mission may include Google Tensor chips alongside NVIDIA, AMD
Google may provide its Tensor chip for the next phase of the ₹10,738 crore IndiaAI Mission, according to Moneycontrol.
06 Feb 2025
GoogleGoogle unveils its latest AI model to compete with DeepSeek
Google has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, the Gemini 2.0 Pro Experimental.
05 Feb 2025
ChatGPTWhy Finance Ministry banned using ChatGPT, DeepSeek for official work
The Ministry of Finance has issued an advisory, warning its employees against using artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek for official purposes.
05 Feb 2025
MumbaiBlackRock hiring 1,200 employees in India to boost AI capabilities
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, is poised to expand its Indian workforce significantly by hiring nearly 1,200 employees, as per Bloomberg News.
05 Feb 2025
GoogleGoogle's U-turn: Removes pledge not to build AI for weapons
Alphabet, Google's parent company, has updated its guidelines on artificial intelligence (AI) use.
