Artificial intelligence
US tightens control over global AI chip exports
13 Jan 2025
The U.S. government announced new measures on Monday, 13th January 2025, to further restrict exports of artificial intelligence (AI) chips and technology.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai unveils 2025 prospects in internal communication: Report
13 Jan 2025
Google’s chief executive officer, Sundar Pichai, has provided a tantalizing preview of the tech titan’s forthcoming advancements in artificial intelligence
Perplexity AI looks for talent to expand in India
12 Jan 2025
Perplexity AI the start-up that launched an AI-powered search engine in 2022, facilitating a speech based open source search
TSMC’s record sales signal a bright AI future for 2025
10 Jan 2025
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has outperformed market expectations in its latest earnings report, reinforcing optimism for the growth trajectory of artificial intelligence
Microsoft to invest $3 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in India
By Cygnus | 08 Jan 2025
Microsoft has announced plans to invest $3 billion in India over the next two years, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI), cloud infrastructure, and workforce skilling.
Amazon AWS investment: $11 billion to boost AI and cloud infrastructure in Georgia
By Cygnus | 08 Jan 2025
Amazon has announced a groundbreaking $11 billion investment through its cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), to expand infrastructure in Georgia
Tesla Cybertruck blast in Las Vegas: ChatGPT allegedly used for planning police report
By Cygnus | 08 Jan 2025
The tragic Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on New Year’s Day has taken a worrisome technological twist
Nvidia unveils Cosmos AI, gaming chips, and Toyota deal at CES 2025
By Cygnus | 07 Jan 2025
At the highly anticipated CES 2025 tech conference in Las Vegas, Nvidia introduced a range of technologies poised to transform robotics, gaming, and automotive industries.
OpenAI to evolve into a for-profit company
28 Dec 2024
OpenAI, the harbinger of the open architecture Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution, on Friday announced plans to create a public benefit corporation to oversee commercial operations as it evolves into a for-profit company.
EU approves Nvidia's $700 million deal to acquire Run:ai
24 Dec 2024
The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union (EU), has approved Nvidia’s $700 million deal to acquire Israel-based GPU chipmaker Run:ai
EU draft rules make data disclosure mandatory for AI companies
18 Nov 2024
The European Union (EU) has released draft rules relating to its AI Act, which, among other things, require AI companies to disclose details regarding training of AI models and data on product testing.
IndiaAI, Meta and IIT Jodhpur join to set up Center for Generative AI
28 Oct 2024
IndiaAI has partnered with social media platform Meta to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Generative AI, Shrijan, at IIT Jodhpur, which will promote open-source AI.
TCS launches NVIDIA unit to support AI adoption by enterprises
26 Oct 2024
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS), in collaboration with NVIDIA, has launched a new unit to support its customers on the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across industries.
IndiaAI mission selects 8 projects to promote ethical AI
17 Oct 2024
The IndiaAI Mission has selected eight projects from among a number of proposals received from the expression of interest (EoI) floated under the mission’s `Safe and Trusted AI Pillar
TCS launches GenAI aggregator platform AI WisdomNext
07 Jun 2024
Tata Consultancy Services has launched TCS AI WisdomNext, a platform for aggregating multiple GenAI services into a single interface
CCI to engage agency for launching market study on AI
23 Apr 2024
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has proposed to launch a market study to understand the ecosystem around Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its transformative influence on the market.
CCI to engage agency for launching market study on AI
23 Apr 2024
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has proposed to launch a market study to understand the ecosystem around Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its transformative influence on the market.
Nvidia unveils superchip DGX SuperPOD to power AI
19 Mar 2024
Tech giant Nvidia on Monday unveiled the Blackwell-Powered DGX SuperPOD, a new family of GPU chips for powering Generative AI supercomputing, in a move to consolidate its hold on AI technology.
India to build a 10,000+ GPU supercomputer for AI modelling
12 Mar 2024
Government of India has proposed to build a supercomputer of 10,000 GPU or more capacity as part of its plan to develop the necessary infrastructure for a self-sufficient AI eco-system in the country.
India to build a 10,000+ GPU supercomputer for AI modelling
12 Mar 2024
Government of India has proposed to build a supercomputer of 10,000 GPU or more capacity as part of its plan to develop the necessary infrastructure for a self-sufficient AI eco-system in the country.
C-DOT, Qualcomm team up to stimulate India’s telecom ecosystem
04 Mar 2024
Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), a research institution under the ministry of telecommunications, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Qualcomm Technologies Inc for the development of innovative communication technologies.
MeitY ropes in Microsoft, iCreate to bolster India’s AI start-up ecosystem
23 Feb 2024
Microsoft and iCreate on Wednesday announced the launch of the iCreate-Microsoft programme for Emerging Leaders in Artificial Intelligence (iMPEL-AI), a joint initiative with the ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY), to help India’s AI innovators create marketable solutions to emerging needs.
MeitY ropes in Microsoft, iCreate to bolster India’s AI start-up ecosystem
23 Feb 2024
Microsoft and iCreate on Wednesday announced the launch of the iCreate-Microsoft programme for Emerging Leaders in Artificial Intelligence (iMPEL-AI), a joint initiative with the ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY), to help India’s AI innovators create marketable solutions to emerging needs.
Musk aims for 25% voting control at Tesla prior to advancing AI objectives
16 Jan 2024
In a recent announcement on social media platform X, Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, expressed his discomfort with the idea of steering the automaker towards leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics without securing at least 25% voting control.
Vodafone inks a $1.5 billion deal with Microsoft for AI, cloud, and IoT
16 Jan 2024
Vodafone has announced a decade-long partnership with Microsoft, aiming to extend generative AI, digital, enterprise, and cloud services to over 300 million businesses and consumers across its European and African markets.
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