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Kripa B February 2nd, 2025 12:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

Google Unveils WeatherNext, New AI Models for Weather Forecasts

Google DeepMind, in collaboration with Google Research, has launched WeatherNext, a new family of AI models that promises greater accuracy and efficiency than traditional forecasting methods. According to Google, WeatherNext is the company's most advanced weather forecasting AI technology. Also Read: Google AI Announcements in December 2024: From Agentic AI to Quantum Computing Google DeepMind Introduces WeatherNext AI "WeatherNext models are faster and more efficient than traditional physics-based weather models... Read More

Srikapardhi February 2nd, 2025 11:56 AM 0 COMMENTS

Rakuten Mobile Launches Rakuten AI for Business

Rakuten Mobile has launched Rakuten AI for Business, a generative AI service for corporate clients. Rakuten AI for Business is optimised for Japanese culture, regulations and business customs, leveraging the Rakuten Group's experience from over 70 businesses and its expertise in sales, operations and marketing to empower businesses, according to Ting Cai, Chief AI and Data Officer at Rakuten Group. Also Read: NTT DATA Launches New AI Tool to Accelerate... Read More

Kripa B February 2nd, 2025 12:06 AM 0 COMMENTS

CES 2025: Nvidia AI Announcements, Launches and Partnerships Across Industries

Nvidia announced and showcased many new products and services at CES 2025 in Las Vegas last month. Nvidia's founder and CEO Jensen Huang, delivered a keynote that included the company's new products to advance gaming, autonomous vehicles, robotics and agentic AI. AI is advancing at an "incredible pace," Huang told the audience at the event, saying, "It started with perception AI — understanding images, words and sounds. Then generative AI... Read More

Kripa B February 1st, 2025 2:55 PM 0 COMMENTS

Government to Provide Broadband to Rural Schools and Health Centres under BharatNet

The Centre will provide broadband connectivity to all government-run secondary schools and primary healthcare centres (PHCs) in rural areas through the BharatNet project, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday. Also Read: Fastest 5G Rollout Globally Highlights India’s Technological Prowess in Telecom: Economic Survey Broadband Expansion Through BharatNet "Broadband connectivity will be provided to all Government secondary schools and primary health centres (PHCs) in rural... Read More

Kripa B January 31st, 2025 2:02 PM 0 COMMENTS

HCLTech and Microsoft Launch AI-Powered Feature for Cricket Australia Live App

HCLTech and Microsoft have partnered with Cricket Australia (CA) to introduce a new generative AI (GenAI) feature in the Cricket Australia Live app. The AI Insights matchday companion feature provides fans with text-based updates throughout live matches, offering deeper context on key moments, player performances, and milestones beyond traditional scores and commentary. Also Read: HCLTech and Google Cloud Partner for AI-Driven Cybersecurity Solutions HCLTech and Microsoft Launch AI Feature The... Read More

Kripa B January 31st, 2025 12:29 PM 0 COMMENTS

PwC and Microsoft Partner to Deploy AI Agents for Industries

PwC and Microsoft have teamed up in a strategic collaboration to transform industries by leveraging AI agents. These AI agents are advanced systems capable of performing tasks autonomously, analysing large sets of data, and supporting decision-making processes. Their collaboration aims to help businesses harness the full potential of AI, driving enhanced business value, better customer engagement, and optimised operations across various sectors. Also Read: PwC India Partners with Meta to... Read More

Kripa B January 31st, 2025 12:09 PM 0 COMMENTS

AI Voice Startup ElevenLabs Secures USD 180 Million in Funding

ElevenLabs has raised USD 180 million in Series C funding, bringing its total funding to USD 281 million since its 2022 launch. The round was co-led by a16z and ICONIQ Growth, with participation from new investors like NEA, World Innovation Lab (WiL), Valor, Endeavor Catalyst Fund and Lunate. Existing investors Sequoia Capital, Salesforce Ventures, Smash Capital, SV Angel, NFDG, and BroadLight Capital are also increasing their support, the AI Voice... Read More

Kripa B January 30th, 2025 4:32 PM 0 COMMENTS

India to Develop Indigenous Generative AI Model: Report

India has announced plans to develop its own generative AI model, joining global players like OpenAI and China's DeepSeek. Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed the initiative at the Utkarsh Odisha Conclave, highlighting India's commitment to AI innovation through the India AI Compute Facility, according to a Moneycontrol report. Also Read: India to Promote Cheap Data Rates, 5G Expansion to Attract Global Investments: Report India AI Compute Facility The facility has... Read More

Kripa B January 30th, 2025 10:07 AM 0 COMMENTS

US Must Act Now to Protect AI Leadership and National Security: Google

As the United States races to lead in breakthrough technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing, cyber threats continue to escalate. Malicious actors are targeting American infrastructure—from telecommunications networks and energy grids to water plants—raising concerns about national security in an increasingly digital battleground, according to Google. Also Read: Palantir and Anduril Launch AI Consortium to Strengthen US National Security "While generative AI can be used by threat actors... Read More

Srikapardhi January 29th, 2025 11:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

SoftBank and Quantinuum Partner for Quantum Computing Applications

SoftBank and Quantinuum have agreed to a wide-ranging partnership in quantum computing. By combining their respective strengths, both companies say they will unlock innovative quantum computing solutions that will overcome the limitations of classical artificial intelligence (AI) and realise next-generation technologies. This initiative coincides with the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ) in 2025, and it is expected to ignite new business opportunities through the dynamic fusion of... Read More

Kripa B January 29th, 2025 6:55 PM 0 COMMENTS

Microsoft Launches AI Skilling Initiative in South Africa

Microsoft South Africa announced the launch of its AI skilling initiative for the country, a programme aimed at empowering one million South Africans with digital skills by 2026. According to Microsoft, the programme targets a broad audience, and in South Africa will prioritise all sectors from companies to government and youth. The content is designed to educate individuals on the fundamentals of AI, empowering them to integrate this powerful technology... Read More

Kripa B January 29th, 2025 4:50 PM 1 COMMENTS

OpenAI’s ChatGPT Service Only Disseminates Public Information: Report

Microsoft-backed OpenAI reportedly sought to block India's largest media organisations, including those owned by Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani, from joining a copyright lawsuit that could shape AI regulations in the country. The case, initially filed by news agency ANI, has expanded as book publishers and nearly a dozen digital media outlets accuse OpenAI of using copyrighted content without permission to train its AI models. OpenAI, however, maintains that its... Read More