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Kripa B March 27th, 2025 8:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

AI: OpenAI Audio Models, Image Generation, Meta AI Creator Tools, Google Gemini 2.5, Microsoft AI Agents

Tech companies OpenAI, Meta, Google, and Microsoft have unveiled AI advancements, pushing the boundaries of speech, image, reasoning, and research capabilities. OpenAI introduced state-of-the-art speech-to-text and text-to-speech models, along with an advanced image generator in ChatGPT. Meta launched AI-powered tools to enhance brand-creator partnerships, while Google released the Gemini 2.5 model with enhanced reasoning. Microsoft integrated deep research agents into M365 Copilot, revolutionising workplace AI applications. Also Read: AI: Oracle... Read More

Kripa B March 25th, 2025 10:21 AM 0 COMMENTS

AI: TTD Google AI-Based Pilgrim Services, Microsoft Security Agents, Mount Sinai AI Child Health Center

Major institutions are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to drive innovation across diverse sectors. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has partnered with Google to introduce AI-integrated pilgrim services, enhancing the devotee experience. Microsoft has launched new AI-powered security agents to combat cyber threats, while Mount Sinai has established New York City’s first AI center for children's health to advance diagnostics and personalised treatments. Also Read: AI: Meta AI in Europe, SoftBank to... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur March 20th, 2025 12:03 PM 0 COMMENTS

Google Pixel 9a: Battery Beast or a Camera Expert

Google has finally launched a new Pixel 9a. Now, it is one of the best looking 'a' series device from Google. The 'a' phones from Google are actually slightly trimmed down versions of the more powerful flagships from the previous year. Thus, the 'a' devices come at a lower price point. However, despite being more affordable than the flagships, the 'a' series from Google is always a premium category phone... Read More

Kripa B March 19th, 2025 1:21 PM 0 COMMENTS

Google to Acquire Cybersecurity Firm Wiz for USD 32 Billion in AI Security Push

Google on Tuesday announced a definitive agreement to acquire Wiz, a cloud security platform for USD 32 billion in an all-cash transaction. Subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, Wiz will join Google Cloud upon completion of the deal. Google says the acquisition highlights Google Cloud's commitment to strengthening cybersecurity and advancing multi-cloud capabilities in the AI-driven era. Also Read: AI: Google Health AI Updates, xAI Acquires GenAI Video... Read More

Kripa B March 18th, 2025 11:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

AI: Google Health AI Updates, xAI Acquires GenAI Video Startup, Mistral Releases Small AI Model

Google on Tuesday announced Health AI updates at its annual The Check Up event, aimed at healthcare use cases, including improved overviews in Google Search for health queries, medical records APIs in Health Connect, and new health-focused "open" AI models to improve the efficiency of AI-powered drug discovery. Also Read: Oracle UK Investment, ServiceNow AI Agents, Google AI Chip, Tech Mahindra–Google Cloud Partnership 1. Google Health AI Updates In Search,... Read More

Kripa B March 18th, 2025 4:15 PM 0 COMMENTS

Oracle UK Investment, ServiceNow AI Agents, Google AI Chip, Tech Mahindra–Google Cloud Partnership

Oracle announced on Monday plans to invest USD 5 billion in the UK over the next five years to expand its data centre infrastructure to meet the demand for its cloud services in the country. The investment will expand Oracle Cloud Infrastructure's (OCI) footprint in the UK and help the UK government deliver on its vision for AI innovation and adoption, Oracle said in a statement on March 17. Also... Read More

Kripa B March 3rd, 2025 6:28 PM 0 COMMENTS

Google Developing Digital Agri-Stack Using Satellite Imagery for India: Report

Google is building a digital agri-stack using satellite imagery to enhance farm mapping and financial services. It has begun with a base layer designed to help identify farm boundaries, a senior official announced at Mumbai Tech Week, according to a PTI report. Also Read: Google Announces AI Collaborations for Healthcare, Sustainability, and Agriculture in India Google's Digital Agri-Stack "Data and analysis of this base layer of the stack can be... Read More

Tanuja K February 21st, 2025 1:35 PM 0 COMMENTS

Google Could Open New Stores in India in Six Months: Report

Google is reportedly looking to open new retail stores in India. This comes after Apple's rising sales in India and with several official retail points in the country. Apple opened two stores in India in 2023 and is planning to open four more in the medium term. Google is also likely going to open multiple stores in the country and is finalising the location of the stores at the moment.... Read More

Kripa B February 20th, 2025 5:52 PM 0 COMMENTS

Google Launches AI Co-Scientist to Assist Researchers

Google has launched an AI co-scientist, a new AI system powered by Gemini 2.0, designed to assist researchers in generating hypotheses, summarising scientific literature, and proposing experimental approaches. The system operates through a chatbot interface, where users specify a research goal, and the AI provides structured insights. It employs multiple AI agents to refine hypotheses, filter redundant ideas, and simplify research outputs. Currently, it is available to scientists in Google's... Read More

Kripa B February 12th, 2025 1:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel, Google, Meta, and Others Form Safer Internet India Coalition to Combat Online Fraud

Major global Big Tech and telecom companies, including Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Airtel, have joined the New Safer Internet India (SII), a newly formed policy advocacy group focused on combating cyber threats and enhancing user safety, the group announced on February 12, according to a multiple media reports, including Moneycontrol. Also Read: Airtel Expands Network to Cover Over 89,000 Villages in India Coalition Members and Cybersecurity The coalition's members include... Read More

Kripa B February 6th, 2025 10:57 PM 0 COMMENTS

Google Expands Gemini 2.0 Lineup with New AI Models and Updates

Google has expanded its Gemini 2.0 model lineup, making its latest artificial intelligence (AI) models more widely available. The company announced the general availability of Gemini 2.0 Flash, an updated version of its high-performance, low-latency model, via the Gemini API in Google AI Studio and Vertex AI. Google launched its Gemini 2.0 AI model in December 2024, which the company had previously said was built for the agentic era. Additionally,... Read More

Kripa B February 4th, 2025 12:40 AM 0 COMMENTS

Google Cloud’s AI Helps Create Self-Healing Asphalt for Sustainable UK Roads

Researchers have developed a self-healing asphalt using biomass waste and Google Cloud's artificial intelligence (AI). Supported by Google Cloud, this solution aims to combat the UK's costly pothole problem by creating more durable and sustainable roads. Researchers from King's College London and Swansea University, in collaboration with researchers in Chile, have developed a new type of asphalt that can repair its own cracks over time, eliminating the need for manual... Read More