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What is a Artificial intelligence?

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What is a Artificial intelligence?

Artificial intelligence is the ability of machines to perform certain tasks, which need the intelligence showcased by humans and animals. This definition is often ascribed to Marvin Minsky and John McCarthy from the 1950s, who were also known as the fathers of the field.
 
Artificial intelligence allows machines to understand and achieve specific goals. AI includes machine learning via deep learning. The former refers to machines automatically learning from existing data without being assisted by human beings. Deep learning allows the machine to absorb huge amounts of unstructured data such as text, images, and audio.
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'Golden Ticket': VC company funds Indian AI startups' shift to US

All In Capital invests $350,000 in Vasuki AI, marking first relocation under its Golden Ticket programme aimed at helping Indian AI startups access global capital and scale

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Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 12:36 AM IST

Why India's AI ambitions demand a reset in virtualisation strategy

AI adoption accelerates across sectors, India must rethink virtualisation models to ensure cost efficiency, flexibility, and secure infrastructure capable of supporting scalable and inclusive growth

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Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 5:30 PM IST

ECB to warn banks about risks from Anthropic AI's new model, says report

Unlike in the US, this will be done via the ECB's regular dialogue with bank staff and no ad-hoc meeting with top management has been scheduled yet

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Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 9:43 PM IST

Is college education still worth it in India as AI reshapes jobs market?

Without a shift to vocational training and stronger manufacturing to absorb workers, the college degree will remain a pricey ticket to a lottery that has stopped paying out

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Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 7:51 AM IST

Texas man charged with attempted murder in attack on Sam Altman's home

The US Department of Justice, meanwhile, charged Moreno-Gama with possession of an unregistered firearm and attempted damage and destruction of property by means of explosives

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Updated On : 14 Apr 2026 | 7:28 AM IST

RBI's Swaminathan flags AI risks in finance, warns against opaque systems

Swaminathan J warns bias, opacity, data misuse and cyber threats in AI systems could amplify systemic risks, even as technology offers gains in credit access and fraud detection

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Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 9:28 PM IST

India's data centre market size to double to $22 billion by 2030: Report

India's data centre market is projected to grow sharply on rising AI workloads, cloud adoption and digital consumption, with strong investment flows and capacity expansion across key markets

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Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 6:01 PM IST

AI without safeguards can amplify weaknesses in finance sector: RBI DG

AI-enabled systems can make customer interaction simpler, more intuitive, and responsive. It can also help improve credit delivery, he said

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Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 3:36 PM IST

US, China race to build AI weapons as autonomous arms competition heats up

Pentagon officials concluded that America's program for unmanned combat drones was lagging China's

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Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 11:11 PM IST

Physical AI explained: Why a bigger shakeup may be round the corner

AI brings intelligence directly into physical systems, allowing them to perform tasks with precision and responsiveness

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Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 10:58 PM IST

Follower to leader: India's AI application shifts reshape tech landscape

India emerges as a leader in AI's application layer, with startups driving real-world deployment, enterprise adoption and revenue generation, says SenseAI Ventures

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Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 10:48 PM IST

New AI tools as WMD: Why India must be paranoid in technology race

In just three and a half years since ChatGPT, AI has reached a critical juncture. It is close to empowering those who want to destroy our world

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Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 11:25 PM IST

Bessent, Powell warn CEOs of cyber risks posed by Anthropic's AI model

The meeting, held at the Treasury Department in Washington, was aimed at ensuring banks were aware of the risks posed by Mythos

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Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 10:37 PM IST

Meta unveils Muse Spark, first AI model from superintelligence team

Superintelligence refers to AI machines that could outthink humans. Muse Spark is the first in a new series of models, known internally as Avocado, from that team

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Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 11:33 PM IST

Amazon considers selling in-house AI chips to firms amid demand surge

The disclosure offers a rare glimpse into the scale of Amazon's in-house chip operation, which produces general-purpose computing and AI accelerators

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Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 10:56 PM IST

OpenAI releases new policy blueprint to prevent digital child abuse

Framework targets AI-generated abuse content, strengthens reporting systems and embeds safety-by-design measures to detect and prevent misuse, initially focusing on child protection in the US

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Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 10:29 PM IST

TCS renews multi-year partnership with UK retailer Marks & Spencer

IT major to support Marks & Spencer's AI-led digital transformation as the retailer accelerates its omnichannel strategy and invests in future-ready technologies

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Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 6:19 PM IST

Anthropic Mythos AI: What it means for Indian IT stocks and cybersecurity

Anthropic's latest AI model, Mythos, marks a shift from general-purpose AI to domain-specific intelligence-particularly in cybersecurity. Motilal Oswal sees limited immediate disruption to Indian IT

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Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 2:45 PM IST

AI investment hits $800 billion, India emerges as key applications hub

SenseAI report shows capital concentrating in mega-rounds, with Indian startups scaling AI applications rapidly and reaching revenue early as value shifts to the application layer

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Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 7:26 AM IST

Nearly 86% startups increase AI spend, says Elevation Capital report

In addition, more than half expect to double their spend, reflecting a strong and growing conviction in AI's role in driving future growth

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Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 6:05 AM IST