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What is a Artificial intelligence?

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About Artificial intelligence

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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Latest Updates on Artificial intelligence

DoT, telecom majors working on steps to curb AI-led cyberattacks

Three to four rounds of discussions held with telecom operators and strategic infrastructure providers to strengthen network security

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Updated On : 06 Nov 2026 | 10:58 PM IST

Binance heist puts focus on rising cyberattacks by nation-state actors

The $6.3 billion Binance heist has renewed concerns over nation-state cyberattacks and AI-driven vulnerabilities, putting the security preparedness of crypto exchanges under scrutiny

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Updated On : 06 Nov 2026 | 2:30 PM IST

Is Anthropic's mega IPO at risk over its $1.5 trillion valuation?

According to reports, some investors are seeking a lower valuation before committing to the offering, while others have raised concerns about whether the company can proceed with its planned listing

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Updated On : 06 Nov 2026 | 11:57 AM IST

China-linked tools used in AI-driven cyberattacks on Indian financial firms

CERT-In identified four tools used in attacks on non-bank lenders, fintech firms and crypto exchanges, with security researchers linking at least two to China

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Updated On : 06 Nov 2026 | 8:22 AM IST

IIT Guwahati taps predictive AI to tackle traffic snarls with new models

Taking guesswork out of gridlock, researchers combine drone surveillance and mathematical modelling to predict traffic patterns

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Updated On : 06 Nov 2026 | 12:21 AM IST

India needs focused investment and public infrastructure to lead in AI

India's advantage lies not in emulating the US or China, but in creating a blue ocean of its own

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Updated On : 05 Nov 2026 | 11:45 PM IST

Landlord's dividend: The opportunity of financing India's data centres

Data centres offer banks and insurers an opportunity for long-term lending, but financing AI chips carries higher risks

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Updated On : 05 Nov 2026 | 11:25 PM IST

AI, data and cybersecurity drive 3 in 10 GCC tech hiring demand: Report

Quess Corp's Q2 FY27 report finds rising demand for specialised AI, data and cybersecurity skills despite a 3.5 per cent decline in overall GCC tech hiring, with Tier-2 cities gaining ground

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Updated On : 05 Nov 2026 | 2:57 PM IST

Apple lowers internal AI usage budgets in move to reduce spending

Last month, Apple quietly lowered the daily spending cap for some engineers using AI models to $200 from $300, according to people with knowledge of the change

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Updated On : 05 Nov 2026 | 8:48 AM IST

NPCI launches tech arm for AI, blockchain; names Vishal Kanvaty as CEO

NPCI Tech Solutions Limited will focus on AI, blockchain, digital financial infrastructure and GCC services, with NPCI chief technology officer Vishal Kanvaty named MD and CEO

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Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 6:56 PM IST

Google Dreambeans AI launched in India: What is it, how it works, and more

Google's Dreambeans uses AI to create personalised daily story collections from users' connected Google apps, bringing information from Gmail, Photos, Search and YouTube into one feed

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Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 2:29 PM IST

US AI data centres turn to retired jet engines to meet power demand

With AI infrastructure driving electricity demand, US data centre operators are turning to retired aircraft engines converted into generators to secure power faster

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Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 1:12 PM IST

AI data centre boom is set for upheaval after US midterm election rout

Election victories in Texas, Ohio and Georgia could expose a large share of planned US AI data centre projects to moratoriums, tighter regulation and local opposition

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Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 12:52 PM IST

Google Gemini may infringe publishers' rights, EU court adviser says

An adviser to the EU's top court has backed publishers in a copyright dispute over Google's Gemini chatbot, saying its reuse of press articles may infringe their rights in certain circumstances

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Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 10:34 AM IST

Fractal Analytics posts first $100 mn revenue quarter, Q2 net at ₹79.2 cr

Revenue rose 20 per cent year-on-year to ₹956.5 crore in Q2 FY27, while net profit more than doubled to ₹79.2 crore, led by strong growth in healthcare and BFSI

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Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 9:53 AM IST

Firms need better understanding of AI agents: WSO2 CEO Harry Ault

WSO2 CEO Harry Ault says enterprises must focus on AI agent behaviour, strengthen governance and adopt open-source standards to address emerging security and operational risks

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Updated On : 03 Nov 2026 | 10:19 PM IST

When AI chatbots become advisors, who is responsible when things go wrong?

As chatbots become confidants and advisors, lawsuits and research are raising questions about what happens when people trust artificial intelligence with decisions that carry serious consequences

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Updated On : 03 Nov 2026 | 3:36 PM IST

India's data centre capacity expected to increase five-fold by 2030

The expansion, fuelled by generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), enterprise digitalisation and rising data consumption, is set to transform the country's digital infrastructure landscape

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Updated On : 03 Nov 2026 | 3:20 PM IST

Why OpenAI has hired ex-US Army secretary Dan Driscoll for 'security' role

The appointment comes as OpenAI steps up its work with defence agencies and governments on AI applications in national security and cybersecurity

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Updated On : 03 Nov 2026 | 10:27 AM IST

Oracle raises $20 billion through stock and bond sales to fund AI push

Oracle priced the offering of 86.2 million shares at $116 each later in the day, an 11.2% discount to Friday's closing price

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Updated On : 03 Nov 2026 | 9:59 AM IST