Page 4 - Latest Updates on Artificial intelligence
Meta temporarily blocks teen access to AI characters ahead of LA trial
The move comes the week before Meta - along with TikTok and Google's YouTube - is scheduled to stand trial in Los Angeles over its apps' harms to children
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Myntra's Bansal, Flipkart's former exec Ranjan to launch edtech firm
Myntra co-founder Mukesh Bansal and ex-Google executive Peeyush Ranjan have launched Fermi, an AI-first STEM edtech platform targeting India and the US
 "Myntra's Bansal, Flipkart's former exec Ranjan to launch edtech firm")
India at Davos: From presence to partnership in long-term global growth
At Davos 2026, India moves from promise to partnership, positioning itself as a stable anchor for long-term global growth and investment
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AI likely to add $550 billion to India's GDP by 2035: PwC India study
PwC India estimates artificial intelligence could add $550 billion to key sectors by 2035, if adoption focuses on productivity, inclusion and sustainable growth
 "AI likely to add $550 billion to India's GDP by 2035: PwC India study")
India 8th among 11 countries in investment in AI: WEF white paper
US, Singapore, S Korea and China are the top four, it says
 "India 8th among 11 countries in investment in AI: WEF white paper")
After Gemini, Google expands Personal Intelligence to AI Mode in Search
Google is adding Personal Intelligence to AI Mode in Search, allowing it to use personal context from select Google apps to give more relevant and useful answers
 "After Gemini, Google expands Personal Intelligence to AI Mode in Search")
300 exhibitors from 30 nations likely to feature in India-AI expo
Spain will send rectors from 80 universities to meet Indian counterparts during the AI World Summit in New Delhi in February, underscoring growing academic and research collaboration
 "300 exhibitors from 30 nations likely to feature in India-AI expo")
Uttar Pradesh govt to scale up AI blueprint with network of 65 labs
Uttar Pradesh is scaling up its AI push with a planned network of 65 data and AI labs, backed by a ₹2,000-crore mission to build skills, innovation and jobs
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Gen-AI boom pushes India's app downloads to 25.5 billion in 2025: Report
India reportedly saw a rebound in app downloads last year as Gen-AI assistants and short-form microdrama apps drove higher installs and user engagement, even as spending remained relatively low
 "Gen-AI boom pushes India's app downloads to 25.5 billion in 2025: Report")
Adobe to soon let AI turn documents into presentations, podcasts: Details
Adobe is rolling out AI tools in Acrobat and Express that let users turn documents into presentations and podcasts, edit PDFs via text-prompts, and collaborate in shared workspaces
 "Adobe to soon let AI turn documents into presentations, podcasts: Details")
Apple plans to revamp Siri into AI chatbot embedded into devices: Report
Apple may revamp Siri into its first full-fledged AI chatbot later this year, replacing the current interface and deeply integrating it across iOS, iPadOS and macOS, Bloomberg reports
 "Apple plans to revamp Siri into AI chatbot embedded into devices: Report")
AI boom reshapes jobs, geopolitics and global adoption push at Davos
OpenAI is expanding its efforts to convince global governments to build more data centers and encourage greater usage
 "AI boom reshapes jobs, geopolitics and global adoption push at Davos")
South Asia regains top spot in growth outlook as economist sentiment flips
South Asia tops global growth outlook as WEF economists turn bullish again, with India anchoring optimism even as global growth risks persist
 "South Asia regains top spot in growth outlook as economist sentiment flips")
Amagi is likely one of India's largest tech-driven, AI-first IPOs: Accel
Accel partners Shekhar Kirani and Rachit Parekh on why they're holding their Amagi stake post-IPO, the reopening of India's tech listing window, and where they're placing AI bets
 "Amagi is likely one of India's largest tech-driven, AI-first IPOs: Accel")
AI regulation in India should follow risk-based approach: Trai chairman
Trai Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti said India should adopt a risk-based approach to AI regulation, with oversight limited to high-risk use cases while low-risk applications remain under self-regulation
 "AI regulation in India should follow risk-based approach: Trai chairman")
L'Oreal to invest ₹3,500 cr in BeautyTech GCC in Hyderabad through 2030
To initially invest ₹3,500cr by 2030; to create 2,000 specialised beauty tech roles
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India is in top tier of AI economies, not second rung: Vaishnaw at Davos
Speaking during a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Vaishnaw questioned the basis on which the IMF had drawn its assessment
 "India is in top tier of AI economies, not second rung: Vaishnaw at Davos")
AI deals keeping pipeline steady, says LTIMindtree CEO Venu Lambu
LTIMindtree sees strong growth visibility as a robust pipeline of renewals and AI-native deals spills into next fiscal, even amid an unchanged macro environment
 "AI deals keeping pipeline steady, says LTIMindtree CEO Venu Lambu")
India second-most preferred investment destination for CEOs: PwC survey
PwC's 29th CEO survey said 57% of Indian CEOs expect near-term revenue growth, but cite macroeconomic volatility and cyber risks as the biggest concerns, while AI adoption remains uneven
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Energy company AM Green to set up $25 billion AI hub in Greater Noida
AM Green signs pact with UP to invest $25 billion in a 1 GW AI hub in Greater Noida, powered by carbon-free energy, targeting hyperscalers and sovereign AI by 2030
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