Page 4 - Latest Updates on Artificial intelligence
Meta tests shopping research feature in AI tool to rival ChatGPT, Gemini
The feature, which allows requests for product suggestions, is being rolled out to some US-based users of the Meta AI web browser
 "Meta tests shopping research feature in AI tool to rival ChatGPT, Gemini")
TollBit is about monetising AI bot traffic, says cofounder and CEO
Today we have crossed over 7,000 publishers (Time, AP and Adweek, among others) in the US, Europe, South Asia and Japan, says Toshit Panigrahi
 "TollBit is about monetising AI bot traffic, says cofounder and CEO")
Investing in domestic companies crucial for AI sovereignty: Mark Surman
Mozilla Foundation president Mark Surman says India and the Global South must build open-source AI models, buy from domestic firms and ensure that AI reflects local cultures and societal norms
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SC raps trial court for citing AI-generated orders in deciding case
'Such conduct strikes at the heart of judicial integrity'
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YouTube experiments with AI remix tools for Shorts: Here's what's new
YouTube is testing new AI-powered Shorts remix tools, including Add object and Reimagine, for a limited group of English-language creators
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High-risk, high-reward partnerships powering Anthropic's AI expansion
Anthropic which has aggressively pushed into enterprise business, announced new updates to its tool Claude Cowork that extend its abilities to areas like human resources, investment banking and design
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US military used Claude for strikes in Iran despite Trump's criticism
The US military reportedly used Anthropic's AI model Claude to analyse intelligence, identify potential targets, and run combat scenario simulations for its strike in Iran
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Best of BS Opinion: New GDP series welcome, but more needs to be done
A new GDP base year, US-Israel strikes on Iran, India's urban planning crisis, and artificial intelligence's impact on the IT sector dominate today's Opinion page
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Heritage tech: AI helps keep traditional knowledge alive and accessible
From BharatiyaGPT to tribal language apps, AI is reshaping how India preserves, decodes and revitalises its ancient knowledge systems
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Groww builds AI-powered platform across trading, wealth and fixed income
The firm outlined its next phase of growth centred on building "responsible intelligence" for every kind of investor
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OpenAI signs pact with Pentagon to deploy AI models on classified network
Sam Altman says OpenAI will deploy models on the US Department of War's classified network under strict safeguards, barring domestic mass surveillance and ensuring human control over force use
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AI will increase employment opportunities, not cut jobs: Narayana Murthy
Infosys founder dismissed fears of AI-led job losses, saying technology shifts have historically generated new opportunities and demanded continuous learning and adaptability
 "AI will increase employment opportunities, not cut jobs: Narayana Murthy")
Trump directs US government agencies to stop using Anthropic products
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the Pentagon to bar its contractors and their partners from any commercial activity with Anthropic
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Pentagon waging war on American genius in name of 'national security'
As debate grows over Pentagon's use of artificial intelligence, concerns mount over unreliable AI systems, hallucinations, and risks of deploying autonomous weapons in high-stakes military decisions
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Trump halts federal use of Anthropic's technology in dispute over AI safety
Trump also said Anthropic could face "major civil and criminal consequences" if it's not helpful in the phase-out period
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Indian IT firms need to step up, take clients forward in AI world: Experts
Industry leaders say Indian IT firms must evolve from implementation partners to orchestration partners in the AI era, even as AI-driven revenue is projected at $10-12 billion in FY26
 "Indian IT firms need to step up, take clients forward in AI world: Experts")
As the AI juggernaut bites, Jack Dorsey's 'Block' to cut 4,000 roles
Block chairman Jack Dorsey said the layoffs were not driven by financial distress but by rapid advancements and adoption of AI tools reshaping how the company operates
 "As the AI juggernaut bites, Jack Dorsey's 'Block' to cut 4,000 roles")
India powers AI world's growth but risks becoming its unpaid intern
As India emerges as a major AI user base, it must safeguard its vast data resources and invest in talent and compute to avoid becoming merely a training ground for global tech giants
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Jack Dorsey's Block to slash 4,000 jobs as it makes big bets on AI
The reduction in force, which was announced in a shareholder letter on Thursday, comes after rolling job eliminations that have often been tied to annual performance reviews
Anthropic rejects latest Pentagon offer over AI safeguards, escalating feud
Anthropic said that while the Pentagon's latest proposal fell short, the company continues to negotiate with defense officials and remains committed to working with the military
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