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Explained: How Google's own inventions now threaten its search monopoly
Google's 2017 Transformer paper and its open-source Chromium project powered a tech revolution that is now reshaping, and possibly eroding, the company's long-held search dominance
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Snapchat's Imagine Lens brings text-to-image AI to all users: How it works
Snapchat expands its AI-powered Imagine Lens to all users in the US for free, letting them create creative Snaps from text prompts. Here's how the feature works
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Meta to cut about 600 roles in Superintelligence Labs AI division
The job cuts will affect Facebook Artificial Intelligence Research (FAIR) unit, as well as teams focused on product-related AI and AI infrastructure, the company said
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Mandatory labelling for AI-generated social media content coming soon
The IT ministry has proposed amendments to the IT Rules 2021 to make labelling and disclosure of AI-generated content mandatory for users and online intermediaries
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Anthropic in talks with Google for multibillion-dollar cloud deal
The plan, which has not been finalized, involves Google providing cloud computing services to Anthropic, according to the people
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AI talent demand accelerates; job postings rise 11.7% in Sep: Report
In September, 11.7% of Indian job postings explicitly mentioned AI in their job descriptions, up from 10.6% three months earlier and 8.2% a year ago, global hiring platform Indeed said in a report
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WhatsApp to block ChatGPT, Perplexity as Meta bans AI bots: What it means
Meta will ban general-purpose AI chatbots from WhatsApp Business API starting January 15, 2026, forcing ChatGPT and others like Perplexity off the platform
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YouTube rolls out likeness-detection tech: What is it and how it works
YouTube launches likeness-detection tech for creators to identify and remove AI-generated videos that clone their face or voice, protecting against fake content
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What is AI 'superintelligence' and why are global voices seeking to ban it
From Steve Bannon to Meghan Markle, over 800 global figures have issued an open warning to stop the race to build 'superintelligence' or artificial intelligence that would surpass humans
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Retain the Human Edge in an AI Age: Master the art of learning to learn
How mastering the art of learning to learn will determine your success in the AI age
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India surpasses $20 bn in cumulative, new investment commitments in AI
Stanford AI Index Report in 2025 said India's cumulative private investment in AI from 2013 to 2024 was at $11.1 billion in 2024 (adding the government's, it is $12.3 billion)
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Samsung Galaxy XR headset launches on October 21: Watch livestream here
Samsung's "Worlds Wide Open" event on October 21 will mark the debut of its Galaxy XR headset, based on Project Moohan. You can watch the event livestream here
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Google Meet adds AI-powered makeup filter to enhance your on-screen look
Google Meet now offers an AI-powered makeup filter with 12 customisable looks to help users appear polished and natural on video calls across web and mobile
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Regulation on deepfakes soon, two semicon units operational now: Vaishnaw
Speaking at the NDTV World Summit, the minister said that chips are key for building AI infrastructure and two semiconductor units, CG Semi and Kaynes, have started production in the country
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Perplexity CEO warns iPhone users to avoid installing Comet from App Store
Perplexity's Aravind Srinivas alerts users that the Comet app on iOS is fake and spam, urging them to wait for the official release
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Google's Veo 3.1 update enhances Flow with smarter AI video tools: Details
Veo 3.1 adds lifelike visuals, richer audio, and smarter Flow tools, giving creators more cinematic control and flexibility in AI-generated videos
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IIIT-Delhi's 'Ratatouille' uses AI to reimagine the science of cooking
The team also developed algorithms that can predict how ingredients combine, identify healthier alternatives, and even generate new recipes that never existed before
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AI tops investment priority for Indian CEOs amid global uncertainty: KPMG
Technology integration, especially AI, is driving short-term decisions, with CEOs citing cyber risks, talent, and ESG alignment as key to future growth
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Ray-Ban Meta Glasses tests UPI payments, adds support for Hindi: What's new
Meta brings new features to Ray-Ban smart glasses in India, including the capability to hold full interaction in Hindi, make Diwali-themed photo effects, UPI Lite payments, and more
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OpenAI to offer adult users a less restricted ChatGPT, including erotica
The move could mark a major change in OpenAI's existing policy, which currently prohibits erotic content. It is still uncertain what specific material will be classified as permissible erotica
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