Page 16 - Latest Updates on Artificial intelligence
Will artificial intelligence become a Damocles sword over humanity's head?
The big question today in every corner of the world, including India, is this: Will the new technology wave AI create similar violent protest movements and what kind of resolution will be reached?
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Why Sam Altman is offering studios 'opt-in' control over Sora content
Sam Altman says OpenAI will introduce opt-in controls for studios and explore revenue-sharing models to address copyright challenges around its AI video app, Sora
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OpenAI's Sam Altman seeks funds for infra push during Asia tour: Report
Altman has planned to visit investors in the United Arab Emirates to raise money to help fund OpenAI's infrastructure expansion and research, WSJ said
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Microsoft explains NPU and its role in Copilot+ PC platform for Windows
Microsoft reveals the role of NPUs in Copilot+ PCs, which accelerate AI tasks on Windows, improve efficiency, and reduce cloud dependence
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Black Box-Wind River deal to drive edge, cloud growth with ₹1,350 cr boost
Black Box has partnered with Wind River to deliver AI-driven edge and cloud solutions, targeting ₹1,350 crore revenue in five years across India, Middle East and global markets
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Trump targets deals in pharma, AI, energy, mining before midterm elections
The Trump administration is pursuing deals across up to 30 industries
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How exclusive partnerships shape the AI landscape and competition
Despite perceived short-term consumer gains, studies show that long-term competition suffers due to the powerful "status-quo bias" created by pre-installed services
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IT sector sees muted FY26 growth; recovery likely with AI adoption: Report
Key indicators show that the Indian IT sector has faced challenges related to global macroeconomic uncertainty, client cost optimisation, and delayed decision-making
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Meta to use AI chats to target ads and content across its platforms
Starting December, Meta will factor your chats with its AI into ad targeting and content suggestions, making feeds more personalised while excluding sensitive topics like politics, religion, race
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Accel, Anthropic to host India's first Developer Day on Oct 11 in Bengaluru
The event is significant for teams moving from pilots to production and seeking reliable deployment patterns, the companies said in the statement
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Microsoft tests Copilot Portraits with 40 human-like avatars in voice chats
Microsoft is testing Copilot Portraits in the US, UK, and Canada, offering 40 stylised avatars to make chatbot conversations more engaging and face-to-face like
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OpenAI launches Sora app comparable to Meta Vibes: What is it, How it works
The Sora app from OpenAI lets iOS users generate and remix AI videos, explore a friends-focused feed, and insert themselves into scenes via the Cameos feature
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Nothing unveils Essential, its AI platform for users to create phone apps
Alongside, Nothing introduces Playground, which is a dedicated space for apps designed and created by its community through Essential AI platform
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Apple denies undermining Elon Musk's xAI by teaming up with OpenAI
Apple's lawyers said in a court filing Tuesday that even if the company teamed up with OpenAI first, it is widely known that Apple intends to partner with other generative AI chatbots
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Best of BS Opinion: Where are India's HNIs when it needs them?
Today's Opinion page looks at India's ambitious carbon trading policy, as well as the EFTA deal. Our columnists ponder what can be done to get Indian HNIs to invest and stay in the country
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Ink Over Algorithms: Book explores AI's impact on creativity, ethics
Storytelling is deeply human, and Manjima Misra's book examines how AI can enhance the craft and the ethical questions it brings
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Kerala draws road map for integrated AI township; eyes ₹25K cr investment
Kerala has launched plans for an Integrated AI Township at Infopark Phase 3 in Kochi, targeting Rs 25,000 crore investment and two lakh direct jobs under a land-pooling model
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Microsoft adds 'Vibe Working' with Agent Mode & Office Agent in 365 Copilot
Microsoft has added Agent Mode to Excel and Word and a new Office Agent in Copilot chat, making it easier to create spreadsheets, documents, and presentations with prompts
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40% of Indian clinicians use AI, adoption triples since last year: Report
The country's rate of AI adoption may, however, lags behind that of China (71 per cent) and the Asia Pacific region (56 per cent), according to the report
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WhatsApp update adds Live Photos support, AI themes, stickers and more
You can now share Live Photos (iOS) and Motion Photos (Android) on WhatsApp, turning short clips with sound and movement into vivid moments that you can experience with friends
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