Page 26 - Latest Updates on Artificial intelligence
SAFE Security bags $70 mn to build AI tools for autonomous cyber governance
Backed by Avataar Ventures and others, SAFE to invest in agentic AI for real-time, autonomous cyber risk assessment as demand for boardroom-level solutions grows
 "SAFE Security bags $70 mn to build AI tools for autonomous cyber governance")
China summons Nvidia over its AI chip H20's 'back-door security risks'
China's cyberspace regulator has asked Nvidia to explain security risks linked to its H20 AI chip, including location tracking and remote shutdown features
 "China summons Nvidia over its AI chip H20's 'back-door security risks'")
OpenAI revenue doubles to $12 bn, clocks in 700 mn weekly ChatGPT users
OpenAI is pushing aggressively into custom enterprise AI services and eyeing billion-dollar deals, as its user base surges. Its growth is fuelled by demand for ChatGPT and high-value AI contracts
 "OpenAI revenue doubles to $12 bn, clocks in 700 mn weekly ChatGPT users")
India bets on AI to build first $10 bn cybersecurity firm by 2030
Accel-backed Indian startups are using AI-first innovation to take on global rivals in cybersecurity as the country aims to create a $10 billion firm within five years
 "India bets on AI to build first $10 bn cybersecurity firm by 2030")
Qualcomm India eyes vehicle-linked smart glasses in under 3 yrs: President
Semiconductor company working with two- and four-wheeler firms to develop AI-powered products for riders
 "Qualcomm India eyes vehicle-linked smart glasses in under 3 yrs: President")
Google brings AI weather summaries to Pixel 8 and 8a smartphones: Report
AI-generated weather summaries are now reportedly appearing on Pixel 8 and 8a devices as Google quietly expands the feature beyond the Pixel 9 lineup
 "Google brings AI weather summaries to Pixel 8 and 8a smartphones: Report")
Adobe updates Photoshop across platforms with new AI tools: What's new
Adobe Photoshop gets new features like Harmonize, generative upscale, and improved remove tool. With these, Adobe aim to simplify editing on Photoshop across desktop, web, and mobile platforms
 "Adobe updates Photoshop across platforms with new AI tools: What's new")
OpenAI brings 'study mode' in ChatGPT: What it is, how it works, and more
OpenAI brings a guided learning feature to ChatGPT, using structured prompts and quizzes for deeper understanding over instant answers. It is now available for ChatGPT Free, Plus, Pro, and Team users
 "OpenAI brings 'study mode' in ChatGPT: What it is, how it works, and more")
TCS reshapes delivery model as GenAI, ChatGPT redefine Indian IT growth
TCS cuts over 12,000 jobs as Indian IT pivots to GenAI, automation and leaner delivery teams. Hiring slows across top firms as margins, skills, and productivity take precedence
 "TCS reshapes delivery model as GenAI, ChatGPT redefine Indian IT growth")
Goa to launch portals for village panchayat services from August 1
The govt plans to launch online services in five village panchayats initially, adding 20 to 30 more every month thereafter, Goa Panchayat Minister Mauvin Godinho said
 "Goa to launch portals for village panchayat services from August 1")
Tech sector at inflection point, workforce rationalisation likely: Nasscom
Ttechnology will continue to serve as a powerful catalyst for growth, making continuous skilling, upskilling, and cross-skilling, vital to developing future-ready and resilient workforces
 "Tech sector at inflection point, workforce rationalisation likely: Nasscom")
Signs of the future: India must prepare to deal with AI adoption
The fast-changing technology landscape, with the growth and adoption of AI, is making not only tech firms but businesses across the spectrum adapt
 "Signs of the future: India must prepare to deal with AI adoption")
Drizz raises $2.7 million to automate mobile app testing with AI
Drizz, founded by ex-Amazon and Coinbase engineers, uses AI and computer vision to enable code-free mobile app testing and has raised $2.7 million to enhance its platform
 "Drizz raises $2.7 million to automate mobile app testing with AI")
Perplexity's Mac app can now perform system tasks using MCP: What it means
Perplexity's Mac app now supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling it to access system tools like Apple Notes, Calendar, and Google Drive via connectors, and execute tasks on your behalf
 "Perplexity's Mac app can now perform system tasks using MCP: What it means")
Google adds 'AI Mode' option upfront on Android Search widget: Details here
Reportedly, the new AI Mode shortcut in the Google Search widget is now available on most Android phones, expanding access beyond Pixel devices
 "Google adds 'AI Mode' option upfront on Android Search widget: Details here")
AI agents are here: What they are capable of and where things can go wrong
ChatGPT launched the chatbot era in November 2022, but despite its huge popularity the conversational interface limited what could be done with the technology
 "AI agents are here: What they are capable of and where things can go wrong")
Ola's AI venture Krutrim lays off over 100, axes Kruti's linguistics team
Bhavish Aggarwal's AI venture cuts its workforce in second round of layoffs as fundraising falters and Kruti's training nears completion
 "Ola's AI venture Krutrim lays off over 100, axes Kruti's linguistics team")
DeepMind finds its India accent where AI trains in culture, not just code
Google DeepMind expects artificial general intelligence (AGI) within four to five years, with significant AI development being driven from its expanding India operations
 "DeepMind finds its India accent where AI trains in culture, not just code")
Startup founders can't be Batman, Superman, Mandrake combined: Shivakumar
What's changed in the past five to 10 years is the advent of consumer technology (tech), and today, consumers are using more digital services than physical ones, says Shivakumar
 "Startup founders can't be Batman, Superman, Mandrake combined: Shivakumar")
Why Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis calls Meta's AI poaching 'rational'
Demis Hassabis says Meta's aggressive AI hiring strategy is logical for a firm trailing in the race, but insists mission-not money-should drive cutting-edge AI work
 "Why Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis calls Meta's AI poaching 'rational'")
