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Minus Zero unveils India's first AI-based end-to-end autopilot system
Minus Zero's vision-based autopilot system uses foundational AI models to navigate urban traffic in India, with production expected in 2 years through OEM partnerships
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World's first AI medical clinic opens in Saudi Arabia with Dr Hua system
Tencent-backed Synyi AI opens a clinic in Saudi Arabia where patients are diagnosed by AI and treatment plans are reviewed by human doctors for safety
Nvidia to ship new AI chip for China, plans to set up centre in Shanghai
Amid US curbs on chip exports, Nvidia seeks to retain foothold in China as competitors rush to fill AI chip vacuum
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Apple's AI ambitions in China provoke resistance from Trump administration
Apple believes the success of the iPhone depends on the availability of new AI features
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Grok's focus on South Africa's racial politics 'unauthorised': Musk's xAI
A day earlier, Grok repeatedly posted about white genocide in South Africa in response to unrelated user queries on X, prompting concern over the chatbot's unsanctioned focus on racial politics
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India's AI talent pool over 400,000 strong, but gaps exists
Between March 2024 and March 2025, three categories of roles have become prominent in the AI landscape
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Centre pushes CPSEs towards tech adoption, AI focus to boost efficiency
The senior official further explained that the change in traditional approach means CPSEs need to develop more core systems through the new emerging technologies such as AI
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YouTube to Netflix, streaming giants are turning to AI for smarter adverts
Netflix's AI ad strategy aims to blend brands into the binge-watching experience. This followed YouTube's plan to use AI for contextual adverts placement
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Microsoft tests 'Hey Copilot' voice command to wake AI on Windows 11
Windows Insiders who have the Copilot app version 1.25051.10.0 or higher will be able to try the 'Hey Copilot' feature, which is under testing at present
 "Microsoft tests 'Hey Copilot' voice command to wake AI on Windows 11")
Can AI guide your health questions? OpenAI's HealthBench puts it to test
OpenAI's HealthBench benchmark tests how safely and accurately AI like ChatGPT can handle health queries, suggest treatments, and support doctors using physician-designed real-world scenarios
 "Can AI guide your health questions? OpenAI's HealthBench puts it to test")
Qlik unveils agentic experience to simplify data workflows, aid decisions
At the heart of this continuous innovation is the Qlik engine, a unique technology that indexes relationships across data, enabling the discovery of unexpected connections
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India-made GPUs to be tech demo-ready by 2025, production by 2029
Under the Rs 10,372 crore IndiaAI Mission, the Centre plans to demonstrate indigenous GPU capability this year and aims for market readiness and scale-up by 2029
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Trump administration rescinds curbs on AI chip exports to foreign markets
These new requirements would have stifled American innovation and saddled companies with burdensome new regulatory requirements
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Bullish on bots: How Agentic AI is changing customer support services
Agentic AI goes beyond scripted responses to anticipate needs, personalise interactions, and solve problems with minimal human intervention
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How India's $54-billion BPO sector is being rewired by AI and Agentic AI
Unlike traditional AI, agentic AI can assess a situation, make decisions, and take independent steps to resolve problems - capabilities that are now being baked into BPO processes
 "How India's $54-billion BPO sector is being rewired by AI and Agentic AI")
Spotify enhances DJ feature with voice command option: Here is how it works
Spotify DJ can now accept voice requests to generate AI-curated playlists based on Premium users' listening history, incorporating both new and previously played tracks
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AI infrastructure startup Flam raises $14 million in Series A round
Flam will use the capital to scale its GenAI product suite, expand across North America, Europe and the Middle East, and deepen mixed reality infrastructure in Asia
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AI, tech changes cause taxing times for accountants, says ACCA survey
A survey by ACCA revealed that accountants are finding it difficult to keep pace with rapidly evolving scenario
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Microsoft to cut 3% of global workforce amid AI investment focus: Report
Microsoft did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. The company's stock was slightly lower in morning trading
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Softbank reports 1st profit in 4-yrs; India bets Ola, Swiggy weigh on SVF2
SoftBank posts ¥1.15 trillion FY25 profit but reports ¥561.7 bn loss in SVF2 due to share declines in Indian bets Ola and Swiggy, which fell nearly 40 per cent
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