Page 8 - Latest Updates on Artificial intelligence
Microsoft bets $17.5 bn on India's AI-first future with cloud, AI infra
The new investment will be used to scale Microsoft's cloud and AI infrastructure, skilling initiatives and ongoing operations across India, Microsoft said
 "Microsoft bets $17.5 bn on India's AI-first future with cloud, AI infra")
Deloitte India launches AI-based tax research platform Tax Pragya
Deloitte has launched Tax Pragya, an AI-based tax research and summarisation platform trained on 1.2 million cases and Deloitte content to support income tax, GST and transfer pricing work
 "Deloitte India launches AI-based tax research platform Tax Pragya")
Android Show XR Edition: Google announces Project Aura, AI glasses and more
Google's Android Show XR Edition unveiled key updates across Project Aura, new AI glasses and Galaxy XR. Here's a list of everything that was announced at the event
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DBS flags 3 top risks to global markets in 2026; US tech correction looms
According to DBS, the first risk is a sharp correction in US equities, particularly in tech stocks linked to the AI investment wave.
 "DBS flags 3 top risks to global markets in 2026; US tech correction looms")
US detains two for allegedly smuggling $160 mn Nvidia AI chips to China
The US has, up until some easing of rules under President Donald Trump this year, ramped up restrictions on exports to China, which it has said constitute a threat to national security
 "US detains two for allegedly smuggling $160 mn Nvidia AI chips to China")
Analysts see up to 54% upside in Coforge; Nomura calls it top midcap IT bet
Nomura, which termed Coforge its "top pick in the mid-cap India IT services sector," said the company is banking on a solution-led sales strategy to maintain its growth trajectory.
 "Analysts see up to 54% upside in Coforge; Nomura calls it top midcap IT bet")
Trump allows Nvidia to ship H200 AI chips to China, aims to keep US ahead
The controlled sale of Nvidia's H200 chips to China will carry a 25% US charge, with Trump arguing that the plan safeguards innovation, supports workers and keeps America ahead in the global AI race
 "Trump allows Nvidia to ship H200 AI chips to China, aims to keep US ahead")
IBM boosts cloud computing push with nearly $11 billion Confluent deal
Mountain View, California-based Confluent provides technology needed to manage massive, real-time data streams for artificial intelligence models
 "IBM boosts cloud computing push with nearly $11 billion Confluent deal")
India makes its bets as AI chip race hots up; startup costs may fall
The country is expanding computing power for its AI mission. That's happening as rising competition between Google, Nvidia and other technology giants may lead to lowering costs for domestic startups
 "India makes its bets as AI chip race hots up; startup costs may fall")
Shiv Sena's Shrikant Shinde introduces Bill to regulate deepfakes in LS
The Bill also lists penalties for offenders creating or disseminating deepfake content with malicious intent
 "Shiv Sena's Shrikant Shinde introduces Bill to regulate deepfakes in LS")
No question of unregulated AI use by judges, says CJI Surya Kant
The Supreme Court declined a plea seeking regulation of AI in courts, saying judges already act with caution and do not allow technology to influence judicial decisions
 "No question of unregulated AI use by judges, says CJI Surya Kant")
OpenAI in talks with TCS to begin Stargate India chapter, expand footprint
The San Francisco-based company is said to be exploring a plan to lease at least 500 MW of data centre capacity from HyperVault, TCS's newly established data centre arm
 "OpenAI in talks with TCS to begin Stargate India chapter, expand footprint")
Infosys seeing surge in traction among clients for India-based GCCs
Infosys, India's second largest IT services provider, launched its AI-first GCC model last month which accelerates the set up and transformation of GCCs into AI-powered hubs for innovation and growth
 "Infosys seeing surge in traction among clients for India-based GCCs")
India students get free AI: Is it data, lock-in, or adoption strategy?
From ChatGPT and Gemini to Copilot, Big Tech is handing students free premium AI in India. Firms call it adoption and feedback; critics warn of data capture and lock-in
 "India students get free AI: Is it data, lock-in, or adoption strategy?")
Fake news, deepfakes threaten democracy; stricter law needed: Vaishnaw
Ashwini Vaishnaw said fake news and AI deepfakes threaten democracy, calling for a strict legal framework as the government proposes 36-hour takedowns and mandatory labelling of AI-generated content
 "Fake news, deepfakes threaten democracy; stricter law needed: Vaishnaw")
India should target chips, visual AI, not classic LLMs: Soumitra Dutta
Portulans Institute founder Soumitra Dutta says Big Tech data centres can help, but India's AI push needs chips, data, energy, and higher R&D spend
 "India should target chips, visual AI, not classic LLMs: Soumitra Dutta")
ChatGPT has won the right to self-rule but it might go badly; here's why
Rishi Sunak's shift from "AI safety" champion to regulation sceptic reflects a wider retreat by governments betting on AI-led growth, even as real-world harms mount and self-policing looks shaky
 "ChatGPT has won the right to self-rule but it might go badly; here's why")
Altman declares 'code red', urges staff to speed up improvements to ChatGPT
Altman on Monday sent an internal memo calling for a "surge" to improve ChatGPT, said one of the people, who asked not to be identified discussing nonpublic information
 "Altman declares 'code red', urges staff to speed up improvements to ChatGPT")
AI's impact could worsen gaps between world's rich and poor: UN report
A new report by the United Nations Development Programme notes most of the gains from AI are likely to be reaped by wealthy nations unless steps are taken to use its power to help close gaps
 "AI's impact could worsen gaps between world's rich and poor: UN report")
US to deepen minerals supply chain with 8 nations in AI race with China
The initiative, which builds on efforts dating back to the first Trump administration, unfolds as the US looks to cut dependence on China
 "US to deepen minerals supply chain with 8 nations in AI race with China")