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AI startup Perplexity secures $100 mn funding, hits $18 billion valuation

The deal is an extension of a previous round from a few months ago that valued the company at $14 billion - investments that underscore the Silicon Valley rush to back the top AI startups

Zoho enters AI race with its own LLM, proprietary speech-to-text models

Homegrown technology company Zoho on Thursday announced its proprietary large language (LLM) model designed for enterprises using its suite of products, the latest move reflecting bold ambitions of Indian firms to build and innovate on their own AI stacks in the global tech race. Zoho said it is also rolling out automatic speech recognition models for speech-to-text conversion in English and Hindi. The Chennai-headquartered company plans to further expand the available languages, beginning with other Indian and European languages. Zoho top management said it has not seen these AI advances impact jobs and hirings. The company further said it grew 32 per cent in 2024 in India, its second largest market globally after the US. The growth was driven by industries such as ITeS, banking financial services and insurance or BFSI, manufacturing, retail, and education. At the Zoholics India -- its annual user conference held this year in Bengaluru -- the company announced proprietary large ..

Airtel offers Perplexity Pro AI annual subscription for free: How to get it

Airtel teams up with Perplexity to offer its 360 million users free access to Perplexity Pro for 12 months, a plan worth Rs 17,000 annually. Here's how you can claim it

WeTransfer denies using user files for AI training after backlash: Details

WeTransfer updates its terms of service to clarify it doesn't use uploaded files for AI model training, following user concerns

Meta acquires voice AI startup PlayAI as it continues to add talent

Meta has made AI the company's top priority this year, investing heavily in infrastructure such as chips and data centers, as well as recruiting top talent to build AI models and features

Can China compete against US in AI talent war with homegrown minds?

China looks at international experience less as a brain drain and more as a way for researchers to acquire knowledge before returning home, a Stanford paper said

Elon Musk confirms xAI's Grok 4 launch for July 9: Where to watch, features

Elon Musk announces that its AI entity xAI will launch the Grok 4 on July 9 at 8PM PT via livestream. The new xAI model will bring enhanced reasoning, coding features, and dual-model capabilities

Apple's top AI models executive leaves to join Meta's AI expansion drive

Apple's overall AI strategy is now run primarily by Craig Federighi, Apple's head of software engineering, and Mike Rockwell, who helped create Apple Vision Pro headset, now leads engineering for Siri

Google Gemini app gets colourful icon on Android and iPhone: What is new

Gemini app now features a redesigned icon in Google's classic red, blue, green, and yellow colours, which gives it a fresh look on Android and iPhone

Google Veo 3 now available in India with a Gemini Pro subscription: Details

Veo 3, Google's latest AI video model with audio and dialogue support, is now live in India for Gemini AI Pro subscribers, offering 720p clip generation

Google launches AI-powered Doppl app to let users try outfits virtually

Doppl app will let users upload a photo to create a digital version of themselves and virtually try on outfits using AI

Tech wrap June 25: ASUS gaming laptops, Perplexity AI, Windows 10 support

ASUS TUF, ROG laptops launched. Perplexity AI adds schedule task on WhatsApp. Windows 10 support ends in 2025. Samsung Smart Monitor M9. Google Chrome's address bar reposition

Perplexity AI adds 'schedule task' option on WhatsApp chatbot: How it works

Perplexity AI's WhatsApp bot now allows users to schedule daily tasks like news updates and reminders using natural language. No extra apps needed, just save the contact and start chatting

Microsoft Mu model brings on-device AI agent to Copilot+ PCs: How it works

Microsoft's new small language model, Mu, powers on-device AI agent that understands user intent and automate tasks in Windows settings

Lenovo launches Chromebook Plus 14 with more AI, Dolby Atmos: Check specs

Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 features an OLED display and offers support for Dolby Atmos surround sound. Lenovo is also offering several new on-device AI features

Tech Wrap June 23: OPPO K13x, Oakley Meta HSTN glasses, Perplexity AI on X

OPPO K13x launched. Oakley Meta glasses. Perplexity video generation feature on X. Nothing to launch Headphone 1, Phone 3 on July 1. WhatsApp's AI chat wallpapers. Apple's Liquid Glass design

Perplexity adds video generation feature to its AI chatbot on X: How to use

Perplexity's AI chatbot on X now can create an eight second videos with sound from simple prompts. Here is how it works

Google trains Veo 3 AI video generation model using YouTube content: Report

With billions of YouTube videos at its disposal, Google has reportedly trained AI models like Veo 3 and Gemini using user-generated content without their awareness, approval, or compensation

Krutrim acquires BharatSah'AI'yak to expand AI footprint in public sector

The Bhavish Aggarwal-led startup integrates Samagra's AI platform and team to expand vernacular, government-focused AI tools across education, agriculture, and citizen services

Essay aid or cognitive crutch? MIT study tests the cost of writing with AI

While LLMs reduce cognitive load, a new study warns they may also hinder critical thinking and memory retention - raising concerns about their growing role in learning and cognitive development