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US' Stargate: Will India be able to tap into a $500 billion opportunity?

The announcement has generated both excitement and concern within the Indian AI community

ChatGPT data removal would breach US legal norms: OpenAI to India court

OpenAI says US law requires data preservation during litigation

Budget 2025: Ed-tech sector seeks tax relief, funds for AI-driven education

The ed-tech sector is hoping for more AI adoption through tax reductions, specifically targeting AI-first ed-tech businesses, startups, and MSMEs

HCLTech to inaugurate new facility in Hyderabad, to create 5,000 more jobs

Technology major HCLTech, is expanding its global delivery footprint here with the launch of a new tech center that is expected to provide 5,000 additional jobs, officials said. The announcement came after the meeting of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and IT Minister D Sridhar Babu with the global CEO and Managing Director of HCLTech, C Vijayakumar, on the inaugural day of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting here in Davos on Tuesday. The new center in an area of 3,20,000 sqft will be providing cutting-edge cloud, AI and digital transformation solutions to global clients across industries such as hi-tech, life sciences and financial services, an official press release said. "Hyderabad, with its world-class infrastructure and high-quality talent pool, has been a key location on HCLTech's global network. The new center will bring cutting edge capabilities to our global client base and contribute to the local technology ecosystem" Vijaykumar said. He invited the CM and IT Minister

Donald Trump pushes to make US an AI superpower with fewer guardrails

In his first 24 hours back in Washington, Donald Trump sent a different message to the AI community: Just build

OpenAI announces $500 bn 'The Stargate Project'; here's what we know so far

The Stargate Project will focus on building data centres dedicated exclusively to OpenAI as the company continues to expand its generative AI computing capabilities

Sales boost for auto dealers as deal with Meta helps digitisation: Report

Consumers consider social media for decision to buy new vehicle and use messaging apps to communicate with auto dealers

Central, state ministers unveil India Pavilion at WEF's Davos summit

Day marks talks on challenges that AI poses to societies, economies

AI, reels, WhatsApp drive customer engagement for auto dealership: Report

AI, reels, content creators, and WhatsApp are driving customer lead generation for automobile companies and their dealerships, according to a whitepaper by Meta and Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations. Interestingly, as many as 72 per cent of new automotive buyers discovered the brand on the family of apps of Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. "This whitepaper underscores the potential of AI, reels, and messaging platforms such as WhatsApp to strengthen customer relationships and drive growth," Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) President C S Vigneshwar said in a statement. As per the survey commissioned by Meta, "72 per cent of new automotive buyers who were surveyed in this research discovered the brand on the Meta family of apps". It further said WhatsApp led the buyer-dealer communication as among new automobile buyers, 48 per cent used WhatsApp to directly connect with dealerships for vehicle availability inquiries, making

Apple Intelligence-powered Mail app coming to Macs, iPads in April: Report

Apple has already rolled out the new revamped Mail app for iPhones with the iOS 18.2 update in December 2024

Microsoft brings AI-powered Windows Search to Copilot+ PCs: What is it

Microsoft said that the new AI-powered Search feature runs entirely on-device, utilising the Neural Processing Unit (NPU) built into Copilot Plus PCs

Ethical concerns on use of AI demand robust safeguards: LS secy general

India has a unique opportunity to demonstrate how technology can reinforce democratic ideals, Lok Sabha Secretary General Utpal Kumar Singh said here on Sunday, making a strong pitch for the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the functioning of legislative bodies. Addressing the 61st Conference of Secretaries of Legislative Bodies, Singh said ethical concerns about AI, such as algorithm bias, misinformation and privacy risks, demand robust safeguards. He stressed the need to ensure that AI systems are accurate, context-aware and inclusive. "We must ensure that AI adoption prioritises transparency, fairness and public engagement while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration," the Lok Sabha secretary general said. He said the role of AI in enhancing efficiency, transparency and inclusivity in governance cannot be overstated and made a strong pitch for leveraging it to strengthen democratic institutions. Singh said India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act and

AI strategy in action, critical to our success: LTIMindtree MD & CEO

He shared insights on the outlook for 2025-26 (FY26), the role of AI in efficiency-driven deals, and the state of discretionary spending

New restrictions on AI chips into India but growth remains unaffected

The US restrictions are part of global tech wars and the third globalisation, aimed at hindering China's access to AI technologies

AI on its own: How tech is reshaping work as GenAI adoption grows in India

Agentic AI, software systems capable of performing complex tasks with minimal human oversight, will likely be the biggest tech trend in 2025

STT Global signs MoU with T'gana to set up Rs 3,500 cr data centre campus

STT Global Data Centres India Pvt Ltd signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Telangana government to establish a state-of-the-art data centre campus in the Meerkhanpet, Mucherla region, with an investment of Rs 3,500 crore. The MoU was signed in the presence of Telangana Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu, Bruno Lopez, Group CEO of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC), and other officials at the STT GDC office in Singapore. The upcoming AI-ready data centre campus will feature cutting-edge technologies with a targeted capacity of up to 100 MW, offering ample scalability for future growth. It will be one of the largest data centre projects in the country, according to an official release on Saturday. The project reaffirms STT GDC India's commitment to supporting the country's digital transformation and strengthens Telangana's position as a preferred destination for global technology infrastructure. Welcoming the decision, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said, I ...

US restrictions on exports of AI chips likely to hurt India by 2027

Under the proposed rules, 18 countries -- including close US allies such as the UK, Canada, Germany, Japan, and South Korea -- will enjoy unrestricted access to chips for verified companies

Netradyne secures $90 million in Series D funding to expand footprint

The capital infusion will accelerate the company's growth trajectory through strategic investment in R&D, enhanced go-to-market investments, and aggressive global expansion

Ancient wisdom meets AI: Army showcases evolution of warfare in parade

Using vivid digital images generated through AI-based tools, the Indian epics, historic military battles and monumental tales of valour through the centuries were brought alive in a grand show in Pune to mark the 77th Army Day. The nearly 90-minute military extravaganza titled 'Gaurav Gatha' had an exhilarating mix of live combat demonstrations using tanks, mounted personnel, laser and drone shows, and digital displays on giant screens. It was witnessed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, CDS Gen Anil Chauhan, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, and others on Wednesday evening. Hosted at the Bhagat Pavillion, named after legendary Victoria Cross awardee Lt Gen P S Bhagat, on the premises of the Bombay Engineers Group (BEG) and Centre at Khadki, it showcased the evolution of warfare from the ancient period to the contemporary era, drawing themes from the 'Ramayana' and the 'Mahabharata' and modern wars. The narration, backed with life-like images generated through artificial ...

Now, Infosys' AI innovations let you step into virtual Australian Open 2025

Infosys and Tennis Australia unveiled AI-driven innovations for the 2025 Australian Open, enhancing fan engagement, player insights, and digital interactivity with novel technologies