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Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon for defense works: Report

Classified networks are used to handle a wide range of sensitive work, including mission planning and weapons targeting

CM Naidu lays foundation for $15 bn Google AI data centre in Andhra

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday laid the foundation for a USD 15 billion Google Artificial Intelligence data centre near Visakhapatnam and said it will be a growth engine for India. Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw was also present on the occasion. "This is a great day. Historic day for all of us. Unforgettable in Andhra Pradesh history - April 28, 2026 - will be remembered forever in the history of India and in the history of Andhra Pradesh. Google AI data centre will be a growth engine for India," Naidu said while addressing the foundation ceremony. According to the CM, the Rs 1.35 lakh crore Google data centre investment will emerge as the pride of North Andhra region, and termed it as Asia's biggest such facility. Naidu said the foundation was not an ordinary one, a foundation for the southern state's digital future. When the world searches on Google, it has selected Andhra Pradesh, which is beauty of this place, he said. Naidu said this project

$15 bn Google data centre to transform Vizag into AI hub: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday highlighted India's growing digital strength and said Visakhapatnam will emerge as an artificial intelligence hub with the upcoming USD 15 billion Google AI data centre. Speaking at the foundation laying ceremony of the Google Cloud India AI data centre at Tarluvada in Visakhapatnam, he said the initiative marks a major step in strengthening India's AI-driven digital infrastructure. "India's growing digital strength is evident, and with the upcoming USD 15 billion Google AI data centre, Visakhapatnam is set to emerge as a major AI hub," he said. Stating that Visakhapatnam will transform into an AI city, the union minister lauded the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. He noted that artificial intelligence is driving transformation across sectors, including education, healthcare, aerospace, logistics and agriculture, with major services expected through the AI hub. Vaishnaw, who is

Andhra CM lays foundation for $15 billion Google data centre near Vizag

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday laid the foundation for USD 15 billion Google Artificial Intelligence data centre near Visakhapatnam. The 1 GW capacity data centre will emerge as a major step in India's digital infrastructure growth. It is expected to be one of the largest AI data centres in the country and will provide advanced AI cloud infrastructure and large-scale data storage capabilities, an official release earlier said. The facility will be established across 600 acres in Tarluvada, Adavivaram and Rambilli villages, with other private partners, aiming to build a larger multi-gigawatt digital ecosystem in the state. The state government has outlined a long-term vision to develop a multi-gigawatt digital ecosystem with a total capacity of around 6.5 gigawatts, positioning Andhra Pradesh as a major data hub.

Google to set ball rolling for $10 billion Vizag AI data centre next week

Google is set to begin work on its $10 billion hyperscale data centre in Visakhapatnam, marking a major FDI push and advancing Andhra Pradesh's 'AI City Vizag' plans

Gemini-powered Siri arrives in 2026: Can Apple catch up to Android AI?

Apple plans a Gemini-powered Siri, but can it match Android's ever growing AI ecosystem? Here is how the AI gap stands now and how it could change with the revamped Siri

Google eyes new chips to speed up AI results, challenging Nvidia

Nvidia's graphics processing units, or GPUs, remain the gold standard for AI, particularly for training more advanced models

Google in talks with Marvell Technology to develop two new AI chips: Report

One of the chips is a memory processing unit designed to work with Google's tensor processing unit (TPU), and the other chip is a new TPU built specifically for running AI models, the report said

Google suspends 1.7 million accounts, blocks 483 million bad ads in India

Tech giant Google blocked or removed 483.7 million policy-violating advertisements and suspended 1.7 million advertiser accounts in India in 2025 with the help of its AI platform Gemini. Globally, Google blocked or removed over 8.3 billion bad ads and suspended 24.9 million advertiser accounts last year, according to Google's '2025 Ads Safety Report' released on Thursday. The company stated that the integration of its Gemini artificial intelligence models has dramatically improved its ability to detect and stop bad actors in real-time, especially as scammers increasingly use generative AI to create deceptive ads at scale. Of the 8.3 billion ads removed globally, Google said it stopped over 99 per cent before they were ever seen by users. "Our safety teams work around the clock to stop bad actors that use increasingly sophisticated, malicious ads," Keerat Sharma, VP & General Manager, Ads Privacy and Safety at Google, said in a blog post. "Our models analyse hundreds of billions of

YouTube now lets users turn off Shorts with new time limit option: Details

YouTube now lets users set a zero-minute Shorts limit, effectively removing them from the feed, with the feature rolling out to both parental and regular accounts

Google rolls out native Gemini AI app for Apple Mac users: Check what's new

The Gemini app for macOS adds keyboard shortcuts, screen sharing and system-level access, expanding Gemini beyond web and mobile platforms

Tech Wrap April 15: OPPO F33 series, Xiaomi TV S Mini LED, BenQ 5K monitor

OPPO launches F33 series. Xiaomi TV S Mini LED TV launched. BenQ 5K monitor for Macs. Vivo T5 Pro 5G launched. Google Personal Intelligence. GoPro Mission 1 cameras. Google app

Google previews I/O 2026 sessions with focus on Android 17, AI and more

Early session list for Google I/O 2026 outlines updates across Android 17, AI tools, Chrome and Firebase, with keynotes set for May 19

Google launches Personal Intelligence feature for Gemini users in India

Google rolls out Personal Intelligence for Gemini users in India, enabling personalised responses using Gmail, Photos and other apps, with privacy controls and gradual access

Tech Wrap Apr 14: Realme Narzo 100 Lite, ASUS laptops, Nvidia GeForce Now

Realme Narzo 100 Lite launched. ASUS launches new Zenbooks, Vivobooks. Nvidia GeForce NOW India debut. iOS 26.5 dev beta 2 released. Google Meet on Android Auto. YouTube Premium new tools

Soon, you will see fewer redirected ads after clicking on 'Back' in Google

Google has introduced a new rule targeting back button misuse, aiming to stop users from being redirected to ads or random pages after clicking back

Google rolls out support for Meet on Android Auto: Here's what you can do

Google rolls out Meet integration for Android Auto, offering in-car calling and meeting support with minimal controls, while restricting interactive features to ensure safety

Meta poised to surpass Google in digital ad revenue for first time: Report

The Instagram-owner's global net ad revenues are expected to reach $243.46 billion in 2026, ahead of Google's projected $239.54 billion, the market research firm said

Google Pixel 11 may get Samsung's latest display tech before Apple iPhones

Google's Pixel 11 series will reportedly debut with Samsung's anticipated M16 OLED panels, potentially bringing display upgrades to its next flagship lineup

Is the world going to tariff Big Tech as WTO shifts digital trade rules?

Internet has been tariff-free for decades; if that changes, it's because the world has decided it can't allow the US to run its digital empire forever