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As AI models grow in size, complexity, and capability, they demand exponentially more compute power—particularly from GPUs, which are essential for training and running large-scale neural networks.
Acqui-hiring accelerates innovation by acquiring skilled AI teams, bypassing recruitment challenges. This trend, especially in India, allows companies to quickly integrate expertise, enhance products, and secure financial exits for startups
Zoho’s goal is not to compete with general-purpose models like ChatGPT but to solve specific business needs through vertical-focused AI, Vembu has said
For India, the stakes are especially high. Startups such as Gan.ai, Gnani.ai and Soket AI Labs, selected to build foundation models under the IndiaAI Mission, face a unique challenge: how to curate clean human-created datasets in an increasingly synthetic web
Lambu hits that another mega deal is on the cards and will be closed soon. It could be even bigger than the $450-million deal in the June quarter
While TCS’s work in quantum is still in the incubation stage, Peddigari noted that quantum AI could eventually lead to new levels of intelligence, automation, and innovation.
The billionaire didn’t provide further details on Baby Grok in a post on X
Google DeepMind researchers believe that by building for India's linguistic, economic, and cultural complexity, their work could lay the foundation for solutions that could benefit people across the world.
Access fees that the sector say will protect customers could also act as a competitive barrier
Netflix’s first use of GenAI footage in an original production appears in an Argentine series, where the technology was used to create a costly scene.
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Agent, a powerful upgrade that can browse, analyze, and complete complex tasks like research, scheduling, and presentations using its own virtual computer and integrated tools.
Sequentially, the attrition rate increased to 15.1 percent for the last-twelve-month (LTM) basis. In Q4FY26, attrition stood at 15%.
Zia LLM comes in three model sizes, 1.3 billion, 2.6 billion, and 7 billion parameters, designed to deliver contextual, domain-specific intelligence while ensuring data privacy.
Perplexity, which seeks to disrupt Google’s flagship search engine, has seen growing adoption of its service in India in recent years
Hypergro’s system isn’t based on a single model, instead, they maintain an internal ecosystem of over 50 LLMs, each specialised in a particular skill like human faces, apparel texture, environment, or even cinematic motion.
Starting now, subscribers can switch to the Gemini 2.5 Pro model directly in the AI Mode of Search. This model handles complex queries, especially those involving math, reasoning, or coding, offering deeper insights along with relevant source links.
Merchants that fulfill orders through the payment system will pay a commission to OpenAI, the report said
Nvidia confirmed it has filed the necessary applications to export its H20 chips — the most powerful models currently allowed under U.S. export laws. These chips, although less capable than the flagship GPUs Nvidia ships globally, are still highly sought-after in China’s AI sector.
Wipro chairman Rishad Premji said although the environment has not deteriorated further, neither has it improved, while CEO Srinivas Pallia said clients continue to prioritise productivity initiatives and some discretionary projects have started to reappear.
From turbo-charged research to safer data models, AI is inching into India’s family offices, but few are ready to hand over the steering wheel just yet.
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz led the round that also saw participation from AI chip giant Nvidia, Accel, ServiceNow, Cisco, AMD and Jane Street, the startup said
To address the problems, X has tweaked Grok’s system prompts — the set of rules and boundaries that guide how it responds to user queries.
Eligible students, aged 18 and above, will get a free one-year subscription of AI Pro plan, which costs Rs 1,950 a month
India’s AI strategy blends regulation, infrastructure, and innovation to build a sovereign AI ecosystem. With a focus on transparency, talent, and responsible use, it aims to leverage AI for public good and inclusive growth
Deepfakes use AI to create convincing but fake media, posing risks to politics, privacy, and trust. Awareness, detection tools, and critical thinking are key to identifying and combating misinformation
The transaction involved the sale of a 6% stake held by long-time backer Apax Partners to a consortium of 22 institutional investors
Apple shares have fallen 16% this year while traders bid up the shares of peers like Meta Platforms Inc., which is spending lavishly on AI
The billionaire on Sunday said he plans to hold a vote by Tesla Inc. shareholders on whether the EV maker should invest in xAI
Google has added a chat search feature to the Gemini app on Android, allowing users to quickly find information within past conversations. Already available on iOS and web, this update improves usability for Android users who rely on Gemini for research, writing and productivity tasks.
Indian founders excel at building in the second and third wave, by going deep into complex, vertical problems instead of chasing viral, horizontal use cases, the Accel partner has said
Despite expecting decent growth in Q1 in the international markets, TCS saw project delays driven by the macroeconomic challenges that led to the negative growth, Krithivasan said.
In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), xAI, Musk’s AI company and now the owner of X, claimed the incident was caused by a rogue “code path update”—not by Grok’s core language model.
The investment follows xAI's merger with X and values the combined company at $113 billion
In an online match-up between human brilliance and artificial intelligence, the world’s top chess player delivered a flawless 53-move win against OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
OpenAI says it needs more time to conduct safety checks before releasing its first open-weight model. There’s no confirmed timeline for launch yet.
Windsurf, best known for pioneering “vibe coding”—AI-assisted, intuitive software development—has seen a surge in developer adoption.
The company claims the sovereign LLM, built entirely in India, will cut catalogue and content creation time by up to 40 percent.
From Infosys to Wipro, TCS, HCLTech, and Tech Mahindra, annual reports show a decisive pivot: a push to move away from purely linear, headcount-led services revenue toward intellectual property and high-margin platforms.
Google is also bringing shoppable connected TV ads on YouTube to India, along with shoppable mobile mastheads.
VTU-VRIF-TCOE Centre of Excellence aims to drive India’s deep-tech ambitions through cutting-edge research and startup incubation in 5G/6G, AI/ML, AR/VR, quantum computing, and healthcare, backed by over 20 startups and 30 academic partners.
Fueling this momentum is a dramatic drop in AI infrastructure costs. Foundational model training, which cost $100,000 just a year ago, can now be done for $10,000, making vertical AI more affordable and scalable.
According to a NASSCOM report, the Indian AI market is projected to reach $17 billion by 2027, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 25-35 percent. Within this surge, generative AI is emerging as a powerful content creation tool.
This partnership brings together Adobe’s marketing, analytics, and creative tools—including Adobe Express, Firefly generative AI, and Real-Time Customer Data Platform—to help fans engage more deeply with their favourite clubs and players.
The browser is slated to launch in the coming weeks and aims to use artificial intelligence to fundamentally change how consumers browse the web
By leveraging MCP, fintechs aim to personalise user experiences, automate complex processes, and even experiment with launching new financial products based on user insights
The browser merges tabs, tasks, and tools into a single intelligent interface, allowing users to navigate the web more like a conversation than a clunky stack of hyperlinks
AI chatbot Grok, which is produced by Elon Musk’s xAI, posted offensive racist remarks on X, including praising Hitler and making antisemitic statements. This sparked a global outrage, and the chatbot later removed these remarks, saying its posts were an ‘epic sarcasm fail.’
Such a deal would deepen ties between France and the UAE in a field increasingly dominated by the US and China. Mistral is Europe’s biggest AI startup and reached a valuation of Euro 5.8 billion last year.
Some ChatGPT users have spotted a new feature called 'Study Together,' which appears to be designed for collaborative study sessions. It appears to be similar to Google's LearnLM model, where the model will not provide the answer to a query directly, but focuses on teaching it.
In India, WNS had around 44,117 professionals as of March 31. The company has offices across Mumbai, Pune, Gurgaon, Nashik, Bangalore, Chennai, Vizag, Indore, Trichy, Hyderabad and Noida.
