Artificial Intelligence
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Why Microsoft retreats from China after years of expansion? Know real reasons
Technology | Aug 17, 2026, 01:24 PM ISTMicrosoft is reducing its presence in China after years of navigating growing regulatory pressure, US-China tensions, and rising competition from domestic technology companies. The tech giant has decided to maintain a foothold in the country, supported by demand from Chinese businesses.
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ChatGPT and Gemini both cross 1 billion users: Who is growing faster?
Technology | Aug 12, 2026, 07:16 PM ISTChatGPT and Google Gemini have both crossed the massive milestone of 1 billion users, marking a major turning point in the global AI race. While ChatGPT may still have the larger user base, Gemini appears to be growing faster.
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JP Nadda releases AI knowledge paper: What it means for the future of diagnostics
India | Aug 08, 2026, 09:10 PM ISTThe report also highlights that this transition requires addressing fragmented health data and limited evidence, developing predictable lifecycle-based regulation for adaptive AI, and creating supportive reimbursement and procurement mechanisms.
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Looking for an AI laptop? These 5 powerful picks are worth buying in 2026
Technology | Aug 08, 2026, 06:15 AM ISTAI-powered laptops are transforming the way people work, study, and create by bringing intelligent features directly to the device. From Apple's latest MacBook Air M5 to the affordable Primebook 2 Max, here are five AI-ready laptops in 2026 that combine powerful hardware with smart features.
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Govt crackdown on AI deepfake: What are the new rules for social media platforms and AI content?
India | Aug 06, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTThe government has amended the Information Technology (IT) Rules to strengthen regulations around AI-generated content, making it mandatory for platforms to clearly label artificial intelligence-generated material and maintain traceable metadata.
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Gemini to become default AI assistant on Android from September 2026: Google Assistant to shut down
Technology | Aug 06, 2026, 12:15 PM ISTGoogle has started the final phase of retiring Google Assistant from Android devices, as Gemini set to replace it as the default AI assistant starting from September 4. The transition will roll out to smartphones, tablets, Wear OS smartwatches, and compatible audio devices.
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AI can spot signs of lung cancer on CT scans, but can it replace a radiologist? Expert explains
Health | Aug 05, 2026, 07:24 PM ISTCan AI help detect lung cancer earlier? Dr. Manoj Deshmukh explains how deep-learning tools analyse CT scans, assess suspicious lung nodules and support radiologists in screening. The technology, he stresses, is designed to complement doctors, not replace them.
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Meta testing new AI StoryKit app that can turn photos into personalised bedtime stories for kids
Technology | Jul 23, 2026, 03:31 PM ISTMeta is testing a new StoryKit: Personalised Stories, which can generate customised children's storybooks complete with illustrations, narration and background music. Designed for parents, the app allows users to create stories by choosing a character, setting and life lesson.
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Xbox VP of Engineering Jared Palmer quits just 2-months after promotion, joins AI startup Cognition
Technology | Jul 22, 2026, 12:01 PM ISTMicrosoft's Xbox division lost another senior executive, as Jared Palmer leaves just 2 months after taking on the role. Palmer has joined AI startup Cognition as its new VP of Engineering, marking another leadership exit during Xbox's ongoing restructuring.
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Google expands Agentic AI in Bareilly’s university; rolls out Gemini Enterprise for 10000 people
Technology | Jul 21, 2026, 01:43 PM ISTGoogle Enterprise AI footprint partners with Invertis University in Bareilly. The university has become India's fifth Agentic AI University, deploying Google Gemini Enterprise for Education, Google Workspace for Education Plus and Google Cloud infrastructure across its 10,000-user campus.
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Canva Code 2.0 launched with Vibe Coding, HTML Import and AI editing: Who all can use it?
Technology | Jul 16, 2026, 12:25 PM ISTCanva Code 2.0, is an upgraded AI-powered coding tool, that enables users to create websites, apps and interactive web experiences using natural language prompts, while also introducing HTML import, AI-assisted editing and over 50 ready-to-use templates.
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Artificial General Intelligence could transform humanity faster, says DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis
Technology | Jul 15, 2026, 03:54 PM ISTGoogle DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis believes Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) could arrive within the next few years, making this a critical moment for governments, technology companies, and society.
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Meta removes Muse AI Image feature after Instagram users raise privacy concerns
Technology | Jul 14, 2026, 06:50 PM ISTMeta has removed its Muse Image AI feature from Instagram less than a week after its launch following strong user criticism over privacy concerns. The tool allowed users to create AI-generated images using publicly available Instagram content.
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5 Best AI chatbots for lazy people to save hours of work: From assignments to emails
Technology | Jul 12, 2026, 06:45 AM ISTFrom writing assignments and preparing presentations to drafting emails and summarising documents, these AI assistants can reduce workload and improve efficiency. Here are five of the best AI chatbots that can make your personal and professional life easier.
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OpenAI launches new GPT-Live Voice models for more natural AI conversations
Technology | Jul 09, 2026, 03:31 PM ISTOpenAI has introduced its new GPT-Live-1 and GPT-Live-1 mini conversational AI models, designed to make ChatGPT voice interactions more natural, faster and human-like. The new models improved turn-taking, real-time responses, live translation capabilities and better contextual understanding.
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Assam invites applications for Internship 2.0; DITEC Director Ashwani Kumar outlines programme focus
India | Jul 07, 2026, 01:19 PM ISTThe Assam government is inviting applications for Internship 2.0, a four-week Industrial Exposure Programme for third-year students of Computer Science, Information Technology, and others.
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IT stock under Rs 50 in focus post update on AI-powered multilingual complaint-recording application
Market | Jul 06, 2026, 01:00 PM ISTThe action in the stock comes after the company announced the successful deployment of 'Artificial O-CopWriter' for Hyderabad City Police.
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SpaceX AI device prototype leaked: Report claims Elon Musk's company is building an AI-gadget
Technology | Jul 02, 2026, 07:14 PM ISTSpaceX has showcased a prototype of a phone-like AI device to investors, featuring a slim design and deep integration with xAI technology. While Elon Musk has denied the report, the rumoured device has sparked speculation about SpaceX's ambitions in AI hardware and wireless connectivity.
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OpenAI enters AI chip race with 'Jalapeno': Faster AI performance, lower costs promised
Technology | Jun 26, 2026, 06:22 PM ISTOpenAI announced its first in-house AI chip, Jalapeno, developed in partnership with Broadcom. Designed to power ChatGPT and future AI models, the custom processor aims to deliver faster AI responses, lower power consumption, and reduce the company's reliance on third-party chipmakers like Nvidia.
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What is Claude AI? Features, benefits and how to use it for everyday tasks
Technology | Jun 20, 2026, 08:45 AM ISTClaude is an advanced AI chatbot developed by Anthropic. Similar to ChatGPT, it can answer questions, write content, summarise documents, help with coding, and assist with research. It focuses on safety, accuracy, and long-form conversations for professionals.