Ai Technology

Samsung to bolster One UI 7 with more Galaxy AI features: Check details

The new Galaxy AI features may include an audio eraser for isolating and removing unwanted audio from videos in the Gallery app, similar to Google's audio eraser function for the Pixel 9 series

Reddit Answers: Know about AI-powered search that works across platform

Reddit Answers is capable of retrieving information not just from posts but also from comments and discussion threads across Reddit

Lumina Datamatics to acquire Chennai-based TNQ Tech for Rs 336 crore

Lumina Datamatics on Monday said it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 100 per cent stake in TNQ Tech, a Chennai-based digital publishing technology company. The acquisition is expected to be completed in two tranches, with 80 per cent stake to be purchased by December 31, 2024, and the remaining 20 per cent by July 31, 2026, company MD and CEO Sameer Kanodia said. "The first tranche will cost Rs 336 crore, with the second tranche's price determined by future EBITDA metrics. "This acquisition will collectively strengthen us to over 6,500 employees globally and establish us amongst the dominant service providers in the world of digital content," he said. Post acquisition, TNQ will become a stepdown subsidiary of Datamatics Global Services, according to a regulatory filing. Lumina Datamatics is a subsidiary of Datamatics Global Services. Kanodia further said the acquisition will enable Mumbai-based Lumina Datatmatics to strengthen its suite of AI-enabled technology and .

Sizzling valuations no bar for Asia data centre deals as AI growth beckons

Many industry executives say the regional data centres will continue to command high valuations due to the nascent nature of the industry

Motorola tests mobile AI tools in open beta: Details, eligible phones, more

Motorola's open beta program introduces advanced artificial intelligence (AI) features such as notification summaries, recording summaries, and note-taking for select smartphones

Indian Americans develop AI-based app for farmers in Caribbean nations

A group of Indian Americans has developed an app that provides AI-driven insight to farmers for making better farming decisions. Launched at the InvestSmart Caribbean Summit in Washington DC last week, the LetZFarm App is being put to use in the Caribbean Island nation of Trinidad and Tobago. It has been developed by Massachusetts-based Abris Inc in collaboration with the Carbon Zero Institute of Trinidad and Tobago. It is a smart agricultural farmer's companion app that helps the farmer through AI-driven insights to make better farming decisions. It helps them from a food security perspective, and also it helps them to combat climate change. That means to adapt to the changing environmental conditions, Priya Samant, CEO and co-founder of Abris Inc, told PTI. Our goal is now to go to different Caribbean nations. We are already in talks with Guyana and other nations, she said. It's a very scalable app. Our roadmap is to make this a one-stop solution for the farmers. This is what we .

IT Ministry finalising voluntary code of conduct, ethics for AI companies

IT Ministry is crafting a voluntary code of conduct and ethics for work around Artificial Intelligence (AI), and talks are on with companies and stakeholders for the same, according to a source. The code would take into account aspects like how to look at data, the nuances of data being used, and labelling among other aspects. The source said that the work on voluntary code of conduct and ethics for AI firms is currently on. Amid an AI gold rush of sorts among companies, nations across the globe are stressing the importance of responsible practices related to Artificial Intelligence. Last week, UNESCO in collaboration with the IT Ministry held a stakeholder consultation on safety and ethics in Artificial Intelligence, as India aims to craft a policy that envisions 'AI for All'. This initiative came at a crucial moment as India embarked on its ambitious 'IndiaAI Mission' backed by over Rs 10,000 crore in funding. Central to the mission is the safe and trusted AI pillar, which ...

Samsung Electronics shares hit 4-year low on Trump risks, AI chips

The South Korean tech giant is the worst performing stock among global chipmakers like TSMC and Nvidia this year

Apple strengthens India presence with research and development subsidiary

At present, Apple's research and development bases are located in the US, China, Germany and Israel. Apple is also planning to launch four new stores in India

Rajnath Singh urges private defence firms to make India technology hub

Several cutting-edge indigenous technologies developed under the TDF scheme were handed over to the users, including DRDO and the armed forces

AI focused robotic startup Perceptyne secures $3 million in seed funding

Perceptyne operates in the space of AI-driven, semi-humanoid robots for industrial automation

Heavy reliance on AI can lead to concentration risks, says RBI governor

Banks have to ride on the advantages of AI and Bigtech and not allow the latter to ride on them, says Das

Microsoft Copilot AI gets voice and vision; now also available for WhatsApp

Microsoft has announced that its OpenAI ChatGPT-powered Copilot AI is now more integrated into the Edge web browser, assisting users in summarising, translating, and more

Lenovo showcases new AI PC concept with 'Smart Lid' that follows users

Lenovo also unveiled several new Qualcomm X Plus and Intel's Core Ultra series 2 powered Copilot+ AI PCs across its Yoga, ThinkPad and IdeaPad series

Meta, Telangana govt partnership for e-gov, citizen svcs leveraging AI tech

Social media giant Meta on Thursday announced a two-year partnership with the Telangana government aimed at enhancing e-governance and citizen services using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. According to a release, the strategic partnership will empower public officials and citizens with the latest emerging technologies like AI to enhance e-governance and citizen services. "Advancing ongoing efforts to foster innovation in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Meta today announced a two-year partnership with the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (IT, E&C), Government of Telangana," the release said. Meta will partner with the Telangana government to enable deployment of e-governance solutions leveraging Meta's open-source generative AI technologies including the latest 'Llama 3.1 model'. This will be focused towards transforming various aspects of public service delivery and e-governance, along with enhancing efficiency and ...

Nvidia suffers $279 billion loss in one day due to these factors: Explained

Nvidia lost $279 billion of its market cap on Tuesday, leading a broader market selloff. This followed a quarterly revenue forecast by the company that fell short of investors expectations

Apple marches ahead on plans to launch AI table-top robot by 2027: Report

Apple is advancing its table-top robotic device, featuring an iPad-like screen with a robotic limb that is expected to function as a smart home command centre and video conferencing tool

OpenAI co-founder quits, to join rival Anthropic; CEO Sam Altman responds

OpenAI co-founder John Schulman joined OpenAI in December 2015, just before completing his PhD in electrical engineering and computer sciences at UC Berkeley

Meta AI on WhatsApp for Android could get support for voice inputs: Report

Meta AI on WhatsApp for Android currently supports text inputs, but the new beta version hints that voice support could be available alongside text input on the instant messaging platform soon

Soon, Instagram will allow creators to use AI chatbots in messages: Report

Instagram's parent Meta has announced AI Studio in beta version that will let creators make AI chatbot versions. These will be used in conversations on their behalf in messages section