Ai Technology

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

Apple's push into AI space could make way for future smart hardware: Report

Apple's exploration of AI space could make way for future smart products like humanoid robot, augmented reality glasses, and smart AirPods with built-in cameras, reported Bloomberg

Intel, AMD chips-powered AI PCs won't get Copilot Plus features on launch

Intel and AMD recently introduced new PC processors with support for Copilot Plus AI features. However, the AI features will not be available on launch, but will be enabled later through update

Consumers expect significant AI role in future daily life: Ericsson report

60 per cent of early adopters of AI technology believe that they will not have full control over how AI will impact their lives by 2030s

AMD announces Ryzen AI 300 series processors for next-gen AI PCs: Details

Along with the Ryzen AI 300 series chips, AMD unveiled Ryzen 9000 series desktop processors for gaming and content creation

Samsung leads global gen-AI smartphone segment in Jan-Mar quarter: Report

Samsung Galaxy S24 series secured the top three spots in the list of top ten for best-selling smartphones with generative AI capabilities in Jan-Mar quarter of this year

Real estate sector is looking to a smart future supported by technologies

The use of technology today comes into play right when a project is being designed, and goes on to assist in its customisation and maintenance

Digital property: Proptech startups are gearing up to ride the AI wave

From property listings and transactions, to their management, and development, proptech startups are now present in various aspects of the realty sector

Truecaller introduces AI Call Scanner feature on Android app: How it works

AI Call Scanner is built into the Truecaller Android app, is part of the premium subscription and being rolled out in the US first, followed by India and other markets, said the company in press note

Elon Musk's xAI raises $6 billion in funding, now valued at $24 billion

The funding round was backed by investors including Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital

Intel's Lunar Lake chips with support for Copilot+ experiences coming in Q3

PCs powered by Intel Lunar Lake chips will receive AI features exclusive to Copilot+ platform through software updates, unlike Qualcomm Snapdragon chip-powered PCs that will offer them out-of-the-box

Nvidia plans new AI chips every year after logging over $14 bn in profits

Until now, Nvidia has been releasing a new AI chip platform once every two with Ampere platform in 2020, Hooper in 2022 and Blackwell in 2024

Adobe Lightroom gets Firefly AI-powered 'Generative Remove' editing feature

In addition, Adobe Lightroom's AI-powered Lens Blur tool is now generally available with all-new presets