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Microsoft's Copilot 365 AI assistant is now available to all Accenture employees. This is the largest enterprise deal for the chatbot. Accenture reports significant productivity gains, with staff completing routine tasks much faster. This move aims to boost Microsoft's paying user base for its AI of
AI-powered voice-to-text startup Wispr Flow has officially launched in India, introducing full Hinglish support and an Android app. India has already become the company's second-largest market, with user growth tripling organically in recent months. The launch includes a unique offline marketing cam
In filings in St. Louis federal court, the Mahoney Law Firm and the Simon Law Firm cited "an unfortunate general breakdown in the attorney-client relationship" between them and Annie Altman, and said continuing to represent her in the civil lawsuit was "impracticable."
Amazon's Wondery has inked a multi-year deal with Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Entertainment. This agreement grants Wondery exclusive rights to "The Oprah Podcast" in audio and video. The deal also includes rights to "The Oprah Winfrey Show" library, "Oprah's Book Club," and "Oprah's Favorite Things." This
The European Commission has unveiled new guidelines for Google, aimed at ensuring that its competitors can access key services, thereby promoting fair competition in online search and AI technology. This initiative is a critical component of the implementation of the Digital Markets Act, designed to
A former employee of Tokyo Electron received a 10-year prison sentence in Taiwan for stealing trade secrets from TSMC. The company was also fined heavily. This landmark ruling highlights Taiwan's commitment to safeguarding its crucial semiconductor industry. The court found the individual illegally
Ineffable Intelligence, an innovative startup co-founded by DeepMind's visionary David Silver, has made headlines by raising an unprecedented $1.1 billion in seed funding. This marks a historic moment as it stands as the largest seed round investment in Europe to date, with leading contributions fro
More than 600 Google employees demanded Monday that the company reject a proposed Pentagon deal that would allow its artificial intelligence technology to be deployed in classified military operations, a statement said. Google already holds a contract with the US Department of Defense on non-classif
Microsoft's stock dipped following a new deal with OpenAI. The partnership ends Microsoft's exclusive access to OpenAI's technology. Microsoft remains a primary cloud partner until 2032. OpenAI gains freedom to work with other cloud providers. This move impacts Microsoft's competitive AI advantage.
In a tragic turn of events, two doctoral students from the University of South Florida, originally from Bangladesh, have lost their lives. Their roommate, Hisham Abugharbieh, is now facing serious murder allegations. Alarmingly, just days prior to their disappearance, Abugharbieh was reported to hav
Meta is investing in new energy solutions for its AI data centers. The company is partnering to bring space solar energy to Earth, providing power around the clock. Additionally, Meta is securing ultra-long-duration energy storage. These innovations aim to ensure reliable, clean power for its growin
A major legal battle begins Tuesday in Oakland. Elon Musk is suing Sam Altman and OpenAI. Musk claims OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit roots for profit. OpenAI denies this, stating changes were necessary. The case centers on OpenAI's founding mission to benefit all humanity. This dispute highlights th
India plans a two-phase strategy for Digital Public Infrastructure. DPI 2.0 from 2025 to 2035 builds capable citizens. DPI 3.0 from 2035 to 2047 drives prosperity through innovation. This aims for mass inclusion and economic growth. The plan targets MSMEs, farmers, education, and health. It seeks to
KITS is inviting institutions to host technology training camps across Karnataka. The Local Economy Accelerator Programme aims to boost local innovation and skilling. This initiative will bring industry-relevant training to smaller cities. It focuses on bridging the gap between talent and job opport
Artificial intelligence presents a major challenge to established software firms. This mirrors the past disruption caused by online retail. Geopolitical tensions also continue to impact global markets and resource availability. Companies must adapt to AI or face significant disruption. The global sc
Judges and lawyers are grappling with artificial intelligence in courts. Some embrace AI tools, while others, like Judge Ajmel Quereshi, avoid them. Concerns exist over AI errors in filings and rulings. Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby plans AI policies for her chambers. A study shows many federal judges us
Johnson & Johnson is leveraging artificial intelligence to significantly speed up drug development. The company has halved the time needed to identify promising new drug candidates. AI is also streamlining manufacturing processes and drastically reducing the time for preparing regulatory documents.
Salesforce and its app Slack have filed a lawsuit against Microsoft in London. They accuse Microsoft of anticompetitive practices with its Teams app. This involves bundling Teams with other products to limit customer choice. This follows a similar complaint made to the European Commission in 2020. M
CERT-In has issued a high-severity warning about AI-driven cyber threats, noting that new tools make attacks faster, cheaper, and easier. Advanced AI can independently find vulnerabilities and execute complex attacks with minimal human intervention.
Qualcomm shares surged on news of a potential OpenAI smartphone processor collaboration. OpenAI is reportedly working with Qualcomm and MediaTek on an AI-focused device. Mass production is anticipated around 2028. This move signals a continued central role for smartphones in the AI era, despite othe