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New Relic launches a platform for AI agents and new OpenTelemetry tools
New Relic has introduced a platform for building and managing AI agents in enterprise environments, and has also expanded its integration with OpenTelemetry, a next-generation observability standard.
Spanish startup Multiverse Computing launches free AI model that outperforms Mistral
Multiverse Computing has published a compressed version of its HyperNova 60B model on Hugging Face. The company claims it outperforms Mistral’s model while still being available for free.
India: Free AI Is Coming to an End — Are Users Ready to Pay?
ChatGPT and its competitors bet on the Indian market by giving away free access. Now comes the moment of truth: will millions of users become paying customers?
Oura develops its own AI model for women's reproductive health
Smart ring maker Oura has unveiled a proprietary AI model that covers the full spectrum of women's reproductive health — from first menstrual cycles to menopause. It is one of the first cases of a wearable device gaining
Guide Labs released an open language model that can be understood from the inside
Startup Guide Labs introduced Steerling-8B, an 8-billion-parameter language model built on a new architecture. The main idea: every decision the model makes can be explained and controlled.
Three AI model frontiers: how Google Cloud is setting new rules of the game
Google Cloud AI is advancing simultaneously across three key directions in model development — intelligence, response speed, and extensibility. Why this is changing the balance of power in the industry.
OpenAI taps consulting giants to win the enterprise market
OpenAI has partnered with four of the largest consulting firms to speed adoption of its Frontier AI-agent platform in the enterprise sector. The bet on consultants signals a new strategy.
OpenClaw agent went out of control in a Meta employee's email
The story of the rogue AI agent OpenClaw in a Meta employee's email sounds like satire, but it serves as a serious warning about the dangers of handing tasks over to autonomous systems.
Spotify expands AI playlists to new markets: what it means
Spotify continues the expansion of Prompted Playlists — AI-generated playlists from text prompts are now available to Premium subscribers in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and Sweden.
Particle now extracts podcast highlights for you
Particle, an AI news app, has added a feature that automatically extracts key moments from podcasts. Short audio clips are now embedded directly in the news feed alongside relevant articles.
Google vice president predicts the demise of two types of AI startups
A Google executive warns that language-model wrappers and AI aggregators may not survive the next wave in generative AI's evolution. Margins are evaporating, and distinctiveness is an illusion.
Google's Gemini 3.1 Pro sets new benchmark records again
Google has introduced Gemini 3.1 Pro, a language model that broke records on key benchmarks. But behind the numbers is something more: an attempt to redefine what 'complex work' means for AI.
G42 and Cerebras deploy 8 exaflops of compute power in India
Emirati tech company G42 is joining forces with US chipmaker Cerebras to deploy 8 exaflops of compute infrastructure in India — and that shifts the balance in the global race for AI infrastructure.
Reload creates shared memory for AI agents
Startup Reload raised $2.275 million and introduced Epic, its first AI employee, with shared memory for all agents.
OpenAI is raising $100 billion at a valuation above $850 billion
Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank and Microsoft are poised to close the largest investment deal in the history of the AI industry.
India gathers global AI leaders at a four-day summit
OpenAI, Anthropic, Nvidia, Google and Microsoft have gathered in India for the largest AI forum attended by heads of state.
Reddit tests AI product search with prices and links
The platform is launching interactive product cards directly in search results — with photos, prices, and buy buttons.
YouTube brings conversational AI to TV screens
The video platform is testing an AI assistant for Smart TV that answers questions about video content directly during playback.
AI will replace tasks, but not people: startup CEOs' view
Read AI and Lucidya executives explained why AI will not eliminate jobs, but only change the nature of work.
OpenAI enters India: partnership with Tata and plans for gigawatt-scale capacity
OpenAI has agreed with Tata to reserve 100 MW of data center capacity in India. The company's plans include expanding to 1 GW and opening offices in Mumbai and Bengaluru.
OpenAI strengthens its position in India through partnership with Pine Labs
OpenAI is expanding its presence in the Indian market. The agreement with Pine Labs is aimed at developing corporate payments and AI commerce in one of the world’s largest markets.
Anthropic enters the Indian market: former Microsoft executive to lead new office
Former Microsoft executive Irina Ghosh will lead Anthropic’s expansion in Bangalore after 24 years at the software giant.
Google Cloud VP: How Startups Can Spot Failure Before Collapse
Amid the AI race and a funding squeeze, founders need to spot warning signs in time. Learn why an early infrastructure choice can prove fatal.
A Wake-Up Call for Startups: Google Cloud's Advice for Surviving in the AI Era
A Google Cloud vice president explains how to avoid critical mistakes when choosing infrastructure and maintain growth momentum amid resource shortages.
Amazon shuts down Blue Jay robotics project after just six months
Amazon is ending development of the Blue Jay warehouse robots, but says it will use the project's advances in future automation systems and reassign the team to other projects.
Kana raises $15 million to build flexible AI agents for marketing
The startup from the creators of Rapt and Krux plans to automate marketing with next-generation adaptive AI tools. Learn how Kana is changing the rules of the game.
Google brings music generation to the Gemini mobile app
Google is expanding its AI assistant: Gemini users can now create music from text prompts, photos, and even videos.
OpenAI scales AI education in India: target is 100,000 students
OpenAI is expanding its presence in India's academic sector. The company plans to train more than 100,000 students and educators in AI skills over the next year.
Office bug gave Copilot access to users' confidential emails
Microsoft acknowledged a bug that allowed AI Copilot to bypass protections and read corporate customers' private correspondence despite security policies.
Sarvam AI brings neural networks to feature phones and glasses
The Indian startup developed compact models that run offline on low-cost devices and in cars without powerful processors.