Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has sought to reassure investors and the wider technology industry about the company’s position in the rapidly intensifying artificial intelligence race, pointing to strong second-quarter performance and continued momentum across key parts of the business. Pichai described the current period as an “exciting moment” for Google as the company...
Microsoft has announced a landmark multi-billion-dollar investment in French artificial intelligence startup Mistral AI, marking one of the most significant technology partnerships in Europe’s rapidly expanding AI sector. The agreement is expected to strengthen Europe’s position in the global artificial intelligence race while providing Mistral AI with the financial resources, computing infrastructure, and strategic support...
A US federal judge has granted final approval to a landmark $1.5 billion settlement resolving a class-action copyright lawsuit brought by authors against artificial intelligence company Anthropic, bringing one of the most closely watched legal battles over the use of copyrighted books in AI development to a major conclusion. The settlement, approved in federal court...
Meta is reportedly in advanced discussions with artificial intelligence startup Anthropic over a potential compute lease agreement valued at nearly $10 billion, a move that could significantly strengthen the company’s AI capabilities amid intensifying global competition in generative artificial intelligence. If finalized, the agreement would rank among the largest AI infrastructure deals in the technology...
Meta is preparing to take a major step in its artificial intelligence strategy by beginning production of its first large-scale in-house AI chip in September. The move reflects the company’s growing ambition to strengthen its technological independence, improve the efficiency of its AI infrastructure, and significantly expand computing capacity to support the rapid growth of...
Meta has taken another major step in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape by expanding its portfolio of generative AI tools with the introduction of Muse, a new AI-powered image generation system. The rollout reflects the company’s broader strategy of integrating advanced AI capabilities across its ecosystem while giving users, creators, and businesses more sophisticated...
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek is reportedly taking a major step toward strengthening its technological independence by developing its own artificial intelligence (AI) chip. The move reflects China’s broader strategy of reducing reliance on foreign semiconductor suppliers while building a self-sufficient AI ecosystem capable of competing with leading global technology companies. The company’s efforts come...
In one of the largest technology outsourcing agreements announced this year, HCLTech has secured a landmark $1.14 billion strategic partnership with a Europe-based Fortune Global 50 enterprise. The long-term agreement is centered on accelerating artificial intelligence adoption, modernizing digital infrastructure, and building next-generation AI-powered business capabilities. The multi-year engagement marks another significant milestone for the...
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has introduced a new workplace productivity feature called Claude Tag for Slack, allowing users to interact with its AI assistant directly within team conversations. The launch represents another significant step in the growing integration of generative AI into everyday workplace communication platforms, enabling employees to access AI-powered assistance without leaving their...
Microsoft has announced the launch of a new artificial intelligence (AI) agent platform designed to help organizations build, deploy, and manage AI-powered assistants while paying only for the resources they consume. The move reflects the growing demand for enterprise-grade AI solutions that offer scalability, flexibility, and cost efficiency as businesses increasingly adopt intelligent automation technologies....