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...
Users of Anthropic’s AI platform experienced unexpected disruptions after reports emerged that the company’s Claude Fable service displayed a “usage credits are required” error, preventing access for several customers. The issue quickly drew attention across online communities, with affected users expressing confusion over why the service appeared to be unavailable despite having active access or...
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is facing fresh legal scrutiny after a group of former employees filed a lawsuit alleging that the company’s artificial intelligence-assisted layoff process disproportionately affected workers who were on maternity leave or medical leave. The case has intensified concerns about the growing use of artificial intelligence in...
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 unveiled plans to invest approximately C$13 billion in the construction of a large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Alberta, marking the company’s first major data center project in Canada. The investment represents one of the largest technology infrastructure commitments in the country’s history and highlights the growing global race to expand AI...
Microsoft has announced another major round of layoffs, eliminating approximately 4,800 jobs across multiple divisions as the technology giant continues to restructure its business around artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and long-term growth priorities. The workforce reduction is part of the company’s broader strategy to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and reallocate investments toward rapidly expanding AI...
India’s technology industry is witnessing a major shift in hiring priorities, with demand for artificial intelligence (AI) professionals continuing to grow even as overall recruitment across the IT sector slows. The latest employment data indicates that organisations are increasingly investing in AI capabilities, reflecting a broader transformation in business strategies driven by automation, generative AI,...
In a significant development for the artificial intelligence industry, the United States government has reportedly eased certain restrictions on the use, testing, and deployment of powerful AI models, according to AI safety company Anthropic. The move is being viewed as a notable shift in regulatory posture toward advanced AI systems, which have been under increasing...
Microsoft is reportedly preparing another round of workforce reductions that could impact thousands of employees across multiple business divisions, marking the latest chapter in the technology industry’s ongoing restructuring efforts. According to reports citing sources familiar with the matter, the company may reduce less than 2.5% of its global workforce, with an announcement potentially expected...