Author: Art Ryan

Summary: A group of India’s top Bollywood music labels, from T-Series to Saregama and Sony, is seeking to join a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI in New Delhi, highlighting worries about improper use of recordings to train AI models, legal documents show. Microsoft-backed OpenAI’s legal challenges are mounting globally and in India, its second biggest market by users. But the company says it follows fair-use principles in employing publicly available data to build its AI models. On Thursday, the Indian Music Industry (IMI) group, T-Series and Saregama India (SARE.NS), opens new tab asked a New Delhi court to hear concerns about “unauthorised use…

Perplexity has become the latest AI company to release an in-depth research tool, with a new feature announced Friday. Google unveiled a similar feature for its Gemini AI platform in December. Then OpenAI launched its own research agent earlier this month. All three companies even have given the feature the same name: Deep Research. The goal is to provide more in-depth answers with real citations for more professional use cases, compared to what you’d get from a consumer chatbot. In a blog post announcing Deep Research, Perplexity wrote that the feature “excels at a range of expert-level tasks—from finance and marketing to product research.” Perplexity Deep Research…

Apple is planning to add Apple Intelligence to its Vision Pro headset in an update that could come as early as April, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Just a couple weeks after Apple Intelligence was first announced in June 2024, Gurman reported that Apple was looking to bring its suite of AI tools to the Vision Pro, though there were questions to answer about how those tools would be reimagined for a mixed reality experience. Now Apple is reportedly aiming to include Apple Intelligence (including Writing Tools, Genmoji, and Image Playground) in its visionOS 2.4 software update, with a version available to developers…

Key Points Nvidia (NVDA 2.63%) has essentially owned the data center computing market, which is a huge deal, considering the hundreds of billions of dollars being spent on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Nvidia is one of the primary benefactors of this investment, although some of its competitors, like AMD (AMD 1.15%), are also benefiting. However, the lead that Nvidia has surmounted looks unassailable, but all it takes is one innovation, and AMD could be neck and neck with Nvidia. So, which of these two is the better AI stock for 2025? Nvidia’s lead in the data center market may be insurmountable Nvidia’s GPUs and software have…

📅 Dates: February 23-26, 2025📍 Location: Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), Doha, Qatar⏳ Countdown: Just 8 days to go! The tech world is gearing up for Web Summit Qatar 2025, one of the most anticipated global technology events of the year! Bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders, this summit is set to redefine innovation, digital transformation, and collaboration within the AI, fintech, Web3, and emerging tech landscape. As we approach the big day, here’s everything you need to know about what makes Web Summit Qatar 2025 a must-attend event! 🚀💡 🌍 What to Expect at Web Summit Qatar…

As February 2025 unfolds, the global tech scene is buzzing with AI, Web3, fintech, and enterprise technology conferences. These events offer invaluable opportunities for networking, learning, and discovering the latest industry trends. From AI innovation in enterprise and banking to Web3 advancements, fintech breakthroughs, and automation in customer experience, here’s your guide to the must-attend AI and tech conferences remaining this month! 🚀 🌍 Remaining AI & Tech Conferences in February 2025 📍 Enterprise AI Summit TURKEY 2025 📅 Date: February 18-19, 2025 | 📍 Location: Istanbul, Turkey🔹 Dive into the latest AI advancements in enterprise solutions and connect with…

flyExclusive Inc. (NYSE American: FLYX), a publicly traded provider of premium jet charter experiences, has entered a definitive agreement to acquire the aviation business of Jet.AI Inc. (NASDAQ: JTAI), an innovative private aviation and artificial intelligence company. flyExclusive will acquire the business in conjunction with Jet.AI’s focus on being a pure-play AI solutions company. The transaction will occur following Jet.AI’s spin of the business into a new company (“SpinCo”), which would then be acquired by flyExclusive (collectively, the “Business Combination”). Jet.AI shareholders will retain their Jet.AI stock and receive new Class A common shares in flyExclusive as part of the…

Meta Platforms (META.O), opens new tab is establishing a new division within its Reality Labs unit to develop AI-powered humanoid robots that can assist with physical tasks, according to an internal company memo viewed by Reuters on Friday. Facebook parent Meta is entering the competitive field of humanoid robotics, joining rivals such as Nvidia-backed (NVDA.O), opens new tab Figure AI and Tesla (TSLA.O), opens new tab, as the emergence of advanced AI models drives innovation in robotics and automation. In the memo, Meta Chief Technology Officer Andrew Bosworth said the robotics product group would focus on research and development involving “consumer humanoid robots with a…

Elon Musk’s xAI is discussing to raise $10 billion that could value the artificial intelligence startup at about $75 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing a person familiar with the matter. Existing investors, including Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz and Valor Equity Partners are in talks to participate in the transaction, the report said. XAI, Valor Equity Partners, Sequoia Capital and Andreessen Horowitz did not immediately respond to Reuters’ requests for comment. The billionaire’s startup recently raised $6 billion from investors at a valuation of $40 billion, sources have told Reuters. XAI is looking to increase its footprint in the…

OpenAI on Friday rejected a $97.4 billion bid from a consortium led by billionaire Elon Musk for the ChatGPT maker, saying the startup is not for sale and that any future bid would be disingenuous. The unsolicited approach is Musk’s latest attempt to block the startup he co-founded with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman — but later left — from becoming a for-profit firm, as it looks to secure more capital and stay ahead in the artificial intelligence race. “OpenAI is not for sale, and the board has unanimously rejected Mr. Musk’s latest attempt to disrupt his competition. Any potential reorganization…

Fake news generated by artificial intelligence and spread on social media is heightening the risks of bank runs, according to a new British study that says lenders must improve monitoring to detect when disinformation risks impacting customer behaviour. Generative AI can be used to create fake news stories saying that customer money is not safe, or memes appearing to joke about security issues, which can be spread on social media using paid adverts, said the study, published by UK research company Say No to Disinfo and communications firm Fenimore Harpe Banks and regulators are increasingly concerned about the risks of…

Amazon and Apple, two tech giants known for their innovative AI voice assistants, Alexa and Siri, respectively, are currently facing challenges in integrating generative AI into their products. According to recent reports, both companies are struggling with technical issues that could delay the release of their enhanced voice assistants. Amazon’s Alexa, which was expected to receive a significant upgrade in February, is now likely to be delayed until March or later. The company is reportedly grappling with making Alexa’s operations cost-effective and reliable, particularly in controlling smart home devices. Meanwhile, Apple’s Siri, which was set to receive new features in…

Silicon Valley-based robotics startup Figure AI is in talks to raise a massive $1.5 billion round at a $39.5 billion valuation, Bloomberg reports. That’s a whopping 15 times higher than Figure’s $2.6 billion post-money valuation for its $675 million Series B last year. Figure’s current round is expected to be led by Align Ventures and Parkway Venture Capital, Bloomberg reported. Figure builds humanoid robots for commercial and residential purposes. Humanoid robots are all the rage thanks to the AI boom: Austin-based Apptronik just raised $350 million while Meta is reportedly looking to get into robotics, too. Figure has already sold some robots to BMW. Its founder Brett Adcock posted…

Hong KongCNN — Chinese internet search giant Baidu will make its advanced AI chatbot services free, as competition heats up among global developers following the surging popularity of startup DeepSeek’s models. Ernie Bot, the Beijing-based company’s AI chatbot with premium features like AI painting, will be available to both mobile and desktop users at no cost starting from April 1, it posted on WeChat on Thursday. Just hours before Baidu’s announcement, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced the roadmap of its newest AI model, GPT-5, on X. He said ChatGPT users will have unlimited access to GPT-5 free of charge, though paid subscribers will be…

InFlux Technologies (Flux), a decentralized technology company specializing in cloud infrastructure, AI and decentralized cloud computing services, has launched FluxINTEL, an advanced document intelligence engine designed to help businesses analyze critical data with greater speed and insight. FluxINTEL can automate time-consuming document-related operations, including text extraction, classification and summarization, using state-of-the-art AI models and natural language processing (NLP). This leads to quicker workflows, increased accuracy, and more intelligent decision-making across various industries. “AI is changing how businesses handle data, transforming raw documents into meaningful insights,” said InFlux Technologies Chief AI Officer Daz Williams. “FluxINTEL empowers organizations with real-time intelligence that helps them…

AI is producing tangible results for business at an astonishing rate and scale, which means the new question becomes, how do we tap into that potential? But building a robust AI strategy is more than just adopting new technology. It’s about fostering a culture that prioritizes innovation, ensuring security at scale, equipping developers with the tools to succeed, and balancing cutting-edge innovation, secure deployment and developer empowerment. By leveraging a broad selection of models, ensuring high-quality deployment, and harnessing the power of strategic partnerships, organizations can create AI solutions that drive real business value. Microsoft is an elite sponsor at…

PIN AI has introduced a groundbreaking mobile application that empowers users to create personalized, private AI models directly on their smartphones. Available for both iOS and Android platforms, this app allows individuals to select from open-source AI models, such as DeepSeek and Llama, ensuring that the AI operates entirely on-device. This design prioritizes user privacy and customization, enabling the AI to adapt uniquely to individual preferences without relying on external servers. Key Features: Founding Team and Support: PIN AI was established by experts in AI and blockchain from esteemed institutions such as Columbia, MIT, and Stanford. The leadership team includes…

In this article, we are going to take a look at where Snowflake Inc (NYSE:SNOW) stands against the other AI stocks. The Internet of Things, machine learning, and artificial intelligence are the key catalysts driving trends in the semiconductor market. Likewise, the market is expected to grow by $157.1 billion at a compound annual growth rate of 4.5% by 2029, as per estimates by Technavio. The growth would be fueled by the growing need for chips to power the telecom sector, automotive, consumer electronics, IT and communications, healthcare, aerospace and defence, and consumer goods. Similarly, the growing demand for semiconductors…

SAP has announced the launch of SAP Business Data Cloud, a transformative solution designed to unify both SAP and third-party data across organizations. This integration provides a trusted data foundation, enabling impactful decision-making and fostering reliable AI applications. Key Features of SAP Business Data Cloud: Enhancing AI Capabilities with Joule: SAP Business Data Cloud enhances the functionality of Joule, SAP’s generative AI copilot. By leveraging a high-quality enterprise dataset and the SAP Knowledge Graph solution, Joule agents gain a deep understanding of end-to-end processes. This enables them to collaborate across functions to solve complex business challenges effectively. SAP has also…

The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative’s (MassTech) Innovation Institute announced the launch of the Massachusetts (MA) AI Models Innovation Challenge, a flagship initiative under the newly established Massachusetts AI (Artificial Intelligence) Hub. The MA AI Models Innovation Challenge will provide up to $2 million in funding for awards to support groundbreaking AI model development projects focused on domain-specific models that address societal and industry challenges in crucial sectors of the Massachusetts innovation economy, including advanced manufacturing, climatetech, education, financial services, health care, life sciences, and robotics. For more information on how to apply, including the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), visit the…