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google bets big on india $15 billion ai hub aims to power the next digital revolution

Google Bets Big on India: $15 Billion AI Hub Aims to Power the Next Digital Revolution

In a move that could reshape Asia’s tech landscape, Google is pouring $15 billion into a sprawling AI hub in Visakhapatnam. Sundar Pichai called it “the dawn of India’s AI century,” and honestly, it feels like one. It’s not just about data centers or server racks—it’s about influence. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s push for […]

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senator’s bold ai chatbot bill puts minors in the spotlight — but is it too much, too soon

Senator’s Bold AI Chatbot Bill Puts Minors in the Spotlight — But Is It Too Much, Too Soon?

Senator Josh Hawley is stirring the pot again, this time with a draft law floating around Capitol Hill that could shake up how Americans talk to machines. The proposal, called the Guidelines for User Verification and Responsible Dialogue — the GUARD Act — aims to ban AI companion chatbots for minors and require all conversational

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This Robot Vacuum Just Got a Brain (and Hands): Milagrow’s Convertible AI Cleaner Wants to Change How You Tidy Up

There’s a new gadget in town that’s turning heads — and floors spotless. Home-tech company Milagrow has unveiled the iMap 15 AI Plus, which it claims to be the world’s first convertible AI robot vacuum cleaner. Think of it as a floor-cleaning robot that not only maps your house like a pro but can also

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openai bets big — teams with broadcom to forge its own ai chips and shake up the silicon game

OpenAI Bets Big — Teams With Broadcom to Forge Its Own AI Chips and Shake Up the Silicon Game

OpenAI just pulled off one of the boldest moves in the AI world lately — teaming up with Broadcom to design and build its first in-house AI processors. The chips won’t hit the market tomorrow; the rollout is planned for the second half of 2026, with broader deployment expected by 2029. But make no mistake

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No More Ghost Bots: California Makes AI Come Clean About Being, Well, AI

If you’ve ever had a late-night chat with a customer service bot that felt a little too human, California just decided that kind of mystery needs to end. A new state law now requires artificial intelligence systems to disclose that they’re not human during interactions — a move that’s being hailed as both visionary and,

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ai’s moral void imf warns the world isn’t ready for what’s coming

AI’s Moral Void: IMF Warns the World Isn’t Ready for What’s Coming

It’s one of those warnings that lands with a thud—the kind that makes you pause mid-scroll. During a recent IMF gathering, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva threw down a gauntlet: most countries simply aren’t ready for artificial intelligence. Not in terms of policy, not in ethics, not even in basic governance. It’s like humanity’s sprinted ahead

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Google Retires Assistant: Gemini Becomes the New Brain of the Smart Home

Google has officially retired its decade-old Assistant and replaced it with Gemini for Home, a conversational AI model that now powers every Nest and Google Home device dating back to 2016. Even first-generation devices will get the upgrade, part of a sweeping rollout described in The Verge’s coverage of the announcement. What sets Gemini apart

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meta’s ai chats will soon fuel ads on facebook and instagram — but users can’t opt out

Meta’s AI Chats Will Soon Fuel Ads on Facebook and Instagram — But Users Can’t Opt Out

Meta has confirmed that starting December 16, 2025, conversations with its generative AI assistant will be used to personalize ads and content across Facebook and Instagram. In plain English, what you chat about with Meta AI — whether it’s hiking boots, sushi recipes, or your dream vacation — could soon show up in your feed

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Independent AI Safety Panels Could Redefine Trust in Tech — But Will States Lead the Charge?

There’s a fresh idea stirring in U.S. AI policy circles: what if independent safety panels, not just corporate promises, became the gatekeepers of responsible AI? A new proposal backed by the nonprofit Fathom would allow companies to gain legal immunity from certain lawsuits if they undergo third-party testing and certification. The pitch is simple enough

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ai isn’t just chatbots anymore — openai, meta & youtube spar in the ‘video wars

AI Isn’t Just Chatbots Anymore — OpenAI, Meta & YouTube Spar in the ‘Video Wars

OpenAI has quietly begun pushing a new frontier: turn-based chat is nice, but video is where the real stake might lie. The company’s recent launch of Sora, an AI-powered video social app letting users insert themselves (or friends) into AI-generated short clips, is signaling a shift in how we’ll experience generative content going forward. It’s

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