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Google’s job cuts continue with latest layoffs in cloud division: Report

The deal follows earlier reports that Google had attempted to buy Wiz for $23 billion in 2023, but the startup declined the offer, opting instead to pursue an initial public offering (IPO).

In January this year, Google employees from the US and Canada signed an internal petition voicing concerns about the frequent rounds of layoffs

AI in Advertising: A game-changer or a creativity killer?

AI has become one of the key ingredients in creating advertisement in the past 1.5 years (Image: Unsplash)

As brands embrace AI-generated creatives, the industry grapples with cost savings, ethical concerns, and the future of human creativity.

Delhi HC refuses urgent hearing on DeepSeek ban petition

In its ruling, the court noted that DeepSeek—as well as a host of similar platforms—is readily accessible online. The bench cautioned the petitioner's counsel, remarking that if he perceives DeepSeek as harmful, he need not use it.

PIL filed by Advocate Bhavna Sharma seeking to enforce a ban on the Chinese AI model DeepSeek dismissed as the court questions the urgency of the plea.

X rolls out Grok AI-powered tools for ad creation and campaign analysis

X's updates arrive along side other recent platform enhancements, including an integration with Shopify and an upcoming Quick Promote feature aimed at simplifying the process of boosting posts. (Image: YouTube)

Platform introduces ‘Prefill with Grok’ and ‘Analyze Campaign with Grok’ to streamline ad creation and performance review.

Microsoft CEO reveals what he would do if he ever quit: ‘Would love to find some domain…’

Satya Nadella mused that if he were to depart from Microsoft, he would harness "tokens per watt per dollar"—a cutting-edge metric revolutionizing AI efficiency—to drive innovations in under-resourced fields such as healthcare, education, and public sector institutions.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, reflecting on his 34-year journey at the company, shares how the ground-breaking metric “tokens per watt per dollar” could revolutionize sectors like healthcare, education, and public services—even if he ever left Microsoft.

Amazon app store for Android to discontinue operations this year

Amazon Fashion sees surge in GenZ shoppers

However, the app store will remain available on Amazon’s own devices such as Fire tablets and Fire TV.

Lenovo posts 20% revenue jump to $18.8 bn in Q3, net profit doubles to $693 mn

Lenovo's R&D expenses are up nearly 14 percent year-on-year to $621 million.

According to Lenovo’s official statement, the quarter’s results were driven by the group’s focused hybrid-AI strategy, the turnaround of the Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG)

India’s app block order on Google Play Store: 119 targeted, 15 down, developers in the dark

While it's unclear if national security concerns were a factor in this round of app blocks, the inclusion of apps from countries other than China and Hong Kong suggests broader regulatory scrutiny. (Image source: Unsplash)

The blocking order was issued under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, which empowers the Indian government to restrict online content access in the interest of national security, sovereignty, or public order.

OpenAI really makes life easier, says Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Despite these technological constraints, Vaishnaw remains optimistic regarding everyday applications of AI. "OpenAI really makes life easier, in terms of making notes etc.," he said. (Image: X)

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman explore how bold innovation in artificial intelligence can tackle India’s scale challenges and drive cost-effective solutions.