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AI job market to boom with 2.3 million jobs expected by 2027: Study

78% Indians are concerned about negative outcomes from AI, and 54% have personally experienced or observed such outcomes, with the top concern being the loss of human interaction (60%).

The study has expected the AI talent pool to grow to 940,000 from 800,000 in 2024. And, in 2026, the AI talent pool could reach up to 1.08 million

Delhi HC hears ANI’s copyright infringement case against OpenAI over ChatGPT training

The findings have sparked further conversation around the psychological effects of AI chatbots, particularly those designed with an emphasis on virtual companionship.

News agency alleges OpenAI used its content to train ChatGPT, raising critical questions on AI and copyright laws in India.

IndiaAI mission marks milestone with launch of AIKosha, compute portal, and key initiatives

Among the key initiatives launched were AIKosha: IndiaAI Datasets Platform, the AI Compute Portal, the AI Competency Framework for Public Sector Officials, iGOT-AI Mission Karmayogi, the IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Program with Station F, the IndiaAI Application Development Initiative, and IndiaAI FutureSkills.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveils transformative AI infrastructure to propel India’s AI leadership.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise to lay off 2,500 employees globally

HPE posted a revenue of $7.85 billion in the first quarter ended on 31 January

To slash 5 percent of the workforce, the company has expected to save $350 million by fiscal 2027

Google tests AI-powered search mode to handle complex queries

The experimental feature, powered by Google's latest AI model Gemini 2.0, represents a significant shift in how the search giant envisions the feature of its core product.

New AI Mode uses Google’s Gemini 2.0 to summarize multipart questions, marking a shift in search strategy.

YouTube crosses 125 million paid subscribers, expands ‘Premium Lite’ tier

The new plan allows users to watch most videos ad-free across various content categories like gaming, cooking, comedy, and education, but excludes music videos, Shorts, and background play.

The Google-owned video-sharing giant continues its rapid paid subscriber growth, adding 25 million users in just over a year.

MeitY to launch AI dataset platform and GPU access portal to boost AI development

IT Agreement carries a significant impact, particularly regarding trade in IT products, digital industrial policy, and the need for flexibility in applying tariffs to regulate imports.

With these efforts, the IndiaAI Mission aims to strengthen India’s AI ecosystem, making AI development more accessible and efficient for startups and researchers.

AI adoption surges across industries, but salaries lag behind

One way businesses are strengthening resilience is by diversifying supplier networks. AI helps identify and onboard multiple vendors, reducing dependency on a single source.

The AI-related job roles have surged by 42 percent over the past two years, growing from 40,000 in 2018 to 2,53,000 in 2024

Tech giants oppose YouTube’s exemption from Australia’s social media ban for children

Centre has banned 16 YouTube channels based in Pakistan for disseminating misinformation.

YouTube has been granted an exemption from the ban as it is considered an educational tool and allows children to use its services under parental supervision through family accounts.

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian joins Frank McCourt’s bid to acquire TikTok

Alexis Ohanian's role in the bid, known as The People's Bid, will be to help shape the consortium's approach to social media, data privacy, and user control. (Image: Cosmopolitan)

Alexis Ohanian will leverage his expertise in social media to support McCourt’s initiative, dubbed “The People’s Bid,” which aims to restructure the platform with a user-centric data governance model.