Developer's Corner
OpenAI Adds Optional Internet Access to Codex for Dynamic Task Execution
The feature is now live for Plus, Pro, and Team users, with Enterprise support coming soon.
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AI News
DeepSeek Allegedly Shifts from OpenAI to Gemini for Training New AI Models
The company however has not disclosed its training data sources
Indian IT
HCLTech Partners with UiPath to Accelerate Global Agentic Automation Adoption
The partnership will be supported by HCLTech’s pre-configured AI agents and controls, ensuring scalable and seamless implementation.
Indian IT
Wipro Secures Multi-Year Deal with Entrust to Boost Tech Operations
The agreement was first hinted at in Wipro’s October 2024 financial results without naming Entrust.
Acquisition
IBM Acquires Seek AI to Boost Enterprise Data Capabilities
Seek’s technology will now power Watsonx AI Labs—IBM’s new Manhattan-based AI accelerator.
Startups
Bengaluru Startup Frinks AI Raises $5.4 mn to Scale Vision AI for Manufacturing
The startup's no-code platform enables factories to deploy and customise AI tools with minimal data and integration effort.
Indian IT
Virgin Atlantic Extend Partnership with TCS to Modernise Airline Operations with AI
TCS will implement a modern, AI-powered technology estate that will unify the airline's technology assets and deploy an advanced Technology Command Centre.
Cloud
Check Point Launches Local Harmony SASE Instance in India
Check Point Harmony SASE delivers enterprise-grade protection to users, devices, applications, and data—wherever they are.
AI Startups
Bengaluru-Based Ringg AI Raises $1 mn to Build Voice-First Future for Businesses
The funding will fuel product development, team expansion, and research into advanced voice technologies.
Acquisition
Salesforce Acquires Moonhub to Bolster AI Hiring Capabilities
Salesforce has not disclosed the financial terms of the deal.
Acquisition
Snowflake Acquires Open Source PostgreSQL Startup Crunchy Data
The acquisition will lead to the development of Snowflake Postgres, a new offering
Indian IT
Infosys BPM Introduces AI Agents for Autonomous Invoice Processing
Powered by Infosys Topaz and Microsoft’s AI stack, the system integrates Azure AI Foundry, large language models, and cognitive services to deliver intelligent, scalable automation.