Databricks in Advanced Talks to Acquire Open-Source Database Startup Neon for Around $1 bn
That figure may rise further once employee retention packages are included.
The Left Shift Bureau
Uber and WeRide to Expand Robotaxi Partnership to 15 More Cities Globally
Both companies started their robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi last year
China is Using DeepSeek to Develop Advanced Warplanes
The Shenyang Aircraft Design Institute has been behind the design of several major fighter aircraft used by the Chinese military
Chhattisgarh CM Inaugurates ₹1000 Cr AI-Focused Data Centre Park in Raipur
About 500 direct and 1500 indirect employment opportunities will be created through this project.
Research
Detecting Hallucinations in LLMs is Impossible, New Research Says
If AI system is trained only on correct data, automated hallucination detection becomes fundamentally impossible
Biggest Nonconsensual Deepfake Porn Site is Shutting Down
The site’s forums and video content have already been taken offline.
US Govt Says Companies Don't Reveal AI's Environmental Impact
President Donald Trump sparked controversy by declaring coal as his preferred energy source
Sundar Pichai Confirms Google Will Soon Run Ads on Gemini
The search giant even started working on a plan in 2024 to adapt AdSense
Android 16 May Turn Your Phone into a PC — Here's What's Coming
With Android 16, Google appears to be adopting a number of ideas from Apple’s iOS
Retail
Exclusive:Bengaluru to Get Apple’s Next Retail Store at Phoenix Mall of Asia
The store could be launched somewhere in June or July
Apple and Anthropic Partner to Bring 'Vibe Coding' to VS Code
The platform will incorporate Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet model and is currently being tested for internal use
Intel and MeitY Join Forces to Boost AI Skills & Education in India
Key programmes include YuvaAI, introducing school students to AI