Google DeepMind Unveils AI that Predicts Cyclones
Weather Lab provides real-time and historical cyclone predictions, comparing outputs from traditional and AI models.
WhatsApp Tests AI-Powered Message Summaries
This system ensures that data is processed locally on the device without being sent to Meta or WhatsApp servers.
Krutrim Unveils AI Agent That Gets Things Done
Kruti completes actions end-to-end with minimal user input, using voice or text commands in 13 Indian languages.
Databricks Debuts One, No-Code AI and BI for Business Users
Databricks One also introduces AI/BI Dashboards for lightning-fast, interactive visualisations
Opinion
How Google's AI Became a "Pain in the ***" For a Bengaluru Startup
In March, the company saw a tenfold increase in customer care calls
Databricks Eyes $1 bn Revenue from Data Warehouse Business
CEO Ali Ghodsi attributed the growth to customers realising that Databricks’ offering is more cost-effective than alternatives.
AI News
Disney and Universal Sue Midjourney, Call AI Tool a ‘Bottomless Pit of Plagiarism’
The suit claims Midjourney unlawfully replicates iconic characters like Darth Vader, Shrek, Spider-Man, Yoda, and others.
Wikipedia Halts AI Summary Trial After Editors Warn of Accuracy Risks
Wikipedia has halted the rollout but hasn’t abandoned the idea altogether.
OpenAI Turns to Google for More GPUs
The agreement provides OpenAI with additional cloud infrastructure beyond Microsoft Azure
Google-Backed Pixxel to Develop Hyperspectral and MWIR Payloads for the Indian Air Force
The payloads will enhance India’s airborne and space-based imaging capabilities
Fired Techie Wipes Former Employer's Servers in Major Insider Sabotage
Though GitHub data was later restored from backups and customer data remained intact, the app was only partially functional.
Each ChatGPT Query Uses About 0.000085 Gallons of Water
Despite the low per-query footprint, Altman acknowledged the growing cumulative impact, given ChatGPT’s 5.56 billion monthly visits.