Big Tech
Microsoft Brings Back Clippy, Now Powered by AI
The feature will launch first in the U.S., enabled by default in Copilot’s voice mode, with global rollout planned thereafter.
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Opinion
Meta's AI Restructuring Raises Questions About Yann LeCun's Future Role
LeCun, who joined Meta in 2013 to lead FAIR, has been instrumental in the company's AI research initiatives.
Chips
Anthropic to Expand Google Cloud Partnership With Massive TPU Investment Worth Tens of Billions
So far, Google has invested roughly $3 billion in Anthropic, comprising $2 billion in 2023 and an additional $1 billion earlier this year.
Cloud
Meesho Battles AWS in ₹127 Crore Arbitration — Counters With ₹86 Crore Damages Ahead of IPO
The company alleges AWS breached contractual obligations by failing to resolve performance issues despite repeated alerts.
Big Tech
Microsoft Brings Copilot Mode to its Browser Edge to Rival ChatGPT Atlas
Currently available as a limited preview in the U.S. on Windows and Mac, the feature will expand to Edge mobile soon.
Partnerships
TCS & Google Cloud Launch Google Cloud Gemini Experience Center in Riyadh
The GEC will serve as an innovation hub where clients can conceptualise and prototype innovative AI solutions using Google Cloud’s suite of AI and GenAI capabilities.
Partnerships
Stability AI and Electronic Arts Partner to Bring GenAI to Game Creation
The collaboration will embed Stability AI’s 3D research team directly with EA’s artists and developers,
Acquisition
JumpCloud Strengthens Security Capabilities With Breez Acquisition
The deal brings Breez’s cutting-edge ITDR technology and expert team under JumpCloud’s umbrella.
AI Developments
Remidio Secures CE Marking for Dual Offline Ophthalmic AI Developed in India
Remidio’s offline AI tool enables early, accessible detection to prevent avoidable blindness.
Cybersecurity
Operant AI Discovers 'Shadow Escape' — A Zero-Click Agentic AI Attack Exploiting Model Context Protocol
The flaw enables silent data exfiltration across popular AI platforms, including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other MCP-connected assistants.
AI Developments
Reddit Sues Perplexity AI and Data Scrapers Over Copyrighted Content Use
Earlier this year, Reddit filed a lawsuit against AI startup Anthropic.
Acquisition
NTT DATA Acquires Alchemy Technology Services to Boost Global Insurance Capabilities
Alchemy brings deep expertise in the specialty insurance sector, particularly within complex and highly regulated environment.