Partnerships
LTTS Secures Strategic Engineering and R&D Agreement from Global Automotive OEM
The engagement encompasses advanced software, connectivity and digital engineering services across multiple vehicle technology domains.
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Indian IT
TCS Deepens its LATAM Reach with a New Brazil Campus; To Add 1,600 Jobs
The state-of-the art campus will be developed with an initial investment of $37 mn and is expected to be completed by 2027.
Redis passes $300 Mn in Annualised Recurring Revenue
It also has 12,000 paying customers, including a third of the Fortune 100.
AI Startups
LambdaTest Rebrands as TestMu AI, Unveils Autonomous AI Testing Platform
The company said its new identity better aligns with its evolution into an AI-first platform that integrates deeply with modern development environments.
Partnerships
Apple Taps Google’s Gemini Models to Power Next Generation of Apple Intelligence and Siri
Apple said Apple Intelligence will continue to function within its tightly controlled ecosystem, running on Apple devices and through its Private Cloud Compute infrastructure.
Acquisition
OpenAI Acquires AI Healthcare App Torch in $100 Mn Deal to Boost ChatGPT Health
The startup’s four-member team, including co-founders and engineers, will join OpenAI to integrate its technology and expertise into ChatGPT Health’s development.
AI Startups
After ChatGPT Health, Anthropic Adds Healthcare Features to Claude
The capabilities are now available to U.S. subscribers on Claude’s Pro and Max plans.
Data Centre
Reliance to Build India's Largest AI-Ready Data Centre in Gujarat
The announcement was made during the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conferences for the Kutch and Saurashtra regions on January 11.
AI News
Google Pulls Some AI Health Summaries After Probe Finds Risk of Harmful Misinformation
The investigation found that some AI Overviews delivered incorrect or overly simplified health data.
Big Tech
Google Launches Universal Commerce Protocol to Power AI-Driven Shopping and Agentic Checkout
UCP establishes a shared language that allows agents, retailers, and payment providers to interact without requiring custom integrations for each platform.
Data Privacy
California Launches Free Tool to Help Residents Opt Out of Data Brokers
The Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP) allows consumers to submit a single request to delete their personal information from more than 500 registered data brokers operating in the state.
AI Startups
OpenAI Acqui-Hires Convogo Team to Strengthen AI Cloud Efforts
The company is not acquiring Convogo’s technology or intellectual property.