AI Models

OpenAI is Developing a New AI Model for Real-Time, Natural-Sounding Audio Generation

The model is expected to launch by the end of March and is designed to produce more natural-sounding speech while supporting smoother, real-time conversational interactions.

Acquisition

SoftBank to Buy DigitalBridge for $4 Bn in Push to Build AI Data Centre Infrastructure

The transaction was unanimously approved by DigitalBridge’s board and a special committee of independent directors.

AI Startups

OpenAI Weighs Ads Inside ChatGPT as It Searches for a Sustainable Revenue Model

The company is in the early stages of evaluating potential ad formats and partnerships.

Acquisition

Coforge to Acquire Encora in $2.35 Bn All-Stock Deal, Bets Big on AI-Led Engineering

Founded in Silicon Valley, Encora provides AI-native software engineering services to digital-native companies and Fortune 1000 enterprises.

Acquisition

Meta Acquires Singapore-Based AI Agent Startup Manus in Multi-Billion Dollar Deal

Meta plans to integrate Manus’ technology into its Meta AI assistant and other consumer and enterprise products across platforms,Earl including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger.

Acquisition

Cautio Acquires Two-Wheeler Safety Startup BYTES to Expand AI Road Safety Platform

The acquisition will see BYTES’ team and core technology absorbed into Cautio’s operations

Drones

Sarla Aviation Begins Ground Tests of Air Taxis in Bengaluru

SYL-X1 features a 7.5-metre wingspan and serves as a sub-scale platform for the company’s planned full-scale aircraft with a 15-metre wingspan.

Funding

Bengaluru-Based Prosperr.io Raises $4 Mn to Build AI-Powered Tax Infrastructure for India

The startup offers an always-on tax platform for salaried individuals that adapts to financial goals, unlocks eligible deductions, and enables proactive advisor communication.

AI Startups

Yann LeCun’s Next Act: €500 Million AI Venture Focused on World Models

The venture, expected to be called Advanced Machine Intelligence (AMI) Labs, is likely to be announced in January.

AI Models

Bengaluru-Based Gnani.ai Launches Indic Speech-to-Text Model Under IndiaAI Mission

Vachana STT supports multiple Indian languages and is built for deployment across sectors such as banking, telecom, and customer support.

Partnerships

TCS Partners with Workday to Unlock Power of Human Capital and Supercharge Workplaces with AI

Additionally, Workday and TCS will support universities and educational institutions in delivering connected student experiences.

Acquisition

Cursor Acquires Graphite to Build Next-Gen AI Coding Platform

The deal will combine Cursor’s AI coding capabilities with Graphite’s advanced review and merge tooling.