Apps
Firefox Introduces Centralised AI Controls to Let Users Block or Manage AI Features
The feature will roll out with Firefox 148, scheduled for release on February 24, with early access available through Firefox Nightly.
Latest
Apps
OpenAI Launches Codex App to Simplify AI-Powered Coding Across Devices
The Codex App includes features such as inline code suggestions, multi-file context awareness, and interactive explanations of code logic.
Partnerships
Snowflake and OpenAI Strike $200 Mn Multi-Year AI Partnership to Power Enterprise Data Platforms
OpenAI models such as GPT-5.2 will be integrated into Snowflake Cortex AI and Snowflake Intelligence.
SaaS
U.S. Army Awards Salesforce $5.6 Bn Contract to Accelerate Military Modernisation and AI Adoption
The agreement will empower the Army and Department of War (DOW) to leverage Salesforce’s cloud, data and AI technologies as the foundation for its future “agentic enterprise.”
Partnerships
Infosys, Cursor Launch CoE to Boost AI-Driven Software Engineering for Global Enterprises
Infosys engineers will integrate Cursor’s advanced AI development capabilities with Infosys Topaz Fabric.
Funding
Waymo Nears $16 Bn Funding Round, Valuation Seen at $110 Bn
More than three-quarters of the new capital is expected to come from Alphabet, Waymo’s parent company.
Indian IT
Janata Sahakari Bank Selects TCS to Power Next-Gen Banking Experience
TCS will create a seamless, omnichannel banking experience for the Bank’s customers across web, mobile, and offline touchpoints.
Policies
India Announces Tax Holiday to Attract Global Cloud and AI Data Centres
Services sold to Indian customers would continue to be taxed domestically through locally incorporated resellers.
Developer's Corner
Anthropic Expands Claude Cowork With Custom Plugins and Automation Tools
Claude Cowork is designed to automate multistep tasks across file systems and web browsers
Big Tech
Google DeepMind Debuts Project Genie, AI Tool for Creating Interactive Worlds
The tool is initially rolling out to Google AI Ultra subscribers in the United States.
AI Models
Google DeepMind Open-Sources AlphaGenome to Advance DNA and Disease Research
DeepMind said the model can help researchers understand how variations in DNA affect these processes, as well as determine which genetic instructions are actively used by cells in different conditions.
Partnerships
ServiceNow and Anthropic Partner to Embed Claude AI Across Enterprise Workflows
ServiceNow has already deployed Claude to more than 29,000 employees, with early usage showing up to a 95% reduction in seller preparation time.