Ai Competition

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  Jio Platforms Reportedly Partnering With Nvidia to Develop Affordable and Personalised AI Solutions

  Jio Platforms is reportedly partnering with tech giants such as Nvidia intending to disrupt the Indian artificial intelligence (AI) space like it disrupted the telecom sector with competitive pricing and access to unlimited mobile data. As per the report, Jio is working with multiple companies to co-develop native large language models (LLMs).

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  Nvidia Is Reportedly Focusing on Embodied AI and Robotics Amid Rising Competition in AI Chips Market

  Nvidia is reportedly shifting its focus from artificial intelligence (AI) chipsets to robotics and embodied AI. As per the report, the Santa Clara-based tech giant is looking to provide processing capabilities and training for robots due to the rising competition in the AI hardware space. Notably, recently an Nvidia executive highlighted that the c...

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  OpenAI Unveils 'o3' Reasoning AI Models in Test Phase

  OpenAI has announced it is testing new reasoning AI models, o3 and o3 mini, highlighting competition with rivals like Google. CEO Sam Altman indicated the company aims to release o3 mini by late January, followed by o3. These advanced models could surpass current ones, attracting new investments and users.

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  Google's Biggest Bet Is Applying AI to Its Search Business, Says Alphabet Investment Chief

  Applying AI to the search business that made Google a household name remains the largest gambit for the company, Ruth Porat, Alphabet's president and chief investment officer, said at the Reuters NEXT conference in New York on Tuesday.

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  Google's Latest Breakthrough A Major Leap In Quantum Computing

  Google’s new quantum computer signals a potential end to the competition with traditional machines and promises breakthroughs in fields such as drug discovery and artificial intelligence.

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  OpenAI's Altman Confident Trump Will Keep US In AI Lead

  Altman was responding to a question on the United States' competition with China on AI, adding "We very much believe that the United States and our allies need to lead this."

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  US Government Commission Pushes Manhattan Project-Style AI Initiative

  A US congressional commission has proposed a Manhattan Project-style initiative to fund the development of AI systems that will be as smart or smarter than humans. The Manhattan Project was a large-scale collaboration between the US government and the private sector during World War Two that produced the first atomic bombs.

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  Samsung Rises After Signalling Progress With Nvidia on AI Memory

  Samsung Electronics has announced advancements in delivering its cutting-edge AI memory chips to Nvidia providing a measure of confidence to investors concerned about Samsung potentially lagging behind SK Hynix in the fiercely competitive market. The South Korean tech conglomerate has faced challenges in obtaining certification from Nvidia for its ...

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  IBM Releases New AI Models for Businesses as GenAI Competition Heats Up

  IBM is looking to capitalise on the surge in enterprises adopting generative AI technology. 'Granite 3.0' models will be made open-source. This approach differs from rivals such as Microsoft that charge customers for access to their models.

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  Japan Announces Plans to Build Zeta-Class Supercomputer, Said to Be 1,000 Times Faster Than Today’s Machines

  Japan has announced plans to start constructing the world's first "zeta-class" supercomputer in 2025. Expected to be 1,000 times faster than today's leading supercomputers, the project is set to cost more than $750 million and be operational by 2030. The supercomputer will help Japan stay competitive in artificial intelligence (AI) advancements and...

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  Google Pixel 9 Pro XL First Impressions

  Google’s new Pixel Pro models are all about AI and imaging. Google offers a brand-new Tensor G4 processor to power the same. It’s still not as powerful as the competition, but it’s plenty useful for all those AI features that have now been brought front and centre on the new Pixel models.

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  Maharashtra Think Tank Roadmap Aims To Make State "AI Capital Of India"

  MITRA has recommended the development of sovereign AI with the establishment of a joint government and private sector company with 49 per cent - 51 per cent equity holding through a competitive selection process involving credible IT companies.

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  OpenAI Tests New Search Engine SearchGPT, Seeks To Challenge Google's Dominance

  OpenAI is testing a new search engine called SearchGPT, which aims to challenge Google's long-standing dominance in the search market.

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  Influencer From Morocco Crowned World's First Miss AI, Gets $20,000 Prize

  Layli said, "My ambition has always been to proudly showcase Moroccan culture while consistently offering additional value to my followers across multiple fronts."

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  Motorola Razr 50 Ultra First Impressions: Chasing Perfection

  Motorola’s Razr 50 Ultra may seem similar to the Razr 40 Ultra it replaces, but there’s a ton of changes under the hood, including a new cover display, a new hinge and a top-notch processor. It’s also priced higher, but comes with a bunch of accessories in the box, which most brands don’t offer at this price point. Read on to find out what...