Artificial intelligence

October 27, 2025 7:41 PM

Saudi startup Humain to launch new AI-based operating system

Saudi-based AI startup Humain, set up by the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund, plans to launch a computer operating system this week that enables users to speak to a computer to tell it to perform tasks, the company said on Monday. It sees systems such as its new product, Humain One, as an eventual alternative to icon-based systems like Windows or macOS that have dominated personal computer operating systems since the mid-1980s, a company spokesperson said. "Rather than looking at icons where y...

October 14, 2025 9:31 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw hails Google AI Hub in Vizag as milestone for India’s digital future

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday described the newly announced Google AI Hub in Visakhapatnam as a “transformative step” for India’s digital economy. Speaking at Bharat AI Shakti, an event hosted by Google ahead of the India AI Summit, the Minister said the facility would accelerate AI-first infrastructure, create high-value jobs, and advance India’s AI leadership. “The Google AI hub ushers in a new era for India's digital economy. ...

October 14, 2025 1:07 PM

India emerging as global AI leader with visionary policies: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said India’s visionary leadership and progressive policymaking have created a strong foundation for innovation, positioning the country as a global leader in technology and artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking at AI Bharat Shakti, the official pre-summit event of the upcoming India AI Impact Summit 2026, FM Sitharaman noted that India is witnessing a historic phase where governance and policy decisions are moving faster than ever before. “Se...

October 14, 2025 2:55 PM

Google says to invest $15 billion in AI data centre capacity in Andhra Pradesh

Google will invest $15 billion over the next five years to set up data centre capacity for an artificial intelligence hub in India's Andhra Pradesh, the company said on Tuesday, marking one of its biggest ever investments in the country. "It's the largest AI hub that we are going to be investing in anywhere in the world outside of the U.S.," Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian said at a New Delhi event. The 1-gigawatt data centre campus by the Alphabet Inc unit will be based in the port city of...

October 13, 2025 11:06 PM

Transforming India with AI: Rs 10,300 crore mission, 38,000 GPUs & a vision for inclusive growth

India is entering a transformative decade powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), as the government rolls out a series of ambitious initiatives designed to make the technology open, affordable, and accessible for every citizen. With an investment of over ₹10,300 crore in the IndiaAI Mission and a massive deployment of 38,000 GPUs, the country is building one of the largest and most inclusive AI ecosystems in the world. The goal is clear: to ensure AI doesn’t just drive growth—it transfor...

October 13, 2025 6:26 PM

From AI to Quantum Computing, GITEX 2025 Sets the Stage for Next-Gen Digital Transformation

The 45th edition of GITEX Global, the world’s largest technology and AI showcase, opened today at the Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Harbour, featuring over 6,800 exhibitors and 2,000 startups from more than 180 countries. Running until October 17, the five-day event highlights cutting-edge advancements in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, biotechnology, and sustainable technologies, reinforcing the UAE’s role as a leading hub for global digital transformation. Around 70 perce...

October 11, 2025 3:03 PM

PM Modi meets Qualcomm CEO, discusses India’s AI innovation and semiconductor push

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a meeting with Cristiano R. Amon, President and CEO of Qualcomm, focusing on India’s advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), innovation, and skill development, reinforcing the country’s position as a global technology hub. During the discussions, PM Modi lauded Qualcomm’s commitment to supporting India’s Semiconductor Mission and IndiaAI Mission, initiatives aimed at bolstering the nation’s technological capabilities. Highlighting In...

October 10, 2025 10:49 PM

NITI Aayog unveils ‘Roadmap for Job Creation in the AI Economy’

In a step towards preparing India for the evolving AI-driven future of work, NITI Aayog on Friday released a landmark report titled “Roadmap for Job Creation in the AI Economy.” The roadmap was unveiled by B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO of NITI Aayog, in the presence of Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy; Vineet Joshi, Secretary, Department of Higher Education; and Debjani Ghosh, Distinguished Fellow, NITI Aayog, among other dignitaries. The roadmap analyses ho...

October 8, 2025 9:13 PM

NITI Aayog unveils AI roadmap to empower 490 million informal workers

NITI Aayog on Wednesday launched a pioneering roadmap titled AI for Inclusive Societal Development, a first-of-its-kind national effort to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and frontier technologies to transform the lives and livelihoods of India’s 490 million informal workers. The report, developed in partnership with Deloitte, marks a major shift in the national AI conversation. While global discourse has often focused on white-collar jobs and the formal economy, this study ...

October 7, 2025 3:02 PM

Wars of tomorrow will be fought with algorithms, AI and autonomous systems: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that the nature of warfare is rapidly evolving, with future conflicts being shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous systems, drones, quantum computing, and directed-energy weapons. He urged innovators and startups to pioneer cutting-edge defence technologies and make India a global leader in innovation. “The battlefield has changed. The wars of tomorrow will be fought with algorithms, autonomous systems and artificial intelligence. Dro...