AI News
Reporting, analysis and features from AIM's AI News section.
Claude Opus 4.7, Gemini 3.1 Pro, and Others Score 0% on New SWE Benchmark
ProgramBench tests SWE agents' ability to develop complete software projects holistically from scratch.
Supreeth Koundinya ·
Cerebras Confirms IPO Launch Again, Targets $35 Bn Valuation
The AI chipmakera plans to raise nearly $3 billion through a Nasdaq listing, as demand for inference infrastructure continues to rise.
Sanjana Gupta ·
In a First, IIT Guwahati Launches Hybrid MTech Course in Robotics and AI
The programme will allow entry without a GATE score and looks to offer flexible learning for both fresh graduates and working professionals.
Prachi Pradhan ·
Broadcom Launches VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 to Power Enterprise AI
VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 combines virtual machines, containers and AI workloads, reducing complexity while improving efficiency for enterprise deployments.
Prachi Pradhan ·
Ex-OpenAI CTO’s Startup Has the Highest Talent Density
Thinking Machines Lab and OpenAI sit at opposite ends of the scale spectrum—one a 140-person elite research lab, the other a 4,500-person AI giant. Yet, both lead Paraform’s talent density rankings
Supreeth Koundinya ·
Google’s Best Small AI Models Just Got 3x Faster
With Multi-Token Prediction technology, Google has now enabled developers to bypass traditional memory bottlenecks with Gemma 4.
Supreeth Koundinya ·
Taylor Swift’s Legal Play Signals New Fight to Protect Celebrity Identity in AI Era
Swift joins a growing list of celebrities taking legal steps to counter the misuse of AI-generated voices and likenesses.
Prachi Pradhan ·
Freshworks to Cut 500 Jobs Amid AI-Led Restructuring Despite Strong Earnings
Freshworks reported a 14% year-over-year constant-currency growth in quarterly revenue to $228.6 million in Q1 2026.
Shalini Mondal ·
Samsung Becomes the First South Korean Firm to Cross $1 Tn Market Cap
With this, Samsung joins the recent TSMC in the $1 trillion club as AI chip demand lifts Korean markets.
Sanjana Gupta ·
Cabinet Clears 2 New Semiconductor Units Worth ₹3,900 Crore to Boost India’s Chip Ecosystem
With these approvals, the total number of semiconductor projects cleared under the India Semiconductor Mission has risen to 12.
Shalini Mondal ·
OpenAI Makes GPT-5.5 Instant as the New Default Model in ChatGPT
GPT-5.5 Instant can draw on past chats, uploaded files, and connected services such as Gmail to tailor responses.
Siddharth Jindal ·
ElevenLabs Crosses $500 Mn ARR, Adds BlackRock, NVIDIA Among New Investors
The latest growth is driven by enterprises deploying voice-based AI agents across customer support, sales, hiring, and marketing functions.
Siddharth Jindal ·
‘AI Will Take Away the Surprise Element in Cricket’: Mithali Raj
Former Indian cricketer Mithali Raj said AI is not just enhancing performance and storytelling, but also redefining the very nature of the sport.
Merin Susan John ·
Coforge Q4 Profit Doubles on Margins, AI Efficiencies; Flags Strong FY27 Outlook
Coforge said AI-led delivery helped sustain profitability, though reported earnings were partly boosted by a one-time tax adjustment.
Ajay Rag ·
Persistent Systems Partners With IIT Kharagpur to Set Up AI Innovation Lab
The collaboration aims to equip students with hands-on experience, combining academic learning with real-world AI engineering challenges.
Prachi Pradhan ·
Apple Explores Intel, Samsung for US Chip Production: Report
Apple is evaluating alternative chipmakers as peers sign foundry deals amid supply constraints and AI demand.
Sanjana Gupta ·
Bagmane Prime Office REIT IPO Opens After Strong Anchor Interest
The portfolio spans over 20 million square feet, with a committed occupancy of 98.8% as of December 2025.
Shalini Mondal ·
BASF to Set Up Global Service & Digital Hubs in Hyderabad
Hyderabad stands among the fastest-growing GCC hubs in the country, surpassing most major cities and adding over 75 GCCs in the past year alone.
Shalini Mondal ·
Carrier to Set up its Chiller Plant in Andhra’s Sri City
The state signals a shift from data centre hosting to manufacturing, with an investment of ₹1,000 crore and job creation.
Sanjana Gupta ·
Karnataka Pioneers SpaceTech Centre of Excellence to Boost Commercial Innovation
The Centre is designed to bridge the gap between research and real-world applications by enabling the commercialisation of space technologies.
Shalini Mondal ·