AI News
Reporting, analysis and features from AIM's AI News section.
Meta Tests Premium Tier for WhatsApp: Reports
The paid tier offers personalisation features and allows users to pin up to 20 chats, but adds a few new functional tools.
Merin Susan John ·
Amazon, Anthropic Strike Landmark $100 Bn Deal in Major AI Power Play
The new agreement between Amazon and Anthropic spans AI infrastructure, with billions of dollars in fresh investment and a decade-long cloud commitment.
Novinston Lobo ·
Coforge Launches AI-Native Platforms Voyager.AI, FlightFlex.AI to Boost Airline Customer Experience
The new tools target real-time personalisation and disruption recovery to improve airline operations globally.
C P Balasubramanyam ·
Apple Names John Ternus CEO, Tim Cook to Become Executive Chairman
Ternus, who currently serves as the SVP of Hardware Engineering, will assume his new role effective September 1.
Mohit Pandey ·
Most Brands are Invisible to AI. Adobe Wants to Embed Intelligence Into Marketing
Adobe is expanding collaborations with AI platforms to enable businesses to scale agent-powered workflows.
Smruthi Nadig ·
Foundation for India’s First 3D Chip Packaging Unit Laid in Odisha
The project targets AI, 5G and defence sectors, with production set to begin by 2028.
Sanjana Gupta ·
Cursor in Talks to Raise $2 Billion at Over $50 Billion Valuation
The round is expected to be co-led by Andreessen Horowitz, with participation likely from existing backers including NVIDIA and Thrive Capital.
Shalini Mondal ·
Gemini Moves into Chip Design with Cadence Collaboration
The collaboration integrates Gemini models with ChipStack AI Super-Agent to improve chip design productivity and deployment on Google Cloud.
Sanjana Gupta ·
OpenAI Launches GPT-Rosalind for Life Sciences Research, Targets Drug Discovery Workflows
The model is named after Rosalind Franklin, whose work contributed to the discovery of DNA’s structure.
Siddharth Jindal ·
Sasken Opens Centre in Hyderabad, Deepens Work with Chip Partners
The company plans to hire over 100 engineers and expand its digital services and global client base.
Sanjana Gupta ·
Firstsource Unveils Kairos to Bridge AI-to-Execution Gap
The new OS claims to turn AI ambition into measurable results, tackling a 540-basis-point performance gap in enterprises.
C P Balasubramanyam ·
Anthropic Releases Claude Opus 4.7 as It Holds Back Mythos
Opus 4.7 can handle complex, long-running tasks, follows instructions closely, and verify its own outputs.
Siddharth Jindal ·
Anthropic Mythos to Release Next Week to Banks in UK
According to Anthropic, firms will gain access to Mythos via Project Glasswing, enabling controlled access for cybersecurity testing and risk mitigation.
Supreeth Koundinya ·
i-Hub Gujarat, SanchiConnect Launch TattvaX Cohort 2 for Startups
The accelerator programme aims to support startups across space, defence, drones, and emerging technologies.
Smruthi Nadig ·
Sarla Aviation Clarifies IndiGo Not Involved in eVTOL Plans
The startup has confirmed minority investment from the airline’s venture arm but has distanced IndiGo from its air taxi initiatives.
Sanjana Gupta ·
Amazon Acquires Globalstar in $10.8 Billion Deal to Expand Satellite Connectivity
The deal would give Amazon’s Leo satellite venture a boost as it vies with SpaceX’s dominant Starlink network.
Novinston Lobo ·
Google Rolls Out Gemini AI App For Mac Users
The company has launched its first native Gemini app for macOS, giving MacBook users worldwide direct access to its AI assistant without relying on browsers.
Novinston Lobo ·
TakeMe2Space Schedules MOI-1a Launch on SpaceX Falcon 9 After PSLV Setback
The startup moved to a SpaceX rideshare mission as it rebuilds its satellite and resumes launch plans after the PSLV mission failure.
Sanjana Gupta ·
TCS Offers Work-From-Home Option at Nashik Unit Amid Ongoing Probe Into Harassment
Sources from the company have revealed that it has not shut operations at the Nashik centre.
C P Balasubramanyam ·
Energy Tech Startup Aliste Technologies Bags ₹30 Cr to Scale Enterprise Power Management Solutions
From co-living spaces to hotels, Aliste is using IoT tech to reduce energy waste and improve efficiency across sectors.
Prachi Pradhan ·