Global funding dynamics are shifting dramatically as artificial-intelligence (AI) startups gobble up a growing share of venture-capital (VC) investments. According to recent data, AI-related companies accounted for over half of all VC funding in early 2025, marking a major turning point in the tech investment landscape. The Numbers Tell the Story

It’s natural for parents to compare their child’s development to others, especially when it comes to talking. While some children start speaking early and build a large vocabulary quickly, others take a more gradual path. But when a child’s speech seems significantly delayed, it can be hard to know what’s normal and what’s cause for concern. Speech and language development can vary widely, especially in the first few years of life. Some children ma

In a world where communication knows no borders, accurate and natural language translation has become more important than ever. DeepL, a cutting-edge AI-powered translation platform, is redefining the way people and businesses interact across languages. Unlike many traditional translation tools, DeepL focuses on context, tone, and nuance, producing translations that sound natural to native speakers. This approach has made it a preferred choice for professionals, global companies, and individu

In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, Hugging Face has emerged as a game-changer. Known for its open-source library called Transformers, the platform is transforming how developers, researchers, and businesses build and deploy AI models. Whether it's natural language processing, image recognition, or machine learning pipelines, Hugging Face offers a simple yet powerful solution that streamlines AI development. The Transformers library provides access to thous

The world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has seen many incredible advancements in recent years, and one of the most groundbreaking is OpenAI’s GPT-4. As the fourth iteration of the Generative Pretrained Transformer (GPT) series, GPT-4 takes Natural Language Processing (NLP) to new heights, offering improved capabilities for understanding and generating human language. But what makes GPT-4 so special, and how is it reshaping industries? Let’s take a deep dive into this revolutiona

Actor Kamal Haasan has announced a delay in the release of his upcoming film 'Thug Life' in Karnataka. This decision follows a controversy stemming from his remarks about the Kannada language's origin, which led to wides

Anthropic has officially rolled out its newest AI models, Claude Opus 4 and Claude Sonnet 4, marking another substantial leap forward in artificial intelligence development. The standout feature accompanying this release, however, is not just improved performance—it is the company's firm decision to maintain consistent pricing despite significant advances in model capabilities. This move signals Anthropic's commitment to keeping cutting-edge AI accessible while simultaneously pu

India is positioning itself to become a global player in the rapidly expanding fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and chip manufacturing. Experts believe the country’s entry into the AI space, akin to the emergence of China’s DeepSeek, will be driven by strategic public-private partnerships within the next 4-5 years. Kunal Bahl, co-founder of Titan Capital and a prominent entrepreneur, emphasized this potential growth in a conversation about India&

In a fiery exchange over the long-standing language debate and the contentious three-language policy under the Centre’s National Education Policy (NEP), Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has launched a scathing counterattack on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Responding to Adityanath’s accusation that the DMK is fostering regional and linguistic division for vote-bank politics, Stalin described the remarks as not ironic but “political black comedy at its dark

Baidu has unveiled two powerful new artificial intelligence (AI) models — Ernie 4.5 and Ernie X1 — marking a significant advancement in the company's AI capabilities. While Ernie 4.5 is the latest foundation model designed to excel in multimodal understanding, Ernie X1 is Baidu’s first “deep-thinking” AI model focused on complex reasoning and logic. The company has also announced that its popular chatbot platform, Ernie Bot, will now be free to access without

The ongoing language debate in India has intensified following remarks by actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan, which drew sharp criticism from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). The Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Janasena Party leader had accused Tamil Nadu politicians of hypocrisy for opposing the imposition of Hindi while continuing to release Tamil films dubbed in Hindi for commercial gain. Responding to these remarks, DMK spokesperson Dr Syed Hafeezullah criticized Pawan Kaly

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has sparked fresh controversy by replacing the official rupee symbol with the Tamil letter for ‘ru’ from the Tamil word ‘rubai’ (meaning rupees) in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-26. This unexpected decision has intensified the ongoing language debate between the Tamil Nadu government and the central administration. The teaser for the state budget, set to be presented on March 14, 2025, prominently featured the new logo, omittin

In a rapidly evolving AI landscape, yet another Chinese AI model has made headlines. Following the buzz created by DeepSeek’s R1 model, a new AI system called Manus is now generating significant interest in the tech world. Developed by the Chinese startup Monica, Manus is being compared to some of the most advanced AI models from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic. Manus is designed to function as an autonomous AI agent capable of completing complex tasks independently. Those who have experi

Andhra Pradesh : Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu made headlines during his visit to Delhi, once again proving his political acumen and diplomacy. As a seasoned politician, Naidu was the center of attention for the national media, which attempted to corner him on the controversial Hindi imposition debate in South India.With rising concerns in South India over the promotion of Hindi over regional languages, national media pressed Naidu for his stance on the issue. However

The ongoing debate over Hindi imposition and Tamil language rights has once again fueled a major political clash between Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and BJP state president K Annamalai. The two leaders engaged in a heated exchange on X, where Stalin accused the BJP of prioritizing Hindi and Sanskrit over Tamil, while Annamalai defended the Modi government’s commitment to Tamil culture.Stalin strongly criticized the central government’s language policies, urging the BJP to

Chinese startup DeepSeek has made waves in the global AI sector with its innovative models, DeepSeek-V3 and DeepSeek-R1, which it claims rival or surpass the performance of leading U.S. models, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, at a fraction of the cost. These models have already gained significant traction, with DeepSeek-V3 powering the company's AI Assistant, which recently overtook ChatGPT as the top-rated free app on Apple’s App Store in the U.S. The models have drawn prai

The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the Delhi Assembly elections, set for February 5, 2025, with votes being counted on February 8. Over 1.55 crore voters in the national capital will participate in the election to choose members of the 8th Delhi Assembly. A total of 13,033 polling stations will be set up across 70 constituencies, 12 of which are reserved. The Election Commission revealed that polling will take place in a single phase, with the last date

Alibaba’s Qwen research team has introduced a new experimental open-source AI model, the QVQ-72B, designed to handle both vision-based analysis and advanced reasoning tasks. The model combines the abilities of analyzing visual information from images and answering complex queries through reasoning-focused techniques. According to internal benchmarks, QVQ-72B surpassed OpenAI’s o1 model on the MathVista (mini) benchmark, scoring 71.4% compared to o1’s 71.0%. The mod

Infosys Ltd. has launched its new state-of-the-art development centre in Kolkata, West Bengal, marking a significant milestone in the company's expansion and commitment to innovation in the region. The 320,000 sq. ft. facility, built with an investment of over Rs 426 crore, will host over 4,000 employees who will work on cutting-edge technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital transformation. This centre will cater to a variety of industries, including

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to finalize the hybrid model for the 2025 Champions Trophy during a virtual meeting with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi. Under this model, India and Pakistan will not travel to each other's countries for ICC events. The 2025 Champions Trophy, scheduled from February 19 to March 9, will be played in Dubai, with eight teams divided into two groups. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals. T