Siddhant Awasthi, an Indian-origin engineer who rose from intern to the head of the Cybertruck program, has announced his departure after more than eight years of service. His exit marks the conclusion of an extraordinary journey that began as a young engineering intern and ended with him leading one of the most ambitious vehicle projects in the electric automotive industry. Awasthi shared the news of his decision through a professional networking post, reflecting on his growth, challenges, and

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

Tesla has officially entered the Indian market, and its arrival made headlines when Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik became the country’s first Tesla Model Y owner. The landmark delivery came just a day after Tesla inaugurated its Mumbai showroom at Bandra Kurla Complex, attracting huge crowds eager to catch a glimpse of the electric SUV. The Tesla Model Y will now be seen on Indian roads, a signi

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

OpenAI, the company behind some of the most advanced artificial intelligence models, is gearing up for the release of GPT-5, the next-generation language model. CEO Sam Altman recently teased the imminent launch on social media, promising a host of exciting new features, updates, and models that are sure to push the boundaries of AI capabilities. GPT-5 is expected to hit the market in August 2025, with an open-source version anticipated to drop shortly before.

On January 7, 2025, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a significant draft guidance titled “Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Software as a Medical Device.” While the release may not have received widespread media attention, its impact on startups and innovators in the healthcare technology space is expected to be profound. The document outlines new expectations for how companies should design, test, validate, and monitor AI-powered medical

Tesla, the Elon Musk-led electric vehicle giant, is finally making its long-anticipated debut in India with the opening of its first showroom in Mumbai on July 15. Dubbed as an “experience centre,” the space will offer Indian customers a first-hand look at Tesla's electric vehicles, particularly the Model Y SUV, which is expected to be the first offering in the country. Sources familiar with the development suggest that customer deliveries could begin as early as the end of Au

Alibaba has launched its new AI image generation model, Qwen-VLo, which is designed to rival advanced systems like ChatGPT-4o. The model promises improved capabilities for understanding and accurately executing user instructions, a crucial advancement for AI-driven creativity. With this model, Alibaba is looking to enhance the user experience by generating high-quality, context-aware images, offering a competitive edge in the growing AI market.

OpenAI has announced the launch of its most advanced reasoning model yet o3 Pro for ChatGPT Pro and Team users. The new release is accompanied by a major price reduction of 80% on the standard o3 model, now priced at $2 per million input tokens and $8 for output tokens. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed the price cut and hinted that o3 Pro pricing will also reflect its strong performance-to-cost ratio.

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

OpenAI has launched its highly anticipated GPT-4.1 model family for ChatGPT users, bringing a new level of performance and functionality in artificial intelligence. The rollout includes three variants: GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and GPT-4.1 nano. However, there's a catch only ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Teams users will be able to access them. Free-tier users will remain limited to GPT-4o for now. According to OpenAI’s announcement shared on X (formerly Twitter) and its blog, the n

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&

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

Google recently announced the launch of its latest AI models, Gemini Robotics and Gemini Robotics ER, designed to revolutionize the capabilities of robots by enabling them to function with human-like understanding and precision. Following the introduction of its first AI model, Gemini, in 2023, Google has continuously advanced its AI technology. The new models are aimed at transforming robots into intelligent and adaptable assistants capable of interacting with the physical world in meaningfu

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

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