Grok AI is losing momentum as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini gain stronger adoption among consumers, paying users and enterprise teams, according to industry data cited in recent market reports. The slowdown highlights a major shift in the AI race: viral attention is no longer enough. Users and businesses are increasingly choosing AI tools that offer reliability, workplace integration and consistent productivity value. Downloads Drop After Viral Surge

Cape Breton University Expands India Push With 3 New MoUs Cape Breton University has signed three MoUs in India to expand student exchange, faculty mobility, research collaboration and Canada-linked education pathways for Indian learners. The Nova Scotia-based university’s India outreach was led by President and Vice-Chancellor David C. Dingwall, who visited New Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Vadodara and Ahmedabad between April 27 and May 2. What Th

N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, is set to mark a major milestone in India’s deep tech journey by launching the country’s first indigenous quantum computing testbeds in Amaravati. The landmark initiative aligns with the vision of transforming the capital region into a globally recognized “Quantum Valley” and coincides with the celebration of World Quantum Day. The advanced quantum testbed facility, establishe

OpenAI has identified its close relationship with Microsoft as a potential business risk, according to a financial document shared with prospective investors as part of its latest funding round. The disclosure highlights the company’s reliance on Microsoft for a significant portion of its financing and computing infrastructure, raising concerns about concentration risk as it prepares for a possible initial public offering. The document, which includes detailed risk factors related to both

​OpenAI is reworking its approach to artificial intelligence-driven shopping, stepping back from its earlier push into instant checkout and shifting toward an app-based retail model within ChatGPT. The move comes months after the company introduced a feature that allowed users to complete purchases directly inside the chatbot, a concept that initially attracted strong interest from major ecommerce players. Retailers such as Etsy, Walmart and Shopify had quickly aligned with the initiative,

Anni Chen, a software engineer at Amazon, has revealed that AI toolsnow help

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has launched an internal review following the upload of sensitive contracting documents to a public version of ChatGPT by its acting director, according to officials familiar with the matter. The incident, which occurred last summer, triggered multiple automated security alerts within the Department of Homeland Security and has renewed scrutiny around the use of artificial intelligence tools inside federal agencies. The documen

US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he has signed an executive order initiating a significant change in federal marijuana policy, directing that cannabis be reclassified as a less dangerous drug under US law. The move represents one of the most notable shifts in national drug policy in recent years, although it stops short of legalizing marijuana for recreational use at the federal level. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said the order would begin the process of

A migratory seagull carrying a Chinese-made GPS tracking device was found along Karnataka’s Karwar coast, raising questions due to the location’s proximity to the strategic INS Kadamba naval base. Locals first spotted the bird near Timmakka Garden in Uttara Kannada district and alerted the marine division of the forest department. The discovery drew attention because INS Kadamba hosts key Indian Navy assets and is undergoing expansion that will make it one of the largest naval bases in th

OpenAI has officially launched GPT-5.1, the latest upgrade to its popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT. The new version promises a smarter, more conversational AI with enhanced personality features. GPT-5.1 comes in two versions: GPT-5.1 Instant and GPT-5.1 Thinking. Instant is optimized for everyday tasks like planning trips, coding assistance, and casual conversations, with a warmer and slightly cheeky tone. GPT-5.1 Thinking caters to complex or abstract questions, offering clearer, jargon-free resp

Nvidia made history on Wednesday by becoming the first publicly traded company to achieve a market capitalization of $5 trillion, marking a defining moment in the global technology and artificial intelligence landscape. The milestone underscores the company’s rapid evolution from a graphics chip producer into the backbone of the worldwide AI revolution, firmly establishing its leadership in a sector reshaping economies and industries. The Santa Clara, California-based firm’s sto

When researcher Kevin Cantera from Las Cruces, New Mexico, began experimenting with ChatGPT at the education technology firm where he worked, he believed he was future-proofing his career. Encouraged by his supervisors, he adopted artificial intelligence as a daily assistant to streamline his writing, research, and communication tasks. His results were exceptional, and he quickly became one of the company’s most productive employees. But only months later, Cantera was unexpectedly

Not every Nobel laureate began as a model student. Some were expelled, others barely passed exams, and a few were told they would never amount to anything. Yet their names now stand among history’s greatest thinkers. From Einstein’s rebellious intellect to David Card’s quiet brilliance on a Canadian farm, these laureates show that unconventional paths often lead to extraordinary destinations. Their stories remind us that curiosity, not conformity, is the true hallmark of genius.

Livermore, California, has lost out to Albuquerque, New Mexico, in its ambitious bid to host Pacific Fusion’s $1 billion nuclear fusion research facility. The Livermore City Council had earlier approved a proposal packed with financial and tax incentives, but despite the effort, Pacific Fusion selected Albuquerque as the home for its new 225,000-square-foot research center. What Livermore Offered

The launch of Apple’s iPhone Air at the September 9 ‘Awe Dropping’ event has created a massive buzz in the tech world. Even OpenAI CEO Sam Altman couldn’t resist joining the hype. On X (formerly Twitter), Altman admitted this was the “first iPhone upgrade he really wanted in a while,” calling it “very cool.” He confirmed his excitement was for the ultra-thin 5.6 mm iPhone Air, which weighs just 165 grams and stan

American billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against Apple Inc. and artificial intelligence company OpenAI in a federal court in Texas, alleging that the two technology giants have illegally conspired to maintain monopolies in the rapidly expanding field of artificial intelligence. According to Musk, their actions have prevented fair competition, harmed innovation, and specifically suppressed his own ventures, X and xAI, from competing on equ

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping industries, and healthcare and biotechnology are at the forefront of this transformation. Google Cloud AI is playing a major role in driving innovation, improving patient outcomes, and accelerating scientific discoveries. By combining advanced machine learning capabilities with scalable cloud infrastructure, Google Cloud AI enables medical institutions, biotech companies, and research teams to process vast amounts of data faster and more accurately

San Jose State University has suffered a major loss in student research support following the elimination of longstanding federally funded science training programs. For over four decades, these programs provided essential academic, financial, and mentorship support for students pursuing careers in science, particularly those from underrepresented and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The cancellation of this funding creates a significant gap in the pathway to science and research careers,