The future of education is inevitably linked to technological advancements like AI, VR, AR, and gamified learning tools. However, the success of these tools in classrooms hinges not just on the technology itself but on the educators who use them. As AI becomes more integrated into the education system, experts emphasize that teacher training is critical for ensuring technology enhances learning rather than disrupts it.

As we step into 2025, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a cornerstone of modern life and business, especially for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) who are spread across the globe. From healthcare to financial management, AI is transforming how we live and work, offering innovative solutions that can significantly enhance the quality of life. For NRIs, staying updated on these advancements is essential to leverage AI for personal, professional, and financial growth. Let’s dive into the to

Nvidia, the global leader in advanced computing and artificial intelligence hardware, has confirmed that it has received approval from the United States government to sell its H20 AI chips to customers in China. The announcement was made by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during a trip to Beijing, where he is attending a major supply chain conference. According to the company’s official blog, the US government has given clearance to begin filing license applications for shipments of the H20 chi

Magnus Carlsen, widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players of all time, has once again demonstrated his dominance on the board—this time not against a human grandmaster, but against artificial intelligence. Carlsen, who holds the highest Elo rating in chess history and has been the world number one since 2011, revealed that he recently played a game against ChatGPT, the AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, and emerged victorious without losing a single piece. The fiv

Waymo, the self-driving technology company, has introduced a significant shift in its autonomous vehicle service by allowing teenagers aged 14-17 to use its robotaxis independently in Phoenix. Previously, unaccompanied minors were prohibited from using Waymo’s services, but the company now believes that its technology is trustworthy enough to safely transport children on their own. This change in policy is a bold move by Waymo to gain the trust of famili

Some of the brightest young minds in the country are coming together this weekend in San Francisco to showcase how they are using science and technology to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges. The event marks the first in-person innovation showcase by the Knowledge Society in the city, bringing together students who have spent months exploring global issues and emerging technologies through a highly specialized accelerator program. The Knowledge Society (T

Artificial intelligence could become a powerful ally in fighting climate change, helping to significantly reduce carbon emissions without forcing society to give up the comforts of modern living. A new study suggests that AI applications across just three major sectors—power generation, food production, and transportation—could collectively cut between 3.2 and 5.4 billion tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually by the year 2035. That potential reduction would vastl

The rise of artificial intelligence has introduced a wave of virtual assistants capable of writing, reasoning, coding, and even offering emotional support. ChatGPT by OpenAI leads this revolution, but it's far from the only player in 2025. A growing number of advanced AI tools now compete across industries—each tailored to different use cases, audiences, and expectations. Whether you're a developer, researcher, creative writer, student, or business user, choosing

The European Commission has been inundated with proposals from companies aiming to establish AI Gigafactories across the continent, marking a significant step forward in the EU’s ambitions for digital sovereignty. A total of 76 expressions of interest have been submitted, covering 60 potential sites in 16 member countries—an unprecedented level of response for a project of this nature. Officials in Brussels have welcomed this as a clear validation of their strategy to

Google is continuing its rollout of AI Mode, introducing it to the public through a new animated Doodle and homepage update. The initiative, which was formally unveiled at I/O 2025, is now fully available in the United States and is being tested internationally, starting with India. AI Mode represents a shift in how users engage with search on both desktop and mobile, combining Google’s core strength in information retrieval with artificial intelligence capabilities designed to enhance

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.

In a pioneering advancement for global healthcare, Chinese doctors have successfully conducted the world’s first satellite-powered robotic surgeries over a distance exceeding 5,000 kilometers. Utilizing the Apstar-6D satellite, the medical team led by Professor Rong Liu at the PLA General Hospital remotely operated from Lhasa on two patients in Beijing a 68-year-old with liver cancer and a 56-year-old with hepatic hemangioma. Both surgeries were complete

After years of hype, shifting timelines, and skepticism, Tesla has officially launched its fully driverless Robotaxi service marking a historic moment in the company’s journey toward autonomous transportation. The pilot service, which began on June 22 in Austin, Texas, offers paid rides to the public using Tesla Model Y vehicles with no one behind the wheel. A Limited Yet Landmark Rollout

UK universities are facing a growing challenge with students increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT to cheat in exams and assignments. According to a recent investigation by The Guardian, nearly 7,000 students were caught using AI inappropriately during the 2023–24 academic year, marking a sharp increase from previous years. The trend reflects a major shift in academic misconduct, with AI misuse overtaking traditional

As artificial intelligence rapidly advances and global data consumption skyrockets, Northern Virginia has become the epicenter of a crucial debate surrounding the future of data centers. With its already booming infrastructure, the region continues to attract massive investments from tech giants, while communities grapple with the environmental and developmental impacts of the ongoing surge. At this year’s AWS Summit held in Washington, D.C., thousands of tech leaders gat

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.

A new artificial intelligence model built for transparent, logic-based reasoning is gaining attention in professional and enterprise circles. Named Magistral, this new model is designed specifically for users who need clarity, traceability, and reliability from AI outputs—particularly in complex, regulated, and multilingual environments. Magistral is available in two versions. Magistral Small, a 24-billion parameter open-source model, is freely accessible for experimentation

Amazon has launched a groundbreaking artificial intelligence initiative in Sunnyvale that could reshape how packages are delivered across the United States. The tech giant introduced its new Agentic AI team at Lab126, its research and development facility located at 1100 Enterprise Way in the heart of Silicon Valley. This team is focused on developing autonomous AI systems capable of making decisions and acting independently, which will significantly enhance Amazon's robotics capabilities

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming integrated into decisionmaking in critical sectors such as healthcare, infrastructure, autonomous vehicles, and energy. While this technology offers remarkable benefits, it comes with a significant risk: AI systems often produce outputs with high confidence even when their predictions are based on flawed, incomplete, or misleading data. These high-confidence errors, often referred to as hallucinations, can be harmless in casual applications but dangero

A recent United Nations report warns that artificial intelligence could reshape the job market dramatically within the next five years. From drivers to coders, eight major job roles could be either transformed or entirely replaced by AI-powered tools, sparking both concern and optimism in equal measure. The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) states that up to 40% of global jobs may be impacted by AI by 2