technology
AI assistants make widespread errors about the news, new research shows
The international research studied 3,000 responses to questions about the news from leading AI assistants – software applications that use AI to understand natural language commands to complete tasks for a user Source link
Cloud data firm Veeam to buy Securiti AI for $1.73 billion
The deal would integrate Securiti AI’s Data Command Center product, used to unify and secure data scattered across multiple cloud services, with Veeam’s backup and recovery software, the companies said on Tuesday Source link
OpenAI launches AI browser Atlas in latest challenge to Google
The launch marks OpenAI’s latest move to capitalize on 800 million weekly active ChatGPT users, as it expands into more aspects of users’ online lives by collecting data about consumers’ browser behavior Source link
Anthropic, Google in talks on cloud deal worth tens of billions: Report
The deal, which has not been finalized yet, includes Alphabet’s Google providing cloud computing services to Anthropic, according to the report Source link
Samsung's Galaxy XR headset to take on Apple with help from Google and Qualcomm
The headset, resembling those made by others such as Meta, will cost $1,799, or about half of what Apple charges for its Vision Pro headset Source link
Meta in $27 billion financing deal with Blue Owl Capital for Louisiana data center
Tuesday’s announcement marks Meta’s largest-ever private capital deal Source link
Electoral roll revamp: the case for digital transformation
The Election Commission has initiated a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, starting in Bihar. However, outdated verification methods and lack of digital tools, stress the need for technology-driven reforms Source link
Study projects deaths due to pancreatic, colorectal and breast cancers to rise by 2030 in India
The study, projecting the future burden of 23 major cancer types, found a decrease in infection and tobacco-related cancers, and an increase in cancers linked to lifestyle and metabolic factors Source link
Chennai gets India’s first real-time flood forecast system
Street-level inundation forecasts are also given for vulnerable areas of the city Source link
TANKER Foundation releases handouts on self-care for caregivers
Recognising the crucial role of caregivers, the foundation has launched an initiative to provide mental health support and promote self-care awareness Source link