India Selects Sarvam AI to Develop Indigenous Large Language Model

By BPN News Desk April 27, 2025

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In a strategic move to bolster its artificial intelligence ecosystem, India has selected Bengaluru-based Sarvam AI to develop the nation’s first sovereign large language model (LLM) under the IndiaAI Mission. This initiative represents a pivotal step towards strengthening India’s

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Indian Cybersecurity Startups Secure Funding to Tackle AI Threats

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2025

Indian cybersecurity startups are experiencing a significant rise in funding as they gear up to combat increasingly sophisticated AI-driven threats. Since August 2024, at least nine cybersecurity firms in the country have successfully raised capital, marking a strong indicator of a maturing sector and heightened investor interest. Cybersecurity Startups India Startups like

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AI Chip Startup FuriosaAI Declines Meta’s $800 Million Acquisition Offer

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2025

South Korean AI chip startup FuriosaAI has declined an acquisition offer worth $800 million from tech giant Meta Platforms. The decision marks a bold move by the startup, signaling its intent to pursue independent growth in the competitive AI semiconductor space rather than become part of a larger tech conglomerate. Breakdown Over Strategic Direction While […]

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Sam Altman Warns Students: Master AI as Coding Gets Automated

By BPN News Desk March 22, 2025

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has sounded a crucial warning to students preparing for their future careers, stressing the urgent need to master artificial intelligence tools. With AI now performing more than half of the coding tasks in several companies, Altman believes a major transformation is underway in the tech industry that will reshape the way […]

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UIDAI Partners with Sarvam AI to Enhance Aadhaar Services

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2025

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has partnered with Bengaluru-based Sarvam AI to integrate advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology into Aadhaar services. This collaboration aims to enhance user experience by introducing AI-powered voice interactions, real-time fraud detection, and multilingual support, making Aadhaar services more efficient and

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Justice Gavai: AI Should Assist, Not Replace, Judicial Decision-Making

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2025

In a recent address, Justice B.R. Gavai of the Supreme Court of India highlighted the potential benefits of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the judicial system. He emphasized that while AI can enhance efficiency, it should not supplant the essential human elements of mind and judgment in judicial decision-making. AI as a Judicial Aid, Not […]

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India Unveils AI Compute Portal, Surpassing Global Benchmarks​

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2025

In a significant advancement for India’s technological landscape, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, inaugurated the AI Compute Portal in New Delhi. This state-of-the-art platform is designed to provide high-performance computing resources to a diverse range of users, including researchers, developers, and startups, thereby

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Meta Considers $200 Billion Investment in AI Data Center Campus

By BPN News Desk February 26, 2025

Meta Platforms is reportedly exploring the construction of a new data center campus dedicated to its artificial intelligence (AI) projects, with potential costs exceeding $200 billion. The company is considering locations in Louisiana, Wyoming, or Texas, and senior leaders have visited potential sites this month. Meta’s Strategic Expansion in AI Infrastructure This

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Nandan Nilekani Advocates for Practical AI Applications in India

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2025

Nandan Nilekani, co-founder and chairman of Infosys, has highlighted the substantial financial and computational resources required to develop large-scale AI models, such as ChatGPT. He noted that building these foundational models can be prohibitively expensive, with costs reaching approximately $50 million. This significant investment poses a challenge for many

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AI Deciphers Superbug Enigma in 48 Hours, Astonishing Scientists

By BPN News Desk February 22, 2025

In a groundbreaking development, artificial intelligence (AI) has unraveled a complex superbug mystery within a mere 48 hours, a feat that had eluded scientists for years. This remarkable achievement underscores AI’s transformative potential in microbiological research and its capacity to expedite solutions to intricate biological challenges. AI’s Role in