TCS Says AI Services Revenue Touches $1.5 Billion

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

Business

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has said its artificial intelligence services are now generating about $1.5 billion in annualised revenue, underlining the growing role of AI in the company’s overall business. The disclosure was made by TCS Chief Executive Officer K Krithivasan, marking the

Technology

Google Rolls Out Gemini 3 Flash as Default AI Model

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

Google has launched Gemini 3 Flash, a new version of its artificial intelligence model, and made it the default model in the Gemini app and AI Mode across Google Search and services. The rollout replaces the earlier Gemini 2.5 Flash model for everyday use, though users can still choose higher-end models like Gemini 3 Pro […]

Health

India Launches AI-Based Diabetic Retinopathy Screening

By BPN News Desk December 17, 2025

India has launched an artificial intelligence-based screening programme for diabetic retinopathy, marking a significant step toward early detection and prevention of diabetes-related vision loss. The initiative aims to identify eye complications at an early stage among people living with diabetes, particularly in community and primary healthcare settings. Programme Focus

Technology

India Ranks Third in Stanford AI Vibrancy Index

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

India has been ranked third globally in the Stanford AI Vibrancy Index, highlighting the country’s growing influence in the field of artificial intelligence. The index assesses nations on multiple parameters including research output, talent availability, innovation, investment, and adoption of AI technologies across sectors. India placed behind only the United States and

Technology

Google Releases Beta of Real-Time Headphone Translation

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

Google has rolled out a beta version of a real-time headphone translation feature, marking a step forward in its efforts to make multilingual communication more seamless. The feature is designed to allow users wearing supported headphones to hear spoken language translated into their preferred language almost instantly. How the New Feature Works The real-time translation

Business

AI Will Reshape Jobs, Not Replace Them: Microsoft

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

Microsoft India and South Asia President Puneet Chandok has said artificial intelligence will transform how jobs are performed rather than eliminate them, pushing back against fears of large-scale job losses due to automation. Speaking on the impact of AI on the workforce, Chandok said technology has historically changed the nature of work and AI will […]

Business

Indian IT Giants to Deploy 200,000 Microsoft Copilot Licences

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has announced that Cognizant, Infosys, TCS and Wipro will collectively deploy over 200,000 Microsoft Copilot licences across their global operations. Each firm is set to roll out more than 50,000 licences, marking one of the largest enterprise AI deployments worldwide. Expanding AI Partnerships The deployment is part of strengthened partnerships

Business

Microsoft Announces 20 Million AI Skilling Drive in India

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has announced a major nationwide initiative to train 20 million Indians in artificial intelligence (AI) by 2030. Speaking during his India visit, Nadella said the country has the potential to become a global leader in the AI era and highlighted the need for large-scale talent development. Part of Microsoft’s Larger India […]

AI & Robotics Technology

Google Launches AI Plus Plan In India

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

Google has introduced a new subscription service called Google AI Plus in India, offering users access to its latest AI tools at a monthly price. The plan has been launched at ₹399 per month, with an introductory offer of ₹199 per month for the first six months. Features And Tools Available The subscription gives customers […]

AI & Robotics Technology

India Plans Royalty Fee For AI Training On Copyrighted Content

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

India has proposed new rules that would require companies such as OpenAI and Google to pay royalties if they use copyrighted material to train artificial intelligence models. The plan aims to ensure that writers, artists and publishers are compensated when their work is used for AI development. Central licence system suggested Instead of negotiating individually […]