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Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta is on a mission to catch up in the generative artificial intelligence race, and it’s willing to spend big to get there.

By Divya Arora on June 30, 2025 in AI, Capsules, Meta, Uncategorized

The company is shelling out billions of dollars to lure top talent from competitors, sparking doubts about the wisdom of this recruitment spree. According to OpenAI boss Sam Altman, Meta has offered engineers US$100 million bonuses to jump ship and join Mark Zuckerberg’s team, where they can expect hefty salaries. A few OpenAI employees have reportedly taken Meta up on the offer, joining Scale AI founder and former chief executive Alexandr Wang at the Menlo Park-based tech[…]

Artificial Intelligence Takes a Giant Leap with the Advent of Immersive World Models

By Shubham on in AI, Capsules, Uncategorized

Advanced AI systems are being designed to live in simulated cities, navigate traffic, respond to virtual disasters, and interact with digital citizens. Another example is an AI system fighting off a relentless digital virus outbreak, evolving strategies in real-time to contain a spreading infection within an entirely synthetic world. These scenarios are not from a sci-fi game, but rather examples of advanced “world models,” internal simulations that AI models use to understand, predict, and navigate complex environments.[…]

AI-First Companies to Disrupt Traditional Industries, Predicts Veteran Investor Navin Chaddha

By Divya Arora on in AI, Capsules, Entrepreneurs, Uncategorized

Mayfield managing director Navin Chaddha, a veteran investor with a track record of successful investments in companies like Lyft, Poshmark, and HashiCorp, is bullish on the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform industries heavily reliant on human labor, such as consulting, law, and accounting. Speaking at TechCrunch’s StrictlyVC evening in Menlo Park, Chaddha shared his insights on why he believes AI-powered companies can achieve software-like margins in these traditionally labor-intensive sectors. When asked about his vision[…]

Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis Revolutionized by AI and Quantum Technology

By Mishika on in AI, Capsules, Uncategorized

Cardiologists have long relied on electrocardiograms (EKGs) as the gold standard for cardiac evaluation. However, with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum technology, new opportunities are emerging to improve heart care diagnosis and treatment. Our bodies are intricate machines, comprising multiple systems that function together in harmony. The heart, in particular, is a complex organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the body. Its multiple chambers, network of veins and arteries, and electrical impulses make it[…]

The Threat of Artificial Intelligence to Democratic Systems

By Mishika on June 29, 2025 in AI, Uncategorized

As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented rate, the role of artificial intelligence in various aspects of our lives is becoming increasingly important. However, a growing concern is the potential impact of AI on democratic systems around the world. One of the primary concerns is the ability of AI to spread misinformation and disinformation on a large scale. This can have serious consequences, as it has the potential to influence public opinion and undermine trust in[…]

At the recent AMD Advancing AI event in San Jose, CEO Lisa Su and her team showcased the company’s significant progress across various facets of artificial intelligence.

By Shubham on June 28, 2025 in AI, Uncategorized

The event saw several key announcements in both hardware and software, including substantial performance gains for graphics processing units (GPUs), ongoing advances in the ROCm development platform, and the forthcoming introduction of rack-scale infrastructure. The company also emphasized the importance of trust and strong relationships with customers and partners, as well as an open hardware and development ecosystem. CEO Lisa Su established the context for AMD’s announcements by highlighting the staggering growth of the AI chip market.[…]

SoftBank Plans Massive AI and Robotics Hub in Arizona

By Mishika on June 20, 2025 in AI, Capsules, Uncategorized

SoftBank is doubling down on artificial intelligence with an ambitious new venture. Following its reported $19 billion investment in the $500 billion Stargate AI Infrastructure project, the Japanese investment giant is now eyeing an even larger endeavor. According to Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the matter, SoftBank is in talks to partner with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to develop a trillion-dollar industrial complex in Arizona focused on AI and robotics. The project, known as Project Crystal[…]