OpenAI reportedly secures $11 billion against its initial $30 billion funding target, reducing its goal to $20 billion at a $1.25 trillion valuation.
Google Gemini introduces shared AI avatars, allowing friends to create images and videos using their digital likenesses and voices with permission-based access controls.
Privacy-focused AI assistant Ollie will shut down on November 6, 2026, citing rising competition and funding challenges despite its recently disclosed $7.5 million seed round.
Google's Project Suncatcher satellite successfully runs Gemma 4 AI in orbit, sends a poem to Earth and prepares for further space-based computing tests in 2027.
AI assistants are moving into text messages. Explore how Poke, Caddy, OpenAI's dots, Martin and Iris are bringing task automation to everyday messaging apps.
Foxconn Chairman Young Liu says AI demand remains strong as the Nvidia partner targets 50% of the AI server market and discusses further collaboration with OpenAI.
Zest launches an AI restaurant concierge that recommends dining options, combines group preferences and books tables through text messages using connected reservation platforms.
BITS Pilani alumni AJ Jain and Aditya Ketkar raise $52 million for Broccoli AI, a US startup automating customer calls and appointments for over 1,500 businesses.
Deepak Kumar of Sri Jagdamba Pearls discusses how jewellery customisation, digital discovery and personalised customer experiences help build trust and strengthen customer relationships.
Google reports its strongest search query growth in five years as AI Mode expands, but acknowledges lower ad monetisation and plans to introduce more AI-powered tasks.
