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Google Gemini Profile Avatars: How to Create, Share, and Delete Them
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A new study suggests that Microsoft’s artificial intelligence tools outperform doctors in diagnosing diseases.
According to a study published in the journal Science, Microsoft has developed an artificial intelligence tool that diagnoses complex diseases with a higher degree…
From Even Health to The Pant Project—Indian Startups Raise Over $184 Million This Week
In the third week of October, funding activity among Indian startups slowed down. A total of 17 startups raised over $184 million—a 22% decline…
Google employees resign following backlash over AI contract with the military
Google is facing strong opposition from some of its employees over the application of its artificial intelligence technology for military purposes. The BBC spoke…
UC Seeks Further Funding, Myanmar Company Eyes IPO, and More
Inside Urban Company’s ₹25 Billion Fundraising PlanA year after its last funding round, Urban Company is seeking fresh capital. The company plans to raise…
8 Ways Smart Companies Are Future-Proofing Their Meeting Rooms Right Now
Title: 8 Ways Smart Companies Are Future-Proofing Their Meeting Rooms Right Now If you work in IT or workplace operations, rolling out office technology…
When AI Meets Public Trust: Why a Major Regional Police Unit Walked Away from Big Tech Data Mining
The narrative surrounding Big Tech’s expansion into government infrastructure has long felt like an unstoppable march. For years, advanced analytics and machine learning platforms…
Beyond the Hype: Why India’s Top AI Developers Are Building Autonomous, Explainable Agents for Elastic and AWS
An AI agent that hallucinates, misses security threats, or generates unexplainable outputs isn’t an asset—it’s an operational liability. As enterprise AI matures beyond flashy…
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