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OpenAI has launched GPT-6 Astra, its latest frontier model, in a bid to push into AI systems that can use…
NVIDIA has entered into an agreement to acquire open-source AI platform Hugging Face for approximately $12.93 billion, NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang announced. The transaction marks one of the largest acquisitions in the artificial intelligence sector, bringing the premier repository for open-weight models under NVIDIA’s corporate umbrella.
Some Dropbox users received an email from the company on Monday notifying them that their accounts have been accessed without authorization between August 4 and August 21, Dropbox confirmed after Bloomberg News reported the hack earlier in the day.
The report said data readiness is one of the biggest factors determining whether AI projects move beyond experimentation and deliver measurable business outcomes. It noted that AI systems depend heavily on the quality of the information they receive, making data infrastructure a critical foundation for businesses looking to scale AI.
Infinix has expanded its mid-range portfolio in India today with the launch of the Infinix Hot 70 Pro 5G, as it had announced. The device brings distinctive hardware elements—most notably an interactive rear lighting display and an IP68 durability rating.
Here's a look at the Release Date Reveal Trailer for Ammossum, an action roguelike developed by West Glade. Players will take on hordes of enemies with an ever-upgrading weapon to take out the source of a lethal plague.
Walmart-owned fintech major PhonePe has launched UPI payments for feature phones, mobile phones that handle basic calling and text messaging,…
The loan would contribute to SoftBank’s recent debt financing related to its investment in OpenAI, including a potential $20 billion bond sale, amid rising credit risks in the AI sector
While the Norway govt says it will set up an expert group to examine stricter smart glass rules like a facial recognition ban, its Data Protection Authority has urged to assess if a special regulation is needed. The post Norway seeks stricter smart glasses rules amid privacy concerns appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
Players have been extremely vocal about Nvidia DLSS 5 ever since its initial reveal in March earlier this year, which Jensen Huang calls “the GPT moment for graphics.” However, a prominent video game figure has joined the debate between players and DLSS 5 on the AI's side.
Over a year after piloting concierge services with Crew, consumer internet major Swiggy today announced restricting the premium concierge platform…
Uber, Eternal, and Porter have reportedly withdrawn from the Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers Welfare Board amid their legal challenges to…
The Court observed that Shruti Haasan has made a "very strong prima facie" case for the personality rights and directed social media platforms to takedown the objectionable content on her. The post Bombay HC passes interim order protecting Shruti Haasan’s personality rights appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
Addressing a press conference after the merger announcement, top executives of the Bengaluru-based firm said that the ITC leadership has specifically stipulated the continuity of the entire workforce and leadership team.
Indian gaming technology company ARC has announced a strategic collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to design and build a new lineup of high-performance gaming devices, including the ARC X1.
NCPCR is developing a social media code for children following a MeitY consultation on age-gating, platform regulation and online safety. The post Report: Child Rights Commission is creating social media code of conduct for children’s safety online appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
NVIDIA will acquire Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, gaining a strategic foothold in the open AI ecosystem while keeping the platform open to multiple models, clouds and hardware providers. The post NVIDIA confirms it will acquire Hugging Face for $12.9 billion appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
India’s APAAR consent form raises questions over children’s privacy, recorded refusals, parental consent, third-party data sharing, recruitment agencies, and whether withdrawal safeguards meet the DPDP Act. The post On closer reading: What India’s APAAR student ID consent form actually asks parents appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
The Indian government warns Android users about malicious apps like Night Play, Reloop, Kyss, Vimo, Rivo, Nexo and Vixa, disguised as adult content and spread via Facebook and Instagram ads, that exploit Accessibility permissions to hijack phones and enable financial fraud.
At a meeting in Hanoi on Thursday, Communist Party General Secretary and President To Lam asked Qualcomm Chief Executive Cristiano Amon to increase its investment in areas including AI, semiconductors, robotics, 5G/6G, data centres and next-generation connectivity technologies, according to a government statement.
Alipay+’s proposed linkage with UPI for cross-border payments has reportedly been stalled over national security concerns and questions surrounding the…
Whatfix CEO Khadim Batti passes away: Vara Kumar, Batti's cofounder and a close friend, told Whatfix employees in an email that Batti had spoken with him at length on Monday night and that they had discussed their respective health situations. “He had been maintaining his health very well,” Kumar wrote.
Indian handset maker Lava will make its UK debut with the launch of Agni 4N there. The brand hasn't revealed the Agni 4N's price, but it said the smartphone will go on sale in the UK through Amazon starting September 4.
Earlier today at IFA 2026 in Berlin, Xiaomi showed off its upcoming foldable – Xiaomi 18 Fold, as the first flagship with its in-house XRING03 silicon. The Fold 18 is also going to feature Leica imaging for the camera tech.
The new platform combines development, database, storage, security and cloud infrastructure services to help developers build and deploy applications faster
Gnani.ai has launched Artha, a sovereign AI stack combining its 30-billion-parameter Evon v3.3 model with the Plexus platform for developing AI agents. The post Gnani.ai launches Artha sovereign AI stack in India appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
SoftBank is seeking a $10 billion loan, as it looks for more funding to help refinance debt used for its investment in US tech giant OpenAI. The loan would add to SoftBank’s flurry of recent debt financing activities tied to its bet on OpenAI, including a potential bond sale of as much as $20 billion.
Fishing in Anime Expeditions is a fun mechanic, but if you catch them all, rewards await you. Before you go and grab a rod and start fishing, you must wonder what is on offer.
New fund to invest across computer infrastructure underpinning AI, including chips, memory, networking and storage, as well as complete systems such as data centres, robotics and home AI appliances
Xiaomi has announced the upcoming Indian market debut of the REDMI 17 5G, scheduled to launch on September 3rd after it was introduced for the global markets recently with slightly different specs.