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Supercomputing has shifted into the mainstream, with recent AI advancements and adoption making the use of massive amounts of computational power more commonplace. Read more here.

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Elon Musk has reacted to launch of Moltbook, the social media platform designed especially for AI agents. Musk called it the ‘early stage of singularity’ despite the warning by former Tesla AI director Andrej Karpathy.

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Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has insisted the US tech giant will make a "huge" investment in OpenAI and dismissed as "nonsense" reports that he is unhappy with the generative AI star. We are going to make a huge investment in OpenAI," Huang told journalists, when asked about reports that he was unhappy with OpenAI. Huang insisted that Nvidia was going ahead with its investment in OpenAI, describing it as "one of the most consequential companies of our time".

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BPL Medical Technologies made a strong impact at IRIA 2026, the 78th Annual Conference of the diagnostics, and women’s health technologies in Hyderabad During the conference, the company unveiled a...

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Political groups tied to the cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence industries have raked in tens of millions of dollars, according to new campaign finance reports.

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From Facebook and TikTok to Instagram and X, AI-manipulated images and videos depicting Alex Pretti’s final moments have proliferated across the internet since his fatal shooting by federal officers in Minneapolis last weekend.The rapid spread of media altered by artificial intelligence, much of which shows Pretti collapsing in the seconds after he was shot, has clouded key details of the shooting on social networks. Unlike other AI-generated deepfakes that portray entirely unrealistic scenes and are easily identified as fake, many of the AI-altered depictions of Pretti’s shooting appear to have been based on verified images, mirroring reality enough to confuse and mislead many online.And even as awareness of the capabilities of advanced artificial intelligence spreads, some online are extending their skepticism to authentic media, falsely claiming that legitimate photos and videos of Pretti have been altered by AI.One image that appears to have been manipulated with AI, showing the ICU nurse falling forward as a federal officer points a gun at his back, has been viewed over 9 million times on X (even as it received a community note that the image had been enhanced by AI). Among other AI-fabricated details, the still image features an ICE officer without a head. An AI-manipulated image shows a man resembling Alex Pretti falling forward as an ICE officer points a gun at his back. (NBC News via X)Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., displayed the image during a speech on the floor of the Senate on Wednesday, apparently without realizing the image was not authentic.In a statement to NBC News, a spokesperson for Sen. Durbin wrote: “Our office used a photo on the Senate floor that had been widely circulated online. Staff didn’t realize until after the fact that the image had been slightly edited and regret that this mistake occurred.” Immigration17 hours agoJudge allows ICE's Operation Metro Surge to continue in MinnesotaCongress22 hours agoWhat to know about the partial government shutdown and its impactOther posts have featured realistic video, including an AI-generated video on TikTok of Pretti talking with an ICE officer and one on Facebook of a police officer accidentally firing Pretti’s gun. The Facebook post, which has been labeled with a community note as being “AI-enhanced,” has more than 44 million views. It has not been established whether that officer fired a shot with Pretti’s gun.Ben Colman, co-founder and CEO of deepfake-detecting company Reality Defender, said the rampant saturation of posts with AI-involved media of the shooting was worrisome but unsurprising. AI-modified images attempting to unmask the ICE officer who fatally shot Renée Nicole Good, the other U.S. citizen killed in Minneapolis in recent weeks, began circulating the internet earlier this month, leading many online to inaccurately identify other people as the agent. “Over the last couple of months, we’ve seen on social media a sizable uptick of photos that contain AI-generated ‘enhancements’ of grainy, blurry photos,” Colman told NBC News. “The problem with these deepfakes — and they are still deepfakes in the end — is that they are crude approximations at best, complete fabrications at worst and do not accurately enhance or unmask individuals in the end.”“Details like the missing head of an individual in the photo show just how damaging it is for these fake photos to go viral,” said Colman, referring to the photo shared by Durbin in the Senate. “If we take fake photos as real regardless of the context, it distracts and can detract from truth and fact.”The spread of AI media has also led many online to mistakenly claim that genuine videos of Pretti are inauthentic. Experts have worried that this dynamic could allow a phenomenon referred to as the liar’s dividend, in which bad actors use the claim that authentic media is AI-generated in order to create distrust and avoid accountability.Three videos independently verified by NBC News show Pretti getting into an altercation with federal immigration agents in Minneapolis just over a week before his death. But one of the videos, shot by reporters with The News Movement, is being labeled as AI-generated by some social media users.The video showing Pretti kicking the back of a vehicle used by agents before being wrestled to the ground was verified by his family through a representative. A witness who recorded a second verified video showing the same incident told NBC News that he hugged Pretti after the altercation with federal agents and asked if he was OK.There are few, if any, tools available to news consumers that can accurately tell if a piece of content has been created or manipulated by AI. On X, the platform’s AI assistant Grok responded to inquiries into the authenticity of the footage, with several of its replies claiming the genuine video “appears to be AI-generated or altered.” The spate of AI deepfakes has added to swirling misinformation surrounding Pretti’s shooting, as several right-wing influencers misidentified Pretti as another Minneapolis resident.Surges in AI-mediated misinformation and disinformation surrounding breaking news have become more common over the past year, as advancing AI systems are increasingly capable of creating high-quality images and videos that blur the line between reality and fiction. Colin Sheeley and Jean Lee contributed.

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Artificial Intelligence and digital infrastructure are expected to remain key focus areas in the upcoming Union Budget, with the government likely to announce major measures to boost startups and innovation. Strengthening digital capabilities is seen as central to driving long-term economic growth and global competitiveness.Investment promotion is expected to be at the forefront of the government’s agenda, with policies aimed at attracting both domestic and foreign capital. The budget may also include significant announcements to encourage women entrepreneurship, enhance skill development among youth, and provide targeted support packages for the agriculture sector and farmers.Job creation and expansion of employment opportunities are likely to be closely watched areas, as the government is expected to outline steps to generate sustainable livelihoods across sectors. In addition, the MSME sector is expected to receive special attention, with possible incentives and policy support for micro, small and medium enterprises to strengthen their role in the economy.Also Read: Expectations of taxpayers ahead of the Union BudgetFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman may also announce measures to promote small and medium industries, alongside initiatives to further strengthen the pharmaceutical sector and health infrastructure. Rural development is also expected to feature prominently, with multiple budgetary steps aimed at improving infrastructure, livelihoods, and economic opportunities in rural areas.Overall, the budget is expected to reflect a balanced approach, combining technology-driven growth with inclusive development, while focusing on investment, employment, and sectoral strengthening.

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The global Edge AI Software Market is experiencing a period of significant growth, with projections from various sources indicating a high-opportunity landscape. This market, valued at approximately USD 20.45 billion in 2023, is forecast to reach up to USD 269.82

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AI, crypto and Trump super PACs stash millions to spend on the midterms NBC NewsThe Richest 2026 Players: A.I., Crypto, Pro-Israel Groups and Trump The New York TimesExclusive: OpenAI's Brockman and a16Z funnel cash to pro-AI super PAC AxiosAndreessen, Horowitz Fuel AI Industry’s $51 Million Midterm Haul BloombergAI industry super PAC raises $125 million in 2025 CNBC

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The CEO of a $350 billion AI company has warned selling US-made AI chips to China is “like selling nuclear weapons to North Korea”.

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(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a tax holiday till 2047 to any foreign company that provides cloud services to customers globally by ...

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Elon Musk’s Grok has been making headlines for the last few weeks due to its image and video generation feature called Grok Imagine. But what exactly is Grok Imagine and how does it stack up against its rivals like Gemini and ChatGPT? Let’s find out in this article. Grok Imagine features: Much like other image [...]

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So, AI is everywhere now, right? It’s changing how we work and live, and honestly, it’s a bit...The post Unlock Your Career Potential with an AI Governance Certification appeared first on TechAnnouncer.

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Google's Project Genie may prove that world models matter more than LLMs for defense. The military that masters physics simulation first gains decisive advantage.

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World Models Like Google’s Project Genie May Enable Future Hyperwar ForbesProject Genie: Experimenting with infinite, interactive worlds blog.googleGenie 3 Google DeepMindUnity Stock Slides As Google Project Genie Tests AI Growth Story Yahoo Finance SingaporeGoogle’s AI helped me make bad Nintendo knockoffs The Verge

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At the Google AI for Learning Forum in New Delhi, Google showcased some interesting new features designed specifically to help students learn complex concepts. Here is a demo of how Gemini's Guided Learning tool helps students understand subjects, rather than simply giving them the answers. For more incredible Tech stories, follow Business Today.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismisses reports of a stalled USD 100 billion OpenAI investment as "nonsense," insisting the deal is on track.

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Amazon is in talks ‍to invest dozens of billions ​in OpenAI and the figure could be as ⁠high as $50 billion, a source told Reuters on Thursday. The talks are still in the early stages and the final numbers have not been ‌finalized, the ‌source said. Big Tech companies are racing to forge partnerships with [...]

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Earlier this week, Curtis Ennis, Halton District School Board (HDSB) director of education, hosted an installment in his Director’s Panel Series. The event was titled “A More Human Version of AI,” and featured author and technologist Kulbir Colin Singh Dhillon...

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A company might lay people off for any number of reasons: It didn’t meet financial targets. It overhired. It was rocked by tariffs, or the loss of a big client. But lately, many companies are highlighting a new factor: artificial intelligence. Executives, saying they anticipate huge changes from the technology, are making cuts now. AI [...]

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Artificially intelligent image creation tools are becoming more sophisticated and easier to use but that is making it harder to tell what is real online.

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Missed your chance with Nvidia stock? This second "ChatGPT moment" could be the next best chance to profit from artificial intelligence.

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Amid broad euphoria in credit markets, one type of debt is facing growing fear.

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Political groups tied to the cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence industries have raked in tens of millions of dollars, according to new campaign finance reports, as they look to become major players in this year’s midterm elections.The most prominent pro-crypto groups ended 2025 with nearly $194 million to spend, almost all of that with Fairshake, a group backed by Coinbase and other venture capitalists, new reports filed with the Federal Election Commission show. A pro-AI group, Leading the Future, ended the year with $39 million in its campaign account. The sizable war chests signal that these groups could wield significant influence in primaries and general elections in the 2026 elections to boost their preferred candidates from both parties, with eyes on influencing policy in Washington. Pro-crypto groups established themselves as forces in the last election. Fairshake and two aligned groups, Defend American Jobs and Protect Progress, spent a whopping $290 million combined in 2024, according to campaign finance records. Most notably, these groups spent heavily to help Ohio Republican Bernie Moreno take down Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown, to oppose Democratic Rep. Katie Porter’s California Senate bid, and to boost Arizona Democrat Ruben Gallego and Michigan Democrat Elissa Slotkin in their successful Senate bids.Leading the Future is a new group looking to make an impact on this year’s elections. It pulled in more than $50 million from Aug. 15 through Dec. 31, receiving $12.5 million each from OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman and his wife Anna, and venture capitalists Marc Andreesen and Benjamin Horowitz.The new super PAC has frustrated some White House officials, since its donors includes some allies of President Donald Trump and the group is open to supporting candidates from both parties. So far, Leading the Future and its allied groups have announced plans to spend in two primaries in open House seats. The group is opposing state Assemblyman Alex Bores, who sponsored AI safety legislation, in a New York City district to replace retiring Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler. And it is boosting attorney Chris Gober in a deep-red Texas House seat to replace retiring Republican Rep. Michael McCaul. Meanwhile, a super PAC tied to President Donald Trump remains one the biggest players in the political arena heading into a midterm election year where control of the GOP-led House and Senate are at stake. MAGA Inc., Trump’s main allied super PAC, closed the year with $304 million banked away. Most of its fundraising from the second half of 2025 was already disclosed in a filing earlier this month, and the organization raked in more than $112 million over the six-month period, with big checks from those with business in front of the administration or with family facing legal jeopardy. Donald TrumpJan 30House GOP proposes voting changes as Trump administration eyes the midtermsImmigrationJan 28Immigration was a Republican strength. Now some fear it's slipping away before midtermsTrump AdministrationJan 14New year, new risks — Trump keeps country and world on edge as midterms approachWhile Trump won’t be on the ballot in 2026, and, despite his repeated musings, isn’t constitutionally eligible to run for president again, the super PAC’s cash will help the president continue to exert his influence in the GOP. Tech billionaire Elon Musk has continued to donate millions to conventional Republican groups as he’s appeared to patch his relationship up with Trump in recent months. Once a close Trump ally and White House adviser, Musk had a public break with Trump and even threatened to start a third party last year. Musk gave $5 million checks to both the Senate Leadership Fund and Congressional Leadership Fund — the top super PACs aligned with the Senate and House GOP leadership — in December. And Musk also gave $2.9 million, including in-kind contributions, to America PAC, his own political group that spent more than a quarter-billion dollars last election cycle primarily to help Trump. While America PAC closed the year with little in its bank account, the staggering wealth of its main patron makes that number mean very little. In the second half of 2025, Senate Leadership Fund raised almost $77 million, closing the year with $100 million banked away. Congressional Leadership Fund raised more than $38 million over that period and finished 2025 with $54.5 million in cash on hand. Democratic dollarsOn the Democratic side, House Majority PAC, the major outside group tasked with helping Democrats win control of the House, raised more than $48 million and closed the year with $46 million in cash on hand.Senate Majority PAC, the group aligned with Senate Democratic leadership, had not yet filed its fundraising report by late Saturday evening. United Democracy Project, a pro-Israel group that’s aligned with the American Israel Political Action Committee (AIPAC) raised more than $61 million from July through December and ended 2025 with almost $96 million banked away, the latest campaign finance reports show. The group wades into primaries on both sides of the aisle, but largely plays in Democratic contests.The group is already involved in the upcoming special election in New Jersey’s solidly blue 11th Congressional District, where it’s attacking former Democratic Rep. Tom Malinowski.While United Democracy Project received a massive $30 million check from AIPAC, its second-biggest contributor was GOP mega-donor Paul Singer. Donations from Singer and other prominent Republicans have been a point of contention for Democrats because of the group’s heavy involvement in their party’s primaries. Democratic lawmakers are also facing new primary threats this election cycle amid the party’s generational and ideological divisions. Leaders We Deserve, a group led by activist David Hogg, announced last year it would target Democrats in deep-blue districts who were “asleep-at-the-wheel” as part of a $20 million effort to back young candidates. The group raised more than $7.8 million in 2025, ending the year with nearly $2.3 million in its campaign account.

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Apple's latest quarterly results reveal an unprecedented iPhone sales surge driven by years of pent-up demand, as millions of consumers finally replaced aging devices. Analysts describe the figures as staggering, with implications extending beyond hardware to services revenue, supply chain capabilities, and broader economic indicators about consumer spending patterns.

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