SAS Academy for Data & AI Excellence is Training India’s Workforce for the GenAI Era

LTIMindtree has expanded its partnership with Microsoft to enhance the adoption of Microsoft Azure and drive AI-powered transformation. This collaboration aims to foster enterprise growth through advanced security and trusted governance offerings, positioning both companies to leverage AI technologies effectively.

Yann LeCun, a prominent figure in artificial intelligence and head of Meta's AI research lab, has confirmed his departure from Meta to establish a new startup focused on advanced machine intelligence. Meta will continue to partner with LeCun's new venture, indicating ongoing collaboration in AI research.

Adobe has announced its intention to acquire Semrush for $1.9 billion, paying $12 per share. This acquisition aims to enhance Adobe's customer experience and brand visibility, particularly as generative AI transforms consumer interactions and digital marketing strategies.

Keonics, a technology firm in Karnataka, is experiencing a resurgence as the state government emphasizes an AI-driven future. This institutional reset aims to enhance the company's role in the evolving tech landscape after years of limited visibility.

HinTel-AlignBench is a newly proposed framework aimed at evaluating multilingual Vision-Language Models (VLMs) in Indian languages, specifically Hindi and Telugu, with English-aligned samples. The framework addresses limitations in current evaluations, such as reliance on unverified translations and narrow task coverage. It includes a semi-automated dataset creation process that combines back-translation and human verification, contributing to the advancement of equitable AI for low-resource languages.

India's technology minister announced that the country's chipmaking capabilities are expected to match those of major global producers by 2032. This ambitious timeline reflects the government's commitment to enhancing domestic manufacturing in the technology sector.

NVIDIA has reported a significant revenue increase, reaching $57 billion, with data center revenue alone rising to $51.2 billion, a 66% year-over-year growth. This surge defies concerns about an AI bubble, showcasing the company's strong position in the artificial intelligence sector.

Flying Wedge Defence has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh government to establish an autonomous aircraft hub. The agreement entails an investment of approximately ₹1,169 crore and is expected to create over 1,000 jobs in the region.