Browsing: AI

Reports suggest Meta is considering a massive investment in a new data center campus, potentially costing up to $200 billion. The company, however, denies these reports, citing already disclosed spending plans.

Amazon has unveiled Alexa+, a new AI-powered upgrade to its voice assistant. The service promises increased intelligence, personalization, and seamless integration with smart home devices. However, Indian users will have to wait to experience the new features.

A roundup of the most significant technology and startup news from this week.

A professor reflects on the challenges and changes brought about by AI in academia, particularly concerning student cheating and the value of traditional writing skills.

Amazon has unveiled Alexa+, an upgraded version of its voice assistant, promising more intelligent and personalized interactions. The new service, powered by generative AI, is currently available in the US, and there is no information about its launch in India.

Amazon is upgrading its Alexa voice assistant with generative AI capabilities, offering a new subscription-based service, Alexa+, to compete with rivals like ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini.

Microsoft has launched a new generation of highly efficient AI models, Phi-4, capable of processing text, images, and speech simultaneously while demanding significantly less computing power.

Microsoft is urging the Trump administration to reconsider AI export restrictions, arguing they hinder American competitiveness and inadvertently aid China’s AI sector.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang advocates for using AI tutors like ChatGPT to learn new topics, highlighting their accessibility and potential to transform learning.

Dutch startup EvidenceHunt has successfully raised €1.2 million to bolster its AI-driven medical research platform, designed to streamline and enhance medical data analysis.