Google rolls out Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS with better speech quality and developer controls

Google has introduced Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS, a new text-to-speech model focused on improving speech quality, controllability, and scalability. The model is part of the Gemini 3.1 Flash Audio family and is designed for developers, enterprises, and general users building AI-based speech applications. Continue reading “Google rolls out Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS with better speech quality and developer controls”

India AI readiness gap widens as leaders earn 73% digital revenue: IDC

IDC’s research paper Modernising Legacy: Winning in the Age of AI surveys 1,400 Asia/Pacific IT leaders and examines the widening AI readiness gap across the region. It explains why the Leaders cohort generates 3x digital revenue and how organisations can reduce technical and data debt to improve AI outcomes. Continue reading “India AI readiness gap widens as leaders earn 73% digital revenue: IDC”

OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.4-Cyber to strengthen AI-powered cybersecurity defense

OpenAI has expanded its Trusted Access for Cyber (TAC) program and introduced GPT-5.4-Cyber, a cybersecurity-focused variant of its GPT-5.4 model. The update is designed to strengthen AI-powered cyber defense by giving verified security professionals structured access to advanced capabilities while maintaining strict safety safeguards. Continue reading “OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.4-Cyber to strengthen AI-powered cybersecurity defense”

Google Chrome gets Skills to turn AI prompts into reusable workflows

Google is rolling out a new feature called Skills in Chrome, designed to turn AI prompts into reusable workflows inside Google Chrome. Built into Gemini in Chrome, the feature allows users to save prompts once and reuse them across pages and tabs without re-entering them. Continue reading “Google Chrome gets Skills to turn AI prompts into reusable workflows”

Meta develops AI version of Mark Zuckerberg for employees: Report

Meta Platforms is working on a photorealistic, AI-powered version of CEO Mark Zuckerberg designed to interact with employees, according to a report by the Financial Times. The initiative is part of Meta’s “personal superintelligence” strategy as it pushes to become an AI-first company amid competition from OpenAI and Google. Continue reading “Meta develops AI version of Mark Zuckerberg for employees: Report”

Google Gemini gets real-time simulations with interactive controls

Google has introduced a new capability in the Google Gemini app that enables users to generate interactive simulations and models directly within chat. The feature allows users to turn complex questions into custom, interactive visualizations for better understanding. Continue reading “Google Gemini gets real-time simulations with interactive controls”

OpenAI rolls out new ChatGPT Pro plan with Codex, Deep Research support

OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Pro plans for users who depend on AI to handle complex and high-stakes tasks. The plans are designed to provide higher usage limits along with access to advanced tools for research, coding, and content workflows. Continue reading “OpenAI rolls out new ChatGPT Pro plan with Codex, Deep Research support”

Google Gemini gets Notebooks with support for PDFs, documents, and custom instructions

Google has introduced Notebooks in the Google Gemini app to help users structure chats, files, and ongoing work in a single space. The feature extends the earlier connection with NotebookLM and is designed to support organized handling of study material, research inputs, and multi-step projects by grouping related content together and maintaining context across tools. Continue reading “Google Gemini gets Notebooks with support for PDFs, documents, and custom instructions”

Vi 5G services launched in Chennai; roll out in more Tamil Nadu cities and Pondicherry by May

Vi has officially launched its 5G services in Chennai. With this deployment, Vi’s 5G network is now active in all five major Indian metropolitan cities—Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Chennai—as well as 50 other cities nationwide. Continue reading “Vi 5G services launched in Chennai; roll out in more Tamil Nadu cities and Pondicherry by May”

Google expands Gemini in Colab with Learn Mode and Custom Instructions

Google Colab is expanding its integration with Google Gemini by introducing Custom Instructions and Learn Mode. These new features give users more control over how the Gemini assistant behaves within notebooks and how it supports both coding and learning. Continue reading “Google expands Gemini in Colab with Learn Mode and Custom Instructions”

Meta introduces Muse Spark AI model with multimodal reasoning and multi-agent capabilities

Meta has introduced Muse Spark, a new AI model developed by Meta Superintelligence Labs. The model is part of a broader Muse series designed to advance multimodal understanding, reasoning, and agent-based workflows, as part of Meta’s effort toward personal superintelligence. Continue reading “Meta introduces Muse Spark AI model with multimodal reasoning and multi-agent capabilities”

Anthropic unveils Project Glasswing to strengthen AI-driven cybersecurity

Anthropic has introduced Project Glasswing, a cybersecurity initiative aimed at using advanced AI models to identify and address vulnerabilities in critical software systems. Continue reading “Anthropic unveils Project Glasswing to strengthen AI-driven cybersecurity”

Google Gemini update adds mental health support and crisis response features

Google has announced an update to its AI assistant Gemini focused on mental health support, crisis response, and user safety. Mental health affects over one billion people globally, and Google states that its work in this area is based on research and clinical best practices. While AI tools can introduce new challenges, responsible AI is positioned to support user well-being as adoption increases. Continue reading “Google Gemini update adds mental health support and crisis response features”

OpenAI releases AI industrial policy for superintelligence transition

OpenAI has released a policy document titled “Industrial Policy for the Intelligence Age: Ideas to Keep People First”, presenting early proposals to guide the transition toward advanced AI systems, including “superintelligence.” Continue reading “OpenAI releases AI industrial policy for superintelligence transition”

Airtel deploys over 4300 new 5G sites in UP East circle

Bharti Airtel has announced the deployment of more than 4,300 new 5G sites in the Uttar Pradesh (UP) East telecom circle over the past 12 months. The expansion is part of the telecommunications provider’s ongoing efforts to increase its network infrastructure in the region. Continue reading “Airtel deploys over 4300 new 5G sites in UP East circle”