OpenAI has hired Ruoming Pang, a prominent artificial intelligence researcher who recently worked at Meta, according to a report by The Information that cited an OpenAI spokesperson. However, neither Meta nor OpenAI immediately responded to requests for comment from Reuters. Nevertheless, the move marks another significant shift in the escalating competition for top AI talent in Silicon Valley. Pang Departs Meta After Short Tenure Pang oversaw artificial intelligence infrastructure at Meta’s Superintelligence Labs. The division focuses on developing the company’s next generation of AI models. Therefore, his leadership placed him at the centre of Meta’s most ambitious AI efforts. He…
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Peak XV Partners Backs C2i Semiconductors To Tackle AI Data Center Power Crunch Power, rather than compute, is rapidly emerging as the key constraint in scaling AI data centres. As demand surges, investors are turning their attention to energy efficiency. Against this backdrop, Peak XV Partners has backed C2i Semiconductors, an Indian startup building plug and play, system level power solutions for large scale AI infrastructure. C2i, short for control conversion and intelligence, has raised 15 million dollars in a Series A round led by Peak XV Partners. Yali Deeptech and TDK Ventures also participated. As a result, the two…
India Approves 1.1 Billion Dollar Deep Tech Venture Capital Fund India has approved a 1.1 billion dollar state backed venture capital programme designed to channel public money into startups through private investors. The move strengthens the government’s push to finance high risk sectors such as artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing and other areas widely described as deep tech. Cabinet Clears Long Awaited Fund The 100 billion rupee fund, first outlined in the January 2025 budget speech, secured cabinet approval this week. Consequently, the government can now begin deploying capital through selected private investment firms. The programme follows an earlier initiative launched…
OpenAI expects to spend around 600 billion dollars on computing infrastructure through 2030, according to a source familiar with the matter. The ambitious target highlights the scale of investment required to support advanced artificial intelligence systems as the company prepares for a potential initial public offering. Revenue Growth And Spending Targets The ChatGPT maker reported 13 billion dollars in revenue for 2025. This figure exceeded its earlier projection of 10 billion dollars. At the same time, it spent 8 billion dollars during the year, which remained below its 9 billion dollar target. The company’s long term projections remain equally bold.…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a roundtable with chief executives of leading AI and deeptech startups at Seva Teerth. The meeting brought together founders and innovators who are building solutions to address challenges at population scale across India. Startups Driving Impact Across Key Sectors During the discussion, CEOs and founders of 16 startups outlined their work across diverse sectors. They described how they apply artificial intelligence to improve healthcare delivery through advanced diagnostics, gene therapy and efficient patient record management. As a result, they aim to extend quality care to the last mile. In agriculture, several ventures demonstrated…
Meta has reduced its annual distribution of stock options by about 5 per cent for most employees, according to a report by the Financial Times. The move comes as chief executive Mark Zuckerberg channels billions of dollars into the company’s artificial intelligence ambitions. The company, which owns Facebook, declined to comment on the report. Stock Awards Cut For Second Year The Financial Times said Meta has cut equity based awards for the majority of its staff for the second consecutive year, citing people familiar with the matter. Last year, the company reduced stock awards by roughly 10 per cent. At…
India Advances Human Spaceflight With Successful Parachute Qualification India’s human spaceflight programme has reached a significant milestone after scientists completed the qualification level load test of the drogue parachute for the Gaganyaan mission. The Defence Research and Development Organisation conducted the test at its Rail Track Rocket Sled facility at the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory in Chandigarh. The Rail Track Rocket Sled facility serves as a specialised dynamic testing centre. Engineers use it extensively for high speed aerodynamic and ballistic evaluations. Therefore, it plays a vital role in validating systems designed for demanding operational conditions. High Load Simulation Demonstrates Safety…
Bill Gates Withdraws From India AI Impact Summit Amid Organisational Turmoil Bill Gates withdrew from India’s AI Impact Summit only hours before his scheduled keynote address on Thursday. As a result, organisers faced another setback at a flagship event already troubled by organisational lapses, a robotics controversy and widespread complaints over traffic disruptions. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation confirmed that the billionaire would not deliver his speech. It stated that the decision aimed to ensure the focus remained on the summit’s key priorities. However, only days earlier, the foundation had dismissed rumours of his absence and insisted he would…
YouTube said on Tuesday, February 17, that it had resolved an issue which briefly disrupted access to its video sharing platform. The company confirmed the fix after outage tracking website Downdetector reported widespread global disruptions. Recommendation System Fault Identified According to YouTube, the disruption stemmed from a fault within its recommendation system. As a result, videos failed to appear across multiple YouTube surfaces. Users reported difficulty accessing suggested content, while some said their home feeds appeared empty. However, YouTube moved quickly to address the problem. In an official update, the company stated that it had resolved the issue affecting its…
Bharat VISTAAR Launched In Rajasthan To Transform Farming With AI Support Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the artificial intelligence based Bharat VISTAAR Phase 1 scheme in Jaipur, Rajasthan, amid the AI Summit in Delhi. He introduced the initiative in the presence of farmers and senior officials, while Rajasthan Chief Minister Shri Bhajanlal Sharma attended the programme. During the event, the AI system Bharati responded to agriculture related queries from farmers. The demonstration showcased how the platform provides direct and satisfactory answers in a simple manner. In addition, the minister unveiled a farmer centric AI Hackathon and the Agri…