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Over 1,250 Google employees from the U.S. and Canada signed a petition titled ‘Googlers for Job Security’ demanding better severance terms and job stability. The petition, addressed to CEO Sundar Pichai, criticizes ongoing layoffs, poor performance reviews, and lack of buyout options, highlighting the impact on work quality and morale. It seeks a response within two weeks.
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Elon Musk’s X is partnering with Visa to launch the “X Money Account” for real-time payments, aiming to make X an “everything app.” The service will allow digital wallets and P2P transfers linked to debit cards, with plans for future expansion. This move aligns with Musk’s long-term vision of creating a multifunctional platform like WeChat.
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DeepSeek, backed by Chinese hedge fund High-Flyer, has surged in popularity with its AI models, challenging U.S. tech dominance. Using cost-effective techniques, DeepSeek’s models like DeepSeek-V2 and V3 have outshined competitors, leading to price drops by rivals. Despite regulatory constraints, its models are widely used, stirring market reactions.
Read more on TechCrunch.
Blackstone has signed an MoU with Telangana to build a 150 MW data center in Hyderabad for Rs 4,500 crore. This facility, aimed at hyperscale clients, will support AI and cloud services. Concurrently, Microsoft plans a $3 billion investment in India’s AI and cloud infrastructure, partnering with MeitY for ethical AI development under the IndiaAI Mission.
Read more on YourStory.
Google’s Gemini AI smart home controls are now available to all users. The Google Home extension in the Gemini app allows for complex commands like adjusting multiple lights. Users can control devices via natural language, manage settings from the lock screen, and handle media control on smart devices. The rollout begins today, extending over weeks.
Read more on TheVerge.
Pearl, a new AI search engine, combines AI answers with human fact-checking and expert consultations. It uses JustAnswer’s data and popular AI models to provide responses, offering a freemium model. Legal clarity under Section 230 remains uncertain. Testing showed mixed results, with some answers not significantly improved by human input, suggesting limited value over free online resources.
Read more on WIRED.
Stockholm’s Neko Health, co-founded by Spotify’s Daniel Ek, raises $260M in Series B, valuing it at $1.8B post-money. The funding will expand U.S. operations, enhance diagnostics, and open more clinics. With over 100,000 on the waitlist, Neko focuses on preventative care through full-body scans, leveraging AI and new sensor tech.
Read more on TechCrunch.
OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle have launched the Stargate Project, aiming to invest up to $500 billion in AI infrastructure in the U.S. over four years, starting with $100 billion. The initiative begins in Texas and promises to create numerous jobs while bolstering U.S. AI leadership. Key tech partners include Microsoft, Nvidia, and Arm, with MGX as an investor, focusing on building data centers to support AI advancements.
Read more on TechCrunch.
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has partnered with Apna to provide ₹2,000 hiring credits to 700,000 startups on the Bhaskar platform, aiming to enhance job creation for India’s youth. This initiative, currently worth ₹140 crore, could grow to ₹300 crore. The collaboration will align job postings with industry needs, using Apna’s AI tools to connect startups with skilled workers, fostering growth and innovation.
Read more on LiveMint.
Perplexity introduced Sonar, an API allowing developers to integrate its AI search tools into applications. Offering two tiers, Sonar and Sonar Pro, it aims to provide real-time, factually accurate answers by connecting to trusted internet sources. Sonar Pro provides more detailed responses and citations. The API is notably affordable, potentially increasing Perplexity’s revenue, with Zoom already utilizing it for real-time answers during video calls.
Read more on TechCrunch.
