EducateKaro – Handpicked Tech & Startup News | Quick, Smart Summaries
Handpicked Tech & Startup News | Quick, Smart Summaries
IIT Madras and ISRO have jointly created the IRIS chip, an indigenous semiconductor for space and computing applications. Built on the Shakti processor, manufactured in India, it enhances ISRO’s mission efficiency and supports the ‘Make in India’ initiative, reducing reliance on foreign technology.
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Zomato introduces ‘Nugget’, an AI-driven customer support tool developed by Zomato Labs. Handling 15 million interactions monthly, it automates 80% of queries, offering businesses worldwide customizable, low-cost support without needing developers. The platform is now available globally, with free access for founders stuck with legacy providers.
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OpenAI has updated its AI training policy to embrace intellectual freedom, aiming to offer multiple perspectives on controversial topics. This move might be influenced by the new Trump administration and reflects a broader Silicon Valley trend towards less content moderation, focusing on neutrality and free speech in AI responses.
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BlueSkyHunter, launched by Borut Udovic, offers a comprehensive toolset for managing Bluesky presence with analytics, scheduling, and DM automation. It features a dashboard for tracking growth, engagement, and trends. Priced at $15/month with a 14-day trial, it aims to empower creators and businesses on the platform with 31.5 million users.
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Adobe launched Firefly Video Generator, enabling video creation from text or images in Adobe Premiere and a new Firefly web app. It offers customization, supports 1080p, and is commercially safe with Content Credentials for transparency. Plans include Firefly Standard ($9.99) and Pro ($29.99) monthly.
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Hotstar and JioCinema have merged into JioHotstar, combining content from Disney, Warner Bros, among others. The new platform targets over 500 million users with content in 19 languages. The merger, following Reliance and Disney’s venture, consolidates India’s streaming market, offering various subscription plans and sports rights.
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Sachin Bansal resigns as CEO of Navi Technologies and Navi Finserv, appointing Rajiv Naresh and Abhishek Dwivedi as CEOs respectively. Bansal will serve as Executive Chairman. The move follows RBI’s temporary lending halt, aimed at focusing on long-term growth. Both new CEOs were part of Navi’s founding team.
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TikTok, CapCut, and Lemon8 are back on U.S. app stores after a ban delay. President Trump extended ByteDance’s deadline to sell TikTok’s U.S. operations, suggesting a U.S. ownership stake as an alternative. This follows legal actions and national security concerns over ByteDance’s Chinese origins.
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Apple is exploring robotics, investigating humanoid and non-humanoid designs, with an emphasis on user interaction over appearance. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo views this as early-stage work, with mass production not expected before 2028. Apple’s research includes non-anthropomorphic robots like a Pixar lamp, targeting smart home applications, amidst industry challenges in hiring and tech.
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Bhavish Aggarwal announced the Krutrim AI Lab, focusing on India-specific AI. New models like Krutrim-2, Chitrarth-1, and Dhwani-1 were released for better language support. Ola committed Rs. 2,000 crores, aiming for Rs. 10,000 crores by next year. Partnerships with Nvidia for AI infrastructure were also highlighted.
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