New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft, on Friday praised Shantanu Narayen’s tenure as chief executive of Adobe, as the latter announced resignation from the US-based software company.Nadella posted on social media platform X, “Congrats Shantanu, on a legendary run at Adobe! You’ve built one of the most important software companies in the world, and expanded what’s possible for creators, entrepreneurs, and brands everywhere.””What has always stood out to …
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New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Offices and infrastructure of major US technology companies in Israel and some Gulf countries could come under Iranian attack as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies, according to reports.Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, which is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has reportedly published a list of offices and infrastructure run by leading American companies with Israeli links, alleging that their technology has been used for military purp…
Bengaluru, March 11 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party MLA and BJP Yuva Morcha president Dheeraj Muniraju on Wednesday urged the Congress-led Karnataka government to set up dedicated data centre parks in Bengaluru and its outskirts.He cited reports that a Google data centre project had moved to Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh instead of Bengaluru.Responding to the demand, Karnataka Minister for IT and Biotechnology Priyank Kharge said the Andhra Pradesh government had offered substantial subsidies fo…
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) IT major Tech Mahindra on Monday denied social media rumours that it plans a large‑scale job cut, saying no such proposal is under consideration.”The company has received calls and has noted certain social media posts regarding a market rumour of a potential significant reduction in headcount,” the company said in an exchange filing.”In view of the above speculation, the company on its own accord considers it necessary to clarify to the Stock Exchanges that no such pr…
Chennai, March 5 (IANS) Tamil Nadu is set to undertake an ambitious scientific effort to precisely map its coastal “blue carbon” ecosystems, including mangroves, seagrass meadows and tidal marshlands, using drones, Artificial Intelligence and cloud computing. The initiative aims to generate high-resolution data on carbon stored in these ecosystems and develop a comprehensive Blue Carbon Atlas for Tamil Nadu, enabling the state to potentially participate in global carbon markets. Current esti…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) US stock markets are set to open sharply lower on Tuesday, as rising tensions in the Middle East continue to shake investor confidence and push oil prices higher.Futures linked to the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average were down nearly 2 per cent in pre-market trade, while futures of the Nasdaq Composite fell around 2.5 per cent — indicating a weak start for Wall Street.The decline comes as tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran intensify.Con…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Mega projects such as the Adani Group’s $100 billion plan to build renewable-powered, AI-ready hyperscale data centres by 2035 have the potential to reshape India’s role in the global AI economy, according to an article published in the Carbon Credits.com news portal.“First and foremost, the scale of investment stands out. Adani’s direct $100 billion commitment is expected to catalyse another $150 billion across server manufacturing, advanced electrical systems,…
Gandhinagar, Feb 26 (IANS) Government offices in Gujarat are undergoing a major transformation with the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI), marking a new phase in the state’s pursuit of efficient and transparent governance. Tasks that once took several days are now being completed with a single click, signalling a shift towards faster and smarter administrative processes.To facilitate this initiative, Gujarat Informatics Limited (GIL) has been appointed as the nodal agency, while the…
Washington, Feb 25 (IANS) US lawmakers debated the rapid spread of artificial intelligence in American classrooms, with teachers embracing time-saving tools but warning of risks to learning, privacy, and academic integrity.At a Congressional hearing titled “Building an AI-Ready America: Teaching in the AI Age”, Congressman Kevin Kiley said AI is already widely used in schools. He cited survey data showing “60 per cent of US public school teachers used an AI tool for their work during the 2…
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Global technology giants have pledged to invest hundreds of billions of dollars into artificial intelligence initiatives linked to India, as the country hosted a major AI summit that brought together world leaders and top industry executives.The surge in commitments comes at a time when governments and companies worldwide are racing to expand their AI capabilities.Global hyperscalers such as Amazon, Microsoft, Meta and Alphabet are expected to spend as much as $700 billi…