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Anthropic CEO says proposed 10-year ban on state AI regulation 'too blunt' in NYT op-ed
Dario Amodei instead called for the White House and Congress to work together on a transparency standard for AI companies at a federal level, so that emerging risks are made clear to the people.
Logistics firms under pressure; The race to deliver style
Happy Thursday! With Indian ecommerce firms insourcing deliveries, the third-party logistics sector is likely to witness consolidation. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Demis Hassabis, Google Deepmind CEO, advises students to study these subjects as AI replaces tech jobs
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis advises students to prioritise STEM education, emphasising that mathematics, physics, and computer science are fundamental for understanding AI systems. He predicts AI will create valuable new jobs for technically skilled individuals and encourages hands-on experience with AI tools.
AI will create ‘very valuable jobs’, but study STEM: Google’s Demis Hassabis
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis predicted that AI will create new, “very valuable” jobs. However, he urged students to prioritise STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects. Speaking at SXSW London, he highlighted the importance of practical experience with AI tools and said children today will grow up to be “AI native.”
Google Deepmind CEO says global AI cooperation 'difficult'
Google Deepmind's Demis Hassabis, who has won a Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his research on AI, also talked about the challenges that artificial general intelligence (AGI) -- a technology that could match and even surpass human capability -- would bring. "The most important thing is it's got to be some form of international cooperation because the technology is across all borders. It's going to get applied to all countries," he said.
Silicon Valley is at an inflection point
Under President Trump's administration, tech giants are gaining unprecedented power, fueled by initiatives like the Stargate Project and favorable tax policies. This support allows them to expand their influence across various sectors, raising concerns about data privacy, resource consumption, and the concentration of AI research within these companies.
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The Times and Amazon announce an AI licensing deal
Amazon's use of editorial content from the Times could extend to the Alexa software found on its smart speakers. In some instances, excerpts from Times reporting will include attribution and a link back to the Times' website. Material from the Times will also be used to train Amazon's proprietary AI models, the company said.
Demis Hassabis, who won Nobel Prize for inventing an AI model, has a warning for students starting college
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis predicts AGI within a decade, foreseeing workplace disruption alongside the creation of engaging new jobs. He advises students to immerse themselves in AI technologies, emphasizing adaptability and continuous learning. Hassabis highlights AI, VR, AR, and quantum computing as promising fields, urging students to combine passions with core skills to thrive in an AI-driven future.
Big in big tech: AI agents now code alongside developers
AI coding agents announced by big tech companies this week don’t just generate code—they fix bugs, add features, and increasingly understand developer intent. The result? Compressed timelines and reduced manual grunt work.
InMobi doubles down on AI ahead of its IPO
Naveen Tewari, cofounder, InMobi, told ET, “We have two big bets on AI. One is Glance AI is already out, and the genAI ad stack will be out by the end of this year.” Tewari said that the company is looking to invest another few hundred million on the AI commerce platform, which is launching across 140 countries including India and the US.
Techies quickly brush up on AI, here's the whopping amount OpenAI, Google and xAI are shelling out and it's in millions
Big tech companies like OpenAI, Google, and xAI are fighting to hire the best AI researchers. These experts are super rare and very powerful in shaping AI. Some are getting huge bonuses and offers, and even ex-leaders like Mira Murati are starting rival AI firms.
OpenAI, Google, xAI battle for superstar AI talent, shelling out millions
Silicon Valley’s AI talent war has intensified, with top researchers being courted like sports stars. OpenAI, Google, and others offer multimillion-dollar packages to retain elite “10,000x” contributors. Startups like Mira Murati’s and data firms like Zeki Data are creatively sourcing talent, recognising the critical impact of a few exceptional individuals.
Google vs OpenAI ChatGpt: Tech giants find new ways to emerge winners in AI battle?
OpenAI, Google and other tech giants are eager to stay ahead in the race to create the best AI models.
Fintechs lose loan steam; Google’s AI platform shift
Happy Wednesday! Digital lenders bore the brunt of the slowdown in unsecured lending after a regulatory diktat last fiscal. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Pichai sees platform shift as AI brings tech research to life
Sundar Pichai says AI is driving growth. Google is launching AI mode for search in the US. The company is investing heavily in AI data centers. Google is integrating AI across its products. The Gemini app has over 400 million users. AI overviews in search has more than 1.5 billion users.
How to watch Google I/O 2025 live tonight: Time, platforms, and what to expect
Google I/O 2025 is about to begin. Sundar Pichai and Demis Hassabis will deliver key announcements. Artificial intelligence will be the main focus. Gemini 2.5 Pro update is highly anticipated. Updates on Project Astra and LearnLM are also expected. Samsung's Android XR headset might be previewed. Android 16 was already unveiled. The event will be live-streamed from Mountain View.
Sundar Pichai can’t contain his excitement as Google I/O 2025 unveils the future, and his tweets are anything but subtle
At Google I/O 2025, AI takes center stage as Sundar Pichai unveils next-gen Gemini tools and breakthroughs in Project Astra. With immersive XR experiences and smart glasses in the pipeline, Google signals a bold new era in tech. No flashy hardware this time—just a software-driven symphony aiming to outshine rivals and reshape how we live, search, and interact with the digital world.
H-1B visa slump; EaseMyTrip CEO under ED lens
H-1B visa applications for FY26 dropped 25% as higher visa fees and a weak US economy dampened demand. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
GitHub launches new AI coding agent that fixes bugs
Copilot helps developers write code—it suggests lines of code or even whole functions while typing. In its latest upgrade, the AI agent will be more active, like a mini-assistant, for the developer. Instead of passively suggesting code, the agent will understand and act on goals.
Euler’s fundraise; Qcomm, a small piece of FMCG pie
EV maker Euler Motors has raised fresh funding led by Hero MotoCorp. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
AI to steal the show at Google I/O 2025
Google’s Gemini AI models are expected to be in the spotlight, with the Gemini 2.5 Pro update likely to grab headlines. Other AI tools, such as DeepMind’s real-time reasoning engine Project Astra and the education-centric LearnLM, are also set to feature prominently. Google may also showcase AI-driven upgrades across its core products such as Gmail, Chrome and the Play Store, though it is unclear how much will feature in the keynote.
Google’s missed opportunity: Sundar Pichai on the Netflix deal that nearly happened
The Google CEO said there were many “small regrets” over the years, particularly around missed acquisitions, but clarified the Netflix deal that didn’t happen couldn’t be termed a regret.
Codex: OpenAI takes on Google Gemini, Anthropic with AI coding agent for ChatGPT
OpenAI has launched Codex, an AI coding agent powered by codex-1, designed to assist software engineers with tasks like writing features, fixing bugs, and proposing pull requests. Available on ChatGPT Pro, Enterprise, and Team, Codex aims to improve coding workflows while incorporating safeguards against malicious use. Google DeepMind also enhanced Gemini 2.5 Pro with improved coding capabilities.
Google DeepMind’s new AI coding tool can solve complex math problems, design algorithms
One of the major threats facing the nascent AI world is hallucinations by chatbots. Google DeepMind's AlphaEvolve has the versatility of LLMs -- to summarise documents, generate code, and generate new ideas -- and also has the ability to verify answers through automated evaluators.
Inner workings of AI an enigma - even to its creators
Leading AI experts admit they don't fully understand how generative AI works, despite rapid progress. Mechanistic interpretability aims to reverse-engineer AI models, improving their reliability and preventing misuse. Researchers hope to uncover AI's inner workings within two years, ensuring safer, more impactful AI for industries like national security.
Google can train search AI with web content after AI opt-out
During a trial examining Google's search dominance, a Google VP testified that the company trains its AI models on web content, even if publishers opt-out. This data usage, particularly for AI Overviews, raises concerns about revenue loss for publishers. The Justice Department is pushing for measures to restore competition, including potential restrictions on Google's AI practices.
Sam Altman and Satya Nadella show unity Ghibli-style, even as Microsoft flirts with OpenAI rivals
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared a Studio Ghibli-style image with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, showcasing OpenAI’s new office and recent progress, amid reports of growing tensions between them. Despite speculation of a rift due to diverging AI ambitions and competition, their public exchange remained cordial.
DeepMind scientist calls LLMs 'exotic mind-like entities': Why the future of AI needs a new vocabulary?
DeepMind Principal Scientist Murray Shanahan describes large language models (LLMs) as "exotic mind-like entities," highlighting our lack of vocabulary to define them. In a video clip on Instagram, Shanahan’s insights reflect how AI is becoming increasingly mind-like yet remains fundamentally different. His comments underscore the urgent need for new conceptual frameworks as AI rapidly evolves.
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