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European Union sues IBM and two European companies over troubled border system: Report
The European Union has initiated legal proceedings against IBM, Atos, and Leonardo for delays in the Entry/Exit System. EU-Lisa reported these delays occurred during the system's development, not affecting its operation. The consortium was awarded a contract in 2019 for implementation and maintenance. In a letter from October 2021, the companies contested a fine imposed on them. They cited external factors like the COVID-19 pandemic as reasons for the delays.
QClairvoyance's quantum chemistry bet: Transitioning from research to pharma partnerships
QClairvoyance Quantum Labs has performed chemically precise simulations of eight small molecules on an actual quantum computer, marking progress towards drug discovery applications.
Bridging the AI production gap: Over 100,000 Indian engineers trained to Build with Gemini
India is seeing a significant shift in its technology workforce towards enterprise AI integration and solutions. The Build with Gemini initiative has trained over 100,000 developers and architects across several major organizations. This transition emphasizes the need for professionals skilled in engineering AI for production. Global System Integrators are crucial in facilitating this workforce transformation. The evolution aims to position India as a key player in AI architecture and engineering.
IBM executive warns of risk of quantum computing hacks
Organisations are unprepared for the risks posed by quantum computing, IBM's Europe and Africa vice-Wednesday, referring to the high-speed technology that could crack security encryptions and enable large-scale cyberattacks. I would say less than 10 percent today," Curioni said on the sidelines of a London conference organised by the American technology pioneer.
IBM to deploy India’s first quantum computer in Amaravati early 2027
The facility will focus on developing practical applications for quantum computing and helping Indian enterprises prepare their IT infrastructure for post-quantum cryptography.
India at defining moment, unique opportunity to shape exponential tech like AI: IBM India & South Asia MD
Indian enterprises stand at the threshold of transformation through AI and automation, with IBM emphasizing the crucial blend of real-time data and trust in these evolving systems. The ongoing collaboration with MeitY Startup Hub seeks to propel deep tech innovation among startups in India, fostering local technological excellence and offering access to vital mentorship and resources.
In the 1950s, two IBM engineers built a new way to store computer data on spinning disks; it held 5 million characters and recalled a record in under 1 second
The IBM 350 disk storage unit revolutionized data management in the 1950s, allowing businesses to efficiently store and quickly retrieve five million characters. This landmark innovation replaced outdated punch cards and accelerated record updates. Though leasing the unit was costly given its modest storage, the foundational principles it introduced paved the way for the modern computing landscape.
The curious case of hiring a Chief AI Officer
FOMO, board pressure or an actual need to hire a CAIO? The jury is still out on one of the most sought-after roles since the emergence of AI.
Beyond the SIM: Inside Jio and Airtel’s high-stakes AI pivot
Jio and Airtel are taking their rivalry beyond connectivity as both invest heavily in AI-ready data centres, cloud platforms, enterprise tools and consumer services. Their expanding ambitions reveal how India’s telecom giants are positioning themselves for the next phase of AI adoption, where infrastructure, subscriptions and digital services increasingly converge.
Pope Leo puts AI risks at centre of Vatican’s global agenda: 'Future of humanity is at stake'
The Vatican warned about the risk of an apocalypse spurred by artificial intelligence years before major American firms sounded the alarm at the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday - a concern that Pope Leo is placing at the heart of his
India’s senior techies with 12 years of experience are going back to class, and AI is the reason
A recent collaboration between IIT Kharagpur and upGrad reveals a dramatic increase in demand for AI executive programmes aimed at experienced tech professionals. In just a few months, the initiative has broadened its curriculum from four to seven targeted courses. With participants enrolling from diverse locations, the landscape of AI training is shifting towards practical, role-oriented education, underscoring the necessity for ongoing skill development in an AI-driven job market.
Robot beats up human in a cage: 6-foot humanoid's brutal kicks bring Terminator-style machines closer to reality in viral video
A six-foot humanoid robot stepped into a cage with a human fighter, and what happened next looked straight out of a Terminator movie. The viral REK video shows the machine delivering powerful kicks that sent Frankie LaPenna across the cage, raising a bigger question about how close human-like robots are to becoming a real part of everyday life.
Chip verification startup VerifAIX raises $5 million from Endiya, Bluehill VC
This is the company’s first institutional fundraise and will be used to advance its product, expand customer deployments, and grow its engineering teams across the US, India, and Israel, CEO Madhulima Tewari told ET. The company had previously raised capital from angel investors and industry advisors.
AI is going to help find the Moon’s most valuable resource: How NASA and IBM are using AI to search for water ice
New artificial intelligence models are helping scientists find vital lunar water. This technology analyzes vast lunar data for future exploration efforts. Water ice is crucial for astronaut survival and rocket fuel production. AI also aids in identifying safe landing sites for lunar missions. This advancement supports humanity's sustained presence and deeper space exploration.
Governance, not models, is the biggest obstacle to enterprise: Red Hat’s Vincent Caldeira
Red Hat’s APAC CTO said the industry does not yet have a platform that can make an AI agent completely secure out of the box and companies must make a judicious call when opting for such solutions.
Adobe’s next boss joins a powerful club: Meet the Indian-origin CEOs running the world’s biggest companies
Adobe’s next CEO Anil Chakravarthy is joining a powerful club. From Microsoft and Google to Chanel, FedEx and Micron, Indian-origin executives now run companies spanning technology, banking, luxury, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing. Here are the leaders occupying some of the biggest corner offices in global business.
IBM signals a five-year horizon for its sub-1nm chips
Rao said the technology is the industry’s first demonstration of a staggered complementary field-effect transistor, or CFET, architecture at the 0.7nm node. Unlike conventional designs in which n-type and p-type transistors sit next to one another, CFETs seek to place them on top of each other, enabling greater density within the same silicon area.
Sugar’s valuation slump; Slice takes a hit
Happy Friday! A91 Partners is backing Sugar Cosmetics in a round that will see the beauty brand’s valuation fall sharply. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
India's talent, partners central to IBM's growth strategy, says top executive
“India is at the core of IBM’s growth strategy both for clients and for talent. We are clearly making things in India not just for India but for the world, and build a lot of software in India,” Tom Rosamilia, Senior Vice President - Software & Chairman, North America at IBM said.
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