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Decoded: Will AI agents outlast the hype?
Krish Ramineni, founder of AI note-taking company Fireflies.ai, said consumers were experimenting with applications ranging from shopping and price comparisons to booking flights and hotels, making restaurant reservations, managing bills and subscriptions, and seeking refunds.
Grok bot users hit limits faster as Elon Musk warns of ‘unsustainably high’ AI agent costs: What happens next?
Grok Bot usage limits: Elon Musk says the cost of running Grok Bot has become unsustainable relative to its revenue as users report hitting weekly usage limits faster. Despite 800,000 paid weekly users, questions remain about the service's costs, pricing and future limits.
'Modi kahin nahin jayega': BJP releases song amid Kharge's 'baap' remarks row
The BJP has released a song declaring “Modi kahin nahi jaayega” amid its escalating social media battle with the Congress over Mallikarjun Kharge’s controversial ‘baap’ remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Several BJP leaders and Union ministers shared the video, while the Congress countered with posts accusing the government of vote theft ahead of the INDIA bloc’s November 1 rally in Delhi.
Timeline: Anthropic's path from AI startup to industry-defining IPO
Anthropic's IPO filing marks a significant step toward becoming the first public listing for a frontier AI lab. The company has raised a total of $3.5 billion in various funding rounds leading up to its IPO. Significant investments have come from major companies including Amazon.com and Alphabet's Google. Anthropic is currently projecting revenue of approximately $190 billion to $200 billion in 2028.
PM Modi’s lookalike takes a dig at Kunal Kamra on video call in Samay Raina India’s Got Latent, says ‘ye kya WhatsApp ka chutkula utha liya tha?’
Raahil, also known as Odi Ji, showcased his talent by impersonating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on India’s Got Latent. After the performance, he engaged in a humorous video call with comedian Kunal Kamra. Raahil made a witty remark about the falling value of the Indian rupee during his act. He successfully matched his predicted score of 10, winning the episode with a perfect score.
AI Bootcamp for Students - Winter Cohort by Times of India: From Asking AI Questions to Building With It
The AI Winter Camp is an immersive five-week experience tailored for students in Classes 5 to 12 that focuses on the exploration and creation of AI technologies. Each week is dedicated to distinct AI themes-from grasping the basics to presenting innovative projects. Emphasizing hands-on learning, participants will build websites, develop apps, and create digital portfolios, equipping them with essential skills for future technological innovation and creativity.
Spotify forecasts fourth-quarter profit above estimates on AI bets
Spotify is predicting a stellar fourth-quarter profit that could outshine Wall Street's forecasts, largely driven by its innovative AI features. The company anticipates an operating income of €820 million, well above analysts' expectations. In the previous quarter, Spotify's operating income hit €672 million, aligning with forecasts. Co-CEO Alex Norstrom highlighted the platform's robust foundation and growth potential as they continue to invest in cutting-edge technology and enhance user engagement.
Italy regulator probes AI music startup Suno over terms of service
The regulator said the licence granted by users was excessively broad and included a waiver of moral rights that may conflict with Italian copyright law.
ETtech Q&A: From Anthropic to OpenRouter, Menlo Ventures' Matt Murphy and Venky Ganesan on how the firm bets on AI
Partners Matt Murphy and Venky Ganesan on the Anthropic bet, life beyond it, where the firm is putting its money now, and why India's AI future lies with young founders.
Frontier AI slowdown a distraction, compute is the real constraint: early Anthropic backer Menlo Ventures
Menlo Ventures' Matt Murphy called the slowing down "a bit of a red herring", and said compute, not intelligence, is the real constraint, in an interview with ET at the fund's headquarters in Menlo Park recently. A 20 or 30% moderation in pace, he explained, would not have a dramatic impact on foundation model companies. "The models are already intelligent enough to serve the market in front of us… which is an enormous market for AI companies," he said.
Sanjay Dutt faces backlash over ‘can’t feel peace in India’ remark, video goes viral. Actor explains what he meant: ‘I would like to clarify…’
During a recent talk show, Sanjay Dutt expressed his worries about the peace in India, while also commending the innate kindness of its people. His humorous intent behind the comments was underscored by references to his Munna Bhai character. Read on to know what happened next.
Menlo Ventures on AI slowdown; Ola Electric CEO pledges stake
Happy Monday! Menlo Ventures, an early Anthropic backer, says the real AI constraint is compute, not a slowdown in frontier models. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Anthropic’s Road to IPO: Funding, valuation, Claude growth and legal battles
Anthropic is preparing for a closely watched U.S. IPO after rapid growth in funding, valuation and revenue. The Claude maker faces legal and regulatory challenges while expanding AI capabilities, cloud partnerships and commercial operations. Its potential listing could offer investors insight into frontier AI economics, governance, capital requirements and growth expectations.
Anthropic's path from AI startup to industry-defining IPO
Anthropic's IPO prospectus, reviewed by Reuters, laid out a sweeping vision in which AI would reshape the global economy more profoundly than industrialization, electricity and the internet, as the Claude maker moved closer to what could be the first listing by a frontier AI lab.
Suno releases new AI music models in partnership with Warner Music, BMG
This move comes amid increasing scrutiny of AI music generators like Suno and Udio, as artists fret about uncompensated use of their work and streaming platforms like Deezer and Spotify working to improve transparency around AI-generated tracks.
YouTube pushes India’s content industry towards owning IP
Indian content creators are building and monetizing their own intellectual property. YouTube is emerging as a key destination for premium, long-form original shows. Balaji Telefilms partnered with YouTube for five fiction shows, retaining IP ownership. This shift addresses a gap between linear television and premium subscription platforms. Connected TV viewing is creating new opportunities for diverse content across verticals.
Balaji Telefilms, YouTube join hands for 200-episode premium slate as scripted content finds new digital route
Balaji Telefilms has partnered with YouTube to launch five premium original shows spanning 200 episodes. Ekta Kapoor will lead the creative vision and retain intellectual property ownership, while YouTube will provide global distribution and monetisation through advertising and brand partnerships.
AI music startup Suno raises funding at $5.4 billion valuation
AI music startup Suno has secured over 400 million dollars in funding, valuing the company at 5.4 billion dollars. This investment will help Suno develop new tools for its platform. The company is also working on partnerships with music labels. This move comes as AI music technology faces scrutiny from artists and competition from rivals like Udio and Spotify.
AI music platform Suno unveils deal with Warner to compensate artists
Suno and Warner Music Group have partnered to compensate artists for AI-generated music, resolving a lawsuit over unauthorised catalogue use. This landmark pact allows artists to opt in for their likeness and compositions to be used in new AI creations, opening new revenue streams. The agreement follows a similar deal between Udio and Universal Music Group.
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