The first Quantum Computing Valley of India will be launched in Amaravati by January 2026, marking a major milestone in the country’s quantum technology journey, Secretary, Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (ITE &C) Katamneni Bhaskar has said. Speaking at a workshop on Amaravati Quantum Valley on Wednesday, he said not only Andhra Pradesh, but also … Read more
Ahead of the Google I/O 2025 annual developer conference, starting May 20, Google has announced its new AI agent called AlphaEvolve. The company introduces the AI agent as “an evolutionary coding agent powered by large language models for general-purpose algorithm discovery and optimisation.” It explains that AlphaEvolve combines the inventive problem-solving strengths of Google’s Gemini … Read more
New Delhi : Eighty five per cent of executives and senior leaders surveyed advocate for intensified efforts in quantum research and talent development, underscoring the transformative potential of this technology, according to a report by Primus Partners. The survey that gathered insights from 200 senior executives and CXOs, reveals that sectors such as cybersecurity, healthcare, … Read more
Shahid Akhter, editor, ETHealthworld, spoke to Nidhi Jain, Founder & CEO, KareXpert, to know more about advancements in digital health and how SaaS-based solutions are leading the way. Your views on the recent initiatives by PM Modi around electronic health records?Recent initiatives like the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission are an effort by the government to … Read more
HONG KONG—Chinese state media took turns denouncing a White House-approved plan to turn TikTok into a U.S.-based company, casting more doubt over the fate of the Chinese-owned short-video app that needs nods from both Beijing and Washington to avoid a ban in the U.S. Over the weekend, TikTok appeared to narrowly avoid having to shut … Read more
A White House-approved plan to transform TikTok into a U.S.-based company would keep the operation of the viral short-video app, and likely the algorithm that has powered its rise, in Chinese hands. This structure improves the deal’s chances of finding favor in Beijing, which had threatened to veto a sale. President Trump said Saturday he … Read more
WASHINGTON—President Trump has told advisers he is uncomfortable with a pending deal for Oracle Corp. to become TikTok’s U.S. technology partner, according to people familiar with conversations, in another sign that the proposed tie-up isn’t yet a done deal. Mr. Trump’s private concerns were echoed publicly on Thursday by White House chief of staff Mark … Read more