New Delhi: Google has launched an AI system called “AI co-scientist,” built on Gemini 2.0, to assist scientists in developing new research hypotheses and plans. As per the company, researchers can use natural language to specify a research goal, such as understanding the spread of a disease. The AI co-scientist will then suggest testable hypotheses, … Read more
An email announcing Google’s elimination of various programmes intended to improve diversity at the company was sent to employees on Wednesday. The email was first seen by the Washington Post saw the email and was the first to report about it. Google is no longer setting hiring targets to improve representation, and is considering ceasing … Read more
Alphabet’s Google is scrapping its goal to hire more employees from under-represented groups and is reviewing some of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, joining a slew of U.S. businesses scaling back diversity initiatives. “In 2020, we set aspirational hiring goals and focused on growing our offices outside California and New York to improve … Read more
New Delhi: Google has announced a collaboration with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to accelerate the deployment and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the state. This collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), will drive the development and implementation of AI solutions, focusing on key sectors like healthcare and sustainability, while also prioritizing … Read more
In the mid-’90s, an ambitious university project paved the way for what would become a titan in the digital realm. Larry Page and Sergey Brin, two PhD students at Stanford University, embarked on a quest in 1996 to build a formidable search engine that would transform the internet. By 1998, their vision caught the attention … Read more
New Delhi: HealthPlix Technologies has launched an integration with Google to simplify healthcare access. This integration will enable patients to book appointments directly with doctors using the company’s software, affiliated with clinics with a Google business profile. The integration marks a significant step in enhancing patient convenience, streamlining clinic operations, and enabling a frictionless experience … Read more
A Silicon Valley CEO has revealed the financial struggles of a well-paid couple who live paycheck to paycheck despite their substantial salaries. Damon Chen, founder of Testimonial.to, shared his surprise at discovering that his friend, a Google employee, and his wife spend about $30,000 per month on living expenses. This includes costs for their mortgage, … Read more
Google has made a significant investment in the artificial intelligence sector, acquiring Character.AI for $2.7 billion in 2023. The deal marks the return of Noam Shazeer, a pioneer in AI who co-founded the company, back to Google after leaving in 2021. Shazeer, now appointed as a vice president at Google, will lead the company’s next-generation … Read more
The health cards for Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) will be available from 2025. Ayushman Bharat is a significant healthcare initiative designed to achieve comprehensive health coverage, with a specific focus on rural and marginalised populations. The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) stands as the most extensive … Read more
