AI Breakthrough
Microsoft Research Develops a 2 bn Parameter Model That Can Run on Your CPU
Trained on a massive 4 tn token dataset, BitNet b1.58 2B4T performs strongly across tasks like language understanding, math, & coding
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Developer's Corner
Operant AI Launches AI Gatekeeper™ to secure Agentic AI and boost Runtime Protection for Indian Businesses
Moving beyond Kubernetes, Operant’s 3D Runtime Protection is now available across public, private and hybrid cloud platforms
Hardware
Asus Launches AI-Powered Laptops in India Starting at ₹39,990
The lineup—ExpertBook P1, P3, and flagship P5—will be available on Flipkart on April 21
Developer's Corner
JetBrains Launches Junie, an AI Coding Agent to Automate Developer Workflows
Junie is currently available in IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate, PyCharm Professional, WebStorm, and GoLand
Chips
Axiro Semiconductor Launches Fabless Chip Design Centre in Bengaluru
This marks CG Power’s formal entry into chip design, backed by a $36 million investment.
Developer's Corner
OpenAI’s o3 and o4-mini Models Now Available in GitHub Copilot and GitHub Models
o4-mini is now rolling out across all paid GitHub Copilot plans
AI Startups
OpenAI in Talks to Acquire AI Coding Startup Windsurf for $3 Bn: Report
The acquisition would position OpenAI in direct competition with other AI coding tool providers like Cursor
Datacentre
Sify Launches South India’s Largest AI-Ready Data Centre Campus in Chennai
The campus is engineered for over 130 megawatts (MW) of capacity
Hardware
Tech Data Expands Collaboration with NVIDIA with New Distribution Agreement in India
Tech Data will simplify AI adoption and accelerate go-to-market strategies for NVIDIA’s solutions
AI Developments
Microsoft Expands Copilot Studio with Autonomous Computer Use and AI-Powered Research Tools
More details are expected to be revealed during the Microsoft Build conference in May
Startups
Retail Tech Platform SingleInterface Launches Full-Stack AI Software Suite
SingleInterface AI can help brands understand location-level customer reviews with AI-powered emotional intelligence
Cybersecurity
Over 7.15 Billion Cyberattacks Blocked in India in 2024: Report
DDoS attacks remained a global concern, with 2.46 billion incidents recorded in 2024.