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
The Left Shift Bureau
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.
Chips
Texas Instruments Unveils New Automotive Lidar, Clock & Radar Chips to Accelerate Vehicle Safety and Autonomy
Addressing evolving ADAS needs, TI’s new AWR2944P mmWave radar sensor offers advanced front and corner radar capabilities.
AI Developments
Cohere Launches Embed 4 to Supercharge Search and Retrieval for AI Agents and Enterprises
The model is available starting today through Microsoft Azure AI Foundry, Amazon SageMaker, and for private enterprise deployments.
AI Trends
Air India Adopts Salesforce Agentforce to Boost AI-Driven Customer Service
The initial deployment of Agentforce will focus on automating the airline’s refund request process
Cybersecurity
Fake PDF Converters Used to Deploy ArechClient2 Malware, Warns CloudSEK
The campaign employs advanced social engineering to exploit users’ trust
Datacentre
Trump to Expand Coal Use to Power AI
The order will declare coal a "critical mineral" and recommit the U.S. to selling mining rights on federal land
AI Developments
DeepSeek Doubles Down on Open Source with Inference Engine, Tools, and Model Releases
The announcement also highlights the company’s broader push to release core components of its AI models
Developer's Corner
GitHub Copilot Now Powered by OpenAI’s Latest GPT-4.1 Model
Developers can start using it by selecting “GPT-4.1 (Preview)” via the model picker in Visual Studio Code or in GitHub.com chat
AI Breakthrough
Google Launches an AI Model That Communicates with Dolphins
With approximately 400 million parameters, it’s small enough to run on a Google Pixel smartphone
Robotics
Hugging Face Acquires Pollen Robotics to Advance Open-Source Humanoid Robots
This strategic move aims to democratize robotics by making cutting-edge technology more accessible for research, education, and real-world applications.