Science & Tech

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: India to Host DeepSeek on Local Servers to Address Privacy Issues

30 Jan 2025 15:13 PM IST

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw praised DeepSeek's budget-friendly AI model, promising data security through Indian servers. He highlighted India's $1.25 billion AI initiative, aiming to foster innovation and build indigenous AI models. The government has bolstered computing power with thousands of GPUs and plans to establish an AI safety institution.

Scientists Create Heart Patches To Repair Damage, Offering Hope For Heart Failure Patients

29 Jan 2025 22:47 PM IST

The heart patches, created from reprogrammed blood cells, improve heart function by stabilizing and strengthening muscle tissue. Tested in monkeys and patients, they offer a promising alternative to heart transplants.

Just Days After DeepSeek, Another Chinese AI Model Kimi k1.5 Launches

29 Jan 2025 16:00 PM IST

Kimi k1.5, launched by China’s Moonshot AI, surpasses GPT-4 and Claude 3.5 Sonnet in key benchmarks, marking a new era in the AI arms race.

Blood Waterfall: Unveiling Antarctica’s Mysterious Red Cascade

29 Jan 2025 14:26 PM IST

Blood Falls, a striking red waterfall in Antarctica’s Taylor Glacier, mystifies scientists with its vivid color and extreme conditions.

Alibaba Launches New AI Model, Claims it Surpasses DeepSeek-V3 in Performance

29 Jan 2025 14:20 PM IST

Alibaba's new Qwen 2.5 AI model claims to surpass DeepSeek-V3, released amid competition from ByteDance's AI advancements. DeepSeek's recent models triggered a price war in China’s AI sector, intensifying industry rivalry.

Luo Fuli: The AI Prodigy Behind DeepSeek’s Meteoric Rise

29 Jan 2025 14:09 PM IST

Luo Fuli, a 29-year-old AI researcher and prodigy, has played a key role in DeepSeek's rise with her groundbreaking contributions to natural language processing and leadership in developing DeepSeek-V2.

ISRO Celebrates 100th Rocket Launch with Successful Navigation Satellite Mission

29 Jan 2025 13:04 PM IST

ISRO marks its 100th rocket launch with the successful deployment of GSLV-F15 carrying the NVS-02 satellite. This milestone follows past setbacks and highlights India’s progress in space technology.

‘Where is Krutrim?’ Indians Mock Bhavish Aggarwal’s AI Firm as DeepSeek Gains Attention

29 Jan 2025 13:01 PM IST

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek gained global attention, surpassing ChatGPT and triggering tech stock selloffs. Amid its buzz, Indians questioned the progress of Bhavish Aggarwal’s AI firm, Krutrim. Social media users mocked Krutrim for inaccuracies, with some expressing skepticism and others defending its potential.

DeepSeek Hit by “Malicious Attacks” Amid Explosive Growth in Popularity

28 Jan 2025 18:41 PM IST

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has skyrocketed to the top of global tech discussions with its R1 model, outperforming industry giants like OpenAI and Microsoft. The breakthrough is challenging AI costs, sparking stock market reactions, and raising questions about the future of AI development.

China’s Artificial Sun Sets World Record, Burns for Over 1000 Seconds

28 Jan 2025 18:19 PM IST

China's artificial sun, the EAST reactor, achieves a new world record by sustaining a high-confinement plasma for 1066 seconds, advancing global fusion energy research and pushing the boundaries of clean energy technology.