ETtech Explainer: Meta's stop-start strategy for its open source AI modelsGlimmer, a 30-billion-parameter model, is much smaller than leading AI models from rivals and is designed for agentic tasks. It can run on ...
10 Aug, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Techie wanted half-time work to build his distillery, but Spotify denied. His next move was resignationRasmus Dall, a Danish research scientist at Spotify, resigned from the company after his request to work half-time was denied. Dall wanted ...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
Chinese AI drives price competition among US labsA new generation of cost-efficient, high-performance Chinese AI is putting pressure on Silicon Valley's leading labs to lower prices to gra...
10 Aug, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
L&T Innovation Fund to offer deeptech market access beyond capitalSushma Kaushik, head of the L&T Innovation Fund, told ET that L&T’s business leaders have themselves started scouting startups, a shift fro...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Indonesia, IIT-M to build innovation ecosystemIndonesia's Minister of Higher Education signed an MoU with IIT Madras Global Research Foundation. This agreement aims to strengthen cooper...
08 Aug, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
Karnataka seeks deeper US partnerships in innovation, skilling as Shivakumar unveils Quantum City planSpeaking at the inauguration of the QUANTUM exhibition at Science Gallery Bengaluru in the presence of US Ambassador Sergio Gor, Shivakumar...
08 Aug, 2026, 01.46 AM IST
Science ministry rejects conflict-of-interest claims in RDI fundMinistry officials defended the Research, Development and Innovation Fund selection process. They stated that conflict of interest guidelin...
07 Aug, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
DeepSeek invests $20.8 million in Unitree's Shanghai IPOChinese AI firm DeepSeek invested significantly in robot maker Unitree. They will jointly develop advanced AI models for humanoid robots. T...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Construction qcomm outfit HomeRun raises $12 million from Nexus Venture Partners, othersHomeRun, the Bengaluru-based startup that specializes in quick delivery of construction and renovation materials, has successfully raised t...
06 Aug, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
Deeptech backer Piper Serica raises Rs 300 crore in first close of new fundPiper Serica has secured Rs 300 crore for its Bharat Tech Fund. This new fund will invest in deeptech startups across various sectors. Near...
06 Aug, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh cabinet approves establishment of deep tech innovation centre U-HubUttar Pradesh will establish deep tech U-Hubs in Lucknow and Noida. These hubs will foster innovation and create thousands of technology jo...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
Karnataka plans new procurement framework to ease startup tech adoptionThe initiative, to be rolled out under Government First, is awaiting Cabinet approval. It will establish an expert committee comprising mem...
05 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Smells like teen spirit in boardroomsA parliamentary committee has proposed that the minimum age for directors be lowered to eighteen. This proposal acknowledges the evolving d...
04 Aug, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
DeepSeek's new AI model is by far the cheapest of well-known models to run, research firm saysA version of Chinese startup DeepSeek's flagship AI model is by far the least expensive to run on benchmark tests among well-known models g...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
India's youth driving advances in AI, space & deep tech: PM Narendra ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi stated India's youth power technological advancements and economic growth. Young entrepreneurs are driving Ind...
02 Aug, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
India writing new chapters in AI, semiconductors and space, says PM ModiPrime Minister Modi lauded India's youth for driving technological advancements and economic progress. Young entrepreneurs are powering Ind...
01 Aug, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
Strategic chip design plan in two weeks: ISM chiefThe designing of chips in these specific categories will be eligible to receive enhanced financial subsidies through grants, co-investments...
01 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST