Author: Editorial Desk
In a strategic move underscoring its commitment to digital innovation, Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG has appointed Kishendran Gunalan as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for South Korea. This appointment marks a significant milestone in Gunalan’s career, reflecting his extensive experience and leadership in driving digital transformation within the automotive and financial services sectors. A Proven Leader in Digital Transformation Kishendran Gunalan brings over a decade of experience within the Mercedes-Benz ecosystem, having held pivotal roles across various regions. Prior to his current appointment, he served as the CIO for Mercedes-Benz Financial Services India, where he spearheaded initiatives that led to a…
At NVIDIA’s GTC 2025, Meta’s Chief AI Scientist Yann LeCun delivered a provocative message: the era of Large Language Models (LLMs) is nearing its end. In a candid discussion, LeCun criticized LLMs as “token generators” and advocated for a new generation of AI architectures grounded in reasoning, planning, and real-world understanding. “I’m Not So Interested in LLMs Anymore” LeCun, a Turing Award laureate and one of the pioneers of deep learning, expressed his waning interest in LLMs, stating, “I’m not so interested in LLMs anymore.” He elaborated that LLMs are primarily product-driven technologies that are reaching their limits, as they…
In a significant expansion of its open-source AI mission, Hugging Face has acquired French robotics startup Pollen Robotics, marking its first foray into hardware. This strategic move brings the open-source humanoid robot Reachy 2 under Hugging Face’s umbrella, signaling a new era where AI models are not just digital entities but also embodied in physical forms. Why This Acquisition Matters Hugging Face, renowned for its extensive repository of open-source AI models, has long championed transparency and accessibility in AI development. By acquiring Pollen Robotics, the company aims to extend these principles to the realm of robotics, fostering a community-driven approach…
In the rapidly evolving landscape of enterprise automation, ServiceNow is emerging as a frontrunner by harnessing the power of agentic AI to drive unprecedented efficiency gains. Under the leadership of Paul Smith, the company reports up to 40% improvements in operational efficiency, signaling a transformative shift in how businesses approach productivity. Real-World Impact: BT’s 55% Reduction in Resolution Time One of the most compelling examples of ServiceNow’s agentic AI in action is its collaboration with British Telecom (BT). By integrating ServiceNow’s Now Assist, BT achieved a remarkable 55% reduction in customer service resolution times, showcasing the tangible benefits of AI-driven…
In a move that could reshape the very future of artificial intelligence, Safe Superintelligence Inc. (SSI) — the stealth-mode startup founded by former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever — has raised over $2 billion, pushing its valuation to an eye-popping $32 billion. But unlike typical AI unicorns racing to commercialize large language models or enterprise tools, SSI has a singular goal: build the world’s first safe superintelligence — no distractions, no pivoting, no monetization rush. So why are tech giants like Alphabet and Nvidia throwing their weight (and wallets) behind a company that hasn’t launched a product or made a…
In a significant move to modernize governmental operations, Conductor AI, a startup founded by former Palantir Technologies engineers Zachary Long, Eric Schwartz, and Ben Fichter, has secured approximately $15 million in Series A funding. The funding round was led by Lux Capital, with participation from Alt Capital, Haystack Ventures, and Abstract Ventures. Revolutionizing Government Workflows Established in June 2023 and based in Biddeford, Maine, Conductor AI has developed an AI-driven platform named Conduit. This platform is designed to assist large organizations, particularly U.S. government agencies, in navigating complex approval workflows within secure, classified environments. By processing and breaking down intricate…
India’s ambitious NewSpace sector just took a giant leap forward. Bellatrix Aerospace, the Bengaluru-based startup known for its green satellite propulsion systems, has officially launched its U.S. subsidiary in Delaware, signaling a strategic expansion into the American space technology ecosystem. Founded in 2015 by Rohan M Ganapathy and Yashas Karanam, Bellatrix has long been seen as one of India’s most promising space-tech ventures. Having worked with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and backed by $11.3 million in funding from marquee investors such as Inflexor Ventures, BASF, and Bollywood icon Deepika Padukone, the company is now eyeing a larger share…
“Anything worth doing is hard. We will persist and find ways around.” — @Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity AI In an era where tech giants like @Google are advancing with AI-driven tools like Gemini 2.5, Perplexity AI is carving its own path. Founded by former OpenAI researcher Aravind Srinivas, Perplexity aims to revolutionize the way users access information by providing direct, ad-free answers. A Different Approach to Search Traditional search engines often rely on advertising revenue, leading to a model where user attention is monetized. Perplexity challenges this by focusing on delivering precise answers without the clutter of ads. As…
Can an AI-powered app make investing feel like texting your bestie? @Alinea Invest thinks so. And they’re not just imagining it — they’re building it. What Is Alinea Invest? Founded by Columbia University graduates Anam Lakhani and Eve Halimi, Alinea Invest is a mobile-first AI wealth-building platform crafted to simplify investing for Gen Z — especially women. It tosses out the traditional “finance bro” jargon and builds a community-first, emotionally intelligent, and digitally native experience for users who are often underserved by conventional finance apps. Unlike traditional platforms, Alinea focuses on: Playlist-style investing, where users can invest in thematic groups…
In a move set to reshape the global manufacturing landscape, OMRON Group Corporation and Cognizant have entered into a strategic alliance to drive the next wave of smart manufacturing—one that’s connected, intelligent, and sustainable. At its core, this partnership fuses OMRON’s deep expertise in industrial automation with Cognizant’s leadership in digital transformation, with the goal of delivering seamless IT-OT (Information Technology–Operational Technology) integration across factory floors worldwide. What Makes This Partnership Different? Most digital manufacturing initiatives struggle to align complex hardware ecosystems with modern data and cloud systems. OMRON and Cognizant aim to fix that. OMRON brings to the table:…