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Artificial intelligence is driving transformative change in medical imaging at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, where the integration of deep learning software into MRI systems has significantly reduced scan times. By leveraging advanced algorithms, clinicians can now produce sharper images more efficiently, increasing patient throughput while maintaining diagnostic precision. The initiative, currently in use at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital, has also improved accessibility for vulnerable patients, including children and individuals with claustrophobia.

In a pioneering move to modernize public health infrastructure, Andhra Pradesh’s Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department is set to launch a sophisticated, AI-enabled mosquito surveillance and control system. The initiative, dubbed the Smart Mosquito Surveillance System (SMoSS), integrates Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), and drone technologies to combat mosquito-borne illnesses more efficiently. This data-driven program will begin with a pilot phase across 66 locations in six major municipal corporations.

Reliance Industries Ltd. is preparing for a transformational leap by investing heavily in generative artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and clean energy, with Morgan Stanley projecting a potential USD 50 billion boost in the conglomerate’s market valuation. With its current valuation exceeding USD 240 billion, Reliance’s future trajectory is increasingly tied to its diversification into AI and new energy verticals. The company is constructing a 1GW AI data center in Jamnagar, powered by renewable energy, while also advancing battery manufacturing and green hydrogen production.

Garuda Aerospace, a leading drone technology firm, has recently secured multiple contracts from government agencies across Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Jharkhand to deploy its AI-powered drone solutions for mining operations. These agreements include annual aerial surveys, digital mine closure planning, and comprehensive data analytics for mine monitoring. The firm’s innovative Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) model is gaining traction, enabling scalable, cost-effective, and precise services.

India’s largest IT services company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has launched an AI-focused innovation centre in Singapore aimed at accelerating the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups. Located at Changi Business Park within TCS Asia Pacific headquarters, the new facility will support up to 60 local businesses over the next 12 months, offering access to cutting-edge artificial intelligence solutions, top-tier consulting expertise, and collaborative development frameworks.

AMD has underscored India’s significance as a critical market and engineering hub, deepening its collaboration with telecom giant Reliance Jio to deploy cutting-edge GPU technology for AI and data center applications. With over 8,000 employees in India, AMD is positioning itself as a key player in the country’s burgeoning AI ecosystem. The company’s leadership highlights the importance of a diversified AI hardware landscape, countering Nvidia’s perceived dominance.

In the midst of surging consumer debt and rising financial anxiety, a 35-year-old realtor from Delaware, Jennifer Allan, made headlines by using artificial intelligence to reduce her Rs. 20 lakh credit card debt. In just 30 days, she cleared over Rs. 10 lakh with no windfalls, investments, or expert help—just structured, AI-generated advice. By treating AI as a virtual financial coach, Allan discovered unclaimed funds, eliminated wasteful spending, and embraced a daily habit of financial accountability.

In a significant development within the artificial intelligence landscape, Indian-origin AI researcher Trapit Bansal has departed OpenAI to join Meta’s newly formed superintelligence unit. An IIT Kanpur alumnus with advanced degrees from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Bansal is recognized as a key contributor to reinforcement learning at OpenAI. Meta’s aggressive talent acquisition reflects its strategic push to regain leadership in AI amid recent challenges.

Google has unveiled a significant expansion of AI-powered tools for its education ecosystem, granting access to over 30 artificial intelligence features—including NotebookLM and Gemini—to students under the age of 18 through Google Classroom. Educators using Google Workspace for Education will benefit from new functionalities to streamline lesson planning, student assessment, and content creation. Highlights include AI-generated videos, interactive study guides, and audio-based learning.

Esri India Technologies has launched a state-of-the-art Geographic Information System (GIS) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Competency Centre in Noida, backed by a planned investment exceeding Rs. 150 crore over the next five years. The initiative aims to drive advancements in GeoAI—the convergence of AI and geospatial intelligence—to support data-driven decision-making across industries. The facility will house AI specialists, data scientists, and GIS professionals developing next-generation geospatial analytics.