Salesforce has launched eVerse, a new simulation environment designed to enhance the reliability of voice and text agents through synthetic data generation and reinforcement learning. Addressing the issue of jagged intelligence, eVerse allows continuous performance improvement by simulating thousands of interactions. Currently being tested with UCSF Health, eVerse aims to support complex billing queries, marking a significant milestone toward achieving Enterprise General Intelligence and ensuring dependable AI integration in business operations.
Amazon India and Flipkart are optimizing selected product listings to enhance visibility on AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Google Gemini. Amazon has initiated a "ChatGPT-focused search optimization" pilot post-Diwali sale, while Flipkart is collaborating with generative engine optimization firms to refine its listings. An industry expert highlighted this as a foundational step towards "agentic commerce." The growing reliance on chatbots for shopping underscores the need for e-commerce platforms to adapt rapidly.
Google plans to allocate US$40 billion in Texas by 2027 to enhance its cloud and AI infrastructure, with new data center campuses in Armstrong and Haskell counties. This significant investment aims to expand their capabilities amid increasing demand for cloud services. The move underscores Google's commitment to advancing its data center technology and meeting the growing industry needs for AI-driven processing power and data storage.
Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB) has issued a warning regarding Chinese generative AI apps, including Deepseek and Doubao, after inspections uncovered privacy violations across multiple security indicators. All five examined apps showed deficiencies, with Tongyi failing 11 out of 15 indicators. The software reportedly produces biased content aligned with China's political perspectives. The NSB urges citizens to avoid these apps to protect personal data and maintain cybersecurity. Since February 2025, Deepseek has been banned from government devices.
Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, emphasizes the need for safety in AI development, highlighting a lack of federal regulation. He warns that AI could eliminate half of entry-level white-collar jobs within five years, stating, "Without intervention, significant job impact is hard to imagine." With 60 research teams, Anthropic stresses testing models like Claude for potential misuse, including chemical and nuclear weapon risks. Amodei advocates for ethical oversight in AI’s advancement.
A new artificial intelligence tool called "AI Mode" by Alibaba.com, the global business-to-business (B2B) marketplace of Alibaba Group Holding. This feature is designed to significantly enhance the efficiency of cross-border trade for the platform's more than 200,000 merchants. According to President Zhang Kuo, the AI Mode integrates with the online search engine to offer tailored product results and recommendations based on natural language queries.
Google DeepMind introduces SIMA 2, an advanced AI agent capable of reasoning and learning within 3D settings, described as a "milestone in creating general and helpful AI agents." The agent utilizes the Gemini model to interpret instructions and autonomously improve through self-directed learning. Early tests show enhanced performance, reducing the gap between AI and human players. SIMA 2 is available as a limited research preview for select academics and game developers, signaling potential future applications in robotics.
PhonePe and OpenAI that introduces ChatGPT integration across PhonePe’s platforms in India. This partnership is one of the nation's largest consumer-facing AI deployments, aiming to bring advanced conversational and task-based AI features to users for functions like travel planning and shopping assistance. A central goal of the initiative is to increase AI accessibility within India's digital economy, particularly benefiting users who prefer non-English services through PhonePe's existing multi-language support.
Google proposes remedies to the European Union following a record $3.4 billion antitrust fine announced in September, marking the EU’s second-largest penalty to date. The fine relates to alleged anti-competitive practices in the ad tech sector. Industry experts assert that this response may influence future regulatory approaches, reflecting Google's commitment to compliance in an increasingly scrutinized digital marketplace. Google's actions could reshape advertising innovations across Europe.
Spotify has launched four premium subscription plans in India: Lite, Standard, Student, and Platinum. The Premium Lite plan costs Rs. 139 per month and offers ad-free streaming with up to 160 kbps audio quality. The Premium Standard plan is priced at Rs. 199 per month with audio quality up to 320 kbps and offline downloads. The Student plan is Rs. 99 for verification-required students, while the Platinum plan at Rs. 299 supports lossless audio and AI features, impacting India's streaming landscape significantly.