OpenAI, Microsoft and Google prove again, nothing’s consistent in the world of AI

If this is where we are at barely a month into the year, I have absolutely no doubt the AI landscape will effortlessly evolve into a completely different sphere another 11 months compared to how we assess it now. Alongside Fiscal Year 2025 results, Alphabet Inc. CEO Sundar Pichai outlined plans “to invest approximately $75 billion in capital expenditures in 2025” for AI innovation. “The Union Budget 2025-26 marks a pivotal step in accelerating India’s leadership in technology and AI. “The government’s decision to allocate ₹500 crore for setting up a Centre of Excellence on AI in the education sector marks a significant step towards leveraging technology to transform learning. The establishment of a Centre of Excellence for AI in education with a ₹500 crore investment is another vital step towards preparing our youth for future challenges” - Rajeev Singh, Managing Director, BenQ India and South Asia “The drop in Basic Customs Duty from 2.5% to 0% on parts of the panel is a welcome move, though it should be noted that there is only one facility in India with limited capacity to process these parts.