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Meta Acquires Voice-AI Startup PlayAI
Meta (Facebook’s parent) has acquired PlayAI, a voice-tech startup, further strengthening its AI arsenal just after the massive acquisition of ScaleAI worth $14.3 billion .
This strategic move aims to advance Meta’s development of voice-enabled AI systems and cement its competitive edge in immersive, human-like interactions.
India to Produce Rare-earth Magnets Domestically
In a bid to reduce its reliance on China, the Indian government has sanctioned ₹1,345 crore to boost domestic manufacturing of rare-earth magnets.
This initiative, backed by top firms like Mahindra and Uno Minda, targets critical tech sectors such as EVs, wind energy, and advanced electronics—enhancing India’s tech self-sufficiency and supply chain resilience.
Qualcomm to Host Snapdragon Auto Day India
Qualcomm is set to launch its first Snapdragon Auto Day in India on July 30, 2025, in collaboration with AWS .
The event will spotlight innovations like "Snapdragon Cockpit," cloud-based mobility, and V2X communication—aimed at accelerating the adoption of AI-powered in-car technology and connected vehicle infrastructure across Indian automakers.
New Things in Tech You Should Know
AarambhAI – India’s AI Tool for Regional Content Creators
Developed by a Pune-based startup, AarambhAI is a generative content tool that supports content generation in over 10 Indian languages including Marathi, Tamil, and Bengali.
It’s tailored for local YouTubers, teachers, and influencers who want to script, subtitle, or generate video captions in their native language.
The tool combines speech-to-text, AI summarization, and translation with regional cultural nuance — making it easier to create hyperlocal content for Indian audiences.
VidyaGPT – India’s EdTech LLM for Students
VidyaGPT is an AI-powered interactive study assistant launched by a Bengaluru-based EdTech company.
Trained specifically on NCERT, CBSE, and NEP-aligned content, it answers questions in both English and Hindi, including diagrams and step-by-step math solutions.
Designed for students in Class 6 to 12, VidyaGPT is accessible via WhatsApp and mobile apps, helping bridge the tutoring gap in Tier-2/3 cities.
Deep Dive: Wix AI Website Builder – Free Forever Plan
Wix offers a robust AI-powered website builder completely free of charge:
Conversational AI Setup: Simply chat with Wix’s AI—answer a few questions about your business or project—and it crafts a tailored site with pages, layouts, copy, and images.
Full AI Toolkit: Even on the free plan, you get access to AI-generated content (headlines, descriptions), image creation, section builder, theme adjustments, and SEO tools like meta tags and sitemaps
Drag-and-Drop Editor: After AI generates your site, you can fine-tune it with a powerful visual editor.
Limitations:
500 MB storage and bandwidth
Wix subdomain (
yoursite.wixsite.com/...) and Wix ads on every pageNo e-commerce or custom domain support.
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