Tag: AI accessibility
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Microsoft Unveils Project Gecko to Build Inclusive AI for Underserved Communities
What is Project Gecko? Microsoft has announced Project Gecko, a bold initiative aimed at developing inclusive artificial intelligence that serves underserved communities. The project brings together researchers from Microsoft Research Africa (Nairobi), teams in India, and collaborators in the United States with Digital Green, a nonprofit focused on rural development. The goal is to address…
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Why OpenAI, Google, and Perplexity Are Offering Free AI in India
What’s changing in India’s AI landscape In recent months, major tech companies have begun providing free access to powerful AI tools in India. From ChatGPT’s affordable Go plan to family-friendly AI assistants from Google and Perplexity, the trend signals more than a generosity gesture. It’s a strategic move designed to accelerate adoption, drive data collection,…
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Reliance and Google Bring Gemini Pro to Jio: Free 18-Month Access for 18–25 Year-Olds
Reliance and Google Partner to Offer Gemini Pro for Jio Users In a move set to energize India’s AI adoption among young consumers, Reliance Industries Ltd., through its subsidiary Reliance Intelligence Ltd., has joined forces with Google to provide free access to Google’s Gemini Pro AI service. The offer targets Jio users aged 18–25 and…
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OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Go to 16 Asian Countries to Boost Accessibility
OpenAI Expands Reach with ChatGPT Go Across 16 Asian Markets OpenAI has broadened access to its cost-friendly subscription plan, ChatGPT Go, extending availability to 16 Asian countries following earlier launches in India and Indonesia. This move aims to bring the power of its GPT-5 model to more users at an affordable price, expanding the tool’s…