Saturday, January 31

TECHNOLOGY

2025 Alexa Trends in India: From “Salman Khan’s Wife?” to K-Pop Craze, Here’s What Indians Asked Most
TECHNOLOGY

2025 Alexa Trends in India: From “Salman Khan’s Wife?” to K-Pop Craze, Here’s What Indians Asked Most

In 2025, Indians extensively turned to Amazon’s Alexa for information, music, podcasts, and daily assistance. Some of the questions asked left readers amused—like “Who is Salman Khan’s wife?” or “How tall is Amitabh Bachchan?” What Indians Asked AlexaSince its arrival, Alexa has simplified life at home—playing songs, running podcasts, making calls, and more at voice command. As the year ends, the most popular queries to Alexa have been revealed. Music topped the list, with users asking for everything from K-pop hits to Bollywood classics. BTS, BLACKPINK, and Jennie were among the most-streamed K-pop stars, while international artists like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, and Michael Jackson remained popular. Favorite Singers and SongsIndian music legends such as Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore ...
India Ranks Third Globally in AI: A Talent-Driven Leap Behind Only the US and China
TECHNOLOGY

India Ranks Third Globally in AI: A Talent-Driven Leap Behind Only the US and China

India has secured the third spot in the global AI rankings, released by Stanford University, following the United States and China. Surpassing several advanced nations, including the UK, India’s rise in artificial intelligence (AI) is being attributed to its abundant talent pool and positive public outlook toward AI technologies. India’s AI RankingThe 2025 Global AI Vibrancy Report, published by Stanford University’s Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence Institute, placed India third worldwide in AI development. With a score of 21.59, India has shown significant improvement from last year, leaving behind countries with long-established AI ecosystems. The ranking considers seven key dimensions, including research, talent, infrastructure, policy, public opinion, and responsible AI practi...