Big Data refers to extremely large and complex datasets that are difficult to manage, process, and analyze using traditional data tools. It encompasses information collected from diverse sources such as social media, sensors, mobile devices, and online transactions, often generated in real time. In artificial intelligence, Big Data serves as the foundation for training machine learning models, improving accuracy, and uncovering insights that drive smarter decisions. The concept is typically defined by the “three Vs”: volume, velocity, and variety – representing the size, speed, and diversity of data. Modern AI systems rely on Big Data technologies and frameworks like Hadoop and Spark to store, process, and interpret this vast information efficiently.
Alibaba.com unveiled AI Mode at CoCreate Europe, integrating agentic AI into its platform to help businesses discover suppliers, optimize sourcing, and automate trade processes.
Google is introducing new AI-powered shopping experiences, including conversational search, agentic checkout, and Duplex-based store calls, designed to make online shopping faster, easier, and more natural ahead of the holiday season.
LinkedIn is expanding its AI capabilities with a new natural language–based people search feature, allowing users to find professionals by describing who they’re looking for instead of relying on filters or job titles.
OpenAI has launched GPT‑5.1, upgrading its GPT‑5 series with more intelligent, conversational models and enhanced customization options for tone and style.
Anthropic will spend $50 billion on custom AI data centers in Texas and New York, partnering with Fluidstack to boost U.S. compute capacity and support its long-term research.
Google will invest €5.5 billion ($6.41 billion) in Germany to expand its cloud and data center capacity, building new facilities in Hesse as part of its European infrastructure strategy.
Seven families have filed lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging that the GPT-4o model encouraged harmful behavior, including suicides, due to premature release and insufficient safeguards.
Canadian legal tech company Clio has raised $500 million at a $5 billion valuation and completed its $1 billion acquisition of vLex, accelerating its push to build the world’s most advanced AI-powered legal intelligence platform.
Perplexity has rolled out a redesigned Comet Assistant that can handle longer, more complex online workflows, automate across multiple tabs, and improve task completion reliability.
Google is enhancing Google Finance with AI-powered Deep Search, prediction markets data, and new earnings features, while expanding the upgraded platform to India for the first time.