Good morning, tech fam; here are some quick tech updates for you to catch on to!
What’s New Today: Greater Lowell Tech Gets $1M to Enhance Electrical Education
Fast-Track Insights: Tencent Cloud Partners with DeepSeek for Smarter Solutions
Here’s a quick rundown of the biggest tech headlines making waves today. From the Greater Lowell Tech Gets to BEML Recruitment 2025, let’s dive into the top tech stories of the day.
Greater Lowell Technical High School (GLTHS) was awarded a $1 million Skills Capital Grant by the Healey-Driscoll administration to expand its Electrical Program. The grant, presented during a ceremony at Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical High School, will fund the program’s expansion to accommodate more students and provide state-of-the-art equipment. This funding supports the Workforce Skills Cabinet's initiative to address the growing demand for electrical workers. Superintendent Jill Davis expressed gratitude for the support, emphasizing that the investment will strengthen the electrical industry and provide valuable career pathways for students.
Tencent Cloud has integrated Chinese AI startup DeepSeek's R1 model into its Hyper Application Inventor service, allowing developers to deploy the AI tool in just minutes without complex setup processes. This follows Huawei's similar move to incorporate DeepSeek's R1 model into its cloud platform. The partnership simplifies AI access for startups, enabling them to focus on business applications rather than technical setup. This collaboration highlights a shift in the Chinese tech industry toward greater cooperation, marking a contrast to previous competition with global rivals. DeepSeek's AI tools have gained global recognition, with its mobile assistant becoming the most downloaded app in 140 markets.
BEML Limited is hiring for the position of Junior Executive (OL) on a Fixed Tenure Contract for 2025. There are 7 vacancies available, with a maximum age limit of 27 years. The contract will last for four years, with annual extensions based on performance. The monthly salary will range from Rs. 28,000 in the first year to Rs. 37,000 in the fourth year. Candidates must have a full-time Post Graduate Degree in Master of Arts (MA) in Hindi or English. Selection will be based on a walk-in interview in Bangalore or Delhi. Interested candidates can register on the BEML website.
Donald Trump launched his memecoin, Trump, on January 17, 2025, just before his inauguration. The token quickly surged in value, reaching over $70, with 21 crypto "whales" dominating early trading. These whales generated substantial profits, with one group, Cluster A, making $170 million in just two days. While most smaller investors faced losses, two Trump-linked entities, CIC Digital and Fight Fight Fight LLC, controlled 80% of the token supply, raising concerns about potential future market pressure. Despite a 60% drop in value by January 31, the token still ranked among the top 40 cryptocurrencies by market value.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is among the most transformative technologies of the 21st century. Around the world, countries are heavily investing in AI to gain their position in this global technological race, and the two frontrunners include the United States and China, which have been and continue to be prime beneficiaries of AI development. But can a country like India, which boasts an emerging tech sector and enormous talent pool, be on par with these technology majors?