AI breakthroughs: 3‑D scanning, climate modelling and hiring surge

The new Backflip AI tool reduces a workflow that once took days to a few minutes, opening new possibilities for rapid prototyping.

DeepMind’s WeatherNext uses low‑resolution data to deliver accurate predictions, a step forward for climate‑risk planning.

In India, AI‑assisted recruitment added over 83 000 new jobs in the past quarter, dwarfing the 31 000 tech‑sector layoffs.