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Reimagining Government: Handy AI guide for govt, but falls short on detail
While the book is written obviously for policymakers in the United States, it can actually pretty well be used by most governments in both developed nations and fast-developing nations like India
 "Reimagining Government: Handy AI guide for govt, but falls short on detail")
Why AI data centre boom is leaving consumer electronics short of chips
The AI boom has changed memory demand from a broad consumer cycle into a more segmented market centered on high-bandwidth memory chips
 "Why AI data centre boom is leaving consumer electronics short of chips")
NPCI explores agentic AI layer for faster UPI compliance cycles
Currently, banks require four to eight weeks for certification with UPI's operating circulars (OCs) that NPCI releases from time to time
 "NPCI explores agentic AI layer for faster UPI compliance cycles")
Sebi flags risks on Mythos-like AI tools; forms task force, issues advisory
Market regulator warns of AI-driven cybersecurity risks, sets up task force and issues advisory urging regulated entities to strengthen safeguards, monitoring and coordination
 "Sebi flags risks on Mythos-like AI tools; forms task force, issues advisory")
OpenAI reportedly picks MediaTek over Qualcomm for its maiden AI smartphone
OpenAI's first AI smartphone may enter mass production in 2027, with reports suggesting it could use a customised MediaTek chip and focus on agent-based, task-driven interactions
 "OpenAI reportedly picks MediaTek over Qualcomm for its maiden AI smartphone")
OpenAI finalises $10 billion joint venture with PE firms to deploy AI
OpenAI has raised more than $4 billion from investors, including TPG Inc., Brookfield Asset Management, Advent and Bain Capital, for a firm focused on helping businesses leverage its AI software
 "OpenAI finalises $10 billion joint venture with PE firms to deploy AI")
Instagram introduces 'AI creator' tag to mark accounts posting AI content
Instagram has introduced 'AI creator' labels to show if content is made with AI, but creators don't have to use them, so many posts may still appear without clear tags
 "Instagram introduces 'AI creator' tag to mark accounts posting AI content")
AI partnerships surge across Formula One teams, reshape racing strategy
AI can be a key tool enabling teams to navigate new regulations and new cost cap rules, now set at $215 million
 "AI partnerships surge across Formula One teams, reshape racing strategy")
Theatre command recommendations submitted; joint ops centre by May-end: CDS
Work underway to set up geospatial and communication agencies for the armed forces
 "Theatre command recommendations submitted; joint ops centre by May-end: CDS")
Bahwan CyberTek launches CloudXcel to introduce AI-driven cloud engineering
CloudXcel brings together Cloud automation, governance, FinOps intelligence, and architecture validation into a single AI-powered portal
 "Bahwan CyberTek launches CloudXcel to introduce AI-driven cloud engineering")
Cutting Sensex, Nifty targets now is premature: Harendra Kumar, Elara Capital
Data has shown that on falling market days, retail investors were net buyers, and on rising days, they were net sellers. So, the idea that they are always disadvantaged is a misnomer, Kumar said.
 "Cutting Sensex, Nifty targets now is premature: Harendra Kumar, Elara Capital")
Best of BS Opinion: India feels diplomatic squeeze from W. Asia conflict
From Iran diplomacy and artificial intelligence risks to Great Nicobar strategy and Pakistan policy, today's Best of BS Opinion highlights key strategic and economic debates shaping India's outlook
 "Best of BS Opinion: India feels diplomatic squeeze from W. Asia conflict")
Will AI kill us with love? As loneliness deepens, bots grow closer
While humans continue to become lonelier, AI becomes smarter, more sensitive, emotionally developed each day. Thus, our dependence on tech means as a remedy for our loneliness might grow further
 "Will AI kill us with love? As loneliness deepens, bots grow closer")
Pentagon ties up with AI firms, keeps Anthropic out over supply-chain risks
The Pentagon labeled the AI start-up, which is widely used across the Department of Defense, a supply-chain risk earlier this year, barring its use by the Pentagon and its contractors
 "Pentagon ties up with AI firms, keeps Anthropic out over supply-chain risks")
Cars with Google built-in get Gemini for natural interactions, car control
Google is bringing Gemini AI to cars with Google built-in, replacing Assistant and enabling more natural voice interactions, real-time information, and easier control of vehicle functions
 "Cars with Google built-in get Gemini for natural interactions, car control")
What Microsoft's VRS signals about workforce design in Big Tech in AI era
As Microsoft rolls out a voluntary retirement programme for its US workforce, experts say AI may push firms to trim middle layers and redirect costs
 "What Microsoft's VRS signals about workforce design in Big Tech in AI era")
US lawmakers probe Chinese AI firms over exploitation, security risks
Through adversarial model distillation and the rapid global distribution of PRC-developed models, China is working to undercut US leadership, weaken trusted American alternatives
Alphabet, Amazon outpace Meta in AI race during earnings bonanza
On that front, Google was able to point to solid growth at its cloud computing unit, which recorded sales of $20 billion last quarter
 "Alphabet, Amazon outpace Meta in AI race during earnings bonanza")
Multiple states roll out independent AI policies to drive investment, jobs
Maharashtra joins five states with AI policy as others roll out funds, skilling plans and frameworks to drive investment, innovation and public service delivery
 "Multiple states roll out independent AI policies to drive investment, jobs")
Google Gemini can now generate PDFs, Docs and more from chat: What's new
Google's Gemini update now lets users create downloadable files like PDFs, Word docs and spreadsheets directly from prompts, cutting out manual formatting and app switching
 "Google Gemini can now generate PDFs, Docs and more from chat: What's new")