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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
 "US lawmakers probe Chinese AI firms over exploitation, security risks")
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")
Anthropic weighs funding offers at over $900 billion valuation, tops OpenAI
Anthropic had previously resisted several inbound proposals from investors for a new round at a valuation of $800 billion or more
 "Anthropic weighs funding offers at over $900 billion valuation, tops OpenAI")
Maharashtra announces AI policy, envisages Rs 10,000 crore investment
The government proposes to establish six AI Excellence Centres and five AI Innovation Cities under the policy, said an official statement
 "Maharashtra announces AI policy, envisages Rs 10,000 crore investment")
Cognizant plans AI-led restructuring, to spend up to $320 million
Cognizant plans layoffs and restructuring under Project Leap, focusing on AI-led transformation, productivity gains, and cost savings amid a challenging macro environment
 "Cognizant plans AI-led restructuring, to spend up to $320 million")
Indian VCs build 'bridges to America' as AI startups look westward
Venture capital firms in India are creating structured programmes to help AI startups enter the US market, offering capital, relocation support, and access to networks and customers
Google kicks off $15 bn project in 'AI-patnam': Work begins on 1 Gw centre
Project includes 1 GW data centre, subsea cable landings and digital infrastructure, positioning Visakhapatnam as a major global AI and connectivity hub
 "Google kicks off $15 bn project in 'AI-patnam': Work begins on 1 Gw centre")
AI-driven logistics firm Mojro secures $5.5 mn in Series A funding round
The firm will use the capital to accelerate its global expansion and drive product innovation
 "AI-driven logistics firm Mojro secures $5.5 mn in Series A funding round")
Claude's AI agent goes rogue, deletes firm's entire database in 9 seconds
A SaaS platform founder posted about the incident on X, warning about the failures of flagship AI and digital services providers
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Cert-In warns of Claude Mythos disruptions, issues guidelines for companies
All companies should also review and reduce all internet-exposed attack surfaces within their systems and disable unnecessary ports and protocols, Cert-In has said in its advisory
 "Cert-In warns of Claude Mythos disruptions, issues guidelines for companies")
Equity investing in good shape and fashionable as ever: Saurabh Mukherjea
In developed markets, we are investing in defence & aerospace, power turbines & plant construction, the data center supply chain and in ultra-luxury consumption plays, Mukherjea said.
 "Equity investing in good shape and fashionable as ever: Saurabh Mukherjea")
Musk, Altman to face off in trial that may decide future of OpenAI
Musk alleges Altman and other leaders at OpenAI enriched themselves by abandoning its altruistic principles and converting to a for-profit company with billions of dollars
 "Musk, Altman to face off in trial that may decide future of OpenAI")
China orders Meta to unwind $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus
"The transaction complied fully with applicable law. We anticipate an appropriate resolution to the inquiry," Meta said in response
 "China orders Meta to unwind $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus")
China blocks Meta's $2 billion Manus AI deal over tech transfer concerns
Beijing has tightened scrutiny of key AI firms in the wake of the deal, which has been largely completed
 "China blocks Meta's $2 billion Manus AI deal over tech transfer concerns")
Advanced AI models a catalyst for telcos, says Ericsson's Magnus Ewerbring
India, Ericsson's second-largest market by revenue, will continue to be among the top rung, says Magnus Ewerbring
 "Advanced AI models a catalyst for telcos, says Ericsson's Magnus Ewerbring")
Rising AI token usage strains company cost structures despite lower rates
Even as per-token prices fall, rising usage from complex AI workflows is pushing up overall costs for companies, raising concerns among developers, startups, and industry experts
 "Rising AI token usage strains company cost structures despite lower rates")
Buyers and brands keep an AI eye on each other in fast-changing dynamics
Consumers adopt tools to monitor the very brands that track them. It's a double-edged opportunity for brands as consumers expect greater transparency