India's AI data centre boom is driving investments in clean energy, real estate, manufacturing and jobs as global tech giants and conglomerates expand infrastructure

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Google and OpenAI supported Nvidia's policy case for open-weight models but did not join its security alliance, while Anthropic challenged claims that openness inherently favours defenders

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Publicly shared Claude conversations appearing in search results have renewed concerns over AI collaboration features, accidental data exposure and the need for stronger privacy safeguards

Publicly shared conversations from Anthropic's Claude chatbot appeared in Google and Bing search results.

US companies leading the AI race, including OpenAI, Anthropic and Google, are not part of the founding alliance.

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The US National Vulnerabilities Database, a repository of digital security holes, recorded 45,207 flaws between January and Monday, a count approaching the total number found in all of 2025

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Amodei sought to dispel claims that Anthropic supports a ban on open-weight models, which allow users to download and customize the technology

Anthropic PBC Chief Executive Officer Dario Amodei

The Centre is planning an AI capability watch centre to monitor frontier AI risks, strengthen governance and support safer adoption of advanced artificial intelligence

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Calling on WhatsApp no longer requires an app, with web support joining a broader set of updates for voice and video calls across platforms

WhatsApp Web now supports both audio and video calls directly through the browser, eliminating the need for the desktop app.

The Department of Space has tightened exit rules for ISRO scientists as the agency grapples with a shrinking workforce and concerns over declining salary expenditure

ISRO

The government has asked Meta's global affairs chief to appear in person after the temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video, citing concerns over content moderation

Joel Kaplan, chief global affairs officer at Meta

The program, called Apple Upgrade, expands the technology giant's payment options and ‌replaces its existing iPhone ​Upgrade Program and iPhone Payments ​offering in the country

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Shares of Core Scientific ​jumped 6% in ​premarket trading, while AMD's stock was down 4%, tracking ​other chipmakers

AMD CEO Lisa Su previews MI500 AI chips at CES 2026

Worldwide IT spending is expected to climb 14.2% to $6.37 trillion in 2026 as enterprises and hyperscalers invest heavily in AI infrastructure, cloud platforms and next-generation data centres

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India achieves a major aerospace milestone with its first indigenous 350kg thrust-class turbojet engine, strengthening domestic defence manufacturing capabilities

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The XPS 13 enters India as Dell's answer to Apple's MacBook Neo, while the company also expands its consumer laptop portfolio with the Dell 14S, Dell 16S and Alienware 15

Dell XPS 13

Samsung's foldable smartphones now account for more than a fifth of its flagship sales in India, and it expects the adoption to accelerate as consumers shift to new mobile designs and layouts, the company's Southwest Asia CEO and President J B Park said.
Samsung first introduced foldable phones in 2019, and since then it has launched a new version of foldables every year. Last week, the South Korean technology giant announced the launch of its 8th generation of foldables -- Galaxy Z8 -- which are made in India.
"When we first introduced the foldables in 2019, they were not even known to the consumers. Even my neighbours were surprised that our phone could fold and asked - Is this real? Since then, we have come a long way. Today, more than 20 per cent of our flagship sales are from foldables. And year by year, it (foldable sales) is growing.
"Based on whatever the experience or the requirements are for the consumer, that's where we are focussing. I expect there will be an expansion i

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Samsung first introduced foldable phones in 2019, and since then it has launched a new version of foldables every year

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At Galaxy Unpacked 2026, Samsung has launched the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 with hardware and AI health upgrades, alongside its intelligent eyewear developed with Google and eyewear partners

Samsung expands its wearable portfolio with the Galaxy Watch 9, Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and AI-powered smart glasses.

Samsung introduces the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, redesigned Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, One UI 9, upgraded cameras, larger batteries and new Galaxy AI features

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Flip 8

Motorola Edge 70 Max combines Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 performance, a 2K AMOLED display and a 7,100mAh battery. Here is how it performs in everyday use

Motorola Edge 70 Max

The JBL Live 780NC combines balanced sound, effective ANC, long battery life and a feature-rich companion app into a package that feels comfortable both at work and on the move

JBL Live 780NC headphones

Google's new Health app combines fitness tracking, AI coaching and medical records into one platform, though it occasionally prioritises lengthy explanations over quick, glanceable insights

Google Health app and AI Health coach

Lava Bold N2 5G pairs distinctive blueprint-inspired design with clean software, dependable performance and long battery life, though its cameras and dated front design reflect its budget positioning

Lava Bold N2 5G

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