Artificial Intelligence News

Construction-robot startup Origin raises $20 mn to automate interior work

Accel and Zacua Ventures co-led the funding round, which will help Origin scale deployment of its OG-1 robot, expand its fleet and run customer pilots in overseas markets

Next AI phase about outcomes, not experiments, says OpenAI executive

OpenAI's Pragya Misra says the next phase of AI will focus on measurable business outcomes, as Indian firms increasingly use AI tools to improve efficiency, cut costs and solve operational challenges.

Accenture bets on AI, targets mid-single-digit growth for next two years

Accenture aims for mid-single-digit revenue growth in constant currency in FY27 and FY28, followed by faster growth from FY29, as AI services help offset revenue pressure

TVs, appliances could become launchpads for AI-driven attacks: Anthropic

Anthropic research finds small AI models can perform steps needed for self-replication across devices. Experts are of the view that these early warnings should not be taken lightly

Open-source AI models carry more cybersecurity risks: Anthropic executive

Ahead of its expected public listing, Anthropic is facing increasing competition in countries that are growing more concerned about a reliance on American AI technology

AI shouldn't be stifled, but unchecked use will be 'foolish': Sunil Mittal

Mittal said India is putting out a consultation paper on regulations, and guardrails around AI

AI demand for chipmaking tools may outpace supply in next 2 years: ASML

ASML said its current supply plans mean it won't be able to fully meet demand in 2027 and 2028

New safeguards sharply reduce AI distillation attacks, says Anthropic

Anthropic said ​it had made it harder to use proxy networks to repeatedly probe Claude's protected reasoning, blocking extraction attempts and hindering large-scale ‌distillation efforts

Beyond Nvidia: Why tech firms are turning to custom chips for AI inference

Microsoft's Maia 300 joins custom AI chips from Google, Amazon and OpenAI as technology companies seek to reduce inference costs, improve efficiency and gain control over infrastructure

AI models may soon self-replicate without access to data centers: Anthropic

In its experiments, Anthropic looked at whether AI models could find vulnerable devices, copy themselves into ‌those devices, and continue spreading without ​human help

Houthis used Claude to develop missiles, test-fired rocket: Anthropic

In a report, Anthropic detailed how Yemen-based Houthis used Claude Code to work on three weapons development programmes.

Meta says new Muse model reaches AI frontier after aggressive push

Known as Muse Wonder, the new model is the company's most capable since Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg overhauled his AI operation through an aggressive hiring push that put new talent at the helm

IIT researchers develop new device for AI, smart computing applications

Researchers from IIT Guwahati and IIT Kharagpur have developed an ultrathin device that combines visual sensing, memory and processing, using 500 times less energy in lab tests.

LTTS launches AI-native manufacturing lab in India, plans US facility

The new EI Lab will showcase AI-native factories, digital twins and autonomous systems, while LTTS plans a similar facility in the US by the end of FY27

HCLTech signs pact with Anthropic to set up dedicated AI business unit

HCLTech will set up a dedicated business unit and centre to develop AI solutions using Anthropic's Claude models and support their enterprise adoption

Satya Nadella warns of AI insider risks, seeks stronger safety controls

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella wants AI agents treated as potential insider risks, with independent access controls, emergency shutdown mechanisms and stronger oversight

Google defends $15 billion Vizag AI hub amid water concerns, protests

A top Google executive has addressed concerns over the tech giant's $15 billion AI data centre in Visakhapatnam, which has faced massive protests from locals. Here's what he said

WEF expert calls for equal focus on AI innovation and child safety

World Economic Forum's Cathy Li called for integrating AI literacy into India's education curriculum

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella calls for 'emergency brake' on advanced AI

Nadella said that those deploying advanced AI should not simply rely on assurances from AI model makers

India entering tech transformation era with AI advances: AEC chief

Mohanty, who is also the secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy, was addressing the 36th convocation of the Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra as the chief guest