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As fears of AI catastrophe magnify, Washington stirs, but mostly slumbers

President Trump has been at the forefront of the "what-me-worry?" crowd, refusing to engage on how to balance the risks and rewards of AI

Experts doubtful if AI race can be slowed down

Experts say all the concerns of doomsday can only be addressed if the frontier model companies stay invested in what they say

Anthropic's AI warning may weigh on chip stocks, but trade seen intact

Calls by AI leaders to slow advanced model development could pressure chip and tech stocks initially, but strong demand for computing infrastructure may limit the impact

No IPO in 2026, firm to prioritise safety, says OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

Altman said this year would be an 'ill-advised moment' for initial public offering and that a listing won't take place until next year

Trump brushes aside warnings that AI could lead to human extinction

Trump rejected concerns that AI could threaten humanity, saying his priority is keeping the US ahead of China in the race to develop the technology

Silicon Valley voices growing concern over existential risks of AI

The viral attention for the remarks of a previously little-known staffer reflects the persistent public pessimism about AI, particularly in the US

OpenAI open to slowing cutting-edge AI, CEO Sam Altman tells staff

Altman told employees that OpenAI could potentially pace its AI development - perhaps in conjunction with several other AI labs

AI could possibly end humanity but how are humans supposed to process that?

The technology is far from the only existential risk our species faces. But weighing such cosmic fears can become a mind-bending exercise

Wipro's AI push deliver productivity gains equal to 20,000 workers: CTO

The comments ​come as India's $315 billion software services industry grapples with adoption of AI, which is ‌reshaping hiring, software development and contracts

New OpenAI device to be hockey puck sized with unique look, cost over $300

The product, essentially a smart speaker without a display, will be shaped like a doughnut that's roughly the size of a hockey puck

AI tools uncover record software flaws in tech sector, shows database

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

Anthropic's Dario Amodei rejects open model ban but calls for testing

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

How AI palletising technology is reshaping warehouse automation

AI-powered palletising is gaining traction as warehouses automate repetitive lifting and sorting. Future Market Insights projects the market to reach $9 billion by 2036

India calls for inclusive, responsible AI governance at UN Global Dialogue

Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest & Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh on Tuesday called for responsible, secure and inclusive global governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) while addressing the United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva.Addressing the gathering, Singh said, "India firmly believes that responsible AI governance must rest on strong foundational principles: preserving human oversight, upholding human rights, and preventing its misuse."He said these principles, reflected in the recent India AI Impact Summit, are essential to ensuring that AI systems operate across borders in an ethical, secure and beneficial manner.Highlighting India's approach to AI, Singh said, "Our National Strategy for AI and National AI Governance Guidelines embody the philosophy of 'AI for All'--inclusive growth for everyone without stifling innovation."He, however, stressed that developing countries need greater support to participate ...

Physical AI startup Mowito raises $3 million in pre-seed funding round

Funding led by Version One Ventures will help the Bengaluru and Detroit-based startup expand in the US and scale AI foundation models for industrial robot arms

The demographic buyback solution: Why a lower fertility rate may help India

Rather than a crisis, India's falling fertility could boost per capita prosperity if AI-driven productivity offsets a shrinking workforce

Restrictions on Anthropic underscore need for sovereign AI: Upstage CEO

US has ordered Anthropic to disable access to its most advanced AI platforms for all foreign nationals after discovering it's possible to 'jailbreak' or bypass the guardrails of new Fable 5 AI model

US cybersecurity firm N-able opens GCC in Bengaluru, eyes major hiring push

N-able, which provides IT management, ‌cybersecurity, and data protection software to more than 500,000 organizations globally, opened a Global Capability Center (GCC) in Bengaluru on Monday

Ambani-backed robot startup Addverb seeks $100 million to lead in India

Addverb, whose robots handle sorting, material movement and other tasks at logistics firms, warehouses and electronics companies, is scouting for more capital after expanding in various markets

Anthropic urges AI labs to pause development, warns of risks

Anthropic has urged leading AI firms to consider a coordinated pause in development, warning that self-improving AI could outpace society's ability to manage risks