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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Maharashtra announces AI policy, envisages Rs 10,000 crore investment

The Maharashtra cabinet on Wednesday approved the Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026 which envisages an investment of Rs 10,000 crore in the sector and creation of 1.5 lakh employment opportunities. The government proposes to establish six AI Excellence Centres and five AI Innovation Cities under the policy, said an official statement. Aligned with the central government's "India AI Mission", this policy will promote research, innovation and responsible governance, it added. The policy puts emphasis on building AI infrastructure in the state. It also aims to enhance the use of AI in industries, public services and administration. It is being implemented on the lines of India AI Mission, and establish 'Maharashtra AI Mission'. "Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis noted that in the coming years about 70 percent of jobs will be reshaped by AI, and therefore the policy should be periodically updated in line with changing times and technologies. The policy aims to attract more than Rs 10,

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

India’s AI boom: Can OpenAI turn 100M users into revenue? | ChatGPT | Artificial Intelligence

India has over 100 million ChatGPT users, but can that scale translate into revenue? This video breaks down OpenAI’s India strategy in terms of consumer, enterprise, infrastructure, and ecosystem

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