Vishwadeep Khatri

Google's DeepMind is partnering with the creators of EVE Online. This collaboration aims to train advanced AI tools using the game's complex simulation. Researchers will test AI models in a safe, offline version of the game. This move signifies a return to independence for CCP Games, now Fenris Creations. View the full article

Moonshot AI has secured approximately $2 billion in its latest funding round, propelling its valuation to over $20 billion. This significant investment, led by Meituan's venture arm, highlights strong investor confidence in Chinese AI startups challenging Silicon Valley giants. View the full article

Snap has amicably ended its partnership with AI startup Perplexity, canceling plans to integrate Perplexity's AI search into Snapchat. The deal, valued at $400 million, would have brought conversational AI search to the app. Despite this, Snap reported stronger first-quarter results with a 12% revenue increase and narrowed net loss. View the full article

Tech companies are implementing significant workforce reductions, with over 93,000 roles cut in early 2026, driven by AI and automation. Major players like Meta, Coinbase, and Freshworks are restructuring, leading to leaner teams and a shift towards efficiency. View the full article

EU countries and European Parliament lawmakers have agreed to a watered-down AI Act, delaying implementation for high-risk systems until December 2027. This move, aimed at reducing administrative costs and easing business competition, includes a ban on AI-generated explicit images and mandatory watermarking for AI output. View the full article

Corning and Nvidia are partnering to significantly boost U.S. production of optical connectivity products for AI data centers. This collaboration will tenfold Corning's optical connectivity manufacturing capacity and expand domestic fiber production by over 50%, creating thousands of jobs. View the full article

Washington and Beijing are reportedly considering official discussions on artificial intelligence. This topic may be placed on the agenda for an upcoming summit between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing next week. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is leading the American side for these potential AI talks. View the full article

SpaceX has inked a deal to grant Anthropic access to its Colossus 1 AI supercomputer. This collaboration aims to enhance computing power for Anthropic's Claude Pro and Claude Max AI assistants. Furthermore, Anthropic is exploring a partnership with SpaceX to develop orbital AI computing capacity. View the full article

AI-skilled professionals are commanding significant pay premiums, earning up to 60% more than their peers in other tech fields. This widening salary gap is expected to persist and grow over the next two to three years as companies increasingly adopt AI-influenced pay frameworks and automation impacts entry-level roles. View the full article

India is a key innovation hub for Adobe, powering nearly a third of its global innovation, including Firefly AI. The company is enabling enterprises to adopt agentic AI by redesigning workflows and employee processes. View the full article

India is a global AI powerhouse, with users driving advanced applications and Claude.ai seeing its second-largest user base here. This surge is dramatically boosting productivity, with tasks now taking a fraction of the time. GCC revenues are soaring, but AI is reshaping hiring trends. View the full article

Microsoft may miss its 2030 renewable energy target. The company faces challenges with its ambitious climate goals. Building new data centers for artificial intelligence requires massive power. This is reshaping Microsoft's commitments. Discussions are ongoing about delaying or abandoning the renewable energy goal. The AI boom is driving demand for energy. View the full article

A major journal sees a 42% surge in AI-assisted scientific papers since late 2022. This rise coincides with a drop in writing quality. Researchers note the strain on peer review. The trend suggests more research, not necessarily better research, is emerging. View the full article

​China's ​biggest state-backed semiconductor ​investment vehicle, China Integrated ‌Circuit ⁠Industry Investment ⁠Fund, ​is in talks ​to lead the financing ​of ⁠DeepSeek's first ‌fundraising ​that ​could ⁠value the frontier AI ​lab at about $45 ​billion. View the full article

Samsung Electronics has crossed a $1 trillion valuation. This milestone is fueled by strong demand for AI chips. The company is a major supplier of critical components for AI servers. This surge is expected to continue, with tight supply conditions likely to sustain elevated chip prices. Samsung's semiconductor division reported record profits. View the full article

China is rapidly adopting artificial intelligence tools. Ordinary citizens and businesses are using AI for daily tasks and work. Chinese companies are developing and commercializing AI applications. Despite US export controls, China is investing heavily in AI research and development. The nation is moving towards becoming an AI innovator. View the full article

Meta is developing a personalised AI assistant for its users. This advanced digital assistant will use its new Muse Spark AI model. The company is also working on an internal AI agent called Hatch. Meta plans to integrate a shopping tool into Instagram. This launch is targeted before the fourth quarter of this year. View the full article

OpenAI gave ‌the ⁠US ⁠government ​early access ​to ​its ⁠GPT-5.5 ‌model ​for ​national ⁠security testing, ​said OpenAI ​executive ‌Chris ​Lehane ​in ⁠a LinkedIn post. View the full article

Indian cybersecurity firms are leveraging in-house AI agents built on LLMs to drastically reduce software vulnerability detection and remediation times from days to hours. This acceleration is crucial as attackers operate at machine speed, with the window for human response shrinking to near zero. View the full article

Krutrim, Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal's ambitious AI venture, has seen a significant leadership exodus and workforce reduction. Key AI and semiconductor leaders, along with over 60 linguistics staff, have departed as funding dried up, leading to the discontinuation of its AI agentic platform and the Bodhi 1 chip. The company is now pivoting to AI cloud services. View the full article

European tech executives are advocating for streamlined regulations on AI, arguing that existing rules stifle innovation and growth. They emphasize the need for a robust industrial policy and simpler merger processes to empower local companies. With competitors in other regions already advancing AI technologies in real-world applications, the call to action is urgent. View the full article

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has raised concerns about fake images of her created using artificial intelligence. These deepfakes are circulating online and being used by political opponents. Meloni highlighted the danger of such false content, stating it can deceive and manipulate people who cannot defend themselves. She urged the public to verify online content before believing or sharing it. View the full article

India's market regulator, SEBI, has issued a new advisory. It warns about emerging AI tools for detecting vulnerabilities. These tools could create new cybersecurity risks for regulated entities. SEBI has formed a task force to study these AI-based models. The task force will assess cyber risks and develop strategies. It will also report cyber incidents to strengthen market cybersecurity. View the full article

Microsoft signs AI testing agreement with UK's security institute View the full article

AI giants OpenAI and Anthropic are planning to buy companies that help businesses use artificial intelligence. These moves aim to bring in hundreds of engineers and consultants. This strategy will help companies integrate AI models into their operations. It marks a new phase in the competition for AI market share. View the full article