Vishwadeep Khatri

Reliance Industries, Adani Enterprises, Google, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Tata Group and others committed $240 billion at India AI Impact Summit 2026. Over $200 billion targets AI infrastructure, hardware and applications. The event drew 6 lakh attendees, 100 countries, and expanded IndiaAI Mission GPUs, strengthening sovereign compute capacity and national AI infrastructure. View the full article

Sam Altman said OpenAI is working with the United States Department of Defense to clarify their agreement. The deal states that services will not be used by intelligence agencies such as the National Security Agency without a contract change. OpenAI recently secured a classified network deal. View the full article

While the optimists are still looking at expansion of opportunities after a short period of painful transition. For now, neither C-suite, trade pundits, technocrats nor economists have a definitive answer. View the full article

Karina Ben Abdelmalek, CEO, Happn, tells Tanya Pandey that the global dating app is working to ensure technology supports human connections. View the full article

From planning to execution and beyond, AI has formally joined the entourage of the Big Fat Indian Wedding and how! Tanya Pandey & Dia Rekhi find out. View the full article

The company, which Musk recently combined with his rocket business SpaceX, is set to redeem its $3 billion of high-yield bonds at about 117 cents on the dollar, the people said, a significant premium that reflects the unusual move to pay down the obligation so early. View the full article

The US Supreme Court has refused to consider a case about copyright for art created by artificial intelligence. A computer scientist sought copyright for AI-generated visual art, but lower courts ruled it ineligible due to lack of human authorship. This decision impacts the development of AI in the creative industry. View the full article

New AI chatbots like ChatGPT Health and Claude offer personalised health advice. These tools can explain test results and prepare for doctor visits. However, they are not a substitute for professional medical care. Users must be aware of privacy concerns when sharing health data. Independent testing shows AI can sometimes provide inaccurate information. View the full article

Nvidia is investing $2 billion each in Lumentum and Coherent. This move aims to enhance Nvidia's data centre chips. The company seeks technology for faster artificial intelligence processors. These investments will support research and development. They will also boost manufacturing capabilities in the United States. This strategic partnership is set to accelerate AI advancements. View the full article

Major technology companies are investing billions in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and chip manufacturing. These significant deals involve giants like Nvidia, OpenAI, Amazon, Meta, and Google. Companies are securing computing power and developing advanced AI processors. These partnerships aim to drive innovation and meet the surging demand for AI services across various sectors. View the full article

USA launched a significant military operation against Iran. The US deployed Tomahawk missiles, stealth fighters, and new one-way attack drones. For the first time, artificial intelligence tools were reportedly used in combat. B-2 stealth bombers struck underground missile facilities. The operation involved a range of advanced military technology. View the full article

Anthropic confirmed the issue on its status page, flagging “elevated errors” and a partial outage impacting both consumer-facing interfaces and developer APIs. View the full article

Middle Eastern nations are pouring billions into AI and technology. This includes significant investments from tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, and Oracle. These plans aim to transform the region into a global tech hub. Despite geopolitical challenges, the focus remains on building domestic tech ecosystems and attracting foreign capital for future growth. View the full article

Orange Business and Tech Mahindra are in exclusive talks for a global partnership. This collaboration aims to speed up digital transformation for businesses worldwide. They will focus on AI, automation, and secure digital platforms. The deal involves Tech Mahindra supporting Orange Business's global customer operations. This move seeks to expand market share and enhance secure connectivity for enterprises. View the full article

Anthropic’s chatbot Claude has reached number one in the free rankings on the US Apple App Store, overtaking OpenAI’s ChatGPT, with record registrations and rising subscriptions. The milestone comes amid tensions with the Pentagon after Donald Trump halted federal use of Anthropic’s systems over national security concerns. View the full article

The ⁠leaders are expected to announce the ​start of negotiations to upgrade ​their existing free trade agreement, said South ​Korea's presidential Blue House. The countries are also expected to sign five memorandums of understanding (MOUs), covering ‌areas such as AI, small modular reactors (SMRs), and ​the digital ​and ⁠technology sectors. View the full article

Days before a Friday. deadline, Emil Michael pushed to finalise a $200 million AI contract between the Pentagon and Anthropic, but disputes over lawful surveillance and guardrails stalled negotiations. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth labelled Anthropic a security risk. OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, quickly secured the agreement. View the full article

Open AI firm said ​that the ⁠contract struck ‌on ​Friday ​to deploy ⁠technology in the U.S. Defense ​Department's classified network enforces ​three red lines: no use of ‌OpenAI technology on mass domestic ​surveillance, no ​directing ⁠autonomous weapons systems and no high-stakes automated ​decisions. View the full article

OpenAI’s defence deal, which followed Anthropic being labelled a supply chain risk, has intensified scrutiny of the AI industry’s ties with the military. Responding to criticism for signing the deal, chief executive Sam Altman said that while the government’s move is disturbing, OpenAI’s layered safeguards remain intact. View the full article

After the Trump administration halted US government use of Anthropic’s AI systems and imposed additional penalties, Amodei dismissed the impact as limited and overstated. He defended the AI major’s refusal to allow unrestricted military access to its models and accused the officials of amplifying uncertainty. View the full article

Education experts recommend integrating AI education in schools. Students need awareness of data privacy, misinformation, and bias. Access to AI tools must be controlled within secure school systems. Teachers require upskilling to guide responsible AI use. Overdependence on AI for answers can hinder critical thinking. View the full article

OpenAI has finalised a deal with the Pentagon for its technology on classified networks. This agreement includes significant safeguards for its use. Earlier, Anthropic was declared a supply-chain risk by the Pentagon. OpenAI stated its deal has more guardrails than any previous classified AI deployment. View the full article

A major clash is unfolding between the US Pentagon and AI firm Anthropic. The government wants unrestricted access to Anthropic's AI models, while the company insists on ethical constraints. This dispute raises fundamental questions about AI control and safety. The outcome could shape the future of artificial intelligence development and its integration into national security. View the full article

Speaking at the inauguration of the plant, Mehrotra emphasised that "this facility will convert advanced DRAM and NAND wafers from Micron's global network into multiple hundreds of millions of chips per year that go into our finished products for our global customers. View the full article

Justice Viswanathan said there had been instances in the court when lawyers relied on AI-generated citations that have turned out to be fictitious. He advised that artificial intelligence should be used like any other professional tool - with skill, caution, and with one's own mind firmly in charge. View the full article