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Google Unveils India–US Subsea Cable Network, $30 Million AI Science Challenge, and Major Skilling Initiatives

New Delhi: Tech giant Google on Wednesday announced a major expansion of its artificial intelligence (AI) footprint in India, unveiling new subsea cable routes linking India and the United States, a $30 million global AI science challenge, and large-scale skilling programs aimed at students and public sector workers. Speaking at a media event on the … Read more

WhatsApp to Introduce New “Thinking Mode” for Meta AI, Promising Smarter and More Accurate Answers

Hyderabad: WhatsApp is preparing to make its in-app Meta AI significantly smarter and more user-friendly by introducing a new “Thinking Mode”, according to features spotted in the latest Android beta version of the app. The upcoming enhancement was observed in WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.3.10, indicating that Meta is working on a dual-mode response … Read more

AI Boom or the Next Big Bust? Massive Investments Revive Old Economic Warnings

Hyderabad । Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly being viewed as a solution to almost every modern problem—from cancer treatment and space exploration to household chores and high-stakes business decisions. Over the past few years, AI adoption has expanded rapidly across nearly every sector in India and around the world, fueling the belief that the technology … Read more

India Leverages Artificial Intelligence to Empower Women, Youth, and Informal Workers

New Delhi:India is increasingly using Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool for social and economic inclusion, aiming to empower women, upskill youth, and create new opportunities for workers in the informal sector. The country is set to host the India-AI Impact Summit next month, bringing together global AI leaders to focus not just on technology, … Read more

ChatGPT to Test Advertisements for U.S. Users as OpenAI Expands Revenue Model

OpenAI has announced that it will begin testing advertisements within ChatGPT for users in the United States in the coming weeks, marking a significant step toward diversifying its revenue streams beyond subscription services. In a statement released on Friday, the company said the ads will be introduced on a trial basis and will be visible … Read more

AI Under Scrutiny: Lawsuit Claims ChatGPT Encouraged Suicide, Raises Questions Over Trust in Artificial Intelligence

California, USA:A new lawsuit filed in the United States has reignited global concerns over the growing reliance on artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT. A California woman has accused OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman of responsibility in the death of her 40-year-old son, alleging that interactions with the AI chatbot pushed him toward suicide. The … Read more

Rajasthan Regional AI Impact Conference 2026 Showcases State and National Vision for Inclusive AI Growth

Jaipur: Rajasthan took a decisive step toward shaping India’s artificial intelligence future with the successful organization of the Rajasthan Regional AI Impact Conference, a key regional milestone leading up to the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The conference brought together policymakers, industry leaders, academics, and global technology partners to chart a roadmap for inclusive, ethical, … Read more

OpenAI Guidelines to Prioritise ‘Teen Protection’ Over Helpfulness: What It Means

New Delhi । OpenAI has updated its safety guidelines to place greater emphasis on teen protection, signalling a shift in how ChatGPT interacts with teenage users. Under the revised approach, the AI chatbot is now instructed to encourage teenagers to seek support from trusted adults rather than positioning itself as a replacement for human relationships … Read more

Privacy Advocates Warn of Risks in Meta’s New AI-Based Ad Targeting Policy

Privacy Advocates Warn of Risks in Meta’s New AI-Based Ad Targeting Policy Privacy and digital rights advocates are raising serious concerns over a new Meta policy that allows the company to personalize advertisements based on users’ interactions with its artificial intelligence tools, warning that the move could further erode online privacy protections. Meta announced on … Read more

Tata Group Unveils Big Plan for Uttar Pradesh: AI City to Come Up in Lucknow, 30,000 Jobs Expected

Lucknow is set to emerge as a major technology hub as the Tata Group plans to develop an AI City in the Uttar Pradesh capital. The proposal was discussed during a high-level meeting between Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran in Lucknow. The meeting focused on reviewing ongoing projects in the … Read more

India Unveils Its First Indigenous 1.0 GHz Microprocessor ‘DHRUV64’, Set to Power 5G Technology

India has taken a major leap in the world of technology by launching its first fully indigenous 1.0 GHz microprocessor, named DHRUV64. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the country’s journey towards technological self-reliance and reduced dependence on foreign semiconductor chips. The 64-bit dual-core microprocessor has been developed by the Centre for Development of … Read more

Lawsuit Alleges ChatGPT Fueled Paranoia Before Connecticut Murder-Suicide

San Francisco / Connecticut — A new lawsuit filed in San Francisco Superior Court accuses OpenAI of contributing to a tragic murder-suicide by allegedly intensifying a man’s paranoid delusions through interactions with ChatGPT. The suit, filed Thursday by the estate of Suzanne Adams, claims that ChatGPT exacerbated the mental instability of her son, Stein-Erik Soelberg, … Read more

Over 1,000 Amazon Employees Warn AI Push Could Harm Democracy, Jobs and Environment

More than 1,000 Amazon employees have signed an open letter raising alarm over the company’s aggressive pursuit of artificial intelligence, warning that the strategy poses risks to democracy, jobs and the environment, The Guardian reported on Friday. The letter — published on Wednesday and signed anonymously by employees — criticises what it describes as Amazon’s … Read more

NCDC to Deploy Real-Time Data and AI to Boost Disease Surveillance in India

By The S Bharat New Delhi: The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced plans to transition from traditional “detective-style” disease surveillance to a predictive model powered by artificial intelligence (AI), real-time data analytics and digital intelligence platforms. The move is aimed at significantly enhancing public health security and early epidemic preparedness across India. … Read more

Walmart in Talks to Acquire Israeli-Founded AI Startup to Combat Counterfeits and Online Scams

U.S. retail giant Walmart is preparing to take a major step to tackle the rising problem of counterfeit products, online scams, and non-compliant listings on its marketplace. According to reports, the company is in advanced discussions to acquire Israeli-founded AI startup “R&A Data.” R&A Data, founded in 2022 by two former Israeli intelligence officers — … Read more

Education Ministry charts roadmap for AI & computational thinking in schools from 2026–27

In a statement issued here, the Ministry of Education stated that the department is supporting institutions such as CBSE, NCERT, KVS, and NVS, along with states and union territories, in designing the course through a consultative process. In a bid to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computational Thinking (CT) as core components of future-ready education, … Read more

Elon Musk Can’t Quit California: Despite Texas Move, His Companies Expand in the Bay Area

Elon Musk may have packed up Tesla’s headquarters and declared a fresh start in Texas, but California isn’t done with him—and apparently, he isn’t done with California either. Despite a messy, very public split from the Golden State, Musk is quietly building back his presence there. His brain-interface company Neuralink just signed a lease for … Read more

AI Heartland
In the global race for artificial intelligence supremacy, India is charting a path unlike any other, one that begins not in glittering metros but in its smaller towns and rural districts.

In the global race for artificial intelligence supremacy, India is charting a path unlike any other, one that begins not in glittering metros but in its smaller towns and rural districts. The country’s AI revolution is quietly taking shape in places once known more for ancient temples or cotton mills than for code and data. … Read more