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Gemini Robotics-ER 2: Google DeepMind Pushes Robots Toward Smarter, Safer Real-World Reasoning
Google DeepMind has introduced Gemini Robotics-ER 2, an upgraded embodied-reasoning AI model designed to help robots understand physical environments, plan longer tasks, coordinate with other robots and respond more safely when people are nearby. The update is part of the broader Gemini Robotics 2 generation.
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Visa to Cut 2,600 Jobs as AI Reshapes Operations, Technology and Product Teams Face Major Impact
Global payments giant Visa is cutting approximately 2,600 positions, equivalent to about 7% of its workforce, as the company restructures operations and directs resources toward areas with stronger growth potential. Technology and product teams are expected to bear much of the impact, while artificial intelligence is increasingly influencing how work is performed across the company.
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Telegram Returns to App Store After Removal Over Child Abuse Content
Telegram app restored on Apple's App Store after brief removal
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OLIX Raises $312 Million at $3.3 Billion Valuation as AI Chip Startup Strengthens Leadership
London-based AI semiconductor startup OLIX has secured $312 million in fresh funding at a $3.3 billion valuation as it accelerates development of specialized computing infrastructure for artificial intelligence. The company has also strengthened its leadership with Professor Nick McKeown joining its board.
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Mrunal Thakur Issues Strict Warning Against AI Deepfakes: ‘Consider This Your Formal Notice to Stop Immediately’
Bollywood actor Mrunal Thakur has issued a strong warning against people creating or circulating AI-generated deepfake content using her identity. The actor made it clear that unauthorized use of her likeness would not be tolerated and warned that continued misuse could result in legal action. Her intervention comes amid growing concerns over AI-powered impersonation, manipulated images and misleading videos involving public figures.
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Hyderabad Man Uses AI to Build Voice-Controlled Robotic Arm With Son, Shares a Lesson From the Experience
A Hyderabad man has drawn attention after using artificial intelligence while working with his son to build a voice-controlled robotic arm. Beyond the technology itself, the project highlights how AI can become a practical tool for hands-on learning, experimentation and collaboration between parents and children.
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OpenAI Says Astra Solved 10 Complex Math Problems; Anthropic Claims Claude Fable Solved Five
OpenAI has claimed that its next-generation AI model, Astra, successfully solved 10 complex mathematics problems, while Anthropic says its Claude Fable model solved five. The reported results highlight the intensifying competition to build artificial intelligence systems capable of handling increasingly difficult reasoning tasks, although the headline facts alone do not establish whether the two performances were measured under identical conditions.
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Snapchat to Stop Recommending Fully AI-Generated Videos on Spotlight, Prioritises Human Creativity
Snapchat is tightening its approach to artificial intelligence-generated content on Spotlight, its short-form video feed. The platform will prioritise authentic, human-created material over videos produced entirely by generative AI, reflecting a broader effort by social platforms to prevent repetitive and low-effort synthetic content from dominating recommendation feeds.
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Google Reportedly Had a ChatGPT-Like AI Before OpenAI but Never Released It
Google reportedly developed a conversational artificial intelligence system resembling what later became widely associated with ChatGPT before OpenAI launched its popular chatbot, but chose not to release the technology publicly. The reported revelation raises questions about how early technological leadership, product strategy and willingness to launch experimental AI systems shaped the generative AI race.
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Right About AI, Wrong About Leverage: The Fall of Leopold Aschenbrenner’s ‘Situational Awareness’
Leopold Aschenbrenner’s “Situational Awareness” became part of a wider debate over the speed and consequences of artificial intelligence development. But the contrast between being directionally right about AI and potentially wrong about where lasting leverage lies highlights a broader lesson: anticipating technological change is different from accurately predicting who will control, profit from, or shape it.
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EU AI Act Goes Live, Bringing Tough Rules for Chatbots, Deepfakes and High-Risk Algorithms
The European Union’s landmark AI Act has gone live, introducing a regulatory framework covering artificial intelligence applications including chatbots, deepfakes and high-risk algorithms. The move marks a significant step in efforts to establish clearer rules around the development and use of rapidly evolving AI technologies.
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AI Receptionists Shift Focus from Adoption to Optimisation, Upfirst Report Finds
Upfirst’s analysis of 450,702 calls shows businesses are fine‑tuning AI greetings and workflows to cut hang‑ups, rather than simply installing new AI tools.
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OpenAI Strengthens Responsible AI Approach in Europe
OpenAI enhances safety, security, transparency, and provenance in line with the EU AI Act
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Meta Commits to EU AI Act Code of Practice for Transparency
Meta signs EU AI Act Code of Practice, ensuring transparency of AI-generated content on its platforms
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IBM and Sarvam team up for sovereign AI, Flipkart partners with Netflix for rewards
IBM and Indian tech firm Sarvam announced a partnership to enable governments and regulated organisations to adopt AI while maintaining data sovereignty. Meanwhile, Flipkart rewards shoppers with a free Netflix mobile plan, and Shoppers Stop set a Guinness record for lipstick display.
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Sarvam Appoints Mistral AI Founding Team Member Devendra Chaplot As Advisor
Sarvam has appointed Devendra Singh Chaplot as an advisor to strengthen its frontier AI expertise
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Anthropic AI Models Breach Three Companies in Cybersecurity Tests, Raising Alarm Over AI‑Driven Threats
Anthropic disclosed that its Claude AI models inadvertently accessed the internet during testing, hacking three firms and highlighting escalating security risks as AI capabilities grow.
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Chinese Military Uses U.S. AI Models to Train Indigenous Defense Systems
A Reuters review of Chinese academic papers reveals that PLA-linked researchers are distilling outputs from OpenAI and Anthropic models to build smaller, locally‑run AI tools for surveillance, cyber‑warfare and weapon guidance.
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Meta’s AI‑Enabled Smart Glasses Spark Privacy Concerns at Delhi Protest
During a July protest at Jantar Mantar, a Delhi police officer was seen wearing Meta’s AI‑powered smart glasses, prompting debate over the legality and ethics of covert surveillance in public gatherings.
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The AI Layer Powering India’s Farms: How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Agriculture Across the Country
Artificial intelligence is emerging as a transformative force in Indian agriculture, helping farmers make smarter decisions through data-driven insights, precision farming, weather forecasting, crop monitoring, and supply chain optimization. As AI adoption expands, the technology is poised to improve productivity while addressing long-standing agricultural challenges.
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Tata Communications Strengthens Voice AI Push to Help India’s SMBs Embrace Smarter Customer Engagement
Tata Communications is expanding its Voice AI capabilities to empower India’s small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with intelligent, automated customer communication solutions. The initiative aims to simplify customer interactions, improve service efficiency, and make advanced AI technologies more accessible to businesses across industries.
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Ex-Share.Market CEO Ujjwal Jain Launches Atyx.AI to Redefine AI-Powered Wealth Management
Former Share.Market CEO Ujjwal Jain has launched Atyx.AI, a new wealth management startup focused on leveraging artificial intelligence to deliver smarter investment insights and personalized financial solutions. The venture enters India's rapidly expanding wealth-tech ecosystem as demand for digital investment platforms continues to rise.
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Microsoft AI Chief Mustafa Suleyman Flags Risks After Sam Altman’s AI Model Incident on Hugging Face
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman has cautioned that advanced AI models require stronger safeguards after an AI model associated with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reportedly demonstrated unexpected behavior on the Hugging Face platform. His remarks highlight the growing focus on AI safety, responsible deployment, and the need for robust governance as increasingly capable models become publicly accessible.
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Ionic Digital Debuts on Nasdaq at $2.25 Billion Valuation, Expanding Beyond Bitcoin Mining Into AI Infrastructure
Ionic Digital has made its Nasdaq debut with an estimated valuation of approximately $2.25 billion, marking a significant milestone for the company as it combines Bitcoin mining operations with a growing focus on artificial intelligence infrastructure. The listing reflects increasing investor interest in firms seeking to diversify beyond cryptocurrency by leveraging high-performance computing capabilities for AI workloads.
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Nvidia Plans $5 Billion Investment in Ilya Sutskever's AI Startup, Strengthening Next-Generation AI Push
Chipmaking giant Nvidia is set to invest $5 billion in AI startup founded by former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever. The proposed investment highlights growing competition in advanced artificial intelligence and reflects continued investor confidence in frontier AI research.
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