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He argued that India cannot realistically match the spending levels of the world's largest AI players, noting that entering the race for state-of-the-art models could require investments of well over $100 billion.
Updated : Jun 13, 2026

'Ultimate weapon...': Sridhar Vembu urges India to build sovereign AI after US Anthropic curbs

Rather than relying on proprietary frontier AI systems developed overseas, Vembu suggested that Indian organisations should increasingly adopt smaller AI models, including Indian and Chinese open-source alternatives. 

Meta has yet to issue a formal statement detailing the exact technical cause of the dual-platform failure or an expected timeline for a full service restoration.
Updated : Jun 12, 2026

Digital disconnect: Facebook, Instagram global outage leaves users stranded 

Instead of their usual feeds, Instagram users were greeted with "could not refresh feed" error messages, while Facebook users found themselves abruptly logged out of their mobile apps and desktop browsers with no way to re-authenticate. 

The name “Oracle” came from a database project the founders had worked on for the US intelligence community. 
Updated : May 15, 2026

What is Oracle? History of the US software giant facing backlash after IIT, NIT offer pullbacks

Oracle is one of the world’s largest enterprise software and cloud computing companies. It is best known for its database software — systems that help organisations store, manage, and process massive amounts of data securely and efficiently. 

Unlike many elite AI research programs that focus heavily on academic credentials, Anthropic stressed that the fellowship is open to applicants from diverse backgrounds
Updated : May 14, 2026

Anthropic AI Safety Fellowship 2026: How to apply, $15,000 funding, duration & hiring chances

Anthropic, founded by former OpenAI researchers, has positioned itself as one of the leading firms focused on AI alignment and “steerable” AI systems. The company says its mission is to create AI that remains reliable, interpretable, and beneficial for society.  

The DRAP has been engineered specifically for modern electronic warfare battlefields where GPS, radio links, and communications are actively jammed. 
Updated : May 14, 2026

Bengaluru startup Zulu Defence bags order from Europe for AI combat drone. What is DRAP?

The deal marks a significant export milestone for the Indian startup and underlines the growing global demand for autonomous battlefield systems designed to operate in heavily jammed and electronically contested combat environments. 

Asus Zenbook S14 Review
Updated : May 12, 2026

ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) Review: The 'Zen'-ith of Windows portability

The premium ultraportable market is fiercely contested, but the new ASUS Zenbook S14, powered by the Intel Core Ultra 9 (Series 3), distinguishes itself through a marriage of new material science and peak efficiency. 

According to a survey by industry body FICCI and Indian Banks Association (IBA) published in April, AI is widely perceived as the most disruptive development likely to reshape banking operations in the near-term.
Updated : May 11, 2026

Tech edge: How state-owned banks are embracing AI 

State-owned lenders are rapidly deploying AI across segments whether it's in onboarding customers or business underwriting.

Unlike countries where alerts may also cover law enforcement or national security issues, India’s current rollout is primarily focused on disaster management and weather-related emergencies.
Updated : May 15, 2026

India gets own Disaster Alert Service: How it compares with the US, Japan & Europe systems

The alerts were part of India’s new Cell Broadcast-based disaster warning network being rolled out by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). 

Earlier this week, the startup said it had secured $5 billion from Amazon at the same valuation, with the potential for another $20 billion over time.
Updated : Apr 24, 2026

Google to invest $10 billion in Anthropic, may add $30 billion more

Anthropic said the initial investment will be made in cash at a valuation of $350 billion, in line with its February funding round. 

Airtel continues to lead in subscriber quality with a peak VLR (active subscriber) ratio of 99.24%.
Updated : Apr 23, 2026

Airtel outpaces Jio for third straight month; Vodafone Idea stabilises in March

The trend in the first three months of the year represents a significant reversal of the situation last year.

Evans advises young professionals to focus on emotional intelligence and visibility, not just technical skills.
Updated : Apr 3, 2026

'Master corporate politics': Former Amazon VP Reveals how to win in leadership roles

As company growth slows, employees start competing for existing roles and opportunities. Former Amazon VP Ethan Evans calls this “cannibalism,” where internal politics revolve around negotiating for scope rather than seeking new positions.

What stood out most for the team, he added, was how closely real-world flight data matched the company’s computational models. 
Updated : Apr 2, 2026

‘Blown wing technology worked’: Deepinder Goyal announces milestone flight for LAT Aerospace prototype

Goyal said the prototype remained airborne for more than six minutes, completing the mission before executing a smooth landing. The test also validated multiple systems, including the aircraft’s closed-loop control and its quick-detach wing design, which held steady even during aggressive turns. 

He also admitted that the company could have handled the announcement better.
Updated : Mar 4, 2026

OpenAI Pentagon deal triggers backlash; 1.5 million users sign up to quit ChatGPT

The decision came just hours after rival AI company Anthropic withdrew from a similar deal.

Trump vs Anthropic takes a new turn!
Updated : Feb 28, 2026

'Radical left, woke company': Trump blacklists Anthropic as Claude maker refuses Pentagon demands

His announcement comes after the AI startup refused the Pentagon's demand to agree to unconditional military use of its Claude models. 

Singh said India faces structural challenges in education, including uneven learning outcomes, teacher shortages and language diversity, where AI tools can help deliver scale.
Updated : Feb 19, 2026

People-centric use cases crucial for India’s AI push: USISPF’s Rohit Kumar Singh

Rohit Kumar Singh cautioned that AI, like any powerful technology, carries dual potential. “You can either empower the consumer or exploit the consumer,” he said, underscoring the need for regulatory oversight when misuse emerges.

During the panel discussion, Amodei said India’s combination of high technical talent and growth potential could boost economic numbers.
Updated : Feb 19, 2026

India AI Impact Summit 2026: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei predicts India’s 25% growth with AI

Amodei said that India is not just the market, but it is the ultimate “test lab” for how AI can contribute to a country's economy. 

ePlane will create a high-fidelity “Digital Twin” of its e200x, setting a new benchmark for aerospace simulation.
Updated : Feb 19, 2026

India AI Impact Summit 2026: ePlane to build the digital twin of India’s first electric air taxi with NVIDIA

The company is the first electric aviation OEM in the region to leverage NVIDIA Omniverse for multi-physics digital twin modeling

Bengaluru’s leadership in AI hiring is closely tied to its status as the Global Capability Centre (GCC) capital of India.
Updated : Feb 18, 2026

AI jobs: Bengaluru leads, Delhi-NCR follows as AI hiring clusters in two key Indian hubs, says report

Bengaluru leads AI hiring with a 25.4% share, closely followed by Delhi-NCR at 24.8%, based on an analysis of over 64,500 AI-tagged job listings on Naukri.com.

The nationwide AI Responsibility Pledge campaign sought to mobilise citizens across the country to commit to the ethical, inclusive, and responsible use of AI.
Updated : Feb 18, 2026

AI Impact Summit: India sets Guinness World Record with over 250,000 AI responsibility pledges in 24 hours

The AI Responsibility Pledge campaign was part of the IndiaAI Mission and was conducted in partnership with Intel India. Launched on February 16, the initiative encouraged citizens across the country to commit to the ethical, inclusive, and responsible use of artificial intelligence by submitting pledges through the aipledge.indiaai.gov.in portal.

Google DeepMind said it would partner with Indian government agencies and institutions to deploy AI tools for scientific research and education, including providing access to advanced models for researchers and students.
Updated : Feb 18, 2026

Google deepens India strategy with subsea cable, DeepMind science partnerships and AI funds

The “America-India Connect” project will create new fiber-optic routes to improve connectivity between the United States, India and parts of the Southern Hemisphere. 

Former British prime minister Rishi Sunak and Meta’s Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang at India AI Impact Summit in Delhi on Wednesday.
Updated : Feb 18, 2026

Enormous optimism in India vs anxiety in Western countries: ex-UK PM Rishi Sunak at India AI Impact Summit 

In a fireside chat with Meta’s Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang, Sunak said New Delhi’s growing role reflects its strategic importance in the global AI landscape, describing India as “a country with huge digital ambitions and capacity”.