Infosys bets on building AI talent internally as demand outpaces supply
AI is definitely augmenting the workforce; human-plus-AI work paradigm increases peoples productivity, says Infosys Chief Human Resources Officer
AI may help cut legacy tech debt, but clients fear creating a new one
Despite modernising nearly 90 legacy applications and achieving around 60% faster migration through AI-enabled software development, enterprises continue to view technical debt as an inevitable part of their technology investments
Airtel prepaid plan tweaks: Brokerages estimate per-user revenue lifts ranging from 4 to 12
Some viewed the changes as selective plan rationalisation rather than an across-the-board or formal tariff hike, but said it would aid Airtel's premiumisation strategy by prompting customers to upgrade
Mastercard took down payments across Australia with a scheduled update
Mastercard transactions were declined across Australia on Saturday afternoon after what the company describes as a scheduled system update, with more than 1,900 outage reports logged by mid-afternoon. Mastercard says the problem is resolved and all systems are working normally. Mastercard payments stopped working across Australia on Saturday afternoon. A scheduled system update caused Mastercard [] This story continues at The Next Web
Alibaba says its Qwen models have passed 3 billion downloads, making them the most used open-weight family in the world. The Hugging Face report published a day earlier counts 2,045 million for Qwen this year, and 151,448 derivatives against Alibabas claim of more than 300,000. Alibaba says its Qwen models have passed 3 billion downloads, [] This story continues at The Next Web
US firms ramp up AI spending, but earnings impact remains limited: Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs found that 11% of S&P 500 companies quantified AI productivity gains for a specific use case.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei rejects claim AI regulation would concentrate power
Amodei argued that fair institutional processes can constrain corporate power and protect individuals, while regulation can be designed to place greater burdens on the most advanced AI companies than on smaller challengers
Nvidia eyes investing $3 billion in SB Energy under OpenAI data centre deal
The proposed investment is part of Nvidia's talks with OpenAI and SB Energy on providing around $100 billion in credit support for the planned Ohio data centre campus
Nvidia-OpenAI partnership: US chipmaker plans to invest $3 billion in SB Energy; what we know
Nvidia is in talks to invest roughly $3 billion in SB Energy while discussing up to $100 billion in credit support for an Ohio data centre project for OpenAI.
Altman says four years of college may be more than the world now needs
Sam Altman told a summit of tech interns that two years of college was the exact right amount of time for him and that four years may be more than the world now requires. He made the case to an audience whose entry-level pipeline is already being closed by AI. Sam Altman thinks a degree [] This story continues at The Next Web
$10 Million in Gold Found Buried Under Former Brewery in Belgium
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Anthropic shares more details about how Claude
How will the watermarking actually work? Can it be hidden with editing? And how does this affect code?
Hockey Hub Nilgiris Awaits Synthetic Turf
The only solace was India clinching bronze in the 2021 and 2024 Olympics that renewed the hopes of revival of hockey in India.
Belgium wildfire burns at least 1,600 hectares
One of Belgium's biggest-ever fires continues to burn, authorities have yet to bring it under control.
Anthropic is watermarking text generated by Claude to comply with EU law
Anthropic has explained its text watermarking approach.
Firefighters battle wildfire tearing through Belgian nature reserve
The fire burning through the major park was described as the country's worst in recent years.
Anthropic CEO's Wife Asked Epstein To Invest In Her Luxury Porn Company
Although Cami Clark does not officially work for Anthropic, she operates as an influential shadow adviser for them and is also spotted sitting in the front row when Dario Amodei talks at big events, such as Davos.
In March 2012, Anthropic CEO's wife asked Epstein whether he would want to invest in her and a colleague's businesses.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's Wife Sought Epstein Investment For 'Luxury Porn Business
In March 2012, Anthropic CEO's wife asked Epstein whether he would want to invest in her and a colleague's businesses.
AMD raises $4.75bn in its biggest ever bond sale
AMD has raised $4.75bn in its biggest ever US dollar bond offering, sold in four tranches with maturities from three to ten years. It held $13.1bn in cash against $3.2bn of debt at the end of June, and has committed up to $5bn to Anthropic. AMD has raised $4.75bn in the largest dollar bond sale [] This story continues at The Next Web
Make capital national model to achieve Viksit Bharat@2047, says LG
New Glass Skywalk at Dahbosa Waterfall Set to Boost Palghar Tourism
Mumbai, August 15: The newly inaugurated Glass Skywalk at the renowned Dahbosa Waterfall in Palghar district promises to redefine tourism in the area. On the occasion of Independence Day, Forest Minister and Palghar District Guardian Minister Ganesh Naik unveiled this attractive tourist project. This initiative is expected to significantly increase the influx of domestic and ... Read more New Glass Skywalk at Dahbosa Waterfall Set to Boost Palghar Tourism
Indian semiconductor startup Aheesa achieves first-pass success with VIHAAN chip
The milestone strengthens Indias chip-design push as government-backed startups expand indigenous capabilities across telecom, defence, automotive and emerging technologies
Anthropic ran 133 million contractor chats with its bioweapon filters off
Anthropic published the Risk Report on 14 August, covering the period to 15 July. Axios got the company on the record and led on the misalignment rating, as did most of the coverage. Anthropic raised its estimate of catastrophic harm from misalignment in high-stakes settings. It now calls that risk low, up from very low [] This story continues at The Next Web
Meta regulates hate speech less in India than globally
On Facebook and Instagram, Metas proactive enforcement on posts related to hate speech, bullying, harassment, has drastically decreased in India since June 2025
Belgian Pocognoli frontrunner to be Scotland boss
Former Monaco head coach Sebastien Pocognoli is identified by the Scottish FA as their prime candidate to replace Steve Clarke.
Nvidia halved its $250bn promise to OpenAI. Then it showed investors what it owns
Anissa Gardizy reported the cut for The Wall Street Journal on 14 August. Under the new proposed terms Nvidia would initially backstop only half of the 10GW project, and it would decide about the rest later. A deal could be signed as soon as this weekend. The Journal says Nvidia made the change to address [] This story continues at The Next Web
LG Sandhu Calls for a Developed Delhi Model on Independence Day
New Delhi, August 15: On the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, Delhis Lieutenant Governor (LG) Tarunjeet Singh Sandhu hoisted the national flag at Lok Niwas. He urged citizens to work together to create a safe, clean, and proud Developed Delhi, aiming for the city to serve as a model for the entire nation. During ... Read more LG Sandhu Calls for a Developed Delhi Model on Independence Day
Three schoolgirls killed after private bus hits two-wheeler in Wardha
Police said the three girls were travelling on a two-wheeler when a private bus allegedly hit them from behind. The impact caused the accident, resulting in the deaths of all three girls
Your phone gets five years of updates by law. Your car gets nothing
Robert Ferris put the question to forecasters and executives for CNBC on 15 August. The average American car is now 12.8 years old, on Mobility Globals figures. A new one costs close to $50,000, and nobody selling software-defined vehicles will say they last that long. Sam Fiorani forecasts vehicles for AutoForecastSolutions, and he gave the [] This story continues at The Next Web
Tiger Global reduces big tech bets, adds AMD and SpaceX in Q2 2026
Tiger Global reshaped its technology portfolio during the quarter, signalling changing investment preferences across leading companies in the sector.
Anthropic's IPO may hinge on a $200 billion revenue bet: Here's what investors are looking at
PayPal is no longer refusing to sell. Now the question is whether regulators allow it
The Wall Street Journal reported the talks on 14 August. Cara Lombardo, Gina Heeb and Lauren Thomas wrote it. The framing is what changed. PayPal is in talks to sell itself, rather than fielding an offer it has rejected. Stripe and Advent International proposed $60.50 a share in July, which PayPal considered insufficient. The two [] This story continues at The Next Web
The AI store manager fired its first human. It had to be reminded of its own rules first
Luna runs Andon Market, a shop at 2102 Union Street in Cow Hollow. Andon Labs, the safety startup behind it, reported the dismissal on Thursday. Business Insiders Katherine Li first reported the decision and interviewed the lab. Luna is built on Anthropics Claude Sonnet 4.6. The headline writes itself. The conversation logs say something else. [] This story continues at The Next Web
Meet Anthropic's 'first lady' who dated Eric Schmidt and started a porn company
Meet Anthropics first lady who dated Eric Schmidt and started a porn company
Alibaba AI models hit 3 billion downloads, passing Meta, Google
Open models can be downloaded, customised and used as building blocks for new AI products; that has made download and derivative-model figures one measure of influence in the US-China AI race
Redcliffe Labs, Skyroot take diagnostic research to space
The maiden initiative, DRIFT-1, taken onboard Skyroots mission, will test Redcliffe Labs dry diagnostic reagents in Low Earth Orbit for 90 days, comparing performance against an identical ground control
EV prices rose for the first time in 2026, and the discounts are why
The average US electric vehicle sold for $56,126 in July, up 1.6% on a year earlier and the first rise of 2026, according to Kelley Blue Book. Automakers cut EV incentives by 24.3% year on year after pulling models and shrinking supply. The average electric car in the United States sold for $56,126 in July. [] This story continues at The Next Web
Zoox has shown its safety workings, three weeks after recalling every robotaxi it owns
Zoox has published the reasoning behind its claim to be safer than human drivers. Everything reduces to one number, the predicted rate of collision, injury and fatality events, expressed as miles per event. Risk from driving software, from the vehicle itself and from fleet operations is added together into that single estimate. It functions as [] This story continues at The Next Web
Indian Army Secures Advanced Drone Systems with
New Delhi, August 14: The Indian Army is set to enhance its strike capability and operational efficiency with a significant move by the Ministry of Defence. On Friday, the ministry signed two contracts worth approximately 1,577 crore with Tata Advanced Systems Limited and Naib Private Limited for the procurement of the Loitering Munition System. This ... Read more Indian Army Secures Advanced Drone Systems with 1,577 Crore Contracts
Karnataka BJP President Criticizes Gutkha Ban Impacting Farmers
Bengaluru, August 14: Karnataka BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra has accused the state government of harming the interests of farmers and areca nut producers through its decision to impose a ban on gutkha. He stated that this move has created an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty among farmers across the state. Addressing a press conference at ... Read more Karnataka BJP President Criticizes Gutkha Ban Impacting Farmers
France top court strikes down under-15 social media ban
France top court strikes down under social media ban
Karnataka BJP President Criticizes Governments Gutkha Ban Impacting Farmers
Bengaluru, August 14: Karnataka BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra has accused the state government of harming the interests of farmers and areca nut producers by imposing a ban on gutkha. He stated that this decision has created an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty among farmers across the state. During a press conference held at Vidhana Soudha ... Read more Karnataka BJP President Criticizes Governments Gutkha Ban Impacting Farmers
I tested an Android app that lets anyone fight censorship - and shows your impact in real time
Most apps make our personal lives easier. This one helps the oppressed communicate by turning your phone into a Tor proxy. No technical knowledge needed.
Odisha Start-up Advances Space-Based Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Odisha-based Serendipity Space successfully demonstrated drug crystallisation processes on a satellite prototype in a near-space mission. This breakthrough aims to enable pharmaceutical manufacturing in low Earth orbit, leveraging microgravity to create superior drug crystal structures for enhanced solubility, stability, and effectiveness. The mission tested core technologies, including an autonomous pharmaceutical factory, and was inspired by advancements made on the International Space Station.
I&B Ministry scraps 12 min ad duration cap for television channels to ensure level playing field
The decision will come into effect from the date of notification of the amendment in the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994 in the Gazette
Fractal Analytics beta launches Indias first healthcare AI model under India AI Mission
The pilot in partnership with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will provide a Health AI Chatbot on WhatsApp
Trumps Name BACK at Kennedy Center? Boards Fresh Move Risks Another Court Showdown Over JFK Legacy
Donald Trumps name is back at the centre of the Kennedy Center controversy after the Trump-aligned board voted to add new wording to the buildings facade. The proposed lettering would keep the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts name while adding a line crediting Trump with restoring and renovating the institution. The move comes after a federal judge ordered Trumps name removed, setting up a fresh legal showdown over presidential power, congressional authority and the future identity of the Kennedy Center.
Irans Deadly MISSILE TRAP: IRGC Forces Trump Military To BURN Through Expensive Arsenal
Irans IRGC has reportedly refined its missile-and-drone tactics to challenge U.S. air defenses and drain valuable interceptor stocks. By combining cheaper drones with sophisticated and maneuvering missiles, Tehran is seeking to overwhelm defenses while forcing Washington into an increasingly costly exchange. The strategy, along with reported strikes on key radar systems, highlights how Iran is adapting its battlefield tactics as the conflict with the U.S. continues.
France's top court strikes down social media ban for children under 15
President Macron has asked the government to rewrite France's proposed social media ban for children.
Trump admin accuses over 40 nations including India of helping China evade tariffs - what it means
Dalit farmer killed over goat grazing in Bidar
Dalit farmer killed over goat grazing in Bidar
Watch: India caught in Trumps tariff crosshairs?
The Trump administration has flagged more than 40 countries, including India, as potential risks for helping China evade U.S. tariffs by routing Chinese goods through third countries.
Taylor Farms' connections to Trump admin spurs probe into Cyclospora response
Senator Warren questions whether Taylor Farms' influence swayed Trump admin.
Batwara 1947 Review: A Predictable but Sincere Plea for Communal Harmony
The films intentions are honourable, but things in Batwara 1947 move along predictable routes.
Tata, NIBE to arm Army with loitering munitions under Rs 1,577-cr deal
The procurement is in line with the Army's recent reorganisation into new frontline formations-the 'Rudra' all-arms brigades, 'Bhairav' light commando battalions, and 'Shaktibaan' artillery regiments
RFK Jr Claims Trumps Plane Is Packed With McDonalds In Viral Podcast Confession
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has reignited Donald Trumps long-running fast-food reputation after claiming the presidents plane is filled with boxes and boxes of McDonalds. Speaking on the Net Positive podcast, the Health Secretary said Trump tends to choose national fast-food chains while traveling, describing a reported stockpile of McDonalds meals aboard the aircraft. The comment quickly went viral, sparking a fresh debate over Trumps eating habits and drawing reactions from podcast hosts, critics, and supporters alike.
Defence Ministry Signs Rs 1,577-Crore Loiter Munition Deal For Army
The acquisition is aimed at enhancing the combat capabilities of the Army's artillery regiments and strengthening overall operational readiness.
SpaceX has closed its $60bn Cursor deal, and Cursor was buying a company the day before
SpaceX confirmed completion in a regulatory filing. Bloombergs Carmen Arroyo and Natasha Mascarenhas reported the close. The desk covered the binding agreement in June, when SpaceX filed an 8-K and said it expected to complete in the third quarter, subject to regulatory approval. That approval has now happened, on the schedule the filing set out. [] This story continues at The Next Web
A judge just told Google to stop making rival app stores hard to install
The hearing ran on 13 August in a San Francisco courtroom, The Verge reported first. It was a compliance check, not a new case. A jury decided unanimously nearly three years ago that Google held an illegal monopoly over Android apps. Donato set the remedy in October 2024. That remedy made Google carry rival Android [] This story continues at The Next Web
Mistral set out the plan on 11 August. Its own announcement covers three things at once. Regional endpoints are now generally available, letting customers pick Europe or the US for inference. A Priority Tier in public preview adds custom rate limits and an uptime commitment. The third part is the one that funds the other [] This story continues at The Next Web
From Narmada To Velsao: Medha Patkar
From the Narmada Valley to Velsao, Medha Patkars activism has kept displacement, peoples rights at the centre of Indias development debate.
The union announced it on 13 August. Its own statement sets the end at one minute past midnight on Wednesday 19 August. The strike began on 27 October 2023 with about 120 mechanics across seven Swedish workshops, Electrek noted. It became the longest industrial conflict in modern Swedish history. Tesla never signed a collective agreement, [] This story continues at The Next Web
A.P. Health Minister opens new OP block in Dharmavaram Hospital
Kennedy Centers Trump name dispute heads toward another court clash
The Kennedy Center board voted to add Donald Trump's name to the building's facade. The surrounding grounds will also be renamed President Donald J. Trump Plaza. This decision follows a federal judge's ruling against renaming the center for Trump. The board also approved a controversial two-year closure for renovations. The future of the institution now faces further legal challenges and scrutiny.
AI becomes a measurable revenue pool for Indian IT firms, but not yet a growth engine
Beyond revenue, AI and GenAI are improving IT service delivery efficiency by automating routine tasks
Trump And Musk Have Now Turned Their Bitter Feud Into A $100 Million Alliance
Then Musk said he planned to help Republicans in the November midterm elections and that he intended to spend at least $100 million on a voter-turnout operation designed to help Republicans hold on to Congress.
Trump asks Supreme Court to let White House resume ballroom construction work
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to allow ballroom construction to continue. A lower court had ordered a halt to the project, citing lack of congressional approval. The administration is appealing this decision, which stopped the $400 million ballroom project. The judges ruled the president lacks unilateral authority for such building. This legal battle over the White House ballroom construction is ongoing.
Donald Trump orders changes to aircraft carriers to use steam catapults to launch jets
US President Donald Trump has issued a controversial order to revert aircraft carrier technology to an old steam take-off method, a refit which will c... Donald Trump orders changes to aircraft carriers to use steam catapults to launch jets
Indonesia earmarks Rp820.9 trillion for education in 2027 budget
Sharma, Sandhu Struggle In Denmark
Indian golfers Shubhankar Sharma and Yuvraj Sandhu had a challenging start at the Danish Golf Championship, with Sharma likely to miss the cut after a 2-over 74. Frenchman Felix Mory set a course record with a 7-under 65 to take the lead.
The rain is falling. Just not where India farms
The rain is falling Just not where India farms
West Bengal chief minister announces new measures to support girls
The News Mill
The index provider announced the change on 13 August, in a release issued at 18:12 in New York. Reddit enters under the Communication Services sector. It trades on the New York Stock Exchange as RDDT. A second change follows two days later. Sun Communities replaces Webster Financial in the S&P MidCap 400 on 20 August. [] This story continues at The Next Web
Troy Lock and Dam: Troy's Federal Dam, built in 1913, supported river navigation for over a century. This engineering project connected the Hudson River to the state's canal system. The dam's construction involved Army engineers and laborers from the Panama Canal project. Troy's industrial history included steel production and the Erie Canal's impact.
Assam Government to Replace Over 1,000 Dilapidated Bridges with RCC Structures: CM Sarma
Guwahati, August 14: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Friday that the state government is undertaking a significant initiative to replace over 1,000 wooden and dilapidated bridges with durable Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) bridges, ensuring safety in all weather conditions. The program aims to strengthen road connectivity across the state and enhance access ... Read more Assam Government to Replace Over 1,000 Dilapidated Bridges with RCC Structures: CM Sarma
Trump allows Navy to build ships abroad, orders return to steam catapults
Trump's directive would allow foreign shipbuilders to construct up to two vessels overseas while ordering the Navy to replace EMALS with steam catapults.
Trump Downplays Significance Of Trump Tower Found On Epstein Island
WASHINGTONDismissing news of the 70-story skyscraper as a hit job manufactured by the mainstream media, President Donald Trump downplayed Thursday the significance of a Trump Tower found on Little St. James, the island once owned by the late child predator Jeffrey Epstein.Look, theres a lot of buildings with my name on it, one of which [] The post Trump Downplays Significance Of Trump Tower Found On Epstein Island appeared first on The Onion .
'Don't Like It': Karoline Leavitt's 'Tense' 3 Words To Trump's Aide Inside Marine One 'Decoded'
Outgoing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has sparked fresh speculation after footage surfaced showing her in a tense-looking exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump's adviser Natalie Harp during a Marine One interaction. A lipreader claims to have deciphered parts of their conversation, including the words Are you sure? and This has now happened twice. However, the interpretation has not been independently verified, and there is no evidence the exchange was connected to Leavitt's resignation. Leavitt says she is leaving to spend more time with her young family.
GOBARdhan: How India Plans To Turn Farm Waste Into Fuel
India is betting Rs 23,731 crore on GOBARdhan to turn cattle dung, crop residue and organic waste into compressed biogas while creating a new rural energy economy.
Over 34 lakh candidates register on FutureSkills PRIME; 86%+ from Tier 2, 3 cities: MeitY
India ranks among the leading countries in AI adoption, preparedness and ecosystem development and accounts for around 20% of the global semiconductor design workforce
Armed Forces Athletes Are Nation's Pride, Says Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded armed forces athletes for their medal-winning performance at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games, calling them a 'perfect blend of a soldier and a champion'. He highlighted their strong willpower and the inspiration they provide to the nation, especially the youth. Indian Army athletes secured 16 medals, including 8 gold, contributing significantly to India's overall tally.
Vista Pharmaceuticals reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.99 crore in the June 2026 quarter
Reported sales nil
Tarmat consolidated net profit rises 121.74% in the June 2026 quarter
Sales rise 43.58% to Rs 35.81 crore
Natco Pharma Q1 net, revenue slump on lower cancer drug sales
Decline largely attributable to Lenalidomide revenue, generic drugmaker said as its shares tumbled more than 5%
Natco Pharma Q1 net, revenue slump on lower cancer drug sales
Decline largely attributable to Lenalidomide revenue, generic drugmaker said as its shares tumbled more than 5%
Pacific farmers are reviving traditional knowledge to tackle a changing climate
For thousands of years, farmers in the Pacific have lived in harmony with their environment. But rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall and tired soils are testing even the most experienced hands.
Pakistani minister in Balochistan province escapes armed attack on convoy
