U.S. crackdown on top AI fuels open-source surge
Open models were already gaining fans because using closed AI keeps getting more expensive
OpenAI launches GPT-Live voice models that listen and speak simultaneously
OpenAI launched GPT-Live, a new family of voice models capable of listening and speaking
Military technologys environmental impact: A birds nest made of fibre-optic cable
In an unusual wildlife story from Ukraine, a birds nest made with military-grade fibre-optic cable raises questions about the environmental legacy of modern warfare
OpenAI to launch new model after U.S. freeze
GPT-5.6 Sol, along with Terra and Luna, will launch publicly this Thursday. We're expanding preview access globally now, OpenAI said in an X post
Microsofts Xbox layoffs and reset | Explained
As Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma laid out an ambitious plan to streamline games, staff operations, and employee teams
Mission Drishti was launched on May 3, 2026 aboard a Falcon 9 by SpaceX from Vandenberg, California
Financial services AI dangers highlighted by UK regulator's review
Regulators globally have begun to focus more keenly on the impact of AI, from cyber and operational risks associated with frontier AI models such as Anthropics Mythos to the challenges posed by the agentic systems
India, AI governance, and a voice for the Global South
India faces a choice between dependency and leadership in AI governance
Samsung likely to post 18-fold jump in profit on surging AI demand for memory
Up from 4.7 trillion won a year earlier, this would mark a third consecutive quarter of record operating profit for Samsung
Foxconn second-quarter revenue jumps, company cautions on geopolitics
The companys shares have gained 4.3% this year, underperforming the 61.5% rise for the Taiwan market
Government issues stern notice to Meta on child sexual abuse material in Instagram ads: Sources
MeitY has ordered Instagram to disable all ads and content promoting and facilitating access to CSEAM, the sources said, adding that the Ministry also demanded a detailed explanation within seven days
