Norway’s Erling Haaland is dominating the 2026 World Cup not just with goals, but with AI-altered videos and cowboy antics. A deepfake clip fooled millions before being debunked, while his playful social media posts have made him a global meme sensation.
For three years, constables in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar range allegedly stole Rs 2 crore by inflating their own pay. AI analysis of 2,000 salary records finally exposed the scheme, leading to arrests and a new era of algorithmic oversight in government payrolls.
The U.S. government is finalizing voluntary standards for AI model releases with major tech companies. The move aims to boost safety and transparency while Congress stalls on regulation.
Hong Kong’s market is set for a $100 billion wave of newly tradable shares as lock-up periods expire, threatening to deepen its underperformance amid a global AI investment surge that is bypassing the city’s tech-heavy index.
A charred scroll from the Vesuvius eruption has been read for the first time using AI, revealing a Stoic treatise. Hundreds more await digital unwrapping, promising a revival of ancient literature.
Together AI has raised $800 million in a funding round led by Aramco Ventures, more than doubling its valuation to $8.3 billion. The startup’s platform enables companies to train and run AI workloads on open models at lower costs than closed systems.
Digital infrastructure firm ITG saw shares jump 12.5% in its Nasdaq debut, valuing the Oaktree-backed company at $2.18 billion. The IPO reflects strong investor demand for AI-linked infrastructure, though revenue concentration with Comcast and Charter poses risks.
Michael Lines, 34, alleges that OpenAI’s ChatGPT exacerbated his bipolar disorder during a manic episode, leading to a suicide attempt. The lawsuit demands safety disclosures and automatic termination of self-harm conversations.
In the AI era, the US-China rivalry is less about resources and more about institutional agility. Geopolitical expert Marco Vicenzino explains why the nation that adapts fastest will lead.
Google is rolling out Ask Gemini and AI Overviews to the Drive mobile app, letting users search and summarize files with AI. The features support multi-turn chats and cross-app queries, aiming to boost productivity on the go.