China’s push to supply 80% of AI data centre power from renewables by 2030 is hitting obstacles. Unpredictable peak demand and grid operator resistance are stalling progress, even as power consumption is set to surge by up to 500 billion kWh.
An Indore law student was arrested for using AI to fabricate NEET question papers and selling them on Instagram. The scam targeted desperate aspirants, highlighting emerging threats to exam integrity.
A Singaporean man was left traumatized after discovering AI-generated images that falsely depicted him in a family with a former schoolmate. The incident highlights the emotional harm of non-consensual synthetic media.
Google has launched Ask Ad Manager, a Gemini-powered AI assistant that lets advertisers and publishers ask questions to troubleshoot campaigns and get personalized guidance directly inside Google Ad Manager.
A 27-year-old engineer used AI chatbots to withdraw rival applications from a Rajasthan government recruitment portal. His digital footprints led police to his arrest, exposing critical security flaws.
President Trump declared Anthropic no longer a national security threat, signaling an end to the 10-day export control freeze. The reversal follows a competitor’s tip and a collapsed Pentagon contract over surveillance and weapons use.
Apple announced Core AI, a framework that runs generative AI models up to 70 billion parameters entirely on-device. It succeeds Core ML and powers Apple Intelligence with a unified API across Apple silicon.
Punjab will require all primary students to study artificial intelligence as a standalone, examinable subject from 2027. The move aims to build early tech literacy but faces infrastructure and equity hurdles.
Kerala’s Sabarimala temple is set to introduce AI-powered crowd management with drones and predictive analytics. The system aims to improve safety and reduce wait times for millions of devotees during the pilgrimage season.
The US and China are trapped in an outdated AI arms race narrative, treating models like munitions and engineers like nuclear physicists. A more accurate framing reveals that widespread adoption, not containment, will determine the winners of the AI era.