Sophia Andreou

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.

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.

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The US and China are trapped in an outdated AI arms race narrative, treating models like munitions and engineers like nuclear physicists.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.

South Korean retail investors are bypassing domestic restrictions to trade leveraged semiconductor ETFs in Hong Kong. The move is fueled by AI-driven chip demand and FOMO, but risks abound.

Hong Kong's AI future is not just about chips but energy. Specializing in low-energy segments like financial AI and leveraging legal expertise could secure its global role while managing power demands.

Professor B Ravindran, the only Indian on the UN's first global AI science panel, warns that fragmented regulations risk turning developing nations into digital colonies. He also details India's new Trusted AI Commons for safe and responsible AI tools.

Nobel Prize-winning AI scientist John Jumper is departing Google DeepMind after nine years to join Anthropic. His exit, days after another top researcher left for OpenAI, spotlights the escalating talent war reshaping the AI industry.

President Trump walked back his view of Anthropic as a national security threat, citing CEO Dario Amodei's quick compliance with an export control order. The reversal follows a week of blocked access to advanced AI models and ongoing DPA considerations.

Researchers have trained a neural network to automatically find space hurricanes—massive plasma spirals that threaten satellites and radio. The system scans ultraviolet images in minutes, outperforming manual methods and older algorithms.

Micron Technology's upcoming earnings are set to test the durability of the AI-driven stock market surge. With shares up 298% this year, the report will show if semiconductor demand can continue to surprise to the upside.

MacroPolo's Global AI Talent tracker reveals China as the top educator of elite AI researchers, yet most work in the US. Expert Kelly Forbes argues talent mobility, not just chips, defines AI leadership, with stark implications for India and US immigration policy.

SpaceX's record-breaking IPO has investors betting big on orbital AI data centers, promising to solve the energy crunch limiting AI growth. But the move also cements a space monopoly that could leave rivals grounded.

Maharashtra has partnered with Google for Education to provide free AI training to over 400,000 teachers. The program aims to boost digital literacy through master trainers and multilingual content, while the state retains control and emphasizes digital safety.

Respond.io, an AI customer conversation platform co-founded by Hassan Ahmed, raised $62.5M in Series B funding. The company plans to expand into North America and Europe, building on $35M ARR and 169% growth.

Norway will prohibit AI for students aged 6 to 13 and tightly control its use for teens, the government announced. The policy aims to reverse falling test scores by refocusing classrooms on reading, writing, and math.

President Trump told Axios he no longer views Anthropic as a national security threat, reversing last week's stance. The shift follows a meeting over blocked foreign access to AI models Fable 5 and Mythos 5.

The abrupt US suspension of foreign access to Anthropic's Mythos 5 and Fable 5 models exposes the fragility of international AI partnerships. India and other allies now face hard questions about technological sovereignty and dependence.

At its 49th AGM, Reliance Industries outlined an ambitious AI roadmap to make India a global leader. Chairman Mukesh Ambani emphasized building trusted, affordable AI for everyone, with a new sovereign infrastructure and network-embedded services.

Reliance Industries announced a sovereign AI ecosystem in Jamnagar powered by clean energy, with 120 MW of NVIDIA GPU compute by 2026. Jio also evaluates a private satellite constellation to connect India's remotest regions.

Global markets hit records fueled by AI profits, but underlying data reveals cracks. Debt, inflation, and geopolitical risks mirror AI’s hallucination problem—both can create convincing illusions that precede sharp corrections.

Alibaba's Joe Tsai unveiled an aggressive full-stack AI strategy at VivaTech, projecting a $50 trillion market. He warned that today's leading model companies may not capture long-term value, justifying Alibaba's diversified investments.

The AI boom has created a modern bezzle—undiscovered financial mischief. From circular vendor-investing to off-balance-sheet liabilities, the sector mirrors past manias. Cash burn and hidden risks point to a coming reckoning.

Amazon Web Services is in early discussions to sell its Trainium AI chips directly to external customers, potentially creating a $50 billion business and challenging Nvidia's dominance in AI hardware. CEO Andy Jassy hinted at the move in April, citing overwhelming demand.

China is intensifying customs checks on indium exports, alarming buyers who rely on the metal for AI optical chips. The move stokes fears of formal export controls amid surging demand.

The World Economic Forum forecasts 170 million new AI-driven jobs by 2030, but 92 million roles face displacement. Beyond the net gain, job quality, geographic inequality, and governance gaps threaten to derail the transition.

Amid warnings of super typhoons, Chinese researchers deploy an AI system that excels where conventional models fail—predicting rapid storm intensification. The technology could transform disaster preparedness in Hong Kong.

Meta is building a 168 MW AI data centre in Jamnagar, India, as part of its global interconnected fleet. VP Santosh Janardhan explains how India's talent, users, and policy stability made it an attractive investment.

As Canada pushes AI adoption with its new national strategy, Microsoft's John O'Brien warns that innovation and security must move together. He outlines how organizations can build resilience through trusted partnerships, strong foundations, and a collaborative ecosystem.