Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Anthropic has opened applications for its AI for Science rare disease research grants, offering up to $50,000 in Claude API credits. The program features two tracks for academic researchers and early-stage biotech companies.

Bristol Myers Squibb is the first life sciences company to buy Nvidia's latest DGX SuperPOD with Vera Rubin architecture. The investment aims to accelerate drug discovery and improve clinical trial success rates.

Honda is upgrading in-car voice assistant to Google Gemini for more natural, context-aware interactions. However, the feature is limited to higher-trim models with Google built-in hardware, excluding many budget-friendly options.

IIT Madras has announced GATE 2027 dates and a major syllabus update, including a new Robotics and Automation paper. The exam will also feature DigiLocker and facial authentication for enhanced security.

X is using its latest Grok AI to detect duplicated posts three times faster, redirecting over $1 million in revenue to original creators. The crackdown also targets engagement bait and bot activity, reshaping creator monetization.

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged global collaboration on AI at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference, opposing unilateral control. He announced plans to help developing nations build AI capacity, even as U.S. export restrictions continue to limit China's access to advanced chips.

Active managers are cutting semiconductor exposure and buying hyperscaler stocks as UBS forecasts capex growth will decelerate from 76% this year to just 6% in 2028. The shift reflects concerns over valuations and the sustainability of the AI infrastructure boom.

Chinese President Xi Jinping used his WAIC keynote to promote a 'people-centred' AI vision and announced new partnerships to bring AI capacity to developing nations, warning against 'new historical injustices.' The move positions China as a tech alternative to the West.

Apple has filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of stealing unreleased hardware secrets through former employees. The suit details alleged poaching of confidential information to fast-track OpenAI's consumer devices.