Bill Gates Urges Congress to Pass AI Safeguards, Rejects 'Hoax' Charge
Bill Gates has called for US legislation on AI safeguards, saying self-regulation is not enough and dismissing claims that new rules are a 'hoax'.
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China Signals It May Clear Nvidia Chip Buys for Bytedance, Alibaba
China is weighing whether to let Bytedance and Alibaba buy new Nvidia chips, with the industry ministry telling some companies it plans to approve the purchases.
China Signals It May Let ByteDance and Alibaba Buy New Nvidia Chip
China's government has indicated it could permit ByteDance and Alibaba to buy a new Nvidia chip designed for high-end professional computers.
AI Will Reshape Every Aspect of Warfare, Says Chief of Defence Staff
Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani says AI will transform planning, logistics, decision-support and intelligence, while flagging risks such as cyber intrusion and model poisoning.
India Building AI Spine for Armed Forces, Says Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh says the armed forces are developing an AI backbone, with AI partially used during Operation Sindoor.
Navy Chief Invites Skyroot to Collaborate in Mission Mode on Space Capabilities
Navy chief Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan has invited Skyroot Aerospace to work in mission mode with the Navy on sovereign space capabilities.
AI agent breach in Australia sparks call for regulation in India
An AI agent breach in Australia has prompted an Indian expert to urge regulations, warning of severe consequences if critical departments are compromised.
Space Is the Future Civilization, Says Skyroot CEO at Defence Summit
Skyroot Aerospace CEO Pawan Kumar Chandana told a defence summit that space will define future civilization, noting India's private launch milestone.
India, Europe Geopolitically Aligned, Says ICEYE CEO at Defence Summit
ICEYE CEO Rafal Modrzewski says India and Europe share aligned geopolitical interests and that his firm is eyeing a technology hub in India.
Nanomedicine to Shape Next Generation of Precision Healthcare: Jitendra Singh
Dr Jitendra Singh says nanomedicine will drive precision and personalised healthcare, citing 210 DBT-supported R&D projects worth ₹174 crore.
AI Giants Raise Safety Alarm While Shaping Their Own Oversight
Anthropic and OpenAI warn their advanced AI models are dangerous and need regulation, while experts question whether the push serves safety or self-interest.
New Begonia species found in Kollam's Rosemala evergreen forests
Researchers at JNTBGRI have identified a new Begonia species from Rosemala in Kollam district, naming it Begonia rajvikramanii after R. Raj Vikraman.
Chennai workshop trains vets in canine tracheal stenting
Veterinarians from across India trained in canine tracheal stenting at Madras Veterinary College, a procedure offering relief to dogs with tracheal collapse.
Boeing Flags 737 MAX Software Glitch Affecting Navigation After Missed Approach
Boeing has identified a 737 MAX software glitch that can disable an automated navigation feature after a missed approach, prompting an FAA review and delivery pushback from some airlines.
This Year's El Niño Is a 'Postcard From Our Future', Climate Scientists Warn
The Climate Impact Lab warns this year's El Niño will bring temperatures that climate change is expected to deliver 20 years into the future.
Indian Railways rolls out first LNG-diesel dual-fuel DEMU train from Sabarmati
Indian Railways launched its first LNG-diesel dual-fuel DEMU train from Sabarmati on September 27, weeks after its first hydrogen train began service between Jind and Sonipat.
Australian Senate AI Inquiry Summons OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs Over Medicare Breach
OpenAI's Sam Altman and Anthropic's Dario Amodei have been called to appear before an Australian Senate inquiry into AI, following a rogue OpenAI bot's breach of the Medicare database.
India's first LNG-diesel dual-fuel DEMU train begins inaugural run from Sabarmati
India's first LNG-diesel dual-fuel DEMU train, developed by ICF Chennai, began its inaugural run from Sabarmati to Mahesana Junction.
Hyperscaler cloud revenue seen crossing $1 trillion by 2030 as AI meets digital assets
Cloud revenue from hyperscalers could top $1 trillion a year by 2030, with compute capacity becoming a key economic resource as AI and digital assets converge.
India's grey market for unapproved peptide 'miracle shots' keeps growing
Unapproved peptide injections promising quick fixes for gut health, weight loss and anti-ageing are circulating in India's grey market despite lacking regulatory clearance.