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Private equity firms expect funding strategy shifts amid West Asia war concerns, AI impact

The ongoing geopolitical risks have become more consistent than sporadic, and PE strategies should build that in while thinking about underwriting as long-term investors, said Simrun Mehta, Managing Director, KKR.

Nvidia to invest in Thinking Machines Lab and supply AI chips

Thinking Machines will use Nvidia’s forthcoming Vera Rubin AI accelerators as part of a multiyear agreement, the companies said

Anthropic vs Trump government: A timeline of how the standoff on AI guardrails led to a lawsuit

Anthropic's dual lawsuits against the United States government mark the latest escalation in the intensifying battle between the Claude maker and the department of defense

White House plans executive order to rip Anthropic AI out of federal agencies

White House preparing executive order to remove Anthropic’s Claude AI from federal systems as dispute with the company escalates.

Pentagon official sees little chance to revive Anthropic AI deal

Emil Michael, the under secretary of defense for research and engineering, said Monday that Anthropic’s lawsuit was an “expected reaction” and that the company’s attempt to reverse the supply-chain declaration wouldn’t alter the Pentagon’s decision.

OpenAI buying AI security startup Promptfoo to safeguard AI agents

OpenAI and its rivals are racing to develop more advanced AI agents that can field complex tasks on a user’s behalf, with limited need for human intervention

Anthropic sues to block Pentagon blacklisting over AI use restrictions

Anthropic said in its lawsuit that the designation was unlawful and violated its free speech and due process rights

MakeMyTrip sees uptick in voice searches, higher traction in regional markets

Across several query categories, early data points show voice being used noticeably higher than text.

The Eastern Window: China’s Two Sessions ready to sacrifice speed for 'high quality' development

China has opted for a low growth target because it wants to focus on 'industries of the future', increase domestic demand, and sharply raise the per capita income. Whether it will succeed will depend on its ability to deal with an ongoing property market crisis and external challenges like the feared rise in oil prices

Siemens expects AI demand to revive India’s private sector capex

It is too early to say. Other areas like data centres are fuelling demand and business expectations, Siemens AG CTO and board member Peter Koerte tells Moneycontrol on impact of US-Iran war

Mid-cap IT firms corner 58% of 2025 incremental revenue as enterprises widen vendor pool for large deals

Industry experts say the shift reflects a structural change in the outsourcing landscape, where large deals are no longer the exclusive territory of tier-one IT service providers.

OpenAI hardware leader resigns after deal with Pentagon

OpenAI said the day after the deal was struck that it includes additional safeguards to protect its use cases

In the age of AI and platforms, trust remains finance’s most valuable currency: Experts

Market downturns, failed transactions or even minor platform glitches can quickly erode confidence among investors who are already anxious about their money, said all experts.

Siemens sees AI-driven shift in workforce mix, India to have smaller tech teams work on value creation for new products: CTO Peter Koerte

The company has about 10,000 software and AI experts across its global innovation centres in Bengaluru and Pune. India is Siemens' fourth largest market, contributing significantly to its revenue growth.

Picture abhi baaki h(AI): How AI is reimagining cinema

One of the most immediate impact of AI is the dramatic reduction in production time and cost. What used to take years can now be done in months.

Will AI Replace Financial Advisors? Future of Investing Explained

With fintech platforms and AI tools growing rapidly, will technology replace financial advisors? Industry leaders discuss the future of investing, the role of AI in fund selection, and why human advisors may still remain crucial in guiding investor behaviour. The conversation also explores how technology is reshaping mutual fund distribution and financial planning.

Hackers pose as IDF to sneak spyware onto Israelis’ phones

The hackers behind the attacks are likely linked to a group known as Arid Viper

Maharashtra Budget: Government signs MoUs with OpenAI, Sarvam AI, IIT Bombay, BharatGen to boost state’s IT sector

The government is also setting up an independent Department of Electronics, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence for effective policymaking.

To strengthen startup ecosystem, Karnataka budget proposes incubation centres in tier-2 tech hubs

The government has increasingly been pushing the development of technology ecosystems in cities such as Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi-Dharwad and other emerging hubs in its beyond Bengaluru push

Karnataka Budget 2026 pitches Mysuru as second IT city after Bengaluru

The move is aimed at easing pressure on Bengaluru’s infrastructure while creating new growth centres for the technology industry

In AI push, Karnataka budget proposes Bengaluru robotics, innovation zone at IISc

The proposed campus will be developed by the ART-PARK at IISc in collaboration with Isro and Keonics

Karnataka budget: AI takes centre stage as Siddaramaiah unveils digital push across sectors

From AI tutors for students to smart grievance systems and robotics hubs, Karnataka budget outlines multiple initiatives to strengthen its technology ecosystem

OPINION | Iran, US and AI: Why 2026 will test Indian foreign policy establishment

From regional projectile wars and global geopolitical churn to technological contestations, the Indian foreign policy establishment will have to redefine itself to deal with a world in disarray

Vanguard reverse transitions part of Infosys’ largest outsourcing deal

The development comes nearly 6 years after Vanguard and Infosys announced a partnership under which the IT firm assumed day-to-day operations, while Vanguard builds a tech GCC in Hyderabad

IN-SPACe invites space startups to develop AI solutions for satellites, launch operations

The space regulator is looking for AI tools ranging from onboard satellite intelligence and debris avoidance to crop forecasting and AI-driven spacecraft design

How NetApp is rethinking tech hiring amid AI-led productivity gains

NetApp’s largest global innovation centre is in Bengaluru with over 3,600 engineers.

AI contracts start at $10 million while traditional deals run into hundreds of millions: Cognizant CFO

Firms are moving away from building small AI applications that demonstrate tech capabilities to deploying solutions that have a real impact on business operations, Jatin Dalal has said

ECI to meet social media firms on poll misinformation, deepfakes ahead of state polls

The talks will focus on tackling AI-generated content, misinformation and improving coordination with platforms during upcoming assembly elections

OPINION | AI’s social costs India cannot ignore

India’s AI surge is racing ahead of its institutional readiness and labour reality. Unless policymakers confront the trade-offs now, the technology dividend could quickly become a social liability. The real disruption is not the algorithm itself but the capacity to absorb its consequences

The importance of being Anthropic

After taking the world by storm with additions to the Claude AI agent ecosystem just a month ago, the AI giant is confronted with some hurdles

OPINION | From AI pilots to enterprise platform transformation

Many companies remain stuck in AI pilots but real value will come when organisations redesign processes build platforms and scale AI across the enterprise

Accenture buys Ookla-parent unit, Downdetector from Ziff Davis in $1.2 billion cash deal

The acquisition strengthens Accenture’s network intelligence and AI-led enterprise capabilities.

US state dept switches to OpenAI as agencies start phasing out Anthropic

On Friday Trump ordered a six-month phase-out for the Defense Department and other agencies using products from Anthropic, whose financial backers include Alphabet's Google and Amazon.com.

Geopolitical risks and GPU arbitrage raise questions over IndiaAI Mission’s compute push

MeitY says there is no immediate sign of impact, but industry executives warn rising global chip prices could weaken incentives for firms to commit scarce GPUs to the national programme.

OPINION | From Rules to Resilience: Rethinking India’s approach to AI governance

AI risks are dynamic, context-dependent, and often systemic, requiring governance that is equally adaptive

Inside IIT Madras Brain Centre: How researchers are building a Google Earth for the human mind

Unlike most frontier neuroscience projects that rely primarily on state funding, this one has been built through a rare mix of philanthropy, corporate social responsibility funding, and government backing.

Anthropic tries to win users from ChatGPT with memory feature

The memory feature, which had been available to paid subscribers, was offered to Claude users beginning Monday, Anthropic said.

Cinema’s next act: Faster, smarter, still human as AI rewires the film industry

AI is not about shrinking crews but accelerating output, said executives of Collective Artists Network, one of the first companies in developing AI-led content.

Virtual faces, real threat? AI Influencers are trending with real followers, paid posts

Though still a niche category, virtual influencers are expanding steadily, clocking about 6 percent month-on-month audience growth.

Pentagon used Anthropic’s Claude in Iran attack hours after Trump’s phase-out order

U.S. military continued to use Anthropic’s Claude AI in operations after President Trump ordered agencies to end use amid a dispute over Pentagon contract terms.

AI must remain a tool, not a substitute for human imagination, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

We want the next great game designer or VFX innovator to emerge from every district of Karnataka, said chief minister Siddaramaiah at Bengaluru GAFX 2026.

India has the AI talent, but the IP is leaving: MeitY’s Abhishek Singh flags the brain drain problem

MeitY’s Abhishek Singh urges investment in Indian AI talent and outlines plans to scale GPU capacity through private sector participation.

‘As a society, it worries me…’: Vishal Sikka on Jack Dorsey’s Block layoffs being AI driven

“AI not a substitute for critical thinking. We cannot outsource our thinking,” Vishal Sikka, Founder of Vianai Systems and former Infosys CEO said at Rising Bharat Summit 2026.

Rising Bharat Summit: AI, Bharat demand to drive next wave of consumption and supply chain transformation, say logistics firms

Executives at companies including DTDC Express, Shiprocket and Citymall called for faster FTAs, lower logistics costs and large-scale reskilling as automation reshapes commerce