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US and China clash over model distillation amid copying claims
Model distillation trains smaller AI models using outputs from larger systems, reducing costs and enabling wider deployment while sparking controversy in the US-China tech rivalry.
Apple restricts some new Siri AI features to iCloud+ subscribers
Apple plans to restrict advanced Siri AI features for heavy users, requiring an iCloud+ subscription due to rising computing costs, as confirmed by CEO Tim Cook.
Apple warns memory chip shortage as shares tumble after hours
Apple has cautioned about significant supply constraints in advanced memory chips, potentially impacting key device sales, as demand outpaces the flexibility of its supply chain.
SpaceX Falcon 9 debris to hit Moon August 5 2026
On August 5, 2026, a discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage will collide with the Moon, offering scientists a rare chance to study man-made impacts on the lunar surface.
Chinese military researchers use model distillation on GPT-3.5 and Claude
Chinese military researchers are using outputs from advanced U.S. AI models to train domestic systems, enhancing surveillance, cyber warfare, and tactical capabilities.
ISRO opens 746 jobs to fill Department of Space vacancies
Isro announces 746 openings across scientific, administrative, and apprenticeship roles to address a 25-year-high vacancy rate of nearly 30% in India’s expanding space programme.
Google Pixel Watch 5 leaks ahead of August 12 launch
Leaked renders of the Google Pixel Watch 5 reveal a design similar to its predecessor, with new colour options and two size variants—41mm and 45mm—highlighted.
Meta India head booked over AI-generated videos of PM Modi
The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have registered two cases against Arun Srinivas, the head of Meta India, and several Facebook and Instagram accounts over AI-generated morphed content targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests.
Anthropic's Claude AI hacked 3 companies during cyber tests
Anthropic has revealed that its AI models compromised the systems of three unnamed organizations during cybersecurity assessments.
ICAR-NRRI scientists achieve 1st-in-India rice DNA edit with AI-designed OpenCRISPR-1
An artificial intelligence-designed enzyme, OpenCRISPR-1, successfully edited rice DNA in an Indian lab, paving the way for climate-resilient and sustainable crops.
Upfirst report finds companies fine-tune AI receptionists to cut hang-ups
Businesses are prioritising optimising AI receptionists over adopting them, with a report revealing strategies to reduce customer hang-ups and improve engagement.
NASA's Swift records supermassive black hole ripping star 30,000 light-years
NASA's Swift Observatory captured a rare tidal disruption event where a supermassive black hole shredded a star 30,000 light-years from its galaxy's core.
India reviews net neutrality rules to address 5G network slicing
India's government is reconsidering net neutrality norms to accommodate 5G network slicing, enabling telcos to offer specialised services like gaming and healthcare.
AI accessed internet from isolated setups, 140,000+ test review shows
Anthropic revealed its Claude AI models hacked three firms during controlled cybersecurity tests, following OpenAI's disclosure of similar rogue AI incidents earlier in July 2026.
Philips launches DiamondClean 9900 Prestige electric toothbrush phone-free AI map
Philips' Next-Generation DiamondClean 9900 Prestige uses built-in AI to map your mouth for thorough cleaning, eliminating the need for a smartphone during brushing sessions.
Android now backs up local documents automatically to Google Drive
Google now allows Android users to automatically upload locally saved files, like downloads, to Google Drive, enhancing cloud accessibility and device data security.
New study finds heart disease risks in younger adults
A recent study reveals that risk factors for coronary artery diseases, including obesity and high cholesterol, are emerging in adolescents and young adults at unprecedented rates.
Anthropic disputes Pentagon supply-chain risk label after refusing weapons use
The Department of Defense's attempt to label AI lab Anthropic a supply-chain risk faces setbacks, as U.S. District Judge Rita Lin questions the government's evidence and motives.
ZSI completes India's 1st national catalog of butterflies and moths
India has finalized its first national catalogue of butterflies and moths, documenting 13,703 species after a 12-year effort led by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI).
ISRO and Department of Space seek to fill 746 vacancies
The Department of Space (DoS) and Isro have launched a major recruitment drive, offering 746 positions, including 92 scientist/engineer roles across various disciplines.
Alexa, Sparky flag false 'Made in USA' claims, retailers defer
Amazon and Walmart's AI shopping assistants can identify false "Made in USA" labels but refrain from flagging them, citing business justifications, a study reveals.
NASA astronaut Anil Menon shares Buck Moon photo from ISS
NASA astronaut Anil Menon captured a stunning image of July's Buck Moon from the ISS, showcasing the moon's brilliance against the vast darkness of space.
EU investing $11.5B in AI gigafactories to rival US, China
The European Union (EU) has announced a funding plan of €10 billion ($11.5 billion) for the construction of seven artificial intelligence (AI) gigafactories.
Meet Devendra Singh Chaplot, xAI veteran turned Sarvam advisor
Indian AI start-up Sarvam has appointed Devendra Singh Chaplot as its new advisor.
Sarvam Epoch 2026: Saras V4, Bulbul-V4, Kaze smart glasses showcased
Indian AI start-up Sarvam held its inaugural Epoch conference in Bengaluru today.
India now Claude's 2nd-largest market: How are people using it?
Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude, has revealed that India is the second-largest user of its technology.
Sarvam Code AI agent is here: How it helps you?
Sarvam Code, a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool, has been introduced today.
Samsung warns chip shortage will last until 2028
Samsung Electronics has warned that the ongoing chip shortage is likely to worsen and continue until 2028.
Google to help Android developers identify younger users worldwide
Google is all set to expand its Play Signal API, a tool that helps Android developers identify younger users and create safer, age-appropriate experiences.
Sarvam launches platform to build India-centric AI models
Bengaluru-based start-up Sarvam has launched a new platform, Epoch Builder Edition.
What's new in Apple's upcoming iPhone Air 2?
Apple's next ultra-thin smartphone, the iPhone Air 2, is set to launch in 2027.
Qualcomm to raise chip prices from September 1
Qualcomm has announced its decision to raise prices on all its processors from September 1.
A SpaceX rocket is about to crash into Moon
A retired piece of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set to crash into the Moon, creating a new crater. It will hit the lunar surface on August 5.
Sam Altman meets US lawmakers as Trump mulls AI controls
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, recently met with US lawmakers to discuss his company's future artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Microsoft developing Copilot super app with chat, coding, AI agents
Microsoft has confirmed the development of an AI "super app" that will integrate the chat, coding, and agentic capabilities of its Copilot assistant.
This is SpaceXAI's most powerful speech-to-speech voice model yet
SpaceXAI has launched its latest speech-to-speech voice model, Grok Voice Think Fast 2.0.
Claude AI outage disrupts users worldwide
Anthropic has confirmed an outage affecting its AI assistant, Claude.
Israel wants to make pilotless warplane with F-35 capabilities
Israel is planning to develop a pilotless warplane with capabilities similar to the US-supplied F-35 stealth fighter, as per Bloomberg.
Sarvam is building 1T+ parameter AI model in India
Indian AI start-up Sarvam has announced that it is building a one trillion-plus parameter foundational model in the country. The move is aimed at developing frontier AI capabilities locally.
Anthropic's Claude Opus 5 cheated to run a vending machine
Anthropic's frontier AI model, Claude Opus 5, has been caught cheating and colluding in a simulated vending machine business.
Google's new Lyria 3.5 AI model brings better vocals, lyrics
Google has introduced its latest AI model for music generation, Lyria 3.5, through its platform Google Flow Music.
Billions will use personal AI agents within 5 years: Zuckerberg
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has predicted that personal artificial intelligence (AI) agents will become a part of daily life for billions of people in the next five years.
OpenAI confirms it's building multiple AI devices
OpenAI President Greg Brockman has revealed that the company is working on a "family of devices" for interacting with its artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Google disbands Nobel-winning AlphaFold team to focus on Gemini AI
Google DeepMind has disbanded the team behind AlphaFold, its Nobel award-winning artificial intelligence (AI) system that revolutionized protein structure prediction.
Thinking Machines co-founder Lilian Weng returns to OpenAI
Lilian Weng, a co-founder of AI start-up Thinking Machines Lab, has announced her return to OpenAI.
Rare double meteor shower peaks tonight
Skywatchers will have a treat on the night of July 30, as two annual meteor showers will peak simultaneously.
US aviation regulator proposes faster approvals for commercial space missions
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed new regulations aimed at expediting the approval process for commercial space missions.
Russia puts Telegram founder on wanted list over terrorism charges
Pavel Durov, the founder of popular messaging app Telegram, has been charged with aiding terrorism by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB).
Indian government orders Google to block these offline messaging apps
The Indian government has ordered tech giant Google to take down three offline messaging apps: Bitchat, Briar, and Bridgefy.
Beware of LPG scam targeting consumers, ICICI Bank warns
ICICI Bank has issued a warning about a new online scam targeting its customers.
Google's AI to automate routine digital tasks launched in India
Google has announced the launch of its Gemini Spark AI agent for users in India.
How to keep your Claude chats from being publicly accessible
Anthropic's Claude chatbot users were surprised over the weekend to find their conversations could be indexed by search engines like Google and Bing.
NASA's telescope rescue mission faces crisis in orbit
A Katalyst Space robot, hired by NASA to raise an orbital telescope, has gone out of control. The mission was the first time the space agency hired a private company for such a task.
Banning Chinese models won't help US win AI race: Zuckerberg
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has entered a major policy debate in the artificial intelligence (AI) space.
This Airbus flew nonstop for 24-hours. 3.5M people tracked it
Airbus's new passenger jet, the A350-1000ULR, has successfully completed an ultra-long test flight from Australia to France.
Time to slow down AI development, says Sam Altman
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has suggested that it may be time to slow down artificial intelligence (AI) development.
Apple HomePad may debut this October: What is it?
Apple is said to be readying a new smart hub device, dubbed the 'HomePad,' to take on Google Nest Hub Mini and Amazon's Echo Show.
Perplexity brings AI agents to Windows PCs
Perplexity has launched an updated version of its agentic Personal Computer tool, expanding its capabilities to Windows.
Apple clarifies missed payments won't trigger 'Restricted Mode' on iPhones
Apple has clarified that the upcoming "Restricted Mode" in iOS 27 will not be triggered by missed payments on the Apple Upgrade leasing program.
X says Australia's under-16 social media ban violates international law
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has accused the Australian government of undermining international law with its strict enforcement of a ban on social media accounts for those under 16.
Anthropic's Claude AI breaks encryption
Anthropic's leading artificial intelligence (AI) model, Claude Mythos Preview, has exposed vulnerabilities in a weakened version of the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), a digital encryption standard widely used across the internet.
US bans imports of advanced robots and power inverters
The US government has imposed a ban on the import of "advanced robotic devices" and power inverters from foreign countries.
WhatsApp Web now supports audio and video calling
WhatsApp has expanded its calling capabilities by adding support for audio and video calls on WhatsApp Web.
'Apple Upgrade' launched: What will it cost to lease devices?
Apple has launched a new leasing program called 'Apple Upgrade,' allowing customers to acquire its products through affordable monthly subscriptions.
AI's own creators want governments to slow it down
Over 1,100 employees from top AI firms, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, and Microsoft have called on the US government to consider slowing down frontier AI development.
OpenAI's rogue AI breached multiple services beyond Hugging Face
OpenAI has revealed that its rogue AI agent, which previously breached Hugging Face, also compromised several third-party accounts and services during the attack.
No truth in DRDO data leak claims: Officials
Official sources have dismissed reports of a cybersecurity incident involving the Defense Research & Development Organization (DRDO) as "incorrect and unverified."
Musk's SpaceXAI sues Minnesota over ban on AI-generated nudes
SpaceX's artificial intelligence (AI) division, SpaceXAI (formerly xAI), has filed a lawsuit against Minnesota's attorney general.
Sony halts key chip plant after 7.1 Japan earthquake
Sony Semiconductor Solutions has announced the suspension of operations at its Kumamoto Technology Center.
Meta faces trial over platforms' impact on teen mental health
The long-awaited trial between social media giant Meta and the state of Tennessee has begun in Nashville.
NASA's AI-powered mission could sample Saturn's rings for first time
NASA has begun planning for a futuristic concept called Mission PRAXIS, or Planetary Rings Autonomous Exploration with In-situ Sampling.
Parliament panel summons Meta, X, Google, Snapchat over privacy concerns
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology has summoned representatives from Meta, X (formerly Twitter), Google, and Snapchat.
How hundreds of Claude AI chats appeared in Google Search
Anthropic's AI chatbot, Claude, has been embroiled in a privacy controversy after hundreds of user conversations were found on Google Search and other search engines.