Netrasemi A2000 AI Chip To Power Smart Devices In India   Netrasemi A2000 Chip Boosts India’s AI Push Kerala-based semiconductor startup Netrasemi has launched its first high-end 12nm AI chip, A2000, giving a fresh boost to India’s Make in India semiconductor mission. The chip has completed its initial silicon bring-up testing, a key stage where its functions are checked before commercial production. The company plans to begi

Microsoft and Uber review AI spending as token costs increase   AI Cost Pressure Grows In 2026 Artificial intelligence promised that it would help companies reduce expenses and improve productivity. But in 2026, many firms are facing a different challenge. AI tools are becoming costly to use at scale, while clear productivity gains are still difficult to measure. Microsoft has reportedly

Malta Becomes First Country To Offer Free ChatGPT Plus Through AI Training Programme Malta Announces Free ChatGPT Plus Access Malta has become the first country to launch a nationwide programme offering free ChatGPT Plus access for one year. The move comes after OpenAI signed a partnership with the Government of Malta to improve public understanding and practical use of artificial intelligen

SpaceX Public Filing Highlights Valuation, Starlink Growth And xAI Losses SpaceX has made its IPO filing public after nearly 24 years as a private company, giving investors a rare look inside Elon Musk’s space and technology business. The company is reportedly preparing for a US stock market listing under the ticker “SPCX”, with an estimated valuation of around $1.25 trillion. If the June listing plan moves ahead, SpaceX could become one of the biggest publ

Street Vendor Wearing iPhone Headset Sparks AI Data Collection Debate Bengaluru Vendor’s AI Work Goes Viral A Bengaluru street vendor has gone viral after a video showed him wearing an iPhone headset while selling vegetables. The clip claimed that he was doing an AI data collection job by recording real-world human movements and street-side interactions. The unusual sight surprised many social media users because it showed how artificial intelli

Mark Zuckerberg Reassures Meta Employees After Major Layoff Round   Meta Employees Get Layoff Update Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has told employees that the company does not expect any more company-wide layoffs this year. The message came after nearly 8,000 Meta workers were informed through early morning emails that their roles had been cut. The latest layoff round affected around 10 percent of Meta’s global workforce, while abou

Bjarne Stroustrup Says AI Code Validation Is Becoming A Major Developer Challenge C++ creator Bjarne Stroustrup has warned that the fast growth of AI coding tools may create serious challenges for software teams. As companies encourage developers to use platforms like Claude Code and Codex, concerns are rising over the quality and safety of AI-written code. AI Code Bugs Raise Concern Stroustrup said AI-generated code can often con

California Jury Rejects Elon Musk’s Lawsuit Against OpenAI A California jury has ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against Sam Altman-led OpenAI, marking a major legal win for the artificial intelligence company. The case was heard in a federal court in Oakland, where jurors unanimously found that Musk had filed the lawsuit too late under California law. Court Rejects Musk’s OpenAI Claims Musk had claimed that OpenAI

Cisco AI Restructuring Triggers Global Workforce Reduction In 2026   Cisco To Cut Nearly 4,000 Jobs Worldwide American technology giant Cisco has announced a major workforce reduction as part of its AI-driven restructuring strategy focused

Google Shifts to QR Code Login Verification for Better Security Google may be testing a new verification system that could change how users prove they are human while browsing websites. According to reports and screenshots circulating online, the company is exploring a QR code-based alternative to traditional CAPTCHA checks.

Instagram Ends End-to-End Encryption Support for Direct Messages Instagram has reportedly removed end-to-end encryption support for direct messages, a move that could significantly change how private conversations are handled on the platform. The update, said to have taken effect on May 8, 2026, ends a feature that had been av

Govt Flags Risk of Banned Online Money Games Re-Entering as E-Sports   The Indian government is increasing its vigilance to prevent banned online money gaming platforms from re-entering the market by presenting themselves as e-sports. Officials from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) have raised concerns that some companies may attempt to bypass regulations by slightly modifying their platforms while continuing similar business models.

A smart solution for Kerala’s power cut problem In a move that is gaining attention across Kerala, a tech professional has developed an innovative website called currentundo.com that allows users to track live power outages across the state. The platform is designed to provide real-time updates on electricity cuts handled by the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB), helping residents instantly know wheth

In today’s digital world, a significant part of our lives exists online—from social media accounts and emails to cloud storage and cryptocurrency investments. While people carefully plan the inheritance of physical assets like property and savings, digital assets are often overlooked. The question of what happens to accounts on platforms like Facebook and

Nirmala Sitharaman has raised concerns over potential cybersecurity risks to India’s banking sector from advanced artificial intelligence systems, including models developed by Anthropic. The issue was discussed during a high-level meeting with bank heads and key stakeholders. Officials noted that such AI systems are capable of identifying deep vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure, raising fears that they could be misused for cyberattacks if accessed by malicious actors. The government described the emerging threat landscape as increasingly complex, calling for heightened vigilance and stronger preparedness across financial institutions. To address these risks, banks have been advised to strengthen cybersecurity frameworks and adopt proactive measures to safeguard customer data and critical systems. The finance ministry has also recommended establishing robust mechanisms for real-time threat intelligence sharing among banks and relevant agencies. Authorities are working on a coordinated institutional response to ensure faster detection and mitigation of cyber threats. Banks have been urged to collaborate closely with cybersecurity experts and government bodies to enhance resilience against evolving risks. The development comes amid growing global scrutiny of advanced AI technologies and their cybersecurity implications, as financial systems become more digitised and interconnected.