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US Army’s nerd force; Palantir, Meta, OpenAI tech bosses join Executive Innovation Corps, one sold knives in college
The US Army has launched the Executive Innovation Corps under Detachment 201 to recruit tech leaders from Palantir, Meta, and OpenAI. Shyam Sankar, Andrew Bosworth, Kevin Weil, and Bob McGrew are now Army Reserve officers, helping modernize national defense through private-sector expertise and accelerate technology adoption across military operations
Apple announces free repair program for select 2023 Mac Mini M2 units
Apple has initiated a worldwide repair program for specific Mac mini models with the M2 chip, addressing a problem where some units fail to power on. The issue affects Mac minis manufactured between June 16 and November 23, 2024.
Saudi Arabia executes a journalist after seven years behind bars, activists say it was over his tweets
Turki Al-Jasser, a Saudi journalist, faced execution. He was convicted of terrorism and treason in 2018. Activists claim the charges were false. The Saudi Press Agency confirmed the execution. Arrest occurred after a home raid. Concerns rise about freedom of press in Saudi Arabia. Critics point to Khashoggi's killing and Crown Prince's actions.
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Google and US experts join on AI hurricane forecasts
The hurricane center is not eliminating its human forecasters. Instead, the Google AI program will be used on an experimental basis by those same experts in their existing work. Still, the research partnership is the first time in which the Miami center is drawing on an AI company to learn how to better warn of nature's most destructive storms.
'I am going to space': NASA debunks viral influencer’s astronaut claim. Here is what really happened
Social media star Laysa Peixoto declared she was Brazil’s first female astronaut, set to fly with Titans Space. NASA quickly denied any connection, stating she isn’t part of its astronaut program. Her claims of studying at Columbia were also debunked. The controversy raises questions about influencer credibility in the age of viral ambitions and blurred truths.
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Israel strikes Iran: A timeline of the decades long conflict
Israel confirms strikes in Iran amidst rising tensions. This action occurs before scheduled talks between Iran and the US. The conflict escalates fears of a broader war. Decades of hostility include various attacks. Key events include Iran's revolution, Hezbollah's rise, and nuclear program concerns. Attacks and assassinations mark the timeline. Recent strikes intensify the conflict.
AI speaks human, and has become the great equaliser: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
Huang spoke about how, in the past, computing was something only a few million people had access to, mainly those who understood programming languages. “We had to learn programming languages. We had to architect it. We had to design these computers that are very complicated,” he said.
Innovation takes a backseat at small companies as tariffs become a full-time preoccupation
Trump’s unpredictable tariffs have stalled innovation for small US businesses, forcing founders to delay product launches, cut staff, and shift focus from R&D to navigating trade costs. From educational toys to eco-friendly home goods and U.S.-made sneakers, companies are struggling with uncertainty, limited resources, and disrupted global supply chains.
This AI company wants to take your job
Silicon Valley's Mechanize is on a mission to leverage AI for total job automation. Founder Tamay Besiroglu dreams of an economy where tasks are seamlessly handled by intelligent machines. Utilising reinforcement learning, the team creates realistic simulations of various job settings, targeting sectors like programming and beyond.
$1,000 for every baby? Trump rallies Dell, Uber & others to offer bonus — but only if his Beautiful Bill passes
President Trump is advocating for his "One Big Beautiful Bill," proposing $1,000 investment accounts for newborns during his potential second term. Supported by executives from Dell, Uber, and Goldman Sachs, these "Trump accounts" aim to boost financial literacy and encourage larger families.
Google ChatGpt creator OpenAI deal inked? What we know so far
Google's addition of OpenAI to its customer list shows how the tech giant has capitalized on its in-house AI technology from hardware to software to accelerate the growth of its cloud business.
OpenAI taps Google in unprecedented cloud deal despite AI rivalry, sources say
The deal, which has been under discussion for a few months, was finalized in May, one of the sources added. It underscores how massive computing demands to train and deploy AI models are reshaping the competitive dynamics in AI, and marks OpenAI's latest move to diversify its compute sources beyond its major supporter Microsoft, including its high-profile Stargate data center project.
Why India is emerging as the ideal hub for GBS and GCCs
India has evolved into a global epicenter for Global Business Services (GBS) and Global Capability Centers (GCCs), transitioning from cost-saving offshore centers to strategic innovation hubs. This shift is reshaping the global business landscape, with GCCs driving digital transformation and operational excellence for multinational corporations.
ID startups face data heat; Nykaa eases into qcomm
Happy Monday! Startups offering identity verification services are under the government’s scanner. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
If AI codes all software and even takes away factory jobs, Zoho's Sridhar Vembu says humans will still have no shortage of work
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu sparked debate on X by imagining a future where AI takes over all jobs. In his post, he questioned whether human life would still have meaning without work, but expressed hope that people would continue to find purpose beyond employment. His reflections on human value and AI's impact on society triggered a wave of reactions online, with some agreeing and others raising concerns.
Bill Atkinson, who made computers easier to use, dies at 74
Atkinson is credited with inventing many of the key aspects of graphical computing, such as "pull-down" menus and the "double-click" gesture, which allows users to open files, folders and applications by clicking a mouse button twice in succession. Before the Macintosh was introduced in January 1984, most personal computers were text-oriented; graphics were not yet an integrated function of the machines.
Meta in talks for Scale AI investment that could top $10 billion
This would be Meta’s biggest ever external AI investment, and a rare move for the company. The social media giant has before now mostly depended on its in-house research, plus a more open development strategy, to make improvements in its AI technology. Meanwhile, Big Tech peers have invested heavily: Microsoft has put more than $13 billion into OpenAI while both Amazon.com Inc. and Alphabet Inc. have put billions into rival Anthropic.
Welcome to campus, here's your ChatGPT
Some universities, including the University of Maryland and California State University, are already working to make AI tools part of students' everyday experiences. In early June, Duke University began offering unlimited ChatGPT access to students, faculty and staff. The school also introduced a university platform, called DukeGPT, with AI tools developed by Duke.
Infosys sets up development centre in Gift City with 1,000 employees capacity
Infosys has launched a new development center in GIFT City, Gandhinagar, accommodating over 1,000 employees in a hybrid model. This TechFin hub will provide advanced digital solutions for global BFSI clients, focusing on areas like digital banking and regulatory affairs. The center will utilize AI, cloud computing, and blockchain to deliver seamless cross-border services, strengthening India's position in financial technology.
Andhra Pradesh and Nvidia sign MoU to advance growth of AI ecosystem
Andhra Pradesh has partnered with Nvidia to bolster its AI ecosystem, focusing on curriculum development and training for 10,000 engineering students over two years. The collaboration aims to support 500 AI startups through Nvidia's Inception Program, enhancing their global exposure. Furthermore, plans are underway to establish India's first AI University in Andhra Pradesh, fostering research and innovation.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey slams Congress for "surrendering country's pride" by agreeing to Non-Attack Agreement with Pakistan
BJP leader Nishikant Dubey criticized Rajiv Gandhi for allegedly compromising India's sovereignty by agreeing to the Non-Attack Agreement with Pakistan in 1985. Dubey cited declassified US documents suggesting American involvement in brokering peace and potentially influencing India's technological advancements. He questioned whether Gandhi surrendered to Pakistan for benefits like supercomputers and LCA aircraft, alleging external interference.
Trump renegotiating Biden-era Chips Act grants, Lutnick says
Biden in 2022 signed the CHIPS and Science Act to plow $52.7 billion into boosting semiconductor chips manufacturing and research in the U.S. and luring chipmakers away from Asia. The program rolled out billions in grants for semiconductor heavyweights including Taiwan's TSMC, South Korea's Samsung and SK Hynix, as well as U.S.-based Intel and Micron .
Amazon planning $10 billion investment in North Carolina for data center and AI campus
Amazon said Wednesday that its investment in rural Richmond County should create at least 500 jobs and support thousands more through construction and data center supply chain providers, according to statements from the company and Gov. Josh Stein's office. Stein called the investment one of the largest in state history.
Global Foundries to set up design & testing centre in Kolkata, eyes future fab expansion
Global Foundries will establish a design and testing center in Kolkata. The West Bengal government will provide space for the project. There is a possibility of future expansion into fabrication. Santech Global Inc. has also expressed interest in setting up a semiconductor project in Kolkata. The government aims to create a robust semiconductor ecosystem.
Four of IndiaAI’s responsible AI solutions to go live on AIKosha from September
Safe & Trusted AI and IndiaAI Application Development Initiative are among the seven pillars of the Rs 10,000 crore IndiaAI Mission. The others are the IndiaAI Compute Capacity, IndiaAI Innovation Centre, IndiaAI Datasets Platform, IndiaAI FutureSkills and IndiaAI Startup Financing. The government had last year invited expressions of interest for RAI tools and received about 2,000 applications.
Sahaj ties up with Techno India to skill 1 lakh rural youth
Sahaj Retail Ltd and Techno India Group have partnered to launch a blue-collar skilling initiative, aiming to train one lakh youth in rural and semi-urban areas across five states. The program, titled Sahaj-Techno Blue Collar Jobs, will focus on providing vocational skills aligned with industry needs, targeting unemployed, underemployed, and school dropout populations with affordable training and placement opportunities.
Demand for AI professionals in India projected to touch one million by 2026: Report
India's tech education landscape is increasingly embracing interdisciplinary and industry-integrated learning to nurture a new generation of engineers who can code, create, collaborate, and lead innovation. The transition from STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) to STEAM, adding Arts to the mix, is gaining ground, blending technical knowledge with design thinking, communication, psychology, law, and business.
Microsoft’s CPO says coding isn’t dead even as thousands of engineers just lost jobs
Despite recent layoffs impacting software engineers, Microsoft's Aparna Chennapragada insists coding remains vital. She views AI as an evolution, not a replacement, suggesting engineers will transition into "software operators." While AI automates tasks, particularly in idea generation, project management roles may shift towards taste-making and editing, reflecting Microsoft's investment in AI infrastructure.
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