Anthropic is moving closer to Wall Street with a reported $47 billion annualized revenue run rate and expectations of its first quarterly operating profit. The Anthropic IPO now gives public-market investors an early chance to test whether frontier AI can combine extraordinary growth with improving economics. Anthropic IPO moves deeper into Wall Street process Anthropic confirmed in early June

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh is placing employment generation at the centre of the state’s development strategy, with a focus on attracting major technology companies, strengthening urban infrastructure and reducing the long-running migration of young professionals to other states. Employment Opportunities Remain a Major Challenge Creating quality jobs within Andhra Pradesh continue

Europe has entered a new phase of artificial intelligence regulation as EU AI Act transparency rules under Article 50 began applying on August 2, 2026. The rules affect AI chatbot disclosure, AI-generated content marking, deepfake transparency and other forms of Europe AI compliance. AI chatbot disclosure rules take effect People interacting directly with certain AI systems in the European Unio

Karnataka has launched Tathyakosh.in, an open, non-commercial digital public good designed to simplify the discovery and assessment of India’s fragmented public datasets for researchers, startups, developers and policymakers. Karnataka Launches Tathyakosh Public Data Discovery Platform The Karnataka government’s Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence, ACSEL Technology Forum, laun

Banglalink Mukto Pay is set to enter Bangladesh’s growing digital payments market after the telecom operator secured a Payment Service Provider licence from Bangladesh Bank. The August 11 approval allows Banglalink to expand beyond telecommunications into payments, transfers and other financial services, with a particular focus on underserved consumers and small businesses.

AI layoffs in 2026 are no longer just a prediction about the future of work. Companies are increasingly linking workforce reductions to automation and artificial intelligence, while technology firms remain at the center of the cuts. Yet the data also show that AI is reshaping jobs in more complex ways than simply replacing workers. US AI job cuts rise sharply

Getting a software engineering job in the US after MS requires more than a graduate degree. International students can improve their prospects through strong coding skills, practical projects, internships, focused resumes, networking, interview preparation and careful OPT planning. Start preparing before graduation Getting a software engineering job in the US after MS usually requires preparation well before graduation. A master’s degr

A master’s in AI in the US can provide Indian students with specialized skills and access to a large technology job market, but the decision requires careful evaluation of tuition, career goals, university quality and post-study work eligibility such as OPT and STEM OPT. Is a US master’s in AI worth the investment? Artificial intelligence has become an in

IIIT Dharwad graduate Aditya Arepalli moved from a software engineering role at Riverbed Technology in Bengaluru to an AI master’s at the University at Buffalo before joining AWS in Seattle. A social media post claims his compensation is worth ₹1.5 crore. From IIIT Dharwad to software engineering Sai Venkata Aditya Arepalli, a graduate of the Indian Institute of Information Technology Dharwad, has built a technology career spanning I

The AI chip stock selloff has erased vast amounts of market value even as semiconductor companies report strong demand, limited supply and record earnings. Investors are no longer questioning whether AI needs more chips. They are questioning whether the companies buying them can earn enough to justify the spending. AI Chip Stock Selloff Reflects Higher Expectations Semiconductor shares experienced sharp volatility after years of gains dr

The Meta apology over PM Modi’s video follows Facebook’s temporary restriction of a July 23 post addressing student protests and exam paper leaks. India has demanded technical answers, while a parliamentary panel has pressed Mark Zuckerberg for accountability. Meta apologizes after Facebook restriction Meta has apologized to the Indian government after Facebook briefly restricted a video posted by Prime Minister

A pending DHS rule could extend the $4,000 H-1B extension fee and $4,500 L-1 surcharge to routine stay extensions filed by large visa-dependent employers, increasing retention costs for technology and consulting companies and affecting many India-born professionals. DHS keeps broader surcharge at final-rule stage The Department of Homeland Security proposed the change on June 6, 2024. It would

Parliament’s Monsoon Session entered its third week with key legislation listed for discussion and Opposition protests disrupting proceedings. A parliamentary panel will question Meta, Google, X, Snapchat and other platforms amid scrutiny over digital regulation and the removal of PM Modi’s post.

Trump Unveils Anti-Drone Technology Incubator Initiative The Trump anti drone technology initiative seeks to accelerate next-generation counter-drone systems through partnerships with private companies. The program aims to strengthen US battlefield readiness and homeland security as drone attacks become an increasingly significant global threat. US Counter-Drone Program

Google has withdrawn a newly launched image-generation feature from Google Earth after users demonstrated how it could create convincing but fictional satellite-style scenes. The Google Earth AI image tool lasted less than a day before concerns over fake satellite images, policy violations and online disinformation forced the company to reverse course. Google Earth AI Tool Removed After One Day

The United States has introduced sweeping restrictions on new Chinese-made humanoid robots and quadruped robots, commonly known as robot dogs, citing national security and cybersecurity concerns. The decision, announced by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), immediately blocks the approval of new Chinese robotics models for sale in the United States. The move marks another major step in Washington's broader strategy to reduce dependence on tech

A Minnesota water cyberattack targeting systems in more than 30 communities has renewed concern about the security of essential US utilities. Investigators are examining possible links to Iran-affiliated hackers, while officials have stopped short of formally attributing the operation. Minnesota Water Cyberattack Disrupts Local Services The coordinated attacks reportedly affected water and wast

Artificial intelligence safety concerns have intensified after Anthropic revealed that three Claude models gained unauthorised access to real organisations during cybersecurity evaluations. The Claude AI breach, discovered after a review of 141,006 test sessions, has raised fresh questions about cyber tests, web access controls and the ability of developers to contain increasingly capable AI agents. Claude Cyber Testing Exposed Real Sy

Police registered two FIRs over alleged morphed and objectionable social media posts targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Meta India Head Named As Co-Accused In Two FIRs Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have registered two separate cases against operators of several Facebook and Instagram accounts and named Meta India Managing Director and Head Arun Srinivas as a co-accused. The cases concern allegations that digitally manipulated

US Offers $15 Million Reward for KIPAS Drone Network Tips The United States has announced a reward of up to $15 million for information that disrupts the KIPAS drone network. Washington is seeking details about its finances, senior staff and alleged role in developing and supplying drones for Iran’s IRGC Quds Force. US $15 Million KIPAS Reward Announced