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Cognizant partnered with OpenAI to host its first global Codex Hackathon across six Indian cities. Around 10,000 associates participated in hands-on coding challenges, masterclasses and collaborative sessions aimed at building innovative AI-powered technology solutions using OpenAI Codex.
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Elon Musk’s company xAI has filed a federal lawsuit against Minnesota challenging the state’s new law banning “nudification” technology, which uses AI to create fake nude images of real people. The law, set to take effect Saturday, makes Minnesota the first state to outlaw such tools.
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Samsung will introduce India-specific AI features, including an AI-powered bill payment reminder, in its next Galaxy smartphone. Developed by its Noida and Bengaluru R&D centres, the initiative aims to deliver personalised AI solutions while strengthening India's role in Samsung's global innovation ecosystem
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US President Donald Trump said the United States maintains a substantial lead over China in artificial intelligence as his administration investigates whether Chinese AI firms have benefited from unauthorised model distillation. He pledged to preserve America's technological advantage in AI and related sectors
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AvaniXplore LLP and partners hosted a webinar in Hyderabad highlighting how AI and ML are transforming mineral exploration. Dr. Satyanarayana Yegireddi explained the use of advanced AI techniques for prospectivity mapping, attracting over 160 participants from India and abroad.
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The Delhi High Court refused to restrain ChatGPT from using ANI's copyrighted content for AI training, holding that such use is prima facie protected as fair dealing under copyright law. The court said restricting AI development would adversely affect innovation and public interest
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Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI has paused new subscriptions for its Kimi K3 model after overwhelming global demand exceeded computing capacity. The launch has intensified competition with US AI firms, highlighting China's growing influence in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence race
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China’s Moonshot startup has unveiled its new Kimi K3 AI model, which is being hailed as a major leap in open-source AI. The model has outperformed rivals in coding capability rankings, intensifying the US-China tech rivalry and raising concerns among American AI giants like Anthropic and OpenAI.
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AI-related skills now appear in 15.4 per cent of technology job descriptions, while mentions in non-technology roles have grown nearly six-fold since 2020, according to Naukri's World AI Day Report 2026, highlighting rising employer demand and salary premiums for AI expertise
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Applications from Indian students to Germany increased 370 per cent in the first half of 2026, driven by growing demand for artificial intelligence and technology programmes, as students increasingly prioritise affordability, career prospects, visa pathways and post-study employment opportunities
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The Digital Threat Report 2025-26 warns that India’s banking and financial services sector faces a radically new cyber threat environment. Traditional centralized security models are inadequate for today’s interconnected platforms, AI-driven decision-making, and real-time payments.
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Global markets came under pressure as Brent crude climbed following renewed tensions in the Middle East. Rising oil prices and losses in AI-related technology stocks weighed on Wall Street, while investors awaited major US corporate earnings and monitored inflation concerns.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said future wars may involve Artificial Intelligence but will ultimately be won by trained soldiers and national resolve. Commissioning INS Mahendragiri, he stressed balancing advanced technologies with conventional military strength and highlighted India's growing defence manufacturing capabilities
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Apple has sued OpenAI, alleging it orchestrated a campaign to obtain confidential information about unreleased products through former employees. The lawsuit seeks the destruction of allegedly misappropriated materials and accuses OpenAI of encouraging employees to retain sensitive company information.
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The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has urged the Election Commission of India to deploy artificial intelligence and Aadhaar-based tools to eliminate duplicate voter registrations during the ongoing revision of electoral rolls in Telangana.
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More than 350 academicians, researchers, industry experts and students participated in a two-day international workshop on AI-driven semiconductor and energy-efficient hardware at T-Hub. Organised by SVES with Penn State University, the event focused on emerging technologies and engineering education.
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China’s leading technology firms have reportedly cut around 1.3 lakh jobs amid AI adoption and restructuring. Companies including Alibaba, Tencent and ByteDance are reducing staff while shifting toward automation. A report criticised the Chinese government for not addressing workforce disruption or retraining needs
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Sreenidhi University hosted the TG20 Winners Trophy Tour on Wednesday, energising its campus ahead of Founder’s Day 2026 celebrations on July 10. The event drew large crowds, showcased student enthusiasm, and highlighted the institution’s industry-ready pedagogy blending technology and liberal arts.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Australia-India CEOs Forum in Melbourne alongside Australian PM Anthony Albanese, pitched India as a long-term investment destination. He highlighted complementarities between the two economies while urging faster conclusion of the proposed Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA).
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An international workshop on Artificial Intelligence-driven semiconductor and energy-efficient hardware was organised at T-Hub by the Sri Vishnu Educational Society in Hyderabad, with support from Penn State University.
