artificial intelligence (AI)

October 13, 2026 1:22 PM

AI models may soon self-replicate without access to data centers, Anthropic warns

Anthropic said on Monday its experiments suggested small AI models may be months away from being capable enough to self-replicate on commercial internet-of-things (IoT) devices, such as smart ovens and off-brand Android TV boxes. In its experiments, Anthropic looked at whether AI models could find vulnerable devices, copy themselves into those devices, and continue spreading without human help. It found that small models under 30 billion parameters could complete the many steps needed for repl...

October 13, 2026 11:44 AM

AI investment props up global growth, but war and debt threaten outlook, IMF says

The global economy will still manage to top 3% real GDP growth this year as strong AI investment offsets the energy shock from the war in the Middle East, but downside risks are mounting and more countries are being left behind and vulnerable to rising debt loads, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday. Despite a more protracted conflict that has kept oil prices above $100 a barrel, the IMF is forecasting 2026 global growth at 3.1%, a slight uptick from the 3.0% it predicted in July. ...

July 31, 2026 12:57 PM

Ministry of Ayush, IndiaAI Sign MoU to Advance AI in Traditional Medicine

The Ministry of Ayush and the IndiaAI Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the Ayush sector, with a focus on research, digital innovation, medicinal plants, drug administration and capacity building. Under the agreement, the Ministry of Ayush will onboard the AIKosh platform and share eligible health research artefacts, including datasets, metadata, A...

July 9, 2026 1:38 PM

Gujarat launches Data Centre Policy 2026-29 to attract investment, build digital infrastructure hub

The Gujarat government on Thursday launched the ‘Viksit Gujarat - Data Centre Policy 2026-29’, aimed at attracting investments in hyperscale data centres, artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and digital services, with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel unveiling the policy booklet at an event in Gandhinagar. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia, Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Das, senior government officials and representatives from the tech...

June 19, 2026 7:13 PM

Use AI, ML to convert data into intelligence against criminals: HM Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday stressed the importance of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) for turning data into intelligence and called for using the information to study crime patterns, identifying repeat offenders and international criminals. Addressing the 26th All India Fingerprint Conference–2026 in New Delhi, Home Minister Shah said, "We need to build AI teams and use our software into as effective tool for crime analysis and to make the best use of...

June 18, 2026 4:18 PM

India is a compelling case for world on AI: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said India is uniquely positioned to lead in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), citing its young population, affordable data, technological capabilities and commitment to inclusive growth as key strengths. Speaking at VivaTech 2026, Goyal said India possesses several inherent advantages that place it at the forefront of the global technology revolution and enable it to help bridge the global technological divide. “India is a...

May 20, 2026 12:37 PM

Over 8.5 million developers use Google AI models monthly; Alphabet plans $190 billion capex: Sundar Pichai

US-based technology giant Google, backed by Alphabet Inc., said more than 8.5 million developers are now building applications and experiences each month using its artificial intelligence (AI) models, CEO Sundar Pichai said. Speaking about the company’s AI infrastructure investments, Pichai said Google expects its capital expenditure to reach nearly $190 billion this year, with a major portion allocated to AI data centres, custom silicon and model training. He said demand across Google’s A...

May 14, 2026 3:12 PM

Global semiconductor output to reach USD 1.5 trillion by 2030 on AI advancements

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Deputy Co-COO Kevin Zhang on Thursday said advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are expected to drive global semiconductor output to USD 1.5 trillion by 2030, with AI emerging as the industry’s primary growth engine ahead of smartphones. Speaking at TSMC’s 2026 Taiwan Technology Symposium in Hsinchu, Zhang said AI development has progressed much faster than anticipated and is rapidly transforming the global technology landscape, according to a ...

April 21, 2026 10:30 AM

WHO says AI use in health care gaining ground across EU

Artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining ground in health care systems across the European Union, with all 27 member states identifying better patient care as a key driver of AI development and most already deploying AI tools in clinical settings, according to a new report released by the World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe. Described by WHO/Europe as the first comprehensive review of its kind focused specifically on the EU, the report was based on data collected between June 20...

March 18, 2026 9:42 PM

Gujarat CM highlights AI startup support model, announces ‘Sovereign AI Park’

Gujarat has unveiled a comprehensive financial support framework for artificial intelligence (AI) startups and announced plans for a 'Sovereign AI Park', as Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held direct consultations with emerging technology firms in Gandhinagar. The measures were outlined during a startup dialogue organised by the state’s Science and Technology Department at the Chief Minister’s residence, where around 24 high-potential startups from across India presented their innovations a...