Anthropic cannot accede to Pentagon’s request in AI safeguards dispute, CEO says

February 27, 2026 10:01 AM

Anthropic cannot accede to Pentagon’s request in AI safeguards dispute, CEO says

Anthropic said it would not accede to the Pentagon's request to eliminate safeguards from its AI systems, despite threats to deem the company a "supply chain risk" and remove it from the Department of Defense's systems, putting a $200 million contract at risk. The Pentagon's dispute with Anthropic stems from the AI startup's refusal to remove safeguards that would prevent its technology from being used to target weapons autonomously and conduct surveillance in the United St...

Another example of shared commitment to preserve cultural heritage: US envoy Eric Garcetti on return of antiquities to India

September 23, 2024 12:47 PM

Another example of shared commitment to preserve cultural heritage: US envoy Eric Garcetti on return of antiquities to India

US Ambassador Eric Garcetti on Monday termed the return of 297 antiquities to India as another example of the "shared commitment" between the two countries to "protect and preserve" the cultural heritage. Amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, the US has formally handed over 297 antiquities that were stolen or trafficked from India. "It's heartening to witness yet another example of U.S.-India shared commitment to protecting and preserving cultural heritage," Garcetti said in a post on X o...

PM Modi to US tech CEOs: India investing heavily in design, skills, and innovations

September 23, 2024 11:58 AM

PM Modi to US tech CEOs: India investing heavily in design, skills, and innovations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi showcased India's growing stature as a global technology and innovation hub in his address to CEOs of leading tech companies in the US. Participating in a roundtable with the CEOs in New York on Sunday during the second day of this three-day visit to the US, the Prime Minister emphasised the nation's strides in the semiconductor sector, electronics, and workforce development, underscoring India's commitment to becoming a key player in the global economy. PM Modi sa...

“Initiative on Critical, Emerging Tech is India’s commitment to inclusive innovations”: PM Modi at tech CEOs roundtable in US

September 23, 2024 10:57 AM

“Initiative on Critical, Emerging Tech is India’s commitment to inclusive innovations”: PM Modi at tech CEOs roundtable in US

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed that technology collaboration and efforts such as the "Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology" (ICET) are part of the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and emphaise India's commitment to inclusive innovations. Addressing the CEO roundtable in New York on Sunday (local time) PM Modi said that India has moved forward with the mantra of "reform, perform and transform" and emphasised the need for a balance between technology and democr...

PM Modi in US assures CEOs of India’s focus on technology, innovation

September 23, 2024 9:47 AM

PM Modi in US assures CEOs of India’s focus on technology, innovation

As a part of his three-day visit to the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with industry leaders to discuss the potential and opportunities India has to offer to the world. PM Narendra Modi assured US business leaders of India's deep commitment to protection of intellectual property and to fostering tech-innovation during his engagement with the top CEOs from the technology industry at a roundtable in New York. The roundtable hosted by PM Modi comprised several prominent f...