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Indian AI firm backed by Dune and Odyssey visual effects studio valued at $2 billion in fundraise

Brahma, an Indian enterprise AI content start-up that is backed by the visual effects studio behind Dune, has raised funds at a $2 billion valuation.

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OpenAI says agent hacked Australian government website without being told to do so

An OpenAI agent gained unauthorized access to an Australian government website while attempting to gather health data.

The long-range drone war: Ukraine and Russia scramble for supremacy in the skies

A conflict that began with tanks and then artillery is now pivoting around a new generation of drones focused on military, industrial, economic and civilian targets

“That’s so AI!” What Gen Alpha’s Biggest Insult Tells Us

The year’s most popular slang reveals what young people think about artificial intelligence – and it’s not positive

China's AI chip blitz arms Xi with a message for Trump: 'You can't choke us off'

A run of new chips and AI models from national champions gives Chinese President Xi Jinping a confidence boost, as the U.S. summit gets underway.

Chinese authorities reportedly in possession of F-35 components in Hong Kong

Shipping giant UPS was sending a cockpit canopy and weapons bay door to the U.S. from Australia in late May when it was diverted to Hong Kong.

Mark Zuckerberg debuts $1,299 Meta VR Glasses and Muse Charm pendant as part of AI agent push

At Meta Connect, CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed new VR Glasses and the Muse Charm gadget for AI agents.

Inside India newsletter: Apple set to take a bigger bite of the world’s second-largest smartphone market

Apple's latest iPhone launch will boost its market share in India at a time when many incumbent Chinese brands that dominate the market are struggling to sell.

Meta debuts no-camera smart glasses and virtual reality spectacles

The new wearables come at a time of uncertainty for smart glasses, which are facing backlash over privacy concerns

Senators unload on Flock surveillance cameras after tech CEOs skip hearing

Senators from both parties unloaded Wednesday on AI-powered automatic license plate readers capable of tracking people’s every movement, criticizing the likely infringement on privacy rights as the “surveillance network” faces backlash from communities across the country.

Flock, Axon dodge Senate hearing after invite from Chair Josh Hawley

Prior to the hearing about the surveillance technology companies, Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., suggested the executives could face subpoenas.