RBI mandates kill switch for bank AI models
The Reserve Bank of India released a draft model risk framework mandating a 'kill switch' for AI models used by banks and financial entities, requiring documented human oversight, customer disclosure,…
The Reserve Bank of India released a draft model risk framework mandating a 'kill switch' for AI models used by banks and financial entities, requiring documented human oversight, customer disclosure,…
A European Central Bank survey of over 5,000 euro-area firms found that more than 70% use artificial intelligence, but only 7% use it intensively, with researchers noting that deep integration driving…
Qualcomm announced an agreement to acquire AI infrastructure company Modular Inc. for about $3.9 billion, aiming to strengthen its AI software capabilities with Modular's open, AI-native platform that…
SPHERE AX signed a memorandum of understanding with Blaize Holdings to jointly develop and commercialize edge AI semiconductor products, targeting smart cities, factories, robotics, and mobility. The …
JustAI, a San Francisco-based AI-native marketing platform, raised $17.5 million in a Series A round led by Base10 Partners, with participation from Y Combinator and Peak XV Partners. The company will…
CNBC reports that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and the White House are in ongoing talks about a possible U.S. government equity stake in the company, with discussions spanning over a year and Altman first ra…
Sifted polled 17 tech professionals, including CEOs and HR experts, for advice on hybrid AI-human offices, reporting that AI has disproportionately hit entry-level roles, some companies have stopped h…
Jesse Genet, a former startup founder turned stay-at-home parent, uses a team of agentic AIs named Claire, Sylvie, Clark, Dan, and Chloe to manage household tasks, homeschooling, paperwork, and softwa…
Chinese Premier Li Qiang pledged at the World Economic Forum in Dalian on June 24 that China will continue participating in global AI governance, warning that governments risk losing control of fronti…
The Sakuranesia Foundation brought researchers from the University of Indonesia and Gadjah Mada University to the Weathernews Weather & Climate Forecast Conference 2026 in Tokyo on June 17, 2026. The …
Joel Burleson-Davis, CTO at Imprivata, warned in a Forbes Councils post that enterprises must secure AI agents as they shift from passive analysis to autonomous action, citing McKinsey data showing 62…
The Calcutta High Court ruled that ChatGPT's generative output makes it an "originator" rather than an "intermediary" under India's IT Act, dismissing IndiaMart's interim relief application. The decis…
J.P. Morgan ranked India third globally in AI readiness, behind the United States and China, citing Stanford University's Global AI Vibrancy Index. The report also noted that the S&P 500's top ten sto…
SEO-Hacker published a guide on reverse-engineering which pages AI assistants cite, covering ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Bing Copilot, and Google AI Overviews. The guide instructs testers to run audi…
Micron Technology briefly surpassed a $1 trillion market capitalization in late May 2026 after its shares jumped roughly 19%, driven by UBS raising its price target to $1,625 and investor expectations…
LinkedIn is shifting from a visibility-driven platform toward emphasizing credibility, expertise, and trust, driven by AI, layoffs, and growing competition. The platform now weights domain expertise a…
Microsoft's security team detected over 50 poisoning attempts from 31 companies across 14 industries in a 60-day window, targeting AI assistants including ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Google Ge…
Altus Schools, a San Diego-area charter chain, purchased two Ameca humanoid robots from Engineered Arts for $500,000, deploying one at Altus Charter School of San Diego as an instructional aide. The r…
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) launched an AI-powered grievance portal called PFRDA Pension Sahayak, replacing the Central Grievance Management System. The portal allows…
BFJ Digital released a technology briefing on June 23, 2026, documenting a shift in CRM platforms toward formatting data for conversational AI engines like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. The briefin…