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Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman said on Tuesday that India is a hotbed for AI innovation. He noted, "Because India is one of the hotbeds of innovation in AI." The foundation uses AI to improve healthcare diagnostics and help farmers with weather and soil data, aiming to scale these solutions globally.
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall issued a subpoena to OpenAI regarding the Hugging Face hack. The state wants to know if safety failures broke consumer laws. OpenAI spokesperson Nate Evans said, "The Hugging Face incident marked an important moment for AI safety." The company must comply by September 14, 2026.
The UK will train AI models using battlefield data from Ukraine’s Avengers lab. Private companies got access to this information to build new security systems. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said it would "accelerate the development of capabilities that not only strengthen our national security but better protect our critical infrastructure."
Apple is preparing to increase iPhone prices due to rising memory and component costs, a Bloomberg report said. While no specific date exists, a price rise remains inevitable. Apple already raised costs for Macs and iPads. In India, iPhones are rumoured to receive up to a Rs 10,000 price hike.
Apple held a farewell party for Tim Cook on August 23 at its headquarters. Cook will become executive chairman on September 1, while John Ternus takes over as CEO. Ternus has been with Apple since 2001. The transition is expected to be smooth as the company prepares for its September event.
Vivo launched the V80 Lite 5G in Pakistan with a 120Hz AMOLED display and a 7,050mAh battery. The phone features a MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo chipset and IP68/IP69 ratings for durability. While Vivo has not announced the price for India, reports suggest the smartphone could arrive in the country next month.
Honda engineer Shotaro Odate has over 50 US patents for automotive technologies. At 84, he is known for his Einstein-like look and work on steering-wheel grip detection. He quietly helped build systems for modern cars, including automated driving and driver monitoring, proving that decades of engineering work truly matter today.
Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Galaxy Watch 9 for ₹64,999 and ₹37,999. The Ultra 2 targets outdoor enthusiasts with a rugged titanium build, while the Watch 9 serves as an everyday health companion. Both watches offer improved fitness tracking, though users said charging speed could be better.
Amazon’s toaster-shaped robotaxis are now hitting the road in San Francisco and Las Vegas. These electric vehicles lack steering wheels and pedals. Zoox Chief Executive Aicha Evans said, "It takes a lot of imagination, belief, resilience and tenacity to do this." Regulators allowed the company to charge for these rides.
Apple is gearing up to launch a new Mac mini for the first time in almost two years. The desktop could debut in the coming days, ahead of the September 9 iPhone event. Apple tested versions with M5 and M6 processors to meet the surge in demand for artificial intelligence.
Xiaomi launched the Mijia Smart air purifier 6 and 4 Compact in India. These new products aim to grow the company’s large appliances segment. Customers can buy them through the quick commerce platform Blinkit. Xiaomi also offers servicing through its premium outlets across the country to help many users daily.
TCS is set to acquire Porsche’s MHP unit for Rs 3,570 crore to boost its automotive technology and AI expertise. This deal is part of a five-year partnership worth Rs 13,950 crore. TCS said the move helps them grow beyond traditional IT outsourcing as software becomes vital for modern vehicles.