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Anthropic held back its advanced AI, Claude Mythos, released April 7, 2026, due to misuse concerns. This AI, capable of discovering software flaws, powered Project Glasswing, a collaborative effort with tech giants. It identified thousands of vulnerabilities, marking a shift towards integrating powerful AI in defense.
AI giants like OpenAI, Google, and Amazon are building custom chips. This move aims to cut soaring deployment costs and gain control over crucial infrastructure. OpenAI recently unveiled Jalapeño, its first in-house AI inference chip. Google uses TPUs, Amazon has Trainium and Inferentia, and Microsoft uses Maia.
Apple is likely raising prices on iPhones soon. The company said it has "reached a point where we need to begin raising prices on a number of products." This follows recent increases for iPads and Macs. Many other products, including Apple Watches and AirPods, could also see higher costs due to rising memory and storage prices.
WhatsApp started a new security feature to protect users from online fraud. The app uses an algorithm to spot suspicious patterns and warns users about risky linking requests. It shows the number's country and if they share groups. The feature is being tested on Android and iOS.
Tech leaders like Peter Diamandis and Larry Ellison champion 'radical transparency' via many sensors. They argue constant monitoring, from home cameras to satellites, will make humans behave better. Diamandis said, "Humans behave better when they're being watched." This vast sensor ecosystem will allow knowing anything, anywhere, anytime.
IIT dropout Dhravya Shah, before 20, raised $3 million for his AI startup. His company builds memory infrastructure for AI agents. Shah, who got the US O-1 visa, said AI's future needs memory and context, not just powerful models. He previously launched over 15 open-source projects and sold two companies.
Chris Wood warned the AI trade will end when hyperscalers realise they can't earn enough from huge spending. He called the AI build-out the "most dramatic capex cycle" ever seen. Many companies are racing to boost data-centre capacity. This surge is already creating boom-like conditions in Taiwan.
OpenAI announced new AI models Sol, Terra, and Luna. The US government asked for a limited launch, so they are only available to trusted partners. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said Sol is a smart upgrade, priced like GPT-5.5 but better. Terra is part of GPT-5.6, costing half as much.
Apple's Vision Pro hardware chief, Aman Gupta, has quit and joined OpenAI to build AI devices. Gupta, a Digital Content Producer at LiveMint with 3.5 years of experience, specialized in AI and consumer tech. His reporting focused on AI ethics and smartphone market shifts.
OpenAI has started GPT-5.6, a family of AI models including Sol, Terra, and Luna. Sol got Max and Ultra modes for advanced reasoning. The models will roll out gradually across ChatGPT, API, and Codex, with stronger safety checks. Access is limited initially to trusted partners.
MSMEs hold the key to India's AI future. While 87% of large businesses use AI, millions of MSMEs lag due to poor operational visibility. Embedding intelligence into their systems is crucial for economic growth. India's ecosystem of over 63 million MSMEs is data-rich but intelligence-poor, needing a focus on bridging this gap.
IIT Bombay will open its first US sub-campus at SUNY Old Westbury, New York. The partnership, signed Friday, will focus on science, engineering, and AI. Many new programmes and research opportunities are expected. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the collaboration would enrich India's research culture.