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AI security startup AIR raised $50 million to help companies vet the tools and skills their AI agents use. Founders Yair Saban and Niv Hoffman started the firm to monitor software supply chains. Saban said, "You don't have that with skills or plugins or MCPs, and it's a shame."
NASSCOM said in Bengaluru on Tuesday that AI and Physical AI are reshaping India’s engineering research and development landscape. NASSCOM President Rajesh Nambiar said, “Physical AI adds an important new dimension to this opportunity.” India’s ER&D services revenue is projected to cross $100 billion by 2030, creating many new global opportunities.
Apple plans to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on September 9. Reports suggest pre-orders could start on September 12, shifting from the usual Friday schedule. While the company has not confirmed these dates, the event may also feature a new foldable iPhone and Apple Watch.
India’s data centre capacity could rise from 1.5-1.6 GW today to 7 GW by 2030. Experts said India needs a coordinated approach to build this physical infrastructure. Sanjeev Kumar Gupta said, "India needs a very important mission for infrastructure in the digital economy." This growth requires more power and water.
Around 26% of government school teachers use AI regularly and 72% feel positive about it, says a report by JanAI. Teachers use AI to simplify concepts and prepare worksheets. Madan Padaki said, “Our government-school teachers are not waiting to be persuaded. They have already picked up the tool.”
UpGrad completed its acquisition of Unacademy for just over $200 million on Tuesday. CEO Gaurav Munjal said, "I'm not going to dress these facts up." Meanwhile, smart-ring maker Ultrahuman raised $60 million in a funding round led by Qualcomm Ventures. These deals mark a major shift in the Indian startup sector.
Alphabet shares fell 6% in a month as AI talent departures raise investor concerns. Investors worry about slower Google Search growth and high spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure. Eric Sheridan said, "I think they have a lot of talent. They have a very deep bench." Google Cloud revenue grew 82%.
Fambot introduced an AI chief of staff to help families manage daily logistics. Founders David Reich and Greg Karlin built the tool to handle school events and emails. Reich said, "I just want to unplug, spend some time with my kids, be present, do some homework together." It simplifies busy lives.
Startup Newlight developed a hydrogen-injection system to make cargo ships more efficient. The tech cuts fuel use and emissions by over 20 percent. During a recent 8,500-nautical mile voyage from Singapore to Ghana, the system reduced fuel consumption by 24 percent. Co-founder Haran Cohen Hillel said, "It was amazing."
Sonos announced the Beam Ultra soundbar, Ace Ultra headphones, and Sonos 27 software in New York City. The update brings AI integration and a new voice assistant this fall. Brandon Holley said, "Custom agents can be given different voices and roles." These new tools aim to improve home audio control for users.
John Ternus took over from Tim Cook as Apple’s new CEO on Tuesday, September 1. The engineer, who built hardware for the iPhone and Mac, joined the company in 2001. He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Ternus now leads the firm after a long career.
The United States is urging G20 countries to avoid new artificial intelligence regulations to protect innovation. US tech adviser Michael Kratsios will present the “Carolina Principles” at a meeting starting Tuesday in North Carolina. The US wants to stop new regulatory bodies as Chinese open-weight models gain global market ground.