The stock market got what it needed from Nvidia and Warsh. Here’s what comes next.

The S&P 500 rose 0.5% this week as Nvidia shares jumped 9% on Thursday following strong earnings. Stephanie Link said, “Nvidia is growing simply because there’s so much demand.” Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh signaled that inflation remains a concern, leaving traders to expect potential interest rate hikes in September.

Google Maps now shows 'Lake America' in U.S., not 'Lake Ontario'

Google Maps now shows Lake America instead of Lake Ontario for U.S. users. This change follows President Donald Trump’s executive order on August 27, 2026. Google said it updates maps to reflect official government sources. While the U.S. sees the new name, Canada continues to use the original name instead.

Perpetually linked incentives? India’s handset makers must shorten their curve to competitiveness

India’s electronics sector faces a challenge to boost global competitiveness despite government incentives. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said we have moved from “production linked punishment” to PLIs. While the government works to ease logistics, firms must now focus on local chip-making and global expansion to stay ahead of new technology.

AI agent-led threats to rise multifold in next few years

AI agent-related threats could surge three to fourfold over the next 18 months, according to Shivaprakash Abburu of EY India. Companies currently use traditional security tools that fail to protect new AI systems. Experts warned that India lacks specific legal frameworks to handle these growing risks as businesses adopt AI.

India's consumer-protection framework has an AI blind spot

India’s Consumer Protection Act, 2019, lacks specific rules for AI tools. Experts say users of free services might not qualify as consumers. Ketan Mukhija said, "A person paying for a premium AI chatbot subscription would be availing a service for consideration." This legal gap grew as AI use spread across India.

Big Tech can't disrupt IT: Tech Mahindra CEO Mohit Joshi

Tech Mahindra CEO Mohit Joshi said he is not worried about Big Tech firms entering AI services. He believes the IT industry’s cost structures are hard to imitate. Joshi wants to grow the company organically. He said, "post-acquisition integration is hard," and he is focusing on accelerating many profitable deals.

Rockstar says GTA has no generative AI or microtransactions.

Rockstar Games confirmed that GTA 6 will not feature generative AI or microtransactions at launch. Andy Cortez said he asked the studio about these topics and was told there would be no in-game monetization and absolutely “no AI” used in the game. Fans can now expect a traditional gaming experience.

We watched birds for 19,000 hours—and discovered they’re using solar panels in a 'surprising' new way.

Scientists at Argonne National Laboratory watched birds around solar panels for 19,000 hours using AI cameras. They found birds use these sites for perching, nesting, and foraging. Most importantly, the study showed no bird collisions with the panels. These findings suggest birds often treat solar arrays as safe habitats.

India, Uzbekistan to partner on safe AI systems, outer space exploration, and IT parks

India and Uzbekistan agreed to expand strategic cooperation in digital technology, artificial intelligence, and outer space exploration. Both nations will focus on safe AI systems and modernizing transport networks. Leaders welcomed the successful operation of the first IT Park in Tashkent, established in 2019, and plan to grow these partnerships.