US agencies are preparing to deploy Anthropic’s frontier AI model Mythos across federal departments even after a Trump-era decision to cut ties. The move is raising alarms among cybersecurity experts and adding fuel to political tensions between administrations, as Mythos is expected to power sensitive government workflows and information handling. The rollout’s scope and safeguards remain unclear.
OpenAI has launched GPT 5.5, positioning it less as a chatbot and more as an autonomous “agent” that can carry out complex tasks. The model aims to boost efficiency, better handle multi step work, and introduce tougher safety guardrails—especially for coding, research, and enterprise use cases—marking a notable shift in how AI is deployed.
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OpenAI is reportedly in discussions to commit as much as $1.5 billion to a new joint venture with private equity firms, according to the Financial Times citing people familiar with the matter. The plan would include an initial $500 million equity contribution, signaling how the AI leader may expand funding and partnerships beyond traditional tech channels.
Hitachi India plans to add more than 5,000 employees over the next five years, betting on India’s infrastructure push and digital transformation. The hiring drive will center on energy, artificial intelligence, and related resources, alongside growth in manufacturing and digital services. The Japanese conglomerate is positioning India as a key long-term market for its technology and infrastructure agenda.
A fresh online clash between Elon Musk and Sam Altman has escalated from AI chatbot rankings to antitrust and algorithm manipulation claims. Musk posted on X that Grok has lagged behind ChatGPT while hinting at Apple-related antitrust issues and warning of legal action. Altman fired back quickly, calling the allegations “remarkable” and accusing Musk of gaming X’s algorithms for personal gain.
A new study warns of a widening AI confidence-capability gap among India’s engineering workforce. Many engineers believe they are ready for AI roles, yet few have strong hands-on practical skills. That mismatch is complicating hiring and could stall careers. Women engineers face extra hurdles, including work-life pressures and limited mentoring, prompting firms to favor proven capability over self-assessment.
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Chinese startup ShengShu has raised $293 million to accelerate artificial general intelligence. Founded in early 2023 by Tsinghua University alum Zhu Jun, the company made headlines by launching Vidu in April 2024—positioned as a rival to OpenAI’s Sora, which was later discontinued. The fresh funding signals intensifying global competition in advanced AI.
Sundar Pichai says Google will invest $185 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure in 2026, underscoring AI’s expanding role in software development and security. The push includes Gemini Enterprise Agent and new TPU chips like TPU 8t and TPU 8i, pointing to a major expansion of enterprise AI platforms and future growth.
As AI deals get tougher, Indian IT companies are pushing “forward-deployed” engineers onsite to turn AI proposals into real products. Infosys and Cognizant are ramping up, but the talent pool is thin and costs are rising. Accenture remains ahead, leaving a high-stakes race: who builds the team first could decide which clients stay loyal.
Huawei says its Ascend supernode powered by Ascend 950 AI chips will fully support Deepseek’s V4 model variants after the Chinese AI startup released a preview. The announcement positions Huawei’s hardware stack as a near-term platform for Deepseek’s next generation, signaling escalating competition in China’s domestic AI compute ecosystem.
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India’s Ministry of Electronics and IT projects the digital economy will contribute nearly 20% of GDP by 2030, with growth powered by wider adoption of artificial intelligence across sectors. The forecast suggests AI will move beyond tech hubs into everyday services and industries, accelerating digitization and boosting economic output as adoption expands.
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5.5, its most advanced research model, designed to handle complex work with minimal prompting. The system can plan its approach, use external tools, and self-correct along the way, positioning it as a major leap toward faster machine-driven AI research and raising AGI expectations. GPT-5.5 is rolling out to Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise users.
Block Inc. CEO Jack Dorsey announced major job cuts and framed them as a pivot toward artificial intelligence. The move echoes a familiar Silicon Valley playbook: rebrand setbacks as innovation. While the company now spotlights AI, questions around earlier over-hiring and questionable acquisitions risk getting drowned out—at least for investors.
PM Modi welcomed the launch of a Google AI Hub in Visakhapatnam, built in collaboration with AdaniConneX, a hyperscale data services provider. Google says the initiative will attract roughly $15 billion in investment over five years from 2026 to 2030, aiming to scale AI infrastructure and data capabilities in India’s east coast.
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Meta Platforms plans to lay off about 8,000 employees—roughly 10% of its workforce—on May 20. The move comes alongside a freeze on 6,000 open positions as the company seeks greater efficiency while funding major artificial intelligence investments. Employees impacted are expected to receive severance packages and support services to ease the transition.
Consumer brand analytics startup GobbleCube has raised $15 million led by Susquehanna Venture Capital, with participation from InfoEdge Ventures and Kae Capital. The company says it will deploy the funding to expand its team, accelerate product development, and strengthen its AI capabilities. Founder and CEO Manas Gupta shared the plan with ET.
OpenAI has released GPT 5.5, positioning it as another step toward an AI “super app.” The company says the new model delivers increased capabilities across a wide range of categories, signaling a broader shift from single-purpose chat toward more general, app-like AI experiences. Details on performance and use cases are expected to follow as adoption ramps.
After years of restraint, Indian IT companies are moving from cautious scouting to active M&A, spurred by rising AI pressure. A more acquisitive TCS is leading the shift, while ER&D is increasingly viewed as value buying. In 2026, AI-linked cloud assets are expected to drive deals, with ambitious mid-tier firms gaining momentum over top-tier giants.
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Infosys, India’s second-largest IT services firm, reported a strong 21% jump in Q4 FY26 profit alongside resilient revenue. While it continued to outperform some rivals, the company expanded its FY27 annual revenue guidance range, signaling caution. Management pointed to global economic uncertainty and shifting IT demand pressures, including the evolving influence of AI on budgets and deal cycles.
Tesla has raised its spending plan for 2026 by about a quarter, pushing it to more than $25 billion. CEO Elon Musk is channeling the increase into AI, robotics, and chips, arguing the bets are “well justified” for future revenue. The move underscores how much of Tesla’s value now hinges on self-driving cabs and humanoid robots—at a cost investors are starting to scrutinize.
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