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• Meta builds AI superintelligence lab, eyes $10 billion deal with scale AI's Alexandr Wang

  Meta is launching a new AI lab focused on creating “superintelligence” — systems more powerful than the human mind. As part of the plan, Scale AI founder Alexandr Wang will join the effort, with Meta also negotiating a potential $10 billion investment in his company. The move is a bold step in Meta’s restructuring of its AI strategy, as it competes with giants like Google and Microsoft. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has committed up to $65 billion for AI infrastructure this year.

  

• OpenAI taps Google in unprecedented cloud deal despite AI rivalry

  ​​Since ChatGPT burst onto the scene in late 2022, OpenAI has dealt with increasing demand for computing capacity - known in the industry as compute - for training large language models, as well as for running inference, which involves processing information so people can use these models.

  

• AI company Glean hits $7.2 billion in valuation in latest funding round

  Workplace AI company Glean secured $150 million in its latest funding round, boosting its valuation to an impressive $7.2 billion. Glean develops a "Work AI" platform that acts as an intelligent assistant and enterprise search engine, connecting to and understanding a company's internal data.

  

• Meta's Zuckerberg is hiring for new AI team: Report

  Zuckerberg is building the new AI team in tandem with a reported investment of over $10 billion in Scale AI, Bloomberg News said citing sources, adding that Scale AI founder Alexandr Wang was expected to join the AGI group after a deal is done.

  

• How agentic AI can boost engagement and ease staff burnout

  The future of work isn’t coming, it’s already here. In Southeast Asia, Agentic AI is shifting AI from a passive assistant to an autonomous actor. From hiring to L&D, these agents are making decisions, executing tasks, and transforming workflows. This article explores what’s fueling the shift and why now is the time to pay attention

  

• College pass outs lack skills, say employers: 5 skills they need to master for getting head-hunted in 2026

  Despite graduating from India’s top institutions, many students fall short of industry expectations due to a growing skills gap. While companies actively recruit freshers, a lack of practical expertise in AI, data analytics, and soft skills hinders employability. This disconnect—rooted in outdated curricula and poor industry-academia alignment—calls for urgent, systemic reform.

  

• Beyond screen time: 10 smart ways AI can revolutionise your studying

  AI is revolutionising education by offering personalised learning paths and adaptive assessments, enhancing student engagement and knowledge retention. Intelligent content curation and 24/7 virtual assistance provide comprehensive support, while data-driven analytics track progress and gamification boosts motivation. Emotion recognition and automated note-taking further optimize the learning experience, fostering flexible and competency-based progression.

  

• Inside the tech powering India’s battery swapping revolution

  India's electric vehicle adoption is rising due to technology. In fiscal year 2025, the industry hit 1.96 million sales. Battery swapping emerges as a solution, enabling quick exchanges. Telematics provides real-time battery insights. Smartphone apps streamline the swapping experience. IoT-powered stations ensure optimal battery availability. Face and fingerprint recognition promotes inclusivity. Battery swapping tackles charging times and digital literacy gaps.

  

• Amazon to spend $20 bn on data centers in Pennsylvania, including one next to a nuclear power plant

  One data center is being built next to northeastern Pennsylvania's Susquehanna nuclear power plant. The other will be in Fairless Hills at a logistics campus, the Keystone Trade Center, on what was once a U.S. Steel mill.

  

• India Inc's hiring outlook stays positive for Sept quarter

  Indian companies show strong hiring intentions for the July-September quarter, ranking second globally behind the UAE, according to a ManpowerGroup survey. Despite a slight dip from last quarter, hiring outlook is driven by growth in IT, energy, utilities, and financial sectors, fueled by digital transformation and shifts in global trade.

  

• Kaynes Semicon, L&T arm to acquire Fujitsu General’s power modules business

  Fujitsu will transfer the business to Larsen & Toubro’s fabless chip company and related production facilities to Kaynes, which will in turn manufacture these products for LTSCT, the companies said.

  

• Work-life balance and big salary: How today’s job seekers are prioritising both

  Indian professionals are increasingly prioritizing work-life balance alongside financial compensation, as revealed by the Upskilling Trends Report 2025-26. While job retention confidence is up, professionals are actively seeking roles that offer flexibility and mental wellbeing. Upskilling in AI, machine learning, and other tech fields is seen as crucial for career growth, despite challenges like time constraints and affordability.

  

• CEO Sundar Pichai reveals Google's ‘Most Important Metric’ and how company is tracking it

  Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed that AI has boosted software engineering productivity by 10%, a metric the company actively tracks. Google measures this by assessing the increase in engineering capacity, in hours per week, gained through AI tools.

  

• Meta to pay nearly $15 billion for scale AI stake: Report

  Meta Platforms reportedly agreed to acquire a 49% stake in AI startup Scale AI for $14.8 billion. This move aims to boost Meta's AI efforts, placing Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang in a top position to lead a new "superintelligence" lab. Scale AI, valued at $13.8 billion in 2024, provides crucial labeled data for AI development and generated $870 million in revenue last year, projected to exceed $2 billion in 2025.

  

• Apple's Liquid Glass panned amid questions lack of major AI announcements

  What was touted to be a marvel in software aesthetics quickly spiralled into a meme fest on social media. A user on microblogging platform X termed it “iOS for toddlers”, while another asked whether the new UI “was designed on Microsoft Paint”. The event itself generated mixed reactions owing to underwhelmed expectations.

  

• Why deep domain knowledge can make your career AI-proof

  As AI evolves rapidly, domain expertise is becoming increasingly valuable. Industry leaders emphasize the importance of combining AI tools with deep, practical understanding of specific fields. Experts advise technologists to cultivate curiosity, collaboration, and AI literacy to thrive in the evolving landscape, ensuring responsible and effective AI implementation.

  

• Cognizant CEO says AI is not taking away jobs from engineering graduates

  Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar challenges predictions of AI decimating entry-level jobs, asserting it will create more opportunities for recent graduates. He argues AI levels the playing field, boosting productivity for junior developers and increasing the need for fresh talent to manage expanded workloads. While some tech leaders express concerns about job displacement, Kumar acknowledges uncertainty but anticipates a changing model.

  

• Indian AI needs imagination, not imitation

  True innovation happens when we take bold bets on hard, important problems — not just by replicating existing breakthroughs like ChatGPT.

  

• UK financial regulator partners with Nvidia in AI 'sandbox'

  The programme is intended to help firms in the early stages of exploring AI, offering access to technical expertise, better datasets and regulatory support, the FCA said. It is open to all financial services companies experimenting with AI. "This collaboration will help those that want to test AI ideas but who lack the capabilities to do so," Jessica Rusu, the FCA's chief data, information and intelligence officer, said.

  

• No AI allowed: China shuts down DeepSeek and other AI chatbots for university entrance tests

  Major Chinese tech firms, including Alibaba and ByteDance, have temporarily disabled AI features to prevent cheating during the crucial "gaokao" university entrance exams. Over 13.3 million students are participating, and these companies have suspended photo-recognition in AI chatbots during exam hours. Authorities have also implemented strict anti-cheating measures, including AI monitoring and biometric identification.