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Claude for Teachers: Anthropic Gives Free AI to US Educators (For a Year)

Anthropic's Claude for Teachers gives US K-12 educators free premium AI access for a year, with curriculum-aligned lesson planning and classroom data tools. (Image: AI FrontPage)

Anthropic has launched Claude for Teachers, offering verified K-12 educators across all 50 US states a full year of free premium Claude access.

UAE’s LODD Begins Civil Certification for Hili Autonomous Cargo Aircraft

LODD Autonomous's Hili hybrid-powered VTOL cargo aircraft has entered the UAE's formal civil aviation certification programme with the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).

The move advances Hili from flight testing into the formal certification process with the UAE’s aviation regulator.

Demis Hassabis Proposes Frontier AI Standards Body, Picks US as Host Country

Demis Hassabis, CEO and co-founder of Google Deepmind has called for an international Frontier AI Standards Body to be set up in US for terming AI models Frontier Class.

The path to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is challenging but what’s even more challenging is a global consensus on what and who qualifies as “Frontier Class” and who gets to decide that.

Japan Passes Law Mandating AI Labels on Election Content

Japan's National Diet passed amendments to the Public Offices Election Act on July 13, mandating labels on AI-generated election content ahead of the 2027 unified local elections.

Japan’s parliament has amended its election and platform laws to mandate labels on AI-created or modified images and videos in election material, and to require social media platforms to act against misinformation. The rules take effect March 1, 2027 — but unlike the EU’s regime, carry no penalties.

After TCS Sheds Nearly 20,000 Jobs, It Builds Team of up to 8,900 AI Engineers

Tata Consultancy Services plans to deploy up to 8,900 forward-deployed AI engineers as it expands enterprise AI services and explores acquisitions in AI and cybersecurity.

TCS is betting on customer-facing AI engineering, strategic partnerships and targeted acquisitions as enterprises shift from AI experimentation to production deployments.

16 Nobel Laureates Sign “We Must Act Now” on AI Economic Upheaval

Over 200 economists and AI researchers, including 16 Nobel laureates, sign "We Must Act Now" letter urging governments to prepare for AI's economic impact. Pic Credit: Better Images of AI Jamillah Knowles & Digit

Sixteen Nobel laureates, including Daron Acemoglu, Joseph Stiglitz and Paul Krugman, have joined over 200 economists and AI researchers in signing “We Must Act Now,” a Stanford-led statement warning that AI could reshape the global economy on a scale greater than the Industrial Revolution, but in a fraction of the time.

Anthropic Extends Claude Fable 5 Access Again, Pushing Deadline to July 19

Anthropic has extended included access to Claude Fable 5 for eligible paid subscribers through July 19 while maintaining 50% higher weekly rate limits for Claude Code.

The latest move marks Anthropic’s second consecutive extension since the model’s return earlier this month after U.S. export control restrictions temporarily halted global availability.

Meet PMX AI: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Debuts an AI Avatar

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's verified Facebook page features a PMX-themed cover image ahead of the planned launch of PMX AI, an AI avatar trained on his speeches, writings and government policies.

Developed by Zetrix AI in collaboration with Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), PMX AI is trained on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s speeches, writings and government policies to help Malaysians access government services and answer questions in English and Malay.

Gujarat Unveils First Data Centre Policy, Targets ₹6 Lakh Crore Investment

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, flanked by Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi and senior officials, launches the Viksit Gujarat Data Centre Policy 2026-29 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, on July 9, 2026. | Photo: Gujarat Information Department.

Gujarat has unveiled the Viksit Gujarat Data Centre Policy 2026-29, targeting ₹6 lakh crore in investment and 7.5 GW of capacity, with Dholera positioned as the anchor and a 51% renewable energy mandate built in.

Meta to Build First Canadian C$13 billion Data Centre as AI Infrastructure Demand Grows

Meta said the 1GW facility will use a closed-loop liquid cooling system with dry cooling, requiring no operational water for cooling.