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The danger of AI is not that it will become conscious and hate us, but that it will become competent and ignore us."

—Eliezer Yudkowsky

Author: Neelam Sharma

Neelam Sharma is a passionate storyteller, and journalist with over a decade of experience across leading Indian media houses.
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China Court Rules AI Layoff Illegal, Backs Fired Worker

A representative image of a Chinese courtroom. The Hangzhou Intermediate People's Court ruled that an AI tech company's decision to fire a quality assurance supervisor after replacing his role with AI was unlawful.

A Chinese court has ruled in favour of a quality assurance supervisor fired after AI took over his role, observing that automation cannot supersede human rights. The Hangzhou Intermediate People’s Court upheld an arbitration panel’s earlier decision, deeming the AI-related dismissal unlawful — the second such ruling in China after a similar case in Beijing.

Qatar, South Korea in Talks to Boost Manufacturing AI and Semiconductor Ties

Trade ministers from South Korea and Qatar agreed to expand cooperation in manufacturing AI, semiconductors, and biohealth, with talks covering the M.AX Alliance, robotics, and AI chipmakers, South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said.

Trade ministers from South Korea and Qatar agreed to expand cooperation in manufacturing AI, semiconductors, and biohealth, with talks covering the M.AX Alliance, robotics, and AI chipmakers, South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said.

Musk vs Altman in Court: “I Didn’t Want to Pave the Road to Hell”

Elon Musk took the stand in a federal court in Oakland on April 28, accusing OpenAI and Sam Altman of betraying the company's nonprofit mission. He is seeking $130 billion in damages.

Elon Musk took the witness stand in a federal court in Oakland on April 28, accusing OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman of turning a charity into a profit machine — and warning that a verdict in OpenAI’s favour could destroy the foundations of charitable giving in America.

Google-Linked $15B Vizag AI Data Centre Signals India’s Hyperscale Push

A $15 billion AI data centre project in Visakhapatnam signals India’s push to position itself in the global AI infrastructure and supply chain landscape.

A $15 billion AI data centre project in Visakhapatnam signals India’s push to position itself in the global AI infrastructure and supply chain landscape.

India Launches AI Chatbot in Maharashtra to Link Youth With Jobs

ndia is deploying an AI-powered chatbot in Maharashtra to streamline access to skills training, jobs and apprenticeship pathways for its large youth workforce.

India is deploying an AI-powered chatbot in Maharashtra to streamline access to skills training, jobs and apprenticeship pathways for its large youth workforce.

OpenAI’s Five AGI Principles-Democratization and What They Really Signal

OpenAI has five principles and one mission: AGI for all of humanity. The harder question is whether a company of its size and influence can democratize what it is also commercializing.

OpenAI has five principles and one mission: AGI for all of humanity. The harder question is whether a company of its size and influence can democratize what it is also commercializing.

UN AI Panel First In-person Meet in Spain; Report out in July 2026

UN International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence first meeting in Madrid Spain on April 23-24.

The United Nations’ Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence convened its first in-person meeting last week in Madrid

Delhi to Set Up Two AI Centres of Excellence, Targeting 100 Startups

Delhi, India plans two AI Centres of Excellence under the IndiaAI Mission to support around 100 startups, train over 7,000 individuals, and generate up to 1,000 jobs.

Delhi, India plans two AI Centres of Excellence under the IndiaAI Mission to support around 100 startups, train over 7,000 individuals, and generate up to 1,000 jobs.

Infosys, OpenAI Partner to Deploy AI Across Enterprise Workflows

Infosys and OpenAI will combine Topaz Fabric and Codex to move enterprises from AI pilots to full-scale deployment across software and business workflows.

Infosys and OpenAI will combine Topaz Fabric and Codex to move enterprises from AI pilots to full-scale deployment across software and business workflows.

Singapore Proposes Global Standard for Testing Generative AI Systems

Singapore Proposes First Global Standard for Testing Generative AI

Singapore has proposed ISO/IEC 42119-8, a new international standard aimed at creating common methods for testing generative AI systems. The proposal will be discussed at a global AI standards meeting in Singapore attended by experts from more than 35 countries.