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In a few years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) virtual assistants will be as common as the smart phone "

— Dave Waters

OpenAI Launches New Tool to Verify AI Images Generated by ChatGPT

OpenAI has launched a new tool to verify ai generated images made from openai tools.

OpenAI has claimed that users can check for images generated by other AI tools as well but a confirmed assessment will only come for images generated by OpenAI tools.

Blackstone Commits $5 Billion to New Google TPU Cloud

Blackstone has committed $5 billion in equity for a majority stake in a new US-based AI cloud joint venture with Google that will sell Google's TPUs as a compute-as-a-service offering.

Blackstone has pledged $5 billion in equity for a majority stake in a new US-based AI cloud company with Google, which will sell access to Google’s Tensor Processing Units outside the Google Cloud Platform. The venture targets 500 MW of capacity by 2027 and signals a sharper challenge to Nvidia’s grip on the AI chip market.

AI Threatens Human Curiosity, Intelligence and Habit of Questioning, Warns Royal Observatory

Illustration depicting human interactions with AI systems as concerns grow over the impact of instant AI-generated answers on curiosity and critical thinking.

Royal Observatory Greenwich has warned that growing reliance on instant AI answers could weaken human curiosity and inquiry. Paddy Rodgers, Director of Royal Museums Greenwich, said overdependence on AI may distance users from deeper exploration and verifiable information.

2,000 Cameras, A Million Violations, One Algorithm: How AI Took Over Chandigarh’s Roads

Chandigarh's AI-enabled Integrated Traffic Management System issued 9.95 lakh challans in 2024 — a near-fivefold jump from 2020 — generating Rs 23 crore in fines in a single year.

Over 2,000 AI-powered CCTV cameras now monitor Chandigarh, India’s first planned city, flagging everything from red-light jumps to footpath riding to U-turns.

India Launches Global AI Accountability Forum as Debate Over Autonomous AI Intensifies

Panelists at the launch of the International AI Accountability Forum (IAAF) in New Delhi on May 14, where legal and policy experts discussed global AI governance, liability and accountability frameworks.

India has launched a new international AI accountability initiative amid growing global debate over regulating autonomous AI systems, while also signalling a stronger push from the Global South to shape future AI governance frameworks.

Beyond the SEBI Mythos Advisory: Why Experts Say India’s Markets Are Entering a New Threat Era

After SEBI advisory against Claude Mythos, Indian markets are bracing for advanced cyberattacks.

SEBI has named the threat. But what does a world of AI-discovered zero-days actually look like for India’s banks, brokers and exchanges? Cyber law experts and market watchers tell AI FrontPage the old assumption — that defenders have time — no longer holds.

Bihar’s First AI Summit Lands in Patna This Month, as State Pushes to Build a Tech Footprint

The Bihar AI Summit 2026 will be held at the Urja Auditorium in Patna on May 23-24, organised by private firm Qlass with backing from the Bihar IT Department. (Image: Bihar AI Summit)

Organised by private firm Qlass and backed by the Bihar IT Department, the two-day summit at Patna’s Urja Auditorium is one of the state’s first major efforts to attract AI companies and investments to a region best known for its agrarian economy.

U.S. Judge Delays Final Approval of Anthropic’s $1.5 Billion Copyright Settlement

U.S. District Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin on Thursday declined to grant final approval to Anthropic’s proposed $1.5 billion copyright settlement with authors, requesting additional details on attorneys’ fees and payments to lead plaintiffs.

U.S. District Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin on Thursday declined to grant final approval to Anthropic’s proposed $1.5 billion copyright settlement with authors, requesting additional details on attorneys’ fees and payments to lead plaintiffs.

Uber Expands AI Infrastructure with Adani-Backed India Data Centre

Uber is set to launch its first India-based data centre with the Adani Group, expanding its AI and technology infrastructure footprint as India emerges as a growing global digital infrastructure hub.

Uber is set to launch its first India-based data centre with the Adani Group, expanding its AI and technology infrastructure footprint as India emerges as a growing global digital infrastructure hub.

Justice in the Age of AI: UNESCO and Oxford Begin Global Legal Training Push

UNESCO and the University of Oxford have launched a free global online course on AI, Justice and the Rule of Law, aimed at judges, lawyers and policymakers as algorithmic tools enter courtrooms worldwide.

UNESCO and the University of Oxford have launched a free global online course on AI, Justice and the Rule of Law, aimed at judges, lawyers and policymakers as algorithmic tools enter courtrooms worldwide.