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“Misanthropic Altman”: OpenAI CEO Draws Backlash Over ‘Selling Intelligence’

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's statement on selling AI as a utility has drawn backlash.

“Diabolical psychopath”, “Delusional Tech Bro” and “Misanthropic Altman” were some of the eulogies showered on OpenAI CEO after his comments about selling AI like a utility went viral.

Google’s New AI Tool Aims to Warn Cities About Flash Floods Before They Strike

Google's Flood Hub now includes AI-powered urban flash flood forecasts up to 24 hours in advance.

Google has launched an AI model that predicts urban flash floods up to 24 hours in advance. Powered by Gemini, the Groundsource methodology mined 2.6 million historical flood events across 150+ countries to train the new forecasting system, now live on Google’s Flood Hub.

Google Maps Gets Biggest Upgrade with Gemini-Powered Ask Maps and 3D Navigation

In its biggest upgrade in the past decade, Google Maps has introduced Ask Maps and 3D Navigation features powered by Gemini AI.

The Ask Maps feature in Google Maps is available for users in US and India while the 3d navigation experience is for US users only.

Punjab Police Ropes in AI to Tackle Organized Crime Through Surveillance

Punjab Police has started using artificial intelligence to thwart organized crime.

The prowess of artificial intelligence in thwarting organized crime was recently demonstrated by Punjab Police when AI detected voice sample of two alleged gangsters, leading to their arrest.

India’s AI Agriculture Dream: A Thousand Miles Between Policies and Farmlands

India wants to implement artificial intelligence in its agriculture but there is a lot of skepticism among farmers who have other priorities.

“Can AI stop duplicate seeds? Can it ensure MSP? Can it solve pesticide problems or remove weeds from fields?”: The problems are plenty for Indian farmers and the gap between AI policy and on ground implementation is vast.

Breaking News: Pentagon Allows Limited Use of Anthropic AI Despite Ban

Despite Anthropic getting labelled as a supply chain risk and US government moving towards a broader ban on the AI startup's services, Pentagon has exempted limited use of Claude in matters of national security.

Despite Anthropic getting labelled as a supply chain risk and US government moving towards a broader ban on the AI startup’s services, Pentagon has exempted limited use of Claude in matters of national security.

“Do Not Become An Artificial Lawyer”: Judges Come Down Hard on AI in Courts

Judges across the world have warned lawyers against the use of generative artificial intelligence while presenting legal evidence in court.

Judges from India and other countries have warned lawyers not to depend blindly on Artificial Intelligence tools like ChatGPT while writing pleadings or preparing arguments for court. They said that while these tools can be helpful, lawyers must carefully check and verify any information generated by AI before using it in legal documents or presenting it in court.

Educated, Experienced, and Most Exposed: How AI Is Targeting Women

Highly successful women are most exposed to AI automation as per a new research study report.

Recent reports on AI affecting global workforce paints a problematic picture-the people most exposed to AI today are older professionals, highly educated, better paid — and more likely to be women.

UK Govt. Allocates £500 Million for Sovereign AI

UK Government has allocated £500 million for Sovereign AI Fund.

UK Government has allocated £500 million for Sovereign AI Fund.

Australia’s AI Chatbot Age Filters Take Effect, Aimed at Protecting Minors Online

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The Australian government had set a deadline of March 9, 2026 for all search engines and app stores to comply with the age filter.