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I visualise a time when we will be to robots what dogs are to humans, and I’m rooting for the machines."

—Claude Shannon

Tamil Nadu Budget: AI & Innovation City ‘Arivagam’ Announced; Focus on Deep Tech and AI Skilling

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay (left) and Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson display the Revised Budget briefcase after the presentation of the 2026–27 Revised Budget, which proposes 'Arivagam', India's first dedicated AI and Innovation City, along with AI skilling, deep-tech and AI governance initiatives.

With a growing global focus on AI, Tamil Nadu’s revised Budget outlines plans for ‘Arivagam’, AI talent development and AI-driven governance reforms.

EU AI Act Amendment Takes Effect Today, Delays High-risk Rules to 2027-28, Bans AI Deepfake Nudity

The EU's Digital Omnibus on AI, Regulation (EU) 2026/1744, took effect on 27 July 2026.

The changes adopted through Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 are aimed at reducing compliance burdens, clarifying legal obligations and strengthening safeguards against AI-enabled harms without weakening the bloc’s core protections for health, safety and fundamental rights.

Delhi Government Invites AI Firms, Startups for Governance Solutions

The Delhi government’s Department of Information Technology has asked startups, research institutions, industry bodies to showcase their artificial intelligence based solutions and use cases relevant to public service delivery and governance.

The Delhi government’s Department of Information Technology has asked startups, research institutions, industry bodies to showcase their artificial intelligence based solutions and use cases relevant to public service delivery and governance.

“Pursue AI Boldly and Responsibly”: Google’s Sundar Pichai at AI Impact Summit

Google CEO Sundar Pichai urged governments and tech companies to pursue AI boldly and responsibly.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai urged governments and tech companies to pursue AI boldly and responsibly.

“We are just 5-8 years away from AGI”: Deepmind’s Hassabis at AI Impact Summit

Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google Deepmind, claimed that humans are just 5-8 years away from artificial general intelligence (AGI), at India AI Impact Summit 2026, New Delhi.

Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google Deepmind, claimed that humans are just 5-8 years away from artificial general intelligence (AGI), at India AI Impact Summit 2026, New Delhi.

Seedance 2.0 Release Rakes Up a Storm with Ultra Realistic AI

Seedance 2.0, the AI Video Generator model released by Bytedance has gained global attention due to its ultra realistic AI.

Seedance 2.0, an AI model released by Bytedance has caught the world’s attention with its hyper realistic models.