The Vatican has approved a new AI commission under Pope Leo XIV to coordinate the Church’s response to artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity, human dignity and society.

Former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said generative AI reached 53% global adoption within three years, as he called for inclusive AI systems serving India’s languages and grassroots communities.

Kerala has become the first Indian state to create a dedicated Artificial Intelligence portfolio at the cabinet level, with senior IUML leader PK Kunhalikutty taking charge under the newly elected UDF government

Tata Electronics has partnered with Dutch ASML and Taiwan’s PSMC for a planned US$11 billion semiconductor fab in Gujarat, reflecting a broader global push to diversify chip manufacturing and supply chains beyond traditional hubs.

ABHAY allows users to verify CBI notices amid rising digital arrest scams, highlighting the growing use of AI tools to combat cyber fraud and impersonation scams.

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.

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 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.

Trump and Xi are expected to discuss artificial intelligence during the Beijing summit as Washington intensifies efforts to limit China’s access to advanced AI chips. The talks come amid broader tensions over technology, trade, and semiconductor restrictions.