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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

UK Government Backs Two AI Labs to Develop Next-Generation AI

The UK government is investing up to £60 million in two AI research labs led by the University of Oxford and University College London to develop next-generation AI technologies.

The two labs, led by the University of Oxford and University College London, will share up to £60 million to develop more efficient, reliable and accessible AI technologies.

Trump Signs Executive Order to Advance US Quantum Innovation

Quantum technology representing President Donald Trump's executive order to advance US quantum innovation.

The order directs an update to the US National Quantum Strategy and launches a national effort to develop the first quantum computer powerful enough to enable scientific discovery and accelerate commercial applications.

Switzerland to Hold July Curtain-Raiser Ahead of 2027 Geneva AI Summit

Switzerland will host the 2027 Geneva AI Summit, with a curtain-raiser planned for July 2026.

The event will announce the theme and further details of the 2027 Geneva AI Summit, which will emphasise international law and fundamental rights in the development and deployment of AI systems.

ICAI Partners with Sarvam AI to Boost AI Skills for Chartered Accountants

Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat attended the AI Innovation Summit 2026, where ICAI announced its partnership with Sarvam AI.

The collaboration will focus on AI training, capacity building, professional development, joint research, seminars, workshops and AI-focused learning resources.

Pope Leo XIV: AI Is Not Morally Neutral, Calls for Accountability

Pope Leo XIV said AI cannot be considered morally neutral and called for greater accountability in the design, development and use of artificial intelligence.

Pope Leo XIV said AI cannot be considered morally neutral, calling for greater accountability and urging that AI systems uphold human dignity and the common good.

OpenAI Appoints Prabhjeet Singh as India MD for ChatGPT’s Second-Largest Market

Prabhjeet Singh has been appointed Managing Director for India, where he will lead OpenAI's operations as the company expands in its second-largest ChatGPT market after the United States.

Singh, former Uber India and South Asia President, will report to OpenAI’s Managing Director for Asia Pacific, Kiran Mani, and lead the company’s India operations as OpenAI expands its presence in India, home to more than 100 million weekly ChatGPT users.

OpenAI, Microsoft, Amazon, Anthropic Back RAISE US for AI Workforce Transition

RAISE US, backed by OpenAI, Microsoft, Amazon and Anthropic, aims to help the U.S. workforce transition to an AI economy through training, career support and workforce programs.

The nonprofit will seek private and philanthropic funding to support training and career transitions for U.S. workers adapting to the AI economy.

Exclusive: “To Democratize AI, Make it Energy Efficient”- CYRAN AI’s Manan Suri on Neuromorphic Computing

Professor Manan Suri, founder of IIT-Delhi deep-tech startup CYRAN AI, whose neuromorphic chips are designed to mimic the brain's energy efficiency. Suri was named to MIT Technology Review's Innovators Under 35 in 2018.

The startup, spun out of IIT-Delhi’s research labs, has signed deals with Dutch chipmaker Innatera and French aerospace major Safran. Its founder argues that AI must learn from the brain to use less power, and that nations should build their own AI capabilities.

Cerebras Shares Fall 10% on Earnings Debut, with Margins Below AI Chip Rivals

Cerebras reported 94% revenue growth in the first quarter, but shares fell 10% after investors focused on margins that remain below those of larger AI chip rivals.

Cerebras nearly doubled first-quarter revenue and narrowed its net loss in its first earnings report as a public company, driven by growing demand for AI inference infrastructure. The company is expanding its footprint through a multi-year OpenAI agreement valued at more than $20 billion and a partnership with Amazon Web Services.

UN Chief Urges AI Firms to Disclose Environmental Impact of their Systems

UN Secretary-General António Guterres speaks at London Climate Action Week, where he proposed an AI Environmental Transparency Initiative focused on the environmental impact of AI systems and data centres.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres proposed an AI Environmental Transparency Initiative, warning that AI data centres consume more electricity than most nations.