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The debate around artificial intelligence investments has shifted from massive spending to picking long-term winners. Strong results from Microsoft and Amazon showed that demand for infrastructure remains robust. Many large asset managers still hold positions in semiconductor companies, as investors now view artificial intelligence as a broad, growing ecosystem.
A report supporting Australia’s under-16 social media ban contained AI-made errors. The ACCS initially denied using AI, but later admitted it helped rewrite paragraphs. The Guardian found six references with fake links and mismatched details. An ACCS spokesperson said, "I apologize if tn inadvertent error," despite the ongoing issues.
Anthropic released more information about its Claude AI watermarking after user confusion. The company said, “A watermark can only determine that Claude was likely involved with the content at some point.” This system uses patterns rather than hidden characters. It does not change the quality, speed, or price of models.
Engineers developed a drone called SonicFly that tracks other drones by listening to their rotor sounds. It works without GPS or cameras, using a four-microphone array to capture acoustic signatures. During outdoor tests, the system successfully followed targets with an average error of 1.34 metres, showing how machines can navigate using sound.
A new McAfee study found that AI tools can track your location from social media photos without GPS data. Models like Qwen 3 VL 30B identified the correct city and country 91 per cent of the time. Experts said, "This can help scammers move from generic phishing to more personalised fraud."
Krafton confirmed the launch of BGMI Lite for Indian players. While details on download size and device requirements remain unconfirmed, the game aims to help users with entry-level smartphones. Many fans requested this version because the standard game needs powerful hardware. It will finally bring smooth gameplay to more people.
A NITI Aayog report said India’s telecom and network equipment sector needs urgent policy support to boost domestic manufacturing. The sector currently relies heavily on imports from China, which poses supply chain risks. Targeted interventions could help double its GDP contribution and reach $1 trillion in exports by 2030.
Bajaj launched the Pulsar N160 SS with a new four-valve engine and improved technology. The bike now produces 18.5bhp and features ride modes, traction control, and a larger USD fork. Bajaj said, "The N160 SS has greater tractive effort at the wheel than the Apache RTR 160 4V." It looks promising.
The 2026 foldable phone market features the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Both phones use Android 17 and cost around $1,900. Samsung got a wider design for better video, while Google chose a taller screen with more RAM. Many users now face a tough choice.
Chinese startup Z.ai said on Friday its GLM-5.3 model neared Anthropic’s Mythos 5 in identifying software vulnerabilities. The model scored 84.5% on CyberGym tests. Gabriel Wagner said, “This shows that open-weight risk management practices in China are becoming more sophisticated.” Z.ai plans to release the model publicly in two weeks.
The top 1 per cent of companies are now spending Rs 7 lakh on AI for every employee, a new report says. This cost rose sharply from Rs 2,47,500 in January. As Nvidia executive Bryan Catanzaro said in April, “For my team, the cost of compute is far beyond the costs of the employees.”
Amodei said AI must cure cancer to win public trust. Many Americans feel worried about AI in their daily lives, according to a Pew Research Center study. Amodei also warned that new models pose very real risks to cybersecurity and finance, while critics want more transparency from big AI firms.