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IIT-Madras SWAYAM Plus launches 3 artificial intelligence courses, number of learners exceeds 550,000

April 24, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

New Delhi: IIT Madras-led digital learning platform SWAYAM Plus has launched three new Artificial Intelligence (AI) courses for beginners as part of its ‘AI for All’ campaign, expanding access to basic AI skills as the platform completes two years of operations.The courses – Artificial Intelligence for Aspiring Engineers, Artificial Intelligence for Administrators and Just-in-Time Engineering … Read more

OpenAI Molotov cocktail tried to kill boss Sam Altman: prosecutors

April 14, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

A man allegedly tried to kill the boss of artificial intelligence giant OpenAI by throwing a Molotov cocktail at his luxury California home, U.S. officials said on Monday. OpenAI Molotov cocktail tried to kill boss Sam Altman: prosecutors The charges came as prosecutors filed federal charges against Daniel Moreno-Gama, 20, in connection with Friday’s attack … Read more

‘Your family will die’: ‘Insanity’ cold email from founder brutally slams AI tool

April 10, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

A tech founder takes to social media to call out what he describes as the “worst cold ever” e-mail” he had received. The subject line of the email was radical: “Your family will die.” ” Once the email is opened, it becomes clear that it is a sales pitch for an artificial intelligence tool. The … Read more

Meta layoffs: Facebook parent company to lay off 200 Bay Area employees; who will be affected?

April 6, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Meta is preparing to implement layoffs that will affect about 200 employees in the San Francisco Bay Area. The organization plans to eliminate 124 positions in Burlingame, california Sites and 74 characters located in Sunnyvale. These layoffs are scheduled for late May, with employees in Burlingame expected to leave on May 22 and employees in … Read more

‘Rejected within two minutes’: Indian-origin student Bhuvana Chilukuri describes AI-led job screening as ‘cruel’ after 100 rejections

March 20, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Artificial intelligence-driven recruitment makes job hunting feel impersonal and harsh, said Bhuvana Chilukuri, a 20-year-old Indian-born third-year business student who applied for more than 100 jobs but was rejected for every one before graduating from Queen Mary University of London this summer.“It’s very mechanical, it’s cruel,” Bhuvana Chilukuri told the BBC. “Sometimes I apply and … Read more

Error-prone “human” robots are here

March 20, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

In the hierarchy of relationships, there are a few questions that are very simple: “Can you hear me?” (Can I hear it?). A robot appears next to a person at a testing site in Beijing, China. (Reuters) When we hear it, we speak loudly. We also become collaborators in others’ technological struggles. In the Indian … Read more

Meet Aman Gottumukkala: Indian-origin founder joins xAI after building a million-dollar startup with a team of just three | World News

March 16, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence has given rise to a new generation of founders building powerful tools with very small teams. One of them is Indian-born software engineer Aman Gottumukkala, who recently announced that he has joined xAI to work on advanced coding artificial intelligence systems. Gottumukkala attracted attention after founding Firebender, an AI-powered … Read more

Who is Paul Conyngham? Australian tech expert uses ChatGPT to create ‘the first personalized cancer vaccine’ for his dogs

March 15, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

While narratives about the misuse of artificial intelligence are becoming increasingly common, an interesting finding has emerged in Australia. A tech enthusiast used ChatGPT and Google DeepMind’s AlphaFold to create a vaccine for his dog, which has just months left to live. An Australian tech enthusiast used artificial intelligence tools to develop a personalized mRNA … Read more

Did the US use Anthropic’s Cloud AI in Iran attacks despite Trump’s ban?

March 1, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

US Defense Forces Use Artificial Intelligence Developed by Anthropic Just Hours After Airstrike on Iran Donald Trump Directing federal agencies to stop working with the tech company, The Wall Street Journal reported. The U.S. Defense Force has used Anthropic’s artificial intelligence in air strikes against Iran, despite President Trump’s directive to stop working with the … Read more

Will artificial intelligence make people stupider? : Anthropic CEO’s candid response to Nikhil Kamath in Bengaluru

February 25, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Anthropic CEO and Co-Founder Dario Amodei was recently interviewed Nikhil Kamath About artificial intelligence and its impact on the world. The technology leader also discussed India’s role in the evolving technology landscape. On the “People by WTF” podcast, Amodei answered whether he thinks artificial intelligence will affect human cognitive abilities and make the race “stupid.” … Read more