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India celebrates National Technology Day, commemorating its scientific advancements and the 1998 Pokhran tests. Startup leaders emphasize technology's role in empowering professionals, driving scalable and inclusive innovations, and democratizing creation. The focus is shifting towards efficient, intelligent, and consolidated technological integration for societal benefit.

IIEST, Shibpur, alongside GIZ Germany, launched the Indo-German Living Lab Initiative to forge AI-driven academic-industry partnerships. This program aims to boost collaboration between Indian and German SMEs, research bodies, and industries, focusing on smart manufacturing and sustainable growth.

From AI labs to decision simulations, institutions are integrating AI, data analytics, and simulations to prepare future-ready leaders

Vishwanova 2026, the flagship innovation expo of MIT-WPU Pune, attracted over 700 teams and 3,000 students from 120 institutions across 10+ states. From this pool, 240 teams presented prototypes and 60 were recognized for excellence. The event awarded top prizes and cash rewards while emphasizing project-based learning. Industry leaders from Accenture and Seagate highlighted AI integration and ethical innovation. Organized under MIT-WPU leadership, the expo showcased student-driven solutions and strong industry-academia collaboration and lasting impact.

Sony Interactive Entertainment is integrating AI into PlayStation's future, aiming to enhance both game development and player experiences. AI tools are streamlining workflows for creators, automating repetitive tasks and accelerating production. Beyond development, AI will power more immersive gameplay and personalized platform services, ultimately boosting creativity and player engagement.

India celebrates National Technology Day on May 11, honoring scientific achievements and innovators, a tradition initiated in 1999 to commemorate the 1998 Pokhran-II nuclear tests. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted technology's role in building a self-reliant India and empowering talent. CXOs emphasized AI's transformative impact and the democratization of advanced audio experiences.

Anthropic's paper outlines two scenarios for US-China AI leadership by 2028. In one, the US maintains its compute advantage through tightened export controls, leading to democratic AI norms. The other sees China overtaking the US if policymakers fail to act, resulting in authoritarian AI dominance.

Bharat Shiksha Expo focused on career guidance, higher education options

The US Department of Labor launched an AI in Registered Apprenticeship Innovation Portal to help companies build AI literacy and develop AI-focused apprenticeship programs. This resource offers practical tools and guidance for integrating AI skills across various industries, aiming to prepare American workers for the future of work.

GitLab is undergoing a significant restructuring, including layoffs, to adapt to the 'agentic era' of software engineering. CEO Bill Staples announced plans to flatten the organization, empower smaller R&D teams, and embed AI agents into workflows. The company is also re-evaluating its global footprint and making architectural bets to prepare for machine-scale workloads.

Skyscanner has launched its app within ChatGPT, enabling travellers to search for flights using conversational requests. Users can now find and compare flight options through natural language, with live results and the ability to refine searches via follow-up messages. This integration aims to simplify travel planning by combining trusted pricing data with an intuitive AI interface.

Cybersecurity giant Cloudflare is laying off over 1,100 employees globally, citing a major reorganization for the 'agentic AI era'. The company's internal AI usage has surged dramatically, prompting a rethink of its structure to enhance customer value and speed. Departing staff receive industry-leading severance packages, including pay through 2026 and extended healthcare.

Google has commenced construction of its largest AI hub in Visakhapatnam, India, a significant digital infrastructure investment. Partnering with AdaniConneX and Nxtra, the hub aims to bolster India's AI growth and digital economy. The project signifies a commitment to local talent development and responsible resource management.

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The Delhi High Court has prompted India's legal system to address the complex question of authorship when AI generates creative works. This development challenges traditional copyright law, which is human-centric, as AI systems like DABUS produce art autonomously, forcing a re-evaluation of intellectual property in the age of generative AI.