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Indian independent researcher Kunvar Thaman achieved a significant milestone with his solo-authored paper accepted at ICML 2026. His work introduces a benchmark to measure how AI agents exploit loopholes when using tools, a critical area in AI safety. This breakthrough highlights an independent voice succeeding in a field dominated by major institutions.

Google has released ten free artificial intelligence courses covering generative AI, large language models and responsible AI, available without fees or prior experience. The modules include prompt design, image generation, encoder-decoder architecture, attention mechanisms and transformer models such as BERT. Learners can also study image captioning systems and generative AI Studio for building applications. Each course offers short, structured lessons and practical exercises designed to help users understand core machine learning concepts and application development.

Aiza Usman, an AI Engineer at Anthropic, shares her journey into artificial intelligence. She moved from Pakistan to the US for studies, focusing on generative models and large language systems. Usman gained practical experience at a fintech startup before joining Anthropic. She highlights the company's commitment to responsible AI development.

Mark Cuban warns that AI's inconsistency makes human expertise crucial, debunking 'doomer' fears of AI takeover. He highlights that AI's probabilistic nature means it doesn't grasp consequences, making human judgment indispensable. Meanwhile, Google and Uber CEOs reveal AI generates significant code, but human engineers always provide final approval, underscoring the continued need for human oversight.

Cybercriminals have reportedly leveraged artificial intelligence to craft a potent hacking tool capable of circumventing security measures in a widely used system administration software. Google's security team uncovered this novel threat, which exploited an unknown vulnerability to bypass multi-factor authentication. The developer was alerted and patched the flaw before it could be weaponized, marking a significant development in AI-driven cyberattacks.

Palantir faces increasing competition for US defense contracts as rival AI firms challenge its dominant position. Despite Palantir's criticism of AI lab outputs as unreliable, competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic are expanding into its core business areas. Palantir views these labs as a supply chain, integrating their models into its operational platform.

Cybercriminals are now leveraging AI to discover and exploit unknown software flaws, as revealed by Google's recent interception of a major attack. This development confirms fears about AI-powered hacking, prompting urgent discussions and a cautious approach to releasing advanced AI models. The cybersecurity landscape faces a new arms race as attackers gain speed.

At the forefront of innovation, IIT-Patna's COIL-D initiative is revolutionizing the landscape of multilingual AI through the ambitious BHASHINI program. By developing cutting-edge machine translation systems, this project aims to bridge the linguistic divides in India, cultivating an inclusive AI ecosystem that empowers individuals from various language backgrounds with accessible and user-friendly technology.

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu expressed concerns that AI-generated code is increasing code output without a proportional rise in developer productivity. He echoed sentiments that while developers ship more code, the actual value created has seen only marginal gains. This debate highlights a paradox where significant AI investments yield limited real-world productivity improvements.

Goldman Sachs tech chief Marco Argenti suggests companies are misjudging AI's impact by tracking usage. He argues true productivity lies in a team's speed to develop future solutions, not individual tool adoption. At Goldman Sachs, AI enables rapid prototyping, transforming ideas into software almost instantly, fostering empowerment among employees.

Amazon is significantly expanding its partnership with AI startup Anthropic, announcing plans to invest up to $25 billion. This includes an initial $5 billion, with an additional $20 billion tied to milestones. Anthropic will commit over $100 billion to Amazon Web Services (AWS) over the next decade, underscoring the intense competition among cloud providers in the generative AI race.

Lamborghini has launched the Fenomeno Roadster, a limited edition open-top hypercar. This new model is the brand's most powerful production roadster. It combines a V12 engine with hybrid technology to produce 1,065 horsepower. The Fenomeno Roadster accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in 2.4 seconds. It features aggressive styling and advanced aerodynamics.

A Chinese court has delivered a landmark ruling. Companies cannot dismiss employees to replace them with AI. This decision protects worker rights amid rapid AI adoption. A tech company unlawfully fired a supervisor whose tasks were taken over by AI. The court found AI replacement is not a major change justifying contract termination.

Union Bank of India has issued its Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification on 28 April 2026, announcing 1865 vacancies across India. Applications will be accepted from 29 April to 19 May 2026 via the BFSI SSC portal. Graduates aged 20 to 28 are eligible. Selection involves an online test, local language assessment and medical examination. Stipends range from Rs 15000 to Rs 20000 depending on branch location. The apprenticeship offers one-year banking sector training programme initiative.

A Hangzhou court ruled that companies cannot use AI adoption as an excuse to unfairly dismiss employees. The case involved a supervisor demoted and facing a pay cut after AI automated his tasks. The court emphasized that technological change must be handled with fairness, preserving reasonable pay and status, not just employment.

The Tamil Film Producers Council (TFPC) announced a token strike on May 2, 2026, due to actor and technician salary disputes, halting all film shootings and post-production work. Producers are pushing for a revenue share model, citing significant financial losses and the need for industry-wide discussions to ensure the future of Tamil cinema production.

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.

Actress Evelyn Sharma, known for 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani', has confirmed her separation from husband Tushaan Bhindi. The couple, who married in 2021 and have two children, are amicably co-parenting. Sharma, of German-Indian heritage, began her career in modeling before a notable stint in Bollywood, with her last film being 'Saaho' in 2019.

Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth shut down any hopes of opting out of the company's new AI tracking tool, telling employees directly that there's no choice in the matter. The Model Capability Initiative logs keystrokes, mouse movements, and screenshots on work computers to train Meta's AI agents—all while the company prepares to cut 8,000 jobs. Employees are calling it dystopian. Meta is calling it necessary.

India is no stranger to austerity measures. Every time the country needs to tighten its belt, leaders seize the opportunity to present themselves as making sacrifices and sharing in the hardships of ordinary citizens