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India and Japan on Wednesday strengthened their cooperation in emerging technologies and health research, with both countries exchanging agreements in the fields of quantum science and medical devices during a high-level bilateral meeting in New Delhi.

Elon Musk agreed with a post highlighting Google CEO Sundar Pichai's vision of space-based data centers becoming "the new normal" within a decade. This aligns with Musk's own long-held views on utilizing space for large-scale infrastructure. Pichai previously mentioned Google's "moon shot" to place data centers in orbit to harness solar energy, with a first step planned for 2027.

During his US visit, King Charles III highlighted the funding hurdles faced by British startups, particularly the 'valley of death' stage. He met with tech titans like Jeff Bezos and Jensen Huang, who discussed AI and the need for robust venture capital. This follows a significant $42 billion investment pledge by Big Tech firms in the UK.

GITAM School of Science is inviting applications for its 2026 academic year undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. programs through the GITAM Admission Test (GAT-2026). The application deadline is May 14, with exams on May 17. The university offers diverse science degrees, including specialized minors, and provides scholarships up to 100% with additional waivers for core science students.

King Charles III met with tech titans like Jeff Bezos and Tim Cook to address funding challenges for British startups, particularly university-born ventures. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang highlighted the potential of UK startups in AI and quantum computing, emphasizing the need for a robust venture capital ecosystem. This discussion follows significant investment pledges from major tech firms to the UK.

Google rolled out significant Android security and privacy updates in 2026, focusing on AI-driven protections and system-level safeguards. New features combat scam calls, enhance on-device threat detection, and offer greater user control over personal data, including temporary location sharing and restricted contact access.

BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi stated India is not currently a 'vishwaguru' and urged for its aspiration to be one. He advocated for greater promotion of Sanskrit, emphasizing its significance in modern science like quantum computing and its potential as India's official language, citing past efforts by B.R. Ambedkar.

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India has launched advanced silicon photonics technology. This includes a Process Design Kit and a photonic chip test engine. These developments aim to strengthen India's chip design capabilities. They are expected to support industry, startups, and research organizations. This marks a significant step towards technological self-reliance in advanced chip design.

Nvidia today announced the world’s first family of open-source quantum AI models, named NVIDIA Ising. Instead of competing with the chatbots on your phone, these models are designed to act as the "operating system" for the next generation of supercomputers: quantum processors. By making Ising "open source," Nvidia is giving researchers and enterprises the keys to build their own high-performance AI tools while keeping total control over their data.

Indian-origin scientist Deep Jariwala will join the University of Tennessee Knoxville and Oak Ridge National Laboratory as the UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair for Quantum Devices in January 2027. This prestigious joint appointment will allow him to lead cutting-edge quantum research, combining academic leadership with access to advanced scientific infrastructure.

Pune hosted the IEEE International Conference on Computing, Communication and Web Technologies (CCWC 2026), where two best papers were honored among 3,434 submissions with 266 accepted. Sudhir Vishnubhatla’s work proposed a compliance-native AI governance architecture integrating policy, controls and evidence. Another paper detailed quantum computing as a Service architectures and trade-offs for hybrid systems. Both studies offer practical blueprints for regulated AI ecosystems and enterprise quantum adoption, emphasizing engineering rigor, scalability and real-world applicability today.

Google researchers warn that future quantum computers could break cryptocurrency encryption sooner than expected. They highlight that fewer quantum resources might be needed to crack current security systems. The crypto industry is urged to adopt post-quantum cryptography now to safeguard against this emerging threat, as the window for action is narrowing.

Philip Moyer of McGraw Hill asserts AI won't replace teachers, emphasizing learning's physical, social, and emotional aspects beyond data. He highlights teachers' unique ability to adapt to students' ever-changing understanding and moods. Instead of substitution, AI should empower educators by identifying gaps and personalizing content, ensuring a human-centric approach to education's future.