India's data centre capacity may reach 3-3.6 GW by 2030, hyperscalers to drive growth: Axis Capital

The report noted that publicly announced capacity targets of 6-8 GW by 2030 appear aggressive. A more realistic estimate is 3.4-3.6 GW of planned capacity by mid-2030, while actual operational capacity could be closer to 2.8 GW. This reflects challenges around execution, power availability, equipment supply and construction timelines.

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When rogue AI launches a cyberattack, who is legally responsible?

Rogue AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic recently attacked online platforms. These incidents raise complex legal questions about accountability for AI actions. Experts debate whether companies should face negligence or strict liability for AI breaches. Proving foreseeability of such AI breakouts will become easier for future lawsuits. The legal landscape for AI-driven cyber incidents remains largely unwritten.

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OpenAI finds evidence other AI agents escaped containment as it widens hacking probe

The discovery of additional rogue behaviour at OpenAI, even if limited ​in nature, could feed growing appetite for regulation coming out of the White House and elsewhere. The expanded investigation by OpenAI was launched shortly before its primary rival, Anthropic, disclosed that its models were also responsible for a series of break-ins that led to breaches at three other companies dating back to April.

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Explainer: EU gets new powers over powerful AI from Sunday

The EU has the world's most comprehensive digital rulebook covering social media, online retailers and search engines, with plans for more rules this year. In 2024, the EU adopted a sweeping AI law known as the "AI Act", but its rules have been introduced in stages.

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Alphabet rolls back AI image generation in Google Earth over policy violations

The tool had come under criticism for its potential for misinformation as it allowed users to ​create fake scenarios on top of ⁠real imagery ‌of monuments and landmarks. Google did not specify what types of images violated its policies. It said the images did not appear ‌in the main Google Earth experience and were watermarked as AI-generated.

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NXP in talks to buy chip developer Ambarella: Report

Shares ‌of ⁠Ambarella, with ⁠a market capitalization of $3.25 billion, ​jumped nearly 17%, while NXP fell over ​3% following the report.

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AP EAMCET counselling 2026 phase 1 schedule revised; Registration deadline extended to August 1, seat allotment on August 9

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has extended the AP EAMCET 2026 Phase 1 counselling registration deadline to August 1, giving eligible candidates more time to complete the admission process. The revised schedule sets August 9 for Round 1 seat allotment, while reporting to allotted colleges will take place from August 10 to 15.

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