US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with China

By pressing countries to choose sides the US hopes to starve China of resources in a race to make the most sophisticated AI, which ​could be used for military or economic dominance. In July, Chinese President Xi Jinping launched a rival "World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization", promoting his country's open-weight technology as a challenge to US influence over the fast-moving sector.

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UGC NET June 2026 answer key today at ugcnet.nta.nic.in: Check response sheet and objection window details

UGC NET answer key 2026: NTA is releasing the UGC NET June 2026 provisional answer key today, August 16, along with candidates' response sheets and question papers. The examination covered 87 subjects and was conducted in CBT mode. Candidates will be able to challenge provisional answers during the objection window, with the exact closing date to be notified. The final answer key is expected in the fourth week of August, followed by the June session result and scorecards in the last week.

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ICAI CA September 2026 admit cards released; check dates, download details and steps for discrepancies

ICAI CA admit card 2026: ICAI has released admit cards for the September 2026 CA Foundation and Intermediate examinations through its e-Services Portal. Candidates can download hall tickets using their SSP ID, with the staggered release completing on August 17, 2026. The article details the examination schedules, procedures for correcting name, photograph and signature discrepancies, and steps for centre, group or medium-related errors. It also covers the November 2026 CA Final mock test schedule and the deadline for surrendering exemption.

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PayPal in talks with Stripe and private equity firm over sale: report

In July, Stripe and private equity firm Advent International made a joint offer to buy the digital payments pioneer for $60.50 a share, which would have valued PayPal at around $53 billion, according to media reports. PayPal has struggled to compete with other payments providers including Apple Pay and Google Pay.

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Meet Anusha Arora, the 15-year-old Washington student who built an AI music therapy platform using finger sensors and won $50,000

Anusha Arora, a 15-year-old student from Bellevue, Washington, has won $50,000 at Regeneron ISEF 2026 for Harmony, an AI-powered music therapy platform. Using finger sensors and 11 AI programmes, the device detects emotions and generates personalised music and visuals. Inspired by her mother, Arora found the platform reduced stress and anxiety while improving engagement.

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Inside failed Uber-Rapido merger talks; Honasa’s strong Q1 report

Happy Friday! Uber and Rapido explored combining their India ride-hailing operations in May, sources told us. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Zetwerk files updated IPO draft papers to raise Rs 2,600 crore

The Bengaluru-based company had received Sebi approval on July 10 for its IPO, clearing the way for one of the largest listings by a new-age manufacturing company. It had submitted its pre-filed DRHP through Sebi’s confidential filing route in late March.

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