AI, semiconductors and quantum computing will shape future of this century: Devendra Fadnavis

Fadnavis was addressing a gathering at the inauguration of the AI Centre of Competency powered by NVIDIA at Ramdeobaba University in Nagpur.

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MHT CET CAP Round 1 allotment 2026 released at cetcell.mahacet.org; candidates must complete seat acceptance by August 5

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra has released the provisional CAP Round 1 allotment list for engineering and management admissions. Candidates must complete seat acceptance, fee payment and institute reporting between August 3 and August 5, 2026, according to their allotment status. Those opting for Betterment can retain their current seat while remaining eligible for subsequent rounds. The counselling process will continue through four CAP rounds before institute-level admissions begin.

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Fintechs chase new revenue; Flipkart’s food delivery launch

Happy Monday! As core growth cools, India's listed fintechs are diversifying fast and launching new products. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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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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