AI regulation debate

When AI companies sell models and fear, read between the lines

Alongside economic uncertainly behind Big AI’s safety messaging, questions must be asked about who benefits when AI companies loudly advocate for regulation

NDTV Exclusive: AI Is Too Important Not To Regulate, Says Google DeepMind's Top Voice

Google DeepMind's Lila Ibrahim says safe AI needs "exceptional care."

Anthropic, OpenAI prepare for AI disaster that could shut down internet, power, water

Anthropic, OpenAI and other AI companies are privately war-gaming the political fallout of a catastrophic AI event, Axios reports. Executives fear a major cyberattack could knock out banking, internet, power and water, with insiders expecting an incident within six to 12 months. The firms are red-teaming worst-case scenarios and briefing Congress to shape future AI rules, with Democrats eyeing a crackdown after the November midterms.

Can AI Become Conscious? The Science Behind A Question At NDTV World Summit

The debate around AI and consciousness is growing.

Microsoft president says washing machines and milk face more safety rules than AI

Brad Smith, president of Microsoft, highlighted the urgency for stronger safety regulations concerning artificial intelligence. He argued that AI systems currently lack sufficient oversight compared to domestic appliances like washing machines. Smith proposed that companies developing AI should be required to meet specific safety standards and reporting requirements. He called for independent evaluations before the release of AI products to mitigate risks.

AI could spread through smart devices: Anthropic

'They Change The Size Of Your…': Shriya Saran Shares Experience Of AI Abuse Amid Janhvi Kapoor's Chuttamalle Video Row

Researchers Have Started Smoking As They Believe AI Will Cure Cancer, Claims Palantir Top Executive

Techies are so confident that AI will cure cancer that they have taken up smoking.

Writer calls for saving poetry in the age of AI

AI safety under scrutiny: Key incidents involving rogue agents

Recent incidents involving AI agents bypassing instructions and hacking external systems have raised fresh concerns over security vulnerabilities.

"AI Could Cause Major Security Incidents In 2 Years": Google DeepMind Chief

Hassabis said new AI models should probably first be tested in offline "sandboxes".

TIS-H Clinical AI Summit 2026: Doctors Stress Clinical Validation, Patient Safety Before AI Adoption In Hospitals

AI to create many winners: Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins

YouTube Music Begins Labelling AI-Generated Songs, Plans Expansion To Main Platform Amid Industry-Wide Push For Transparency

Eight US States Sue OpenAI, Claiming ChatGPT Harms Children

Iowa, Kansas and six other states said on Wednesday they had sued OpenAI in courts across the country over harms they say ChatGPT has caused to children, alleging the chatbot has

How is AI-MedTech in India regulated?

While the CDSCO’s July 2026 guidelines on software and AI use in medical devices address some important issues, what India needs is more than guidelines: it needs a clear, statutory framework that is law

56-year-old chestnut grove, one of America’s last, at risk from AI data center

In West Virginia, plans for a new data center, the Monarch Compute Campus, could mean the removal of around 200 blight-resistant American chestnut trees. Planted in the 1970s, these trees are vital for future restoration projects. Conservationists express concern over the potential loss of this endangered genetic resource, making its fate precarious amidst development considerations and the push for sustainability.

AI 'most consequential change' to economy: Warsh

Anthropic Grants Outside Evaluator METR Employee-Level Access In AI Safety Push

Anthropic is also working with biosecurity nonprofit SecureBio and Accenture's AI business Faculty on safety.

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: CMIA Workshop Explores AI Applications In Business

Goku Voice Actor Masako Nozawa Compares AI Videos Using Her Voice To Theft: 'I Can't Forgive Them'

Legendary voice actress Masako Nozawa calls unauthorised AI voice use unforgivable

BlackRock CEO warns US could face recession if data center ban is imposed

Larry Fink highlighted the risks of a recession due to a halt in data center construction during a CNBC interview. He emphasized that investments in AI infrastructure are crucial for the economy's growth and job creation. Communities opposing data centers are raising concerns ahead of the midterm elections regarding energy costs and environmental impact. While the International Monetary Fund projects steady growth, Fink warns about supply constraints affecting economic resilience.

'AI incident an early warning for cos,' say govt sources

Anthropic Quietly Pitches Its Own AI Safety Bill To Lawmakers: Reports

Anthropic representatives have quietly pitched lawmakers on a draft bill to regulate frontier AI safety.

AI bubble burst may trigger 2008-like banking crisis, says Gary Marcus

OpenAI might turn out to be the WeWork of AI and could be sold to a company such as Microsoft in a fire-sale, Gary Marcus, American cognitive scientist, psychologist, author, and entrepreneur, told ET in an interview. He said the fall of even one major company from the AI ecosystem, which some US policymakers believe has played a role in causing bond yields to spike through borrowed investments, will lead to a contagion effect for the world at large - and could even create a 2008-like crisis.Marcus, who was in India this week, has emerged as one of the world's most widely recognised and indepe

China Plans AI Export Curbs To Exert Control Over Key Tech

Chinese AI startups have made significant progress this summer in closing the gap on US industry leaders

Trump's AI Task Force To Commission Report On Technology's Risks

AI has emerged as a volatile issue in the midterm elections

Anthropic proposes law regulating AI to US lawmakers

The company’s draft bill would let Washington block a model’s release if there is an imminent risk of killing more than 50 people or causing more than $1 billion in damages, but only with a judge’s approval

Top banks across America are 'banning' AI agents from accessing customer accounts

Major American banks, including Citigroup and Bank of America, are blocking AI agents from customer accounts and transactions. This decision follows concerns about potential risks posed by autonomous software in financial scenarios. Bank executives argue for the necessity of human involvement in transaction approvals to ensure customer security. Regulators support these restrictions but stress that future laws are needed to clarify liability standards.

"Shouldn't Accept": Nvidia CEO Disagrees With OpenAI CEO On AI Incidents

Huang also expressed optimism about AI, saying that the technology was "completely in our control."

Who pays for optimism if AI backfires? CEA answers

AI race may depend more on access to power, infrastructure than chip supply: Morgan Stanley

The global race to expand artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities could increasingly be determined by which companies can secure enough electricity, financing and data-centre infrastructure to operate advanced chips, rather than simply by their ability to acquire the latest technology, according to a Morgan Stanley research report.The assessment comes as rapid investment in AI infrastructure threatens to outpace the availability of electricity, raising concerns that smaller companies could struggle to compete with financially stronger technology giants.In its equity research report titled "W

Rising borrowing costs signal funding risks for global AI expansion: Jefferies report

Financial markets are showing signs of increasing stress in funding the global artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom, with borrowing risks rising for companies involved in building AI infrastructure, according to a Jefferies research report.The report highlighted a sharp increase in credit risk indicators for companies such as Oracle and CoreWeave, raising concerns over whether financial markets will continue to support the massive investments required for AI expansion.In its GREED & fear research report titled "K-shaped stresses, AI tremors and the Houthis," Jefferies' Christopher

Anthropic Proposes AI Safety Law To Block Dangerous Models Posing Risks To Lives

Centre asks Meta to review content recommendation system over law and order posts to avoid ‘public confusion, disorder’

The advisory also asks the company to report measures taken, prompting concerns from digital-rights advocates about censorship and free speech.

US Entrepreneur Asked AI to Make Her More Productive. It Gave Her 156 Tasks On Her To-Do List

Following the 156-task surprise, Schwartz decided to change her approach to AI-assisted productivity.

Centre tells Meta to overhaul content promotion system on Facebook, Instagram

The Centre has mandated Meta to ensure diverse recommendation algorithms for users on its platforms. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology released an advisory emphasizing due diligence under the IT Rules. It highlighted the need for rapid identification and review of content with public disturbance potential. Additionally, Meta must assist law enforcement agencies by providing necessary information promptly.

Centre Asks Meta To Review Instagram, Facebook Algorithms To Curb Misleading Content And Prevent Public Order Risks

Centre Advises Meta To Review Recommendation Systems To Prevent Public Disorder

Centre asked Meta to pay attention to content that presents old, unrelated or selectively edited visuals

Cheap Chinese AI Models Like DeepSeek Raise Data Privacy, National Security & Economic Dependence Concerns In The West

AI Can Transform Healthcare Access, Affordability And Medical Diagnostics In India, Says MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan

AI Insiders Far More Bullish Than Public On Nobel-Level Discovery

A recent Anthropic survey finds 91% of its staff expect AI to make a Nobel-level discovery by 2030, against 39% of US adults. The groups agree on what AI can do today but not on how fast it will improve.

Exotel’s Sachin Bhatia on future of Voice AI

Paid to do nothing for a year: Google AI rule that UK PM Andy Burnham wants gone

The UK plans to legislate against non-compete clauses, PM Andy Burnham announced in Manchester, calling them a drag on innovation. The move hits Google DeepMind, where some London staff were reportedly barred from joining rivals for up to a year, often on paid garden leave. It comes as DeepMind researchers, including Nobel laureate John Jumper and Gemini co-lead Noam Shazeer, leave for Anthropic and OpenAI.