AI researchers are raising concerns about the potential risks posed by self-improving artificial intelligence systems. Such systems could potentially modify or enhance their own capabilities with limited human intervention. Researchers say advances in AI development make understanding and controlling these systems increasingly important. 

AI researchers warn of risks from self-improving Artificial Intelligence

Software gets updated overnight, but a missile or a radar can take years to build. That gap is now a real problem, especially with drones changing tactics faster than armies can respond. Better software, sensors and electronics are speeding up weapon development, and counter-drone systems have to keep adapting to stay useful. 


The race to defeat drones: Can military hardware be developed at the speed of software?

Financial disclosures reveal US President Donald Trump’s portfolio executed over 1,000 stock trades in July. The filings highlight multi-million dollar sales of Microsoft stock alongside purchases in AI and defense heavyweights like Nvidia, Palantir, and SpaceX. The White House noted the assets are managed by third-party funds.

US president sold shares worth tens of millions of dollars 

Major artificial intelligence companies are facing an antitrust case over allegations that they coordinated actions that may have slowed competition in the rapidly growing AI sector. The case raises questions about market dominance, innovation and fair business practices in the technology industry. Regulators and legal experts are closely watching the proceedings, which could have significant implications for the future of AI development and competition.


AI giants face antitrust case over alleged slowdown coordination 

Big Tech, Real Cost is a WION special series hosted by Meraj Shah. In this panel discussion, we examine the growing battle over copyright, content licensing and who should pay when AI companies use data to train their models. From the Delhi High Court's interim ruling in the ANI-OpenAI case to the impact of AI-generated answers on publishers and their traffic, the panel explores whether existing copyright rules are equipped for the AI era.

We also look at the case for licensed and provenance-backed data, the value of enterprise data for Indian AI startups, whether regulated royalties could work, and why publishers and creators may need new ways to track and monetise the use of their content. With AI companies relying on vast amounts of data to build increasingly powerful models, can India find a framework that protects creators without holding back AI innovation and who should ultimately pay for the data that powers AI?

The panel discussion features Sunil Nair (Clairva), Achin K Sharma (WAISL LTD) and Prasanto Roy (Tech Policy Advisor).

Should AI companies pay for training data?

Big Tech, Real Cost is a WION special series hosted by Meraj Shah, examining how a handful of foreign-headquartered platforms and the rise of AI are reshaping our lives.

In this panel discussion, we examine whether India needs tougher rules to rein in the growing market power of Big Tech. From Google and Apple’s control over app stores and payments to Amazon’s role as both platform and competitor, the panel explores gatekeeping, competition and the challenges facing Indian businesses. We also examine India’s long-delayed Digital Competition Bill, whether its proposed thresholds go far enough, and why timely enforcement could matter as much as the law itself. With the EU and UK taking tougher action against digital gatekeepers, can India create a regulatory framework that works for its own digital economy? The bigger question: India has the laws, verdicts and fines but does it have the enforcement power to make Big Tech play by the rules?

The panel discussion features Murugavel Janakiraman (BharatMatrimony.com), Vikas Kathuria (Law Professor) and Abir Roy (Sarvada Legal).

Who regulates big tech in India?

Big Tech, Real Cost is a WION special series hosted by Meraj Shah, examining how a handful of foreign-headquartered platforms and the rise of AI are reshaping our lives.

In this full panel discussion, we examine the growing power of algorithms to shape what billions of people see, read and hear, influencing elections, public opinion, culture and mental health. From teenage mental health and cultural homogenisation to linguistic diversity and political influence, the panel asks a fundamental question: when recommendation engines decide what gets seen, can platforms still claim to be neutral intermediaries? And if algorithms have become the most powerful editors in our digital lives, who should hold them accountable?

The panel discussion features Aprajita Bharti (The Quantum Hub), Apar Gupta (Internet Freedom Foundation) and Nidhi Sudhan (Citizen Digital Foundation).

How algorithms control what India sees 

Qubo is betting on how smart security will be driven by AI, not just hardware. The company is also expanding into connected cars and smart-home devices. On this edition of Big Business Bet, Wion’s Kanishka Sarkar gets in conversation with Qubo CEO Nikhil Rajpal to find out the strategy behind this expansion.

Qubo’s big smart-tech bet

Qubo is moving beyond traditional security cameras with AI-powered protection, connected-car technology and a wider smart-home ecosystem. In this edition of Big Business Bet, WION’S Kanishka Sarkar speaks to Qubo CEO Nikhil Rajpal about India’s changing CCTV market, new security standards, the dashcam boom, Hero Group backing and Qubo’s global ambitions.

Big business bet | Qubo CEO on the new rules of India’s CCTV market 

Big Business Bet | Qubo CEO on the new rules of India’s CCTV market

India’s tech stocks are enduring one of their sharpest downturns in years, with several sector heavyweights trading nearly 50% below their lifetime highs as investors reassess the industry's long term growth prospects.


Indian tech giants down over 50% from peaks

Israel is setting its sights on the next frontier of warfare -- space. Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced plans to develop offensive laser capabilities in space, saying the country aims to become a global leader in advanced space-based military technology. The announcement comes as Israel continues to prepare for the possibility of renewed conflict with Iran.

Israel eyes 'space lasers' as next military frontier

Britain's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has proposed major reforms that could reshape how Apple and Google operate their app stores in the UK. The regulator wants developers to be allowed to direct users to alternative payment methods outside Apple's App Store and Google Play, potentially reducing commission fees and boosting competition.

The proposals could also pave the way for UK fintech firms to build rival digital wallets on Apple's iPhone ecosystem. If implemented, the changes would mark one of the biggest regulatory challenges yet to Apple and Google's control over mobile app payments.


UK targets Apple & Google app stores with major payment rule overhaul

The artificial intelligence boom is reshaping the global semiconductor industry, but it's also creating an unexpected supply crisis. With memory prices soaring, electronics manufacturers facing higher costs, and industry leaders warning that supply constraints could last for years, the AI race is beginning to have real-world consequences across the broader technology ecosystem. 


AI boom pushes memory chip makers to shift focus from consumer tech

The AI revolution is transforming more than just software—it could also affect the price of the gadgets we use every day. In this episode, we explore how soaring demand for memory chips used in AI data centers is creating pressure across the semiconductor industry. Discover why smartphone makers, laptop manufacturers, and even automakers may face tougher competition for critical components, potentially leading to fewer choices and slower upgrades. As AI expands rapidly, the battle for chips could reshape the future cost and availability of consumer electronics around the world.

Apple, Microsoft raise prices as AI memory costs soar

India has officially backed the US-led Pax Silica alliance alongside 34 other nations during a major tech summit in Washington. The sweeping geopolitical agreement aims to completely overhaul global semiconductor distribution and establish trusted supply chains for artificial intelligence infrastructure.


India Joins US-led Pax Silica AI supply initiative

AI-powered search is transforming how people discover information online, but trust remains a major challenge. While brands are benefiting from growing AI-driven traffic and visibility, many users still prefer checking original websites and sources before accepting AI-generated answers. The trend highlights a growing gap between convenience and credibility, as consumers seek both speed and accuracy in the age of artificial intelligence. The future of AI search may depend on whether it can earn greater public trust.


AI Search Trust Crisis: Users Question AI Answers as Brands Chase Visibility

A new assessment of 100 AI agents reveals serious security weaknesses, showing that most can be manipulated through prompt injection attacks. The study highlights how hidden instructions inside emails or documents can mislead AI systems that have access to sensitive tools and data. Experts warn that as AI agents take on more real-world tasks, security gaps could become a major risk for organisations.


Study Finds AI Agents Can Make Mistake Data For Instructions

The artificial intelligence boom has triggered one of the biggest spending waves in corporate history. Tech giants are pouring trillions of dollars into data centres, chips and AI infrastructure. But investors are now asking a simple question: is all that spending actually paying off?


Big Tech AI Spending Tops $300 Billion This Year

Artificial intelligence is fueling one of the biggest investment waves in modern history, with AI-focused companies attracting staggering valuations and reshaping global markets.

But as billions pour into the sector and investors chase the next AI giant, questions are growing over whether the industry is witnessing a genuine technological revolution—or the formation of a massive financial bubble. Is the AI boom sustainable, or are markets getting ahead of reality?

AI Giants Chase Trillion-Dollar Dreams In Global Tech Race

China has introduced sweeping new rules to tighten its control over foreign deals involving Chinese companies, technology, and data. The move comes just weeks after Beijing forced Meta to reverse its acquisition of Chinese AI startup Manus, signalling a tougher stance on overseas investments.


China Expands Curbs on Overseas Investments

The European Union is stepping up efforts to reduce its dependence on American technology companies by prioritising European firms in cloud computing contracts and boosting domestic chip production. The move is part of a broader push for "tech sovereignty" aimed at strengthening Europe's digital independence and economic resilience. Supporters argue that relying heavily on foreign technology providers creates strategic vulnerabilities, while critics warn that greater protectionism could increase costs.


Europe's Tech Independence Push: EU Moves to Reduce Reliance on US Giants 

This week on Tech It Out, discover simple ways to better protect your smartphone from hackers, scams and data breaches using stronger passwords, passkeys and app security settings; look at how Saudi Arabia is using medical drones during the Haj pilgrimage to rapidly deliver medicines and emergency healthcare supplies; and see how an AI-powered bricklaying robot named 'WALTER' is being tested in the UK to automate one of construction's toughest physical jobs. Watch the full episode for all the details.


Phone Security Tips, Medical Drones At Haj & AI Bricklaying Robot 

The AI gold rush has a problem nobody is talking about. The first real companies to deploy AI at scale are discovering they simply cannot afford the bills.


Big Tech's AI Money Never Left the Building

Alphabet is on the brink of overtaking NVIDIA as the world’s most valuable company.
The AI darling, NVIDIA, may be the leader in AI chips,
But Alphabet is emerging as big tech's broader winner in recent months.

Alphabet Close to Overtaking NVIDIA in Size

The top question doing the rounds in the world this week is: If oil prices are above 120 dollars per barrel, and the Iran war isn't over, why are stocks at record highs?

AI Bets Driving Wall Street To Record Highs 

Google Cloud has announced a landmark $15 billion investment to build its first Artificial Intelligence hub in India, located in Visakhapatnam.

The project will feature gigawatt-scale data centers, a new subsea connectivity gateway, and advanced digital infrastructure aimed at powering global AI services. The initiative aligns with India’s broader vision of becoming an AI-driven economy and strengthening tech collaboration with the United States.

With partnerships involving major players and a focus on high-performance computing, this hub could transform sectors ranging from startups to large enterprises—while creating jobs and boosting innovation.

Google’s $15 Billion India AI Hub in Visakhapatnam: Biggest Tech Investment Yet 

As digital platforms expand, concerns around surveillance are intensifying. Major tech companies are increasingly collecting and analysing user data, creating detailed digital profiles based on everyday online activity. While this powers personalised services, experts warn it also raises serious privacy risks. From browsing habits to location tracking, the growing web of monitoring is reshaping how much control users truly have over their own data.


Are You Being Tracked? Big Tech Surveillance Debate Grows As Digital Footprints Track Every Move

The tech industry is undergoing a major reset in 2026, with giants like Oracle, Amazon, and Atlassian cutting thousands of jobs. The layoffs aren’t just about cost-cutting—they reflect a deeper shift toward AI, automation, and infrastructure investments, as companies reshape their future in a rapidly evolving digital economy.


Mass Tech Layoffs In 2026 As Companies Shift Billions Toward AI, Thousands Of Jobs Cut Globally

Australia has launched an investigation into major social media platforms over suspected violations of a strict law banning users under 16 from having accounts. The probe targets companies behind platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube, which regulators say may have failed to adequately prevent underage users from accessing their services. Watch the full video to know more on this!


Australia Probes Social Media Giants, Strict Enforcement Of Under-16 Law

India has proposed new rules to tighten oversight of major tech platforms by making government advisories legally binding. The move would apply to companies like Meta, Google and X under amendments to the IT framework.

Currently, such advisories function as guidance without legal consequences. Under the proposed changes, failure to comply could lead to loss of “safe harbour” protection, exposing platforms to liability for user-generated content.

The government says the changes aim to strengthen enforcement and improve legal clarity, while also building on recent measures such as faster content takedown timelines and new rules on AI-generated content and deepfakes.

Public feedback on the proposal has been invited before the rules are finalised.

India Moves To Tighten Tech Rules, Plans To Make Advisories Legally Binding | WION

Wall Street closed sharply lower on Friday, with benchmarks posting steep losses as inflation fears intensified and geopolitical tensions escalated. Tech giants led the decline, while small-cap stocks confirmed a correction. Investors now brace for continued volatility amid rising oil prices and uncertainty over the federal reserve’s next move.
Take a look at this next report for more.

Stocks Sink as Inflation Fears Surge Again

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