India's Minister discussed the need for an indigenous foundational model to drive innovation and self-reliance in the tech sector. The minister outlined a roadmap to apply AI at scale, with a focus on developing a robust ecosystem that fosters collaboration between startups, academia, and industry. Progress has been made on India's semiconductor mission, with several companies like Intel and Samsung investing heavily in the country. This investment has led to India being viewed as a potential next-generation semiconductor nation, with the minister highlighting the government's efforts to create a favorable business environment and provide necessary support for domestic chip manufacturers.
https://www.forbesindia.com/article/news/the-world-is-looking-at-india-to-provide-a-new-ai-regulation-model-union-minister-ashwini-vaishnaw/96020/1Kalshi Inc. withdrew its announcement of a collaboration with Elon Musk's artificial-intelligence firm xAI just hours after a top executive touted the deal, citing an unspecified issue that led to the decision.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/securities-law/kalshi-pulls-announcement-of-xai-tie-up-hours-after-touting-dealMalaysia is facing pressure from competing superpower interests as it navigates restrictions on Huawei's Ascend chips, which could potentially violate American export controls. The country is caught between the Trump administration's push for American AI hardware in emerging markets and efforts to block Chinese alternatives. Investigations are underway in Malaysia and Singapore to determine if the country is being used as a transshipment point for restricted semiconductor technology destined for China.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/05/21/malaysia-walks-back-huawei-ai-project-amid-us-china-tech-tensions/177551A Microsoft employee who spent over two decades with the company has been fired due to an algorithmic layoff system, despite working 60 hours a week. The incident has sparked an emotional response online, highlighting the impersonal nature of corporate decision-making in the age of AI. The story was shared by the employee's wife on Reddit after she expressed her shock and sadness at her husband's sudden termination.
https://indiatoday.in/technology/story/employee-served-microsoft-for-25-years-got-fired-by-a-computer-algorithm-despite-working-60-hours-a-week-2727634-2025-05-20Nota AI's CEO Myungsu Chae and DEEPX's CEO Lokwon Kim have signed a strategic partnership agreement at Computex Taipei 2025 to co-develop AI solutions combining DEEPX's NPUs with Nota AI's lightweight models for high-performance AI in power-constrained devices, targeting applications in industrial robotics, smart appliances, security systems, and mobility platforms.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/21/tmt-newswire/pr-newswire/nota-ai-and-deepx-sign-mou-at-computex-taipei-to-lead-the-on-device-ai-market/2117947US robotics startup RoboForce has introduced its first AI-powered robot, Titan, designed for rugged industrial environments. The robot features advanced domain intelligence, a tightly integrated AI-hardware system, and a modular design. It is available in wheeled and tracked base models, with additional configurations expected.
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/us-titan-robot-for-tough-industrial-workRunloop, a company co-founded by experienced engineers, offers an AI-powered platform for software development that prioritizes security, reliability, and compliance. The platform is designed to help organizations leverage AI in their development processes while adhering to industry standards.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/runloop-unveils-enterprise-grade-sandboxes-for-ai-coding-agents-302460834.htmlUS President Donald Trump's administration has rescinded some export controls on state-of-the-art chips to China, amid concerns it would incentivize countries to seek technology from China for artificial intelligence development. Nvidia, a leading chipmaker, had written off "multiple billions of dollars" due to the export controls. China's AI market is expected to be worth $50 billion in 2026, and companies like DeepSeek are capitalizing on this opportunity, with its low-cost model challenging OpenAI's dominance in generative artificial intelligence.
https://www.forbesindia.com/article/news/nvidias-jensen-huang-criticises-us-ai-chip-export-rules/96017/1The US Commerce Department has warned individuals and companies found using Huawei's Ascend chips without clearance from Washington could face severe penalties, including imprisonment, fines, loss of export privileges, or other restrictions. The policy aims to share American AI technology with trusted foreign countries while keeping it out of the hands of adversaries like China-based Huawei.
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