Eight US states sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT harms children

The lawsuits, which were filed in state courts, are seeking an order forcing OpenAI to make changes to how ChatGPT works for children. The states are also seeking an order forcing the company to give up profits it has generated from young users.

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Healthtech startup Confido Health raises $12.5 million in funding led by Z47

Founded in 2022 by Chetan Reddy and Vichar Shroff, Confido Health develops artificial intelligence (AI) agents that automate administrative tasks for healthcare providers, including patient calls, appointment scheduling, insurance verification, prescription refills and payment follow-ups.

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Delaware jury awards Qualcomm $2 in damages, finds Arm breached license agreement

A Delaware jury awarded Qualcomm $2 in nominal damages after finding Arm Holdings breached its architectural license agreement and intentionally sought to disrupt Qualcomm's business, a Qualcomm spokesperson said on Tuesday.

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In a first, AI helps UK lawmaker find her voice in parliament

A British lawmaker made history on Tuesday by becoming the first person to use an AI-generated voice to deliver a speech in the UK parliament. During a debate about health on Tuesday, AI software was used to recreate the sound of her voice, as it used to be, to read a speech she wrote herself.

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Meta releases Muse Wonder AI models to challenge Anthropic and OpenAI

The launch comes after CEO Mark Zuckerberg pledged billions of dollars and aggressively poached researchers over the past year to catch up in Silicon Valley's intensifying AI race.

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ETSA 2026: Over a decade on, India's startup story is only getting started

The 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) captured this transition, reflecting an ecosystem that has moved beyond the race for scale to pursue technological depth, durable businesses and international markets.

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Nvidia in talks to invest further in Reflection AI or buy it: FT

Talks are at an early stage and a deal could take several forms, including a so-called acqui-hire arrangement where Nvidia would hire staff and license technology rather than pursue a full acquisition, potentially avoiding a lengthy regulatory review, the newspaper said.

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India's Infosys does not expect material impact from US PERM suspension

The US government said on Thursday it was suspending some major global tech and IT firms, including Infosys, from the PERM green card program, which allows skilled foreign workers to gain permanent residency in the US through their employment.

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India Mobile Congress 2026 concludes with focus on agricultural AI, 5G automation and last-mile connectivity

Held over four days under the theme 'Scale Without Boundaries', the event brought together policymakers, industry leaders and technology developers to discuss applications of emerging technologies and their role in driving inclusive digital growth.

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‘We are a self-respecting country’: Piyush Goyal on Russian oil and US tariff threat | ETSA 2026

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Every H-1B visa not granted is a big win for India: Piyush Goyal | ET Startup Awards 2026

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