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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OpenAI finds evidence other AI agents escaped containment as it widens hacking probe

The discovery of additional rogue behaviour at OpenAI, even if limited ​in nature, could feed growing appetite for regulation coming out of the White House and elsewhere. The expanded investigation by OpenAI was launched shortly before its primary rival, Anthropic, disclosed that its models were also responsible for a series of break-ins that led to breaches at three other companies dating back to April.

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Explainer: EU gets new powers over powerful AI from Sunday

The EU has the world's most comprehensive digital rulebook covering social media, online retailers and search engines, with plans for more rules this year. In 2024, the EU adopted a sweeping AI law known as the "AI Act", but its rules have been introduced in stages.

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Alphabet rolls back AI image generation in Google Earth over policy violations

The tool had come under criticism for its potential for misinformation as it allowed users to ​create fake scenarios on top of ⁠real imagery ‌of monuments and landmarks. Google did not specify what types of images violated its policies. It said the images did not appear ‌in the main Google Earth experience and were watermarked as AI-generated.

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NXP in talks to buy chip developer Ambarella: Report

Shares ‌of ⁠Ambarella, with ⁠a market capitalization of $3.25 billion, ​jumped nearly 17%, while NXP fell over ​3% following the report.

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Swiggy Q1 losses narrow; Groww founders plan new fund

Happy Friday! Swiggy lowered its losses in the April-June quarter as revenue rose. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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GPT-5.6, ChatGPT Work lift OpenAI’s July ARR over Q2

OpenAI's revenue growth has surpassed second-quarter levels, driven by new product launches. The company is expanding its customer base to support significant AI infrastructure investments. OpenAI aims for substantial compute spending by 2030 and seeks Nvidia funding. Rival Anthropic also shows strong revenue growth with its coding assistant. Competition from Chinese developers like Moonshot AI is also increasing.

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OpenAI cuts prices on smaller models as businesses scrutinise AI spend

The ChatGPT maker lowered the cost of its smaller GPT-5.6 Luna model by 80% and its mid-tier Terra by 20%, while leaving the price of its biggest and ‌flagship Sol model ⁠unchanged.

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Zepto may defer IPO; Festive carts go premium

Happy Thursday! A roadblock in valuation negotiations may prompt Zepto to delay its listing. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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OpenAI's Sam Altman discusses rogue agent and new AI models with US senators

Altman met with Senators Raphael Warnock and Bernie Moreno on ​Wednesday, according to spokespeople for the senators. He is also expected ​to meet with Senator Mark Warner, the top Democrat on the chamber's Intelligence Committee, a spokesperson ​for Warner told Reuters.

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