OpenAI to Open First India Office in New Delhi, Expanding Market Presence

OpenAI plans to open its first India office in New Delhi later this year, marking a strategic expansion into its second-largest market. The company aims to build a local team, deepen partnerships with government and businesses, and support the IndiaAI Mission. CEO Sam Altman highlights India’s tech talent and ecosystem potential, with developer events and affordable subscription plans underway.

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Tech Giants Resist State-Level AI Regulations, Advocate for Unified Federal Oversight

Major tech companies like OpenAI, Google, and Meta are opposing state-level AI regulations in the US, preferring a single federal law focused on AI use rather than development. They argue that differing state laws would hinder innovation and scalability. While states propose audits and content protections, federal legislation remains stalled amid industry lobbying and political disagreements.

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93% of Indian Leaders to Integrate AI Agents, Redefining Workforce Productivity

According to Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index, 93% of Indian leaders plan to use AI agents in the next 12-18 months to enhance workforce capabilities. Leading "Frontier Firms" are embedding AI deeply, automating workflows, and creating new roles. This AI-first shift drives faster decisions, creativity, and operational agility, positioning India as a global AI workplace pioneer.

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16-Year-Old Prodigy Kairan Quazi Leaves SpaceX for Citadel Securities

Kairan Quazi, who joined SpaceX as an engineer at 14 and contributed to the Starlink division, is leaving after two years to join Citadel Securities in New York as a quant developer. At 16, he chose finance for its rapid feedback and intellectual challenge, turning down offers from leading AI labs and tech giants.

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Meta's AI Overhaul Accelerates Race Toward Superintelligence with New Omni Model

Meta has reorganized its AI division under Alexandr Wang, creating four focus areas—research, training, products, and infrastructure—to accelerate superintelligence development. The plan features a mysterious new "Omni" model, dissolves previous AI teams, and consolidates resources under key leaders, signaling Meta’s rapid push towards advanced AI capabilities.

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R Systems acquires Novigo Solutions, expanding its AI engineering and automation capabilities. The deal enhances R Systems’ portfolio, adds high-margin services, and strengthens its presence in digital product engineering and agentic AI.

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Liquid Web and BrightEdge announce a free August 26 webinar to help ecommerce brands use AI-powered search and hosting strategies to boost visibility, conversions, and site reliability during Black Friday 2025

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Apple’s AI talent keeps heading to Meta! Frank Chu, who led Apple’s AI cloud efforts, joins Zuckerberg’s Superintelligence Labs despite Meta’s hiring slowdown. Is Apple losing its AI edge?

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Proton’s privacy-first AI assistant, Lumo 1.1, has been upgraded for faster, smarter responses. It works with zero-access encryption—your chats remain private, encrypted, and never used for AI training, with open-source code ensuring full transparency (Lumo Plus offers unlimited use).

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