Fake PDF Converters Used to Deploy ArechClient2 Malware, Warns CloudSEK
The campaign employs advanced social engineering to exploit users’ trust
The Left Shift Bureau
Trump to Expand Coal Use to Power AI
The order will declare coal a "critical mineral" and recommit the U.S. to selling mining rights on federal land
DeepSeek Doubles Down on Open Source with Inference Engine, Tools, and Model Releases
The announcement also highlights the company’s broader push to release core components of its AI models
GitHub Copilot Now Powered by OpenAI’s Latest GPT-4.1 Model
Developers can start using it by selecting “GPT-4.1 (Preview)” via the model picker in Visual Studio Code or in GitHub.com chat
Google Launches an AI Model That Communicates with Dolphins
With approximately 400 million parameters, it’s small enough to run on a Google Pixel smartphone
Robotics
Hugging Face Acquires Pollen Robotics to Advance Open-Source Humanoid Robots
This strategic move aims to democratize robotics by making cutting-edge technology more accessible for research, education, and real-world applications.
IIT Madras Launches Centre of AI Research to Democratise AI with CPU-Efficient Technology
The initiative aims to bridge India’s AI divide by developing advanced models that run efficiently on CPUs and edge devices
Google & Samsung to Launch Android XR Smart Glasses in 2026
The smart glasses were first teased during the XR Unlock event at Google’s New York campus last December
Snowflake Receives Authorisation to Serve US Military
The milestone coincides with the launch of Snowflake Public Sector Inc., a dedicated subsidiary focused on defense, federal, state, local, and education customers.
Chhattisgarh Lays Foundation for India’s First Gallium Nitride Semiconductor Plant
Developed by Chennai-based Polymatech Electronics, the ₹1,143 crore project aims to produce up to 10 billion chips annually by 2030.
Google Launches Firebase Studio: Build AI-Powered Apps in Minutes, Directly in Your Browser
Aimed at streamlining AI app development, Firebase Studio makes building production-ready AI apps more accessible and collaborative than ever.
Developer's Corner
GitHub Turns 17!
GitHub is home to over 100 million developers and millions of repositories, spanning every field from web development to AI research