AI Models
Alibaba Unveils Qwen3.5 AI Model, Outperforms GPT 5.2 & Claude Opus 4.5
The model is being released under an open-source license on Hugging Face, giving developers access to its capabilities and customization tools.
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Partnerships
TCS Partners with AMD to Bring ‘Helios’ Rack-Scale AI Architecture to India
“Helios,” combined with TCS’ enterprise expertise and scale, will accelerate deployment and enhance operational efficiencies for enterprises.
Funding
Indian AI Infra Startup Neysa to Raise $1.2 Bn to Deploy Over 20,000 GPUs
The funding round marks one of the largest recent investments in India’s emerging AI infrastructure sector.
AI News
India Emerges as ChatGPT Powerhouse With 100 Mn Weekly Users, Says OpenAI CEO
He noted the country is now ChatGPT’s second-largest user base after the United States.
OpenAI Recruits OpenClaw Creator in Major Bet on Next-Gen AI Agents
OpenClaw enables continuously running AI agents that can execute commands, integrate with external services and messaging platforms, and operate with broad system permissions.
Acquisition
Check Point Targets Israeli Startups Cyclops and Cyata in $150 Mn Cyber Acquisition Push
The acquisitions are part of a wider push by Check Point to strengthen its capabilities through local innovation and talent.
AI Models
OpenAI to Retire GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 Mini, GPT-5 Instant and Other Models
The company said GPT-4o’s retirement comes after months of transition and user feedback.
Quantum
QpiAI, Alliance University to Set up Quantum AI Experience Centre in Bengaluru
Alliance University and QpiAI will jointly deploy the QVidya 8-qubit superconducting quantum system.
AI News
Musk Pitches Moon Factory and Space Catapult to Power xAI’s Future
During an all-hands meeting on Tuesday, Musk described a lunar facility that could produce satellites to provide computing power for advanced AI systems.
AI Models
OpenAI Faces User Backlash as Plan to Retire Popular AI Model Sparks Trust Debate
Users say the decision to phase out older systems has sparked widespread backlash from users who rely on them for professional, creative and accessibility-related needs.
AI Startups
OpenAI Researcher Resigns Citing Concerns Over Ads in ChatGPT
Zoë Hitzig announced her departure this week and outlined her reasons in a guest essay, saying she feared the move toward ads could create incentives that undermine user trust and safety.
Funding
Runway Raises $315 Mn from NVIDIA, AMD Ventures at $5.3 Bn Valuation
Runway said the new funding will be used to advance model development, address technical limitations and expand hiring across engineering and go-to-market teams.