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Google DeepMind UK employees are forming the world's first union at a frontier AI lab to protest the company's AI deal with the US government. Workers aim to halt the use of Google's AI tools by the US Department of War and the Israeli military, seeking to reinstate ethical commitments and gain a voice in company decisions.

Google employee Andreas Kirsch expressed deep shame and disappointment after Google signed a deal with the Pentagon to deploy AI tools on classified military networks. Despite a prior employee letter urging against such agreements, Google proceeded, citing support for government agencies on various projects, while reiterating commitment against autonomous weaponry without human oversight.

The Pentagon has signed agreements with seven major AI companies, including SpaceX and Google, to deploy their technology on classified military networks. These deals aim to bolster national security by integrating AI into high-tier environments for intelligence and battlefield support. Notably, Anthropic was excluded following a dispute over AI usage limitations.

Generative AI and autonomous agents are rapidly transforming business, yet organizations struggle to implement them effectively. This Executive Programme equips professionals with no-code AI skills to build end-to-end workflows and deliver measurable impact. Participants will leverage over 15 no-code tools and engage in real-world projects to accelerate workplace productivity and drive AI adoption.

Palantir, led by Alex Karp, has been aiding the IRS's financial crime investigations for years with its data analysis tools, receiving approximately $130 million since 2018. The company's platform helps identify patterns in vast financial records. Meanwhile, Karp issued a manifesto urging Silicon Valley to embrace AI weapons development, warning adversaries won't wait for ethical debates.

The new 594-km corridor from Meerut to Prayagraj promises faster travel, but its real test lies in whether it can bring investment, jobs and industry into eastern UP — where development has lagged for decades

Odisha's cabinet approved a new city gas distribution policy to accelerate PNG and CNG rollout, reducing stamp duty for apartment associations and improving public service delivery. The policy aims to streamline clearances, encourage private investment, and expand city gas networks.

US authorities are investigating a concerning pattern of American scientists, with access to sensitive research, going missing or dying since mid-2024. The White House, FBI, and Congress are collaborating to uncover potential links, including foreign actor involvement. Multiple agencies are reviewing at least eleven cases, some dating back to 2022, to assess national security implications.

The researchers tied to sensitive US nuclear and aerospace programs have died or disappeared in recent years. While a federal investigation is on, these cases appear to echo a broader global pattern — one that remains difficult to explain and even harder to conclusively link

Jeff Bezos's $10 billion Earth Fund, co-led by Lauren Sanchez Bezos, is accelerating its mission to combat climate change and biodiversity loss by 2030. With billions still to allocate, the fund is backing a diverse portfolio including nature protection, sustainable agriculture, and climate technology, aiming for measurable global impact.