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India and Japan on Wednesday strengthened their cooperation in emerging technologies and health research, with both countries exchanging agreements in the fields of quantum science and medical devices during a high-level bilateral meeting in New Delhi.

Elon Musk agreed with a post highlighting Google CEO Sundar Pichai's vision of space-based data centers becoming "the new normal" within a decade. This aligns with Musk's own long-held views on utilizing space for large-scale infrastructure. Pichai previously mentioned Google's "moon shot" to place data centers in orbit to harness solar energy, with a first step planned for 2027.

During his US visit, King Charles III highlighted the funding hurdles faced by British startups, particularly the 'valley of death' stage. He met with tech titans like Jeff Bezos and Jensen Huang, who discussed AI and the need for robust venture capital. This follows a significant $42 billion investment pledge by Big Tech firms in the UK.

GITAM School of Science is inviting applications for its 2026 academic year undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. programs through the GITAM Admission Test (GAT-2026). The application deadline is May 14, with exams on May 17. The university offers diverse science degrees, including specialized minors, and provides scholarships up to 100% with additional waivers for core science students.

King Charles III met with tech titans like Jeff Bezos and Tim Cook to address funding challenges for British startups, particularly university-born ventures. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang highlighted the potential of UK startups in AI and quantum computing, emphasizing the need for a robust venture capital ecosystem. This discussion follows significant investment pledges from major tech firms to the UK.

Anthropic has significantly increased usage limits for its Claude Code and API services. This comes after a new partnership with Elon Musk's SpaceX, securing substantial compute capacity from the Colossus One data center. Paid subscribers will now experience doubled rate limits and removed peak-hour restrictions.

Michael and Susan Dell are donating $750 million to the University of Texas at Austin to establish a new AI-focused medical center and research campus. This significant philanthropic gift, named UT Dell Medical Center, will integrate medicine, science, and computing, aiming to revolutionize healthcare through artificial intelligence.

Anthropic has secured significant compute capacity from Elon Musk's SpaceX, leasing the "Colossus 1" data center to bolster its AI model development. This deal, providing over 300 megawatts, is a major step in Anthropic's infrastructure expansion to rival competitors like OpenAI. The partnership also includes future plans for orbital AI compute capacity.

BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi stated India is not currently a 'vishwaguru' and urged for its aspiration to be one. He advocated for greater promotion of Sanskrit, emphasizing its significance in modern science like quantum computing and its potential as India's official language, citing past efforts by B.R. Ambedkar.

Global financial markets are seeking quantitative finance professionals skilled in mathematics, markets, and computation. India's growing financial sector, particularly its derivatives market, faces a talent gap. IIM Ahmedabad's APQFRM offers a structured pathway to develop these in-demand skills, bridging the divide between theory and practical application.