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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.

Experts advise parents to consider a child's maturity, not just age, before giving them a first phone. Starting with basic devices and gradually introducing smartphones with monitoring tools is recommended. Open communication about online safety and responsible usage is crucial. Parents should also model healthy screen time habits. This approach helps children navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.

Silicon Valley's $10 billion startup, Mercor, faces a legal storm following a massive data breach exposing contractor information. Lawsuits allege aggressive data collection, including screen tracking and unauthorized use of recorded interviews for AI training. Mercor disputes claims, calling them speculative, while Meta has suspended its partnership with the company.

Jury selection has begun in Musk v. Altman, the federal trial pitting OpenAI's billionaire co-founder against the company he helped build. Elon Musk alleges Sam Altman ran a "long con"—using nonprofit promises to secure funding and talent before quietly pivoting to for-profit. He's seeking up to $150 billion in damages and wants Altman removed. OpenAI calls it jealousy. The verdict could reshape AI's future.

Wonder what the ideal pet is for every childhood age? From fish for toddlers to dogs for teens, each animal offers unique developmental benefits for children. Caring for pets teaches children vital skills like empathy, patience and responsibility. This hands-on experience complements classroom learning, fostering well-rounded individuals in the longer run.

Tensions escalate in the Middle East as Iran's IRGC targets major American tech firms. Companies like Meta, Google, and Apple are warned of attacks. The IRGC claims these firms are responsible for high-tech warfare. Employees and nearby residents are urged to evacuate facilities. This action follows alleged Israeli strikes supported by US intelligence.

Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen will step down after 18 years, transitioning to board chair. His tenure saw a significant shift to cloud-based services and expansion into digital experiences. Narayen, who began his career in Silicon Valley after education in India and the US, will oversee the search for his successor. This marks a new chapter for the software giant.

Amazon's dual AI alliances with OpenAI and Anthropic have sparked internal discussions. The e-commerce giant has issued guidance to sales teams on how to address concerns about its significant investments in both AI leaders. Employees are instructed to reassure customers about continued strong relationships with all AI model providers, emphasizing a multi-model approach.

European companies are warning the EU against a rapid reduction in reliance on US technology providers, citing operational difficulties and high costs. Businesses argue that achieving "tech sovereignty" quickly is challenging without impacting their global competitiveness and that comparable European alternatives are currently limited.

City -based communication portal biznewsconnect.com is the country's representative at global awards for handling the Covid-19 pandemic.

New Delhi, Aug 28 () The Rajasthan government has sent 91 students under 'Student Startup Exposure Program' to Silicon Valley as part of its efforts to promote entrepreneurship in the state.

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has launched a groundbreaking career portal, providing a golden opportunity to explore Silicon Valley. This innovative platform not only connects students with job and internship prospects both locally and internationally but also offers an exclusive chance to participate in the Silicon Valley Immersion Program. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity—check out the details here and embark on your journey to Silicon Valley!

The project, pegged at Rs 1,000 crore, aims to match international standards for advanced scientific research.

Two Indian-American entrepreneurs are attempting to make the traditional paper resume a thing of the past by connecting the job seeker and the employer through video resumes.

MUMBAI: The largest federal state of Germany Bavaria is wooing Indian IT, IT-enabled Services and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sectors to invest and set up base in the state.

India's entrepreneurial environment resembles startup Mecca Silicon Valley in many ways, feels San Francisco-based Twitter's chief executive officer Dick Costolo, in comments that will be seen as gratifying by the country's emerging business ecosystem, coming as they do from the head of one of the 21st century's most high profile firms.

BANGALORE: After delivering two products in just two years of its existence, Ishoni Networks India, a Bangalore-based product development company addressing the broadband market, has embarked on the second level of R&D.

Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday said growth rate of information technology (IT) product exports from the state is on the rise.

Tanay Kothari, a young entrepreneur, co-founded Wispr Flow, an AI company valued at $700 million. After early failures and a strategic pivot from brain-computer interfaces to a voice-first software layer, Wispr Flow now aims to revolutionize human-computer interaction by making voice a primary interface across applications and operating systems.

Tara Sreekrishnan, a daughter of Indian immigrants and member of the Santa Clara county board of education, is running for the California state assembly. She advocates for high-quality education, affordable housing, and improved healthcare. A cancer survivor, she champions women's health and climate action. Sreekrishnan aims to amplify the voices of Indian Americans in politics.

The government on Tuesday said it had strongly taken up the issue of deportation of Indian students from San Francisco with the US.

WASHINGTON: Tech start-ups across the world may be seeing red, but trust Amber Networks to beat the lights. The Fremont, California-based firm, co-founded and led by a group of Indian silicon gurus has been acquired by communications giant Nokia for $421 million in a market roiled by inflated values and depressed earnings.