.png){kind=logo}
What’s New Today: India has launched Semiconductor Mission 2.0, signalling a renewed push to build domestic chip manufacturing capacity and cut dependence on global supply chains. Backed by fresh funding and an expanded scope, the programme aims to strengthen India’s position in advanced electronics as chips become central to economic and strategic power.
Fast-Track Insights:In AI, interpretability startup Goodfire has raised $150 million at a $1.25 billion valuation, highlighting investor interest in making large models more transparent and controllable. At the same time, warnings over automation are growing louder, with experts cautioning that AI could wipe out a vast majority of jobs within years. Online AI communities are expanding rapidly as professionals race to reskill. Meanwhile, US authorities have charged two teenagers in a high-profile crypto-linked home invasion, underscoring rising real-world risks tied to digital assets.
Together, these stories point to accelerating tech ambition, mounting labour disruption, and tougher scrutiny around emerging digital wealth.
India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 launched by India, will enhance domestic chip production capabilities while decreasing dependency on international suppliers. The semiconductor equipment and materials production plan will grow through Rs1,000 crore funding that will support operational developments until FY27. The initiative builds on Semicon Mission 1.0, aims for advanced 3nm–2nm tech, and targets India becoming a top global chip hub by 2035. Read More…
Former OpenAI interpretability researchers at Goodfire secured a $150 million Series B, valuing the company at $1.25 billion. The startup is developing tools to debug and explain the behavior of AI models, improving safety and design. The platform lets engineers probe internal model mechanisms, cut hallucinations, and design AI with intent rather than guessing. Read More…
Dr. Roman Yampolskiy, who specializes in AI safety work, warns that all job positions will become automated by 2027 because artificial general intelligence will continue to develop. He says that only a few jobs will remain which include human counseling, work nich,e craft work, AI system monitoring and AI system explanation through their human interface. The warning highlights unprecedented disruption in employment. Read More…
AI enthusiasts and professionals are turning to online communities for learning and collaboration in 2026. The platforms of Reddit(r/MachineLearning) and OpenAI Developer Forum and Hugging Face and Kaggle create connections between users at all levels from beginners to advanced researchers who want to share practical knowledge and work together on actual projects. Read More…
Two California teenagers were arrested after allegedly traveling over 600 miles to Scottsdale, Arizona, to violently break into a home and seize $66 million in crypto. Police recovered restraints and a 3D-printed firearm. Prosecutors may try them as adults. The incident reflects a rise in ‘wrench attacks’, assaults targeting crypto holders’ digital assets. Read More…
