OpenAI pushes for mandatory national AI safety rules"The prospect of AI-accelerated AI development demands more than voluntary commitments. The United States needs mandatory, capability-based...
10 Sep, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
In 2018, California's Kaiser Permanente opened an 8,110-square-meter medical office with a 640-kilowatt solar array. 8 years later, it cuts energy use 40% while using no fossil fuelsSolar installation is another defining part of the project's sustainability strategy. WorldGBC reports a 640-kilowatt photovoltaic array in...
06 Sep, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
In 2011, NASA built a 50,000-square-foot California office that used 90% less drinking water and was designed to produce 20% more energy than it neededNASA’s Sustainability Base was designed as a 50,000-square-foot office that used just 12% of conventional electricity and 10% of potable wa...
04 Sep, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
Just Join the Paani Points: India’s data centre boom puts water use and local security under scrutinyData centres' rapid expansion raises concerns about water stress in Indian cities. Existing regulations struggle to manage the sector's sig...
02 Sep, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
In 2021, Berkeley Lab made a roof coating that switches at 67°C. Today, it beats existing coatings in 12 of 15 US climate zones, cutting household electricity use 10%Installing TARC could help the average U.S. household reduce electricity consumption by up to 10 percent annually. Another advantage of TAR...
01 Sep, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
Time limits to midnight cutoff: What Meta's $18 billion deal changes for teensMeta Platforms agreed to a significant $18 billion settlement with 48 US states. This historic deal mandates substantial changes to protect...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Meta settlement opens new front in global fight over social media harmMeta's up to $18 billion settlement with nearly 50 US states over social media harm to teenagers has opened a new front in a global governm...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
In 1958, US Air Force launched an Able 1 spacecraft to the Moon in humanity’s first attempt to send a spaceship anywhere beyond Earth orbit but the mission lasted only 73.6 secondsIn 1958, US Air Force launched an Able 1 spacecraft to the Moon in humanity’s first attempt to send a spaceship anywhere beyond Earth orbit...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.26 AM IST
Australia secures court-enforceable child safety undertaking from RobloxThe agreement marks an incremental win for the eSafety Commissioner as it seeks to use its enforcement powers to make online platforms co...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
In 2023, scientists built a rooftop tile that opens its cooling vents when hot and closes them when cold, using no electricity and cutting cooling costs 3.1-foldInnovative engineers have created high-tech roof tiles that adjust themselves to optimize building temperatures automatically. By utilizing...
19 Aug, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
Major Meta trial begins as lawyers spar over witnesses, damagesFacebook-parent Meta will defend itself in a landmark social media trial that begins Tuesday in California, where attorneys have sparred ov...
19 Aug, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
29 states in US want Meta to change how Facebook and Instagram operate and give $1.4 trillion penalty; the case now threatens Mark Zuckerberg's AI planA groundbreaking federal trial has begun against Meta Platforms, with 29 US states alleging that the company intentionally designed its soc...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei rejects claim AI regulation would concentrate powerResponding to a debate sparked by comments from investor Gavin Baker, Amodei said the choice between concentrating AI power through regulat...
16 Aug, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
India must make AI labels durable and verifiableIn a landmark move, California and India have implemented legislation aimed at enhancing transparency in AI-generated content. These laws r...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
What changes inside the brain as you age? Scientists find a hidden shift that may begin in your midlifeBrain aging study: Brain immune cells begin changing around midlife, a new study reveals. Microglia in the hippocampus gradually decline af...
08 Aug, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
China launches cybersecurity review into Palo Alto Networks productsChina initiated a cybersecurity review of Palo Alto Networks products. The regulator cited critical information infrastructure and national...
06 Aug, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Anthropic names global affairs chief to tackle AI policy as Trump tensions persistAnthropic has appointed Mariano-Florentino Cuellar as its chief global affairs officer. Cuellar will manage relationships with governments ...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.29 PM IST