Tech workers urge Pentagon to withdraw Anthropic ‘supply chain risk’ label
Open letter from U.S. tech employees calls designation retaliatory; Trump and defense officials defend action as national security matter.
Artificial Intelligence
[Exclusive] How LeadSynth AI Helps Founders Turn Conversations Into High-Intent Sales Leads
Irbid, Jordan-based startup LeadSynth AI uses AI to monitor real-time conversations on Reddit, Telegram, and X, helping founders capture leads when it truly matters.
The Middle East’s Startup Funding Signals from February 2026: AI, IPOs, and Institutional Capital Are Reshaping the Market
Early 2026 funding rounds in the Middle East reveal new trends in AI investment, IPO readiness, and the rise of institutional-backed capital shaping the startup ecosystem.
The $100M AI Signal From Abu Dhabi That Startup Founders Shouldn’t Ignore
How Abu Dhabi’s $100M AI investment reveals a deeper shift in how sovereign capital is reshaping startup funding in 2026
Why Bill Gates Became the Focus of a Sudden Global Boycott Storm
After renewed scrutiny over past links to Jeffrey Epstein, Bill Gates cancelled his India AI summit keynote — triggering viral boycott calls and misleading claims about synthetic meat bans.
Saudi AI Firm HUMAIN Acquires Significant Minority Stake in Elon Musk’s xAI in $3B Series E
Saudi Arabia’s HUMAIN has taken a major minority position in Elon Musk’s xAI, contributing $3 billion to the company’s Series E round ahead of its SpaceX merger.
Galgotias University apologises after robodog display controversy at India AI Impact Summit 2026
The university vacated its stall at the Delhi summit after a viral video triggered questions over the origin of a robotic dog shown at its pavilion; officials warned exhibitors against misrepresentation.
Malaysian Entrepreneur Sells AI.com for $70 Million; Viral $100 Origin Story Questioned
Domain history records dispute widely shared claims that Arsyan Ismail bought AI.com in 1993 for ₹300 before selling it in 2025 for $70 million.
From Boardrooms to Bots: How AI and the Creator Economy Are Reshaping Fame, Wealth and Risk
How AI technology, creator wealth, and viral disinformation are reshaping who gets rich, trusted, and heard—and what leaders need to do now.
Magic Bus India Foundation expands AI skilling push for underserved youth ahead of India AI Impact Summit 2026
NGO scales national AI programmes and employer engagement series to prepare underserved youth for an AI-driven workforce, aligning skilling pathways with industry demand under the IndiaAI Mission.
AI-enabled NDT robotics startup Octobotics raises ₹10 crore in Seed funding
Funding led by Navam Capital will support product development, certifications and international expansion across India, Singapore and the Middle East.
Droom announces shift from marketplace to AI-powered everyday super app for automobiles
The company says new platform will integrate mobility services, AI-driven intelligence, and personalisation across India’s automotive ecosystem.