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.
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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.
TaskUs launches large-scale EV commute programme for employees in India
EV rollout begins in Gurugram with plans to electrify nearly half of the company’s Indian transportation fleet by end-2026
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.
Morocco-based Justyol raises angel bridge funding ahead of planned Series A
Angel-backed bridge round will help accelerate logistics, supply chain operations, and internal systems as the company prepares for mid-2026 Series A.
Adobe reverses shutdown plan for Animate, shifts software to maintenance mode
Adobe says Adobe Animate will remain available for new and existing users with no end date, confirming the software will continue in maintenance mode with security updates and bug fixes but no new features.
Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed invests in Swiss AI safety firm Umanitek, joins advisory board
Move marks one of the first major GCC investments in AI accountability infrastructure as Gulf states accelerate efforts to become global AI hubs.
Switzerland-based Umanitek launches Guardian AI agent to combat deepfakes and identity theft
Umanitek launches Guardian Agent and announces its advisory board, positioning the platform as a decentralized defense against deepfakes, impersonation, and AI-driven identity threats.
Adobe Animate is shutting down next month after 25 years
Adobe confirms end-of-life for its 2D animation software, with phased access for existing users and extended timelines for enterprise customers.
YC-backed Overlord debuts AI productivity tool that replaces self-control with enforcement
Y Combinator-backed startup Overlord has launched an AI accountability platform that monitors user behavior across devices and enforces habits through app blocking, routines, and automated interventions.