India proposes a BRICS startup fund and a shared push on AI agriculture
The plan would connect founders, food systems and emerging-market investment across the expanded economic bloc.
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AI agents raise a new set of infrastructure and safety demands
Moving from chatbots to systems that take actions changes how developers must think about identity, permissions and oversight.
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ABB and BCG make the case for a return to direct-current power
AI computing, electrification and renewable generation are renewing interest in DC systems, but standards remain a barrier.
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Age-friendly digital services need a rethink in the AI era
Designers are being urged to treat clarity, consent and human support as central features of intelligent public services.
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AI tools help researchers accelerate the search for new antibiotics
A research team used ChatGPT and Codex in work aimed at identifying antimicrobial candidates and shortening experimental cycles.
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Apple introduces iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro and a new generation of wearables
The September product event expands Apple’s flagship hardware line with new phones, watches and AirPods.
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Two Blind Brothers shows how conversational AI can widen access
The social enterprise is using ChatGPT to support accessibility, operations and its mission to fund blindness research.
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Visa survey finds a trust gap around AI-managed payments
Only 23 percent of US consumers surveyed said they trust generative AI to handle payments, underscoring the challenge facing agentic commerce.
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AI for Good accelerator focuses on the difficult path from pilot to scale
The programme connects impact-oriented founders with technical expertise, institutions and routes into international markets.
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