Technology

Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Big Tech and Platforms, and Emerging Technology.

  1. General Motors is in discussions with Lockheed Martin for components related to weapons systems, according to reports. No agreement has been finalized.

  2. The use of fully autonomous drones in combat raises urgent discussions on regulations and potential bans, according to UN forums and advocacy groups.

  3. NASA plans three Moon Base missions for 2026, with Phase One including 25 missions and 21 landings by 2029, near the lunar South Pole.

  4. AI-driven voice fraud techniques surged by 1,210% in 2025, according to reports. One in four individuals experienced related incidents.

  5. Scammers increasingly target retirees during summer travel, using fake rentals and impersonation tactics, leading to financial losses, according to reports.

  6. As petrol prices in Delhi exceed ₹102 per litre, electric vehicle bookings surged 2.5 times in two months, highlighting rising demand in India.

  7. A filing describes a potential IPO with a valuation of $965 billion and revenue run-rate exceeding $47 billion, according to reports.

  8. Illinois lawmakers passed Senate Bill 315, requiring large AI developers to conduct annual audits and report safety incidents within 72 hours.