Jack Dorsey and Musk Spark IP Law Debate

Jack Dorsey tweeted “delete all IP law,” and Elon Musk instantly backed him, fueling a heated debate on copyright and creator rights. Critics argue they’re undermining artists, while Dorsey claims the system unfairly exploits creators. Musk’s anti-patent stance isn’t new, but the timing hints at deeper tensions over AI, lawsuits, and tech’s future rules.

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Indian Government Allocates ₹1,000 Crore for Space Startups

The Indian government is investing ₹1,000 crore to support space startups, aiming to boost the country’s role in the global space race. Managed by SIDBI Venture Capital, this funding is part of a larger ₹10,000 crore plan over five years to spark innovation and growth in India’s fast-emerging space sector.

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Google Unveils Ironwood AI Chip to Rival Nvidia

Google has launched its seventh-gen AI chip, Ironwood, designed for fast AI inference tasks like powering chatbots. The chip can work in clusters of over 9,000 units and delivers double the energy efficiency of its predecessor. Available only through Google Cloud, Ironwood boosts Google’s AI edge. Alphabet shares jumped 9.7% following the announcement.

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WhatsApp Rolls Out New Features Across Chats, Calls & Channels

WhatsApp has introduced new updates including real-time online status in group chats, smarter notification controls, and document scanning on iPhones. Video calls now offer better quality and reliability. Users can create events in personal chats, invite others during calls, and enjoy upgraded channel tools like short video sharing, QR codes, and voice message summaries.

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Meta Unveils Llama 4 Collection

Meta launches its Llama 4 collection, introducing Scout, Maverick, and Behemoth models built with a mixture-of-experts architecture. The new AI models deliver enhanced visual understanding, impressive performance on coding and reasoning benchmarks, and balanced responses on controversial topics. Scout runs on a single GPU, while Maverick and Behemoth demand robust hardware. License restrictions apply for EU users according to Meta.

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OpenAI’s Image Generator Goes Free for All!

OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman announced that their GPT-4o-powered image generator is now free for everyone, previously exclusive to paid ChatGPT users. With a possible three-image daily limit, it’s already a hit—melting GPUs and sparking Studio Ghibli-style art debates. OpenAI also raised $40 billion, boasting 500 million weekly ChatGPT users.

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xAI Acquires X in All-Stock Deal to Boost AI Ambitions

Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, has acquired social media platform X (formerly Twitter) in an all-stock deal, valuing xAI at $80B and X at $33B. The merger integrates data, AI models, and talent, strengthening xAI’s competitive edge. Musk aims to leverage X’s vast user base and data to accelerate AI development.

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Willow Acquires Elvie Amid Femtech Market Challenges

Willow, known for its wearable breast pumps, is acquiring UK-based Elvie as the femtech market faces consolidation. Elvie, once valued at $241M, struggled financially despite raising $186M. Willow aims to build a broader platform in the $60B women’s health industry, tackling market saturation, funding challenges, and the complexities of scaling hardware startups.

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Infosys Lays Off Trainees, Offers Alternative Career Paths

Infosys has laid off 30-45 trainees from its Mysuru campus for failing internal assessments. Unlike previous terminations, the company is offering a second chance through a 12-week BPM training program. Affected trainees also get a one-month salary, job support, and accommodation. While Infosys defends its policies, critics question its strict assessment system.

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