OpenAI has split into a nonprofit Foundation and a for-profit Group, with Microsoft and SoftBank investing heavily, hinting at a $500 billion valuation and potential IPO. This move, endorsed by state attorneys general, shifts the mission towards profitability, raising concerns over safety and ethical AI development.

Curious Refuge, an AI-focused film school in LA, is training Hollywood pros to adapt to AI and machine-learning tools. With 10,000 enrollees, it highlights AI's dual role as a job threat and a creator of new opportunities.

A study by ICRIER and OpenAI reveals that generative AI is reshaping India's IT sector, enhancing productivity and job roles, rather than causing mass layoffs. The report highlights strong demand for AI-adjacent roles and underscores challenges in reskilling due to a shortage of qualified trainers and high costs, with most firms yet to train their workforce extensively in AI skills.

OpenAI CEO criticized Anthropic's Super Bowl ad campaign as deceptive while acknowledging its humor, amid rising competition in the AI sector. The ads mocked OpenAI's ChatGPT ad plans, boosting Anthropic's app popularity and intensifying their rivalry.

India is positioning itself as a global AI leader through strategic policies, digital platforms, and a robust talent pool, aiming to influence international AI standards. Key areas of focus include inclusive governance, trust-building in AI systems, and preparing institutions for rapid technology advances, as highlighted at the Global Business Summit 2026.

India aims to build a massive data city in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, to bolster its AI sector and compete globally with the US and China. Spearheaded by IT Minister Nara Lokesh, the project offers attractive incentives and plans for rapid execution, despite criticisms over potential job displacement and infrastructure dependency.

The EU AI Grid, launched at the Munich Cyber Security Conference, establishes AI as a utility to retain jobs and value in Europe. Key figures stressed the importance of AI sovereignty and operational capabilities for regional security.

Portugal grapples with severe storms, damaging citrus groves and orchards, prompting a state of calamity in 68 areas and €2.5 billion in government aid. With regions like Alentejo hardest hit, losses soar to 40%, and rising costs and fruit rot further exacerbate economic strain.

Key stakeholders from four Ligue 1 clubs are demanding major governance reforms in French football, highlighting governance failures and declining broadcast revenues as critical issues. This call comes amid a backdrop of failed rights deals and internal divisions within the LFP, with clubs proposing a shift to a commercial governance model similar to the Premier League to stabilize finances and restore competitiveness.

AI is revolutionizing the space industry, enhancing satellite imaging, data analysis, and geospatial applications, with significant investments from companies like Esri India. Industry leaders highlight AI's role in smarter mission design and autonomous spacecraft operation, boosting satellite communication, predictive maintenance, and anomaly detection.