Sam Altman backs call for slower AI development, rules out OpenAI IPO in 2026

IANS | September 13, 2026 9:42 AM

New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has backed calls for a more cautious pace of artificial intelligence development amid growing concerns over AI safety and the possibility of losing control over increasingly powerful systems, while indicating that his company is unlikely to go public in 2026.

Need robust data, information systems for dryland agri-food systems: Experts

IANS | September 13, 2026 9:25 AM

New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Government officials and experts have stressed the need for robust data and information systems for dryland agri-food systems, as well as common innovation grounds or living laboratories that connect research with practice and policy, an official statement said on Sunday.

BRICS economies driving global growth, experts back PM Modi's remarks

IANS | September 12, 2026 9:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Backing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on significance of BRICS economies, experts on Saturday said the bloc has become a major driver of global growth and holds substantial potential to deepen trade, investment and multilateral cooperation.

BRICS offers opportunities for AI, trade and financial integration: Experts

IANS | September 12, 2026 8:00 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) BRICS' role in fostering economic cooperation, technological innovation and financial connectivity among emerging economies with discussions ranging from India-Russia ties and artificial intelligence to cross-border payment systems, industry experts said on Saturday while attending the summit.

PM Modi, President Xi agree on need to address trade imbalance, supply chain issues

IANS | September 12, 2026 7:49 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, at their meeting here on Saturday, underlined the need to address the concerns of the two countries on the structural trade imbalance and supply chain issues, and facilitation of meaningful and predictable market access, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

Pax Silica offers opportunity but raises questions for Bangladesh

IANS | September 12, 2026 6:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Bangladesh is facing a critical strategic decision after receiving an invitation from the United States-led Pax Silica initiative while simultaneously joining the China-backed World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) as an observer which highlighting the country's growing importance in the global technology landscape, according to a report.