Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warns against AI concentration

IANS | June 23, 2026 10:15 AM

Washington, June 23 (IANS) Microsoft Chief Executive Satya Nadella has issued a sharp warning against the growing concentration of power in the artificial intelligence industry, arguing that a handful of companies should not dictate the future of a technology that is reshaping economies, workplaces and societies.

IBM’s Arvind Krishna hails US quantum drive

IANS | June 23, 2026 9:53 AM

Washington, June 23 (IANS) Indian-origin IBM Chief Executive Arvind Krishna joined senior Trump administration officials and technology leaders at the White House on Monday as President Donald Trump unveiled a new strategy to accelerate America's quantum computing ambitions and strengthen its cyber security infrastructure.

US Senate advances bill to counter foreign influence, hidden lobbying

IANS | June 23, 2026 7:53 AM

Washington, June 23 (IANS) A bipartisan bill aimed at tightening US transparency rules for foreign lobbying and influence operations advanced in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, with lawmakers arguing that adversaries such as China, Russia and Iran have exploited loopholes in existing laws to shape American policy.

US targets quantum breakthrough by 2028

IANS | June 23, 2026 7:32 AM

Washington, June 23 (IANS) The Trump administration set a goal of delivering a scientifically relevant quantum computer by 2028, unveiling an ambitious strategy aimed at securing American leadership in one of the world's most consequential emerging technologies.

Trump ties Iran sanctions relief to US farm purchases

IANS | June 23, 2026 7:29 AM

Washington, June 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said any sanctions relief granted to Iran would be tied to purchases of American agricultural products, while insisting that Tehran would never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon under an emerging agreement being negotiated between the two countries.

US accelerates race for quantum leadership

IANS | June 23, 2026 7:24 AM

Washington, June 23 (IANS) The United States launched an ambitious new push into quantum technology as President Donald Trump signed executive orders designed to speed the development of advanced quantum computers and move federal agencies more quickly towards quantum-resistant cyber security systems.

US hosts Israel-Lebanon peace talks in Washington

IANS | June 23, 2026 7:22 AM

Washington, June 23 (IANS) The United States this week is hosting Israeli and Lebanese officials in Washington for a new round of talks aimed at consolidating the ceasefire and advancing what American officials described as a broader effort to secure lasting peace and security between the two countries.

Iran talks could transform Middle East: Vance

IANS | June 22, 2026 11:57 PM

Burgenstock, June 22 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that negotiations with Iran had produced agreements on maritime security, regional ceasefire enforcement and nuclear inspections, describing the talks as the foundation for what could become a "truly transformed Middle East."