US Senator urges tougher patent safeguards against Chinese AI mining

IANS | July 8, 2026 7:07 AM

Washington, July 8 (IANS) A Republican senator has urged the US Commerce Department to tighten patent protections against what he described as Chinese companies using artificial intelligence to mine American patent applications, warning that the practice threatens US innovation, weakens pharmaceutical research and development, and could deepen America's dependence on China's biotechnology sector.

PM Modi to begin Australia visit today for Annual Leaders' Summit

IANS | July 8, 2026 7:02 AM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to begin his visit to Australia on Wednesday at the invitation of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, with the trip expected to provide fresh momentum to the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.