Artemis Ii Crew Returns To Earth After Historic Lunar Voyage The four astronauts of Artemis II sped back towards Earth on Friday, concluding the first crewed journey around the moon in more than fifty years. Travelling aboard the gumdrop shaped Orion spacecraft, they prepared for a Pacific Ocean splashdown off Southern California. The final phase of the mission began with the separation of Orion’s crew capsule from its service module. Subsequently, the capsule entered Earth’s atmosphere in a controlled descent marked by intense heat and a brief communications blackout. After this phase, parachutes deployed to guide the spacecraft safely into…
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Data Centre Boom Raises Concerns Over Household Costs Australian energy and water utilities have warned that a rapid expansion of data centres in New South Wales could significantly increase household bills. The surge, valued at more than A$100 billion, is placing growing pressure on shared infrastructure in the country’s most populous state. In submissions to a state parliamentary inquiry, utilities argued that current regulations do not adequately protect consumers from absorbing the rising costs associated with this growth. As a result, concerns are mounting over how the burden of expanding digital infrastructure may fall on ordinary households. Growing Strain On…
US Court Backs Pentagon in Anthropic Blacklisting Dispute A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., has declined to block the Pentagon’s decision to blacklist artificial intelligence company Anthropic on national security grounds, marking an early legal victory for the Trump administration. However, the ruling is not final and allows the case to continue. The dispute centres on the Pentagon’s designation of Anthropic as a supply-chain risk, a move that prevents the company from securing defence contracts and could potentially extend to a broader government-wide ban. Anthropic, known for developing the Claude AI assistant, argues that the designation is unlawful and…
TikTok To Build Second Billion Euro Data Centre in Finland TikTok has announced plans to invest 1 billion euros in a second data centre in Finland, marking a significant expansion of its European infrastructure. The move forms part of the company’s broader effort to strengthen data storage within Europe and enhance protections for its growing user base across the region. The new facility will be located in Lahti, in southern Finland. Initially, it will operate with a capacity of 50 megawatts, with the potential to expand to 128 megawatts over time. This investment aligns with TikTok’s wider 12 billion euro…
Anthropic Expands Partnership With Google And Broadcom For Next Generation Compute Anthropic has announced a new agreement with Google and Broadcom to secure multiple gigawatts of next generation TPU capacity, with deployment expected to begin in 2027. This expansion marks a major step in strengthening its compute infrastructure. It will support the continued development of its Claude models while meeting rapidly increasing global demand. Moreover, this move reflects a deliberate and structured approach to scaling infrastructure. The company aims to ensure that capacity keeps pace with the sharp rise in customer adoption. At the same time, it intends to push…
Artemis II Astronauts Venture Farther Than Ever In Historic Lunar Flyby The crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission travelled deeper into space than any humans before them, achieving a historic milestone during a flyby of the Moon’s far side. As they journeyed approximately 252,756 miles from Earth, the astronauts conducted a rare six-hour survey of the Moon’s shadowed hemisphere. During this period, the crew observed the lunar surface in darkness, where meteor impacts created visible flashes of light. These “impact flashes” illuminated the heavily cratered terrain, offering scientists valuable real-time data. Meanwhile, researchers at NASA’s Johnson Space Center closely monitored…
Iran Issues Stark Warning Over Stargate AI Data Centre In Abu Dhabi Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a direct warning to the United States, stating that any attack on Iran’s power infrastructure will trigger immediate retaliation. The warning specifically mentions the potential destruction of key regional assets, including a major artificial intelligence data centre in Abu Dhabi. Brigadier General Ebrahim Zolfaghari delivered the statement in an official video message. He declared that any hostile action targeting Iran’s energy facilities would result in a forceful and decisive response. Furthermore, he emphasised that infrastructure linked to the United States and…
AI Reshapes India’s Film Industry Economics India’s film industry is undergoing a transformation as artificial intelligence replaces traditional filmmaking processes. Studios now operate in environments where coding tools and digital systems take precedence over cameras and physical sets. The Collective Artists Network, known for managing top Bollywood talent, has moved into creating digital characters and AI driven content. In its Bengaluru facility, filmmakers produce scenes inspired by Hindu mythology. These include visuals of Hanuman carrying a mountain and Gandhari blindfolding herself, drawn from well known epics. Changing Audience Trends And Industry Pressures India remains the world’s most prolific film producer.…
Planet Labs Halts Satellite Images Of Middle East Conflict Satellite imaging firm Planet Labs announced it will indefinitely withhold visuals of Iran and the wider Middle East conflict region. The decision follows a request from the United States government and marks a significant shift in access to commercial satellite imagery. The California based company informed customers via email that authorities had asked all satellite providers to restrict imagery from the affected region. As a result, Planet Labs expanded an earlier 14 day delay it introduced last month. Expanded Restrictions On Conflict Imagery Previously, the company delayed releasing images to prevent…
IndiaAI And CDSCO Launch Health Innovation Acceleration Hackathon IndiaAI and the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation have launched the Health Innovation Acceleration Hackathon, inviting startups and companies to develop advanced solutions for regulatory processes. The announcement came on April 2, 2026, with applications open until April 17, 2026. This initiative operates under the IndiaAI Application Development Initiative, which promotes the development and adoption of artificial intelligence in critical sectors. The hackathon focuses on building a comprehensive, end to end AI solution designed to streamline regulatory workflows. Participants will work across two structured stages, each targeting specific technological capabilities. As a…