Anthropic filed a lawsuit on Monday to block the Pentagon from placing it on a national security blacklist. The legal action escalates the artificial intelligence company’s dispute with the U.S. military over limits on the use of its technology. The startup filed the case against the U.S. government, President Donald Trump and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. The complaint outlines several constitutional and legal claims. First Amendment dispute Anthropic argues that the Pentagon retaliated against it for protected speech. Therefore, the company says the action violates the First Amendment, which protects free expression. According to the lawsuit, the Constitution allows the…
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Artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape how humanity explores and operates in space. For decades, space has acted as the most demanding testing ground for technology. Systems must survive radiation, extreme temperatures, and the vacuum beyond Earth. Today, however, artificial intelligence offers new capabilities for satellites, spacecraft, and planetary missions. This shift creates major opportunities. Yet success will depend on strong collaboration between hardware developers and space agencies. Both groups must design, test, and validate technologies that can survive the harsh realities of space. AI Applications in Space Missions Artificial intelligence can improve how spacecraft process information and operate independently.…
Sierra Space secured fresh funding that values the company at 8 billion dollars. The company announced on Thursday that it raised 550 million dollars in a Series C funding round. Investors are increasingly backing defence and space technology firms as geopolitical tensions rise and demand grows for commercial space infrastructure. The new capital arrives as interest strengthens in companies with government contracts and proven manufacturing capacity. At the same time, investors are closely watching the expected initial public offering of SpaceX. That potential listing could reshape competition across the commercial space sector. Sierra Space raises major funding round Sierra Space…
Japan’s commercial space ambitions suffered another setback after the Kairos small rocket from Space One destroyed itself shortly after launch on Thursday. The mission aimed to complete the country’s first fully commercial satellite launch. However, the rocket failed for the third consecutive attempt. The rocket lifted off successfully at first. Yet the flight ended only 69 seconds after launch when the system triggered an automatic self destruction. The vehicle was carrying five experimental satellites for several organisations. Kairos mission ends shortly after lift off The Kairos rocket stands 18 metres tall and uses solid propellant. It carried experimental satellites including…
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida’s Cape Canaveral on Sunday night, March 1, sending 29 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit as part of the Starlink 10 41 mission. The rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 at 9.56 pm local time, which corresponds to 0256 GMT on March 2. The mission followed a smooth nighttime countdown before the vehicle climbed into the dark sky above the Florida coast. Night Launch From Cape Canaveral The Falcon 9 departed from Cape Canaveral in a precisely timed launch sequence. As engines roared to life, the rocket ascended steadily from…
The India AI Impact Summit 2026, held from 16 to 21 February 2026, marked a major milestone in the global artificial intelligence landscape. The event drew nearly six lakh participants in person, while live virtual streaming recorded more than nine lakh cumulative views. Moreover, delegations from over 100 countries and 20 international organisations took part in the proceedings. During the Summit, India secured a Guinness World Record for the most pledges received for an AI responsibility campaign in 24 hours. More than 2.5 lakh validated pledges reaffirmed public commitment to responsible AI adoption. As a result, the campaign underscored widespread…
NTT Data Expands India Workforce Japanese technology firm NTT Data plans to increase its India workforce by 5,000 employees this year. The expansion will span software programming, consulting and IT support roles. A senior executive confirmed the hiring plan to Reuters. Sudhir Chaturvedi, chief growth officer and chief executive officer of North America, said large IT contracts worth more than 100 million dollars have doubled over the past 12 months. Moreover, these deals have emerged from manufacturing, logistics and the public sector. He added that North America has returned to growth. Therefore, the company expects strong growth in the next…
Binance co chief executive Richard Teng on Thursday said Greece’s labour force and security profile gave it an advantage over larger financial centres as the company chose a regulatory base in Europe. Greece Chosen For European Base Last month, Binance applied in Greece to operate in the European Union under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation scheme. Under MiCA rules, crypto companies must secure a licence by July 2026 to continue operating in the bloc. Although Greece has yet to issue a MiCA licence, regulator data show that Germany has issued 45 and the Netherlands 22. Therefore, the choice stands…
The Pentagon has asked defence contractors to assess their reliance on Anthropic, according to a person familiar with the matter. The request comes ahead of a Friday deadline for the artificial intelligence provider to respond to a demand to eliminate certain safeguards. Reuters reported that the Department of Defense has engaged in a months long dispute with Anthropic. However, the company has no intention of easing its usage restrictions for military purposes. Pentagon Seeks Contractor Assessments The Pentagon has contacted major contractors as it weighs its options. In particular, it asked companies to detail how much they depend on Anthropic’s…
Neysa Secures 600 Million Dollar Backing From Blackstone To Expand AI Infrastructure Indian artificial intelligence infrastructure startup Neysa has secured major backing from U.S. private equity firm Blackstone as it scales domestic computing capacity in line with India’s push to strengthen homegrown AI capabilities. Blackstone, alongside co investors including Teachers’ Venture Growth, TVS Capital, 360 ONE Asset and Nexus Venture Partners, has agreed to invest up to 600 million dollars in primary equity. The deal gives Blackstone a majority stake in the Mumbai headquartered startup. In addition, Neysa plans to raise another 600 million dollars in debt financing to expand…