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23 Oct 2026

Google Launches Agent Compute Engine to Slash AI Agents' Idle-Time Costs with MicroVMs

Google unveiled Agent Compute Engine, an infrastructure service optimized for hosting AI agents that suspends inactive agents and restores them on demand while preserving execution state. The new compute service uses hardware-isolated microVMs to help enterprises reduce idle-time costs and cloud spending as they scale AI agent deployments.

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AI Infrastructure Buildout Faces First Major Financial Risk Test as Neoclouds Crash 30%

Nvidia's role as AI financier faces scrutiny as neoclouds CoreWeave, Nebius and IREN plunge over 30% this month. Credit default swaps for CoreWeave surge past 11% while the chip giant holds $36 billion in off-balance-sheet guarantees, raising questions about the sustainability of AI spending and debt-fueled expansion.

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China's First AI Film Struggles at Box Office Despite 10,000+ Screenings

China launched its first fully AI-generated feature film, Sanxingdui: Future Past, with over 10,000 screenings scheduled. However, presale revenue stands at just $11,980 against a $1.5 million production cost. The lukewarm public reception raises questions about audience willingness to pay for AI-driven filmmaking despite the technology's popularity in short-form content.

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DeepSeek and MiniMax Win Approval Under China AI Export Controls for Overseas Deployment

China approved DeepSeek and MiniMax to deploy AI models overseas under new export control rules. The regulatory framework targets data security and national security concerns while keeping APIs and SaaS outside restrictions, signaling Beijing's intent to balance global AI expansion with strategic oversight.

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Sterlite Technologies Q2 FY27 Results Show 12,817% Profit Jump on AI Infrastructure Boom

Sterlite Technologies delivered its strongest quarter ever with net profit surging 12,817% year-on-year to Rs 517 crore in Q2 FY27. Revenue jumped 145% to Rs 2,529 crore as AI-driven demand from hyperscalers and telecom operators pushed the company's order book to a record Rs 35,274 crore, securing multi-year revenue visibility.

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UK Government Launches AI Unit to Tackle Wildfires After Hottest Summer on Record

The UK government is establishing an AI unit to tackle wildfires after the country's hottest summer on record triggered devastating blazes. Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the initiative at England's first wildfire summit, alongside £45m for fire services and military aircraft deployment to spot and fight fires faster.

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Ukraine Drone Strikes Devastate Russian Data Centres, Dealing Major Blow to Moscow's AI Ambitions

Ukrainian forces struck five Russian data centres in October, targeting Yandex, Sberbank and VKontakte facilities across multiple regions. The attacks disrupted payment systems, navigation apps and cloud services nationwide while damaging critical AI supercomputers. Experts warn recovery could take months or years due to sanctions restricting access to advanced chips.

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Russia Intensifies Cyberattacks on Ukraine's Digital Infrastructure with AI-Aided Strikes

Russia has escalated attacks on Ukraine's digital infrastructure with the same intensity as its energy grid campaign. Prime Minister Sergiy Koretskyi revealed that 10 data centers in Kyiv were struck last month alone, while AI-aided cyberattacks on state systems and businesses surge. Kyiv now urges all government agencies to rapidly deploy cybersecurity teams.

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Rivian Acquires Third Dimension AI Startup to Fast-Track Self-Driving Technology Development

Electric vehicle maker Rivian has acquired UK-based Third Dimension, a 15-person AI startup that converts real-world camera footage into controllable 3D simulation environments. The acquisition strengthens Rivian's autonomous driving systems development and supports its 2028 robotaxi launch plans with Uber.

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Tesla Reverses Course, Now Building AI-Based Mapping System for Full Self-Driving Technology

Tesla announced it's developing its own AI-powered maps using data from its vehicle fleet to address persistent issues with its Full Self-Driving system. The shift marks a significant departure from CEO Elon Musk's years-long stance against mapping technology, as the company now acknowledges vision-based AI alone cannot reliably handle speed limits, parking and route selection.

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Pathos AI Raises $237M, Partners with Bristol Myers Squibb and Tempus AI for Neuroscience Push

Pathos AI secured $237 million in Series E funding at a $3 billion valuation, led by Bristol Myers Squibb. The company is expanding beyond oncology into neuroscience drug development through strategic partnerships with Bristol Myers Squibb and Tempus AI, focusing on Alzheimer's disease research using its AI-driven Foundry platform.

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AI Agents Are Making Purchases Autonomously—But Who's Responsible When Things Go Wrong?

AI agents have learned to make payments autonomously, with transactions now happening within 18 minutes of wallet funding. But as software begins spending money without human approval, critical questions emerge: Who bears liability when an AI agent makes unauthorized purchases? How can users revoke authority? And what happens when agents are manipulated by attackers?

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AI Data Centers Spark $30 Billion Fuel-Cell Demand Boom as Grid Constraints Push On-Site Power

US hyperscalers racing to build AI data centers are turning to fuel cells as grid constraints delay power access by up to six years. Rystad Energy projects fuel-cell investments will surge from $2.8 billion in 2025 to $30 billion by 2030, with 40% of data-center capacity pursuing on-site power solutions.

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Infosys Q2 FY27 Results Show 29% AI Revenue Growth Despite Lowered FY27 Guidance

Infosys reported 29% sequential growth in AI revenues, reaching 10.5% of total revenue in Q2 FY27, while securing $5.2 billion in large deal contract value including a $2 billion mega deal. Despite strong AI performance, the company revised its FY27 revenue growth guidance downward to 1%-2% in constant currency.

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India GCCs to Add 1.4 Million Jobs by 2031 as AI Adoption Reshapes Workforce Growth

India's Global Capability Centres are evolving from delivery hubs into AI-powered innovation centers, projected to add 1-1.4 million jobs by 2031. With 44% of GCCs now owning platforms and AI-driven business outcomes, the transformation is driving unprecedented salary premiums and reshaping workforce composition across the ecosystem.

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