China Targets Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Market Worth $809M by 2027, Aims for World-Class Firms by 2030

China Launches 4 Orbital Rockets in 45 Hours; Targets 28,000 Satellites via Qianfan & SatNet

China launched four rockets in 45 hours from three launch sites, deploying satellites for its Qianfan (15,000 satellites) and SatNet (13,000 satellites) broadband megaconstellations. This highlights the rapid expansion of China's space sector, combining state and private players, and the strategic push for low Earth orbit satellite networks.

NASA Invites ISRO to Join Moon Base Programme; India Signed Artemis Accords, Targets 2040 Human Moon Landing

NASA has invited ISRO to join its Moon Base programme, a major step in India-US space cooperation. India, a signatory to the Artemis Accords, aims to land humans on the Moon by 2040. This collaboration offers ISRO hands-on experience but raises concerns about technology dependency.

China Readies Humanoid Robots for Combat: PLA Accelerates Development, 95% Global Market Share

China is rapidly advancing humanoid robots for military combat, with the PLA calling for accelerated technology transfer to the battlefield. China dominates the global humanoid market (95% shipments), raising concerns about autonomous weapons in future conflicts. This development is crucial for exam perspective on AI in warfare, global security dynamics, and India's defense preparedness.

Anthropic Reports China, Iran AI Spying; Moonshot Used 300K Requests to Distill Claude

Anthropic has identified state-sponsored AI surveillance campaigns by China, Iran, and West African actors targeting dissidents and ethnic minorities. Chinese companies Moonshot and DeepSeek secretly used Anthropic's Claude model to generate answers and distill data, raising concerns about AI misuse, data privacy, and intellectual property theft.

Anthropic Blocks Biological Weapons Research on Claude AI; China, Russia, Yemen Users Attempted Misuse

Anthropic, creator of Claude AI, reported blocking multiple attempts by scientists and state actors to misuse its models for biological and conventional weapons research. The company acted cautiously due to the dual-use nature of research, banning accounts and strengthening safeguards. This raises key questions about AI regulation, national security, and the ethical boundaries of emerging technology.

Anthropic CEO Proposes AI Slowdown for Safety; Trump Opposes Citing China Competition

The article examines the growing divide in Silicon Valley and Washington over whether to deliberately slow AI development ('pace the frontier') for safety. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei leads calls for a slowdown, backed by OpenAI and Microsoft, but opposed by President Trump who prioritizes US-China AI competition. Key issues include regulatory capture, international verification, and the need for global governance.

ISRO & ESA Extend Cooperation Until 2032; Add Human & Robotic Exploration, Space Weather

ISRO and ESA have extended their cooperation agreement by five years until January 8, 2032, and broadened it to include human and robotic exploration and space weather. This signals deepening international space collaboration and has implications for India's Gaganyaan mission and future lunar/Venus exploration.

ISRO-ESA Renew Space Cooperation Till 2032; Focus on Space Weather & Robotic Exploration

India (ISRO) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have renewed their space cooperation agreement until 2032, focusing on space weather monitoring and human/robotic exploration. This strengthens India's Gaganyaan and Chandrayaan missions and ensures long-term collaboration in critical areas like satellite safety and deep-space exploration.