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Cursor launches India specific subscription plan for developers
Cursor Start, a new subscription plan, has been launched for Indian developers. This plan offers access to advanced AI tools and autonomous cloud agents. Indian developers can now utilize these features across multiple interfaces. The company chose India for localized pricing due to its large developer community. Cursor Start is available to developers in India from July twenty-eighth.
Nvidia forms industry alliance for open AI security after Hugging Face hack
The Open Secure AI Alliance, with founding members including Adobe, CrowdStrike, Hugging Face and Dell Technologies, follows a public letter, signed by a wide range of companies including OpenAI, which advocates for open-weight AI models.
India drives Bitchat’s growth despite government takedown
Bitchat, the internet-free messaging app founded by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, is gaining popularity in India despite a government order asking GitHub to remove its source code repository. The app uses Bluetooth mesh networks to allow users to send messages without internet access.
You give me hope, Gen Z
Delhi's student protests erupted following unsettling exam paper leaks and government neglect. Gen Z utilised Gandhian techniques to challenge the establishment. The government's harsh response aggravated public opinion, rallying support for the protesters. Unified across faiths, these young activists displayed an unwavering spirit, shining a light on all that has gone wrong.
You can’t ban a whisper: GitHub removes BitChat after government order, Section 79 powers come under scrutiny
The Indian government recently instructed Microsoft’s GitHub to take down the BitChat messaging platform, a decision taken during a period of heightened protests. With the app’s perceived risk for misuse cited as justification, critics argue that this ban endangers essential privacy rights and free speech. As the courts now assess this directive, concerns grow over increased state control over communication.
Govt orders GitHub to remove access to Bitchat app in India
The government has ordered GitHub to remove the Bitchat application. This offline messaging app may be misused by criminal and terrorist groups. The order cited concerns about lawful interception and investigation difficulties. Bitchat uses Bluetooth mesh networks and requires no internet connection. Jack Dorsey shared the government's directive on the X platform.
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Flipkart’s food delivery foray; Swiggy CEO on qcomm competition
Flipkart will launch its food delivery pilot next month, CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy said. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Govt orders GitHub to remove Bluetooth-based chat app Bitchat over security concerns: Jack Dorsey
In its notice, I4C said that the app enables communication even during network restrictions and creates a substantial risk of misuse by anti-national elements, terrorist organisations, organised criminal groups and cyber criminals seeking to evade lawful detection and continue communication despite legally imposed restrictions.
Govt orders GitHub to remove Bluetooth-based chat app Bitchat over security concerns: Jack Dorsey
In a decisive move, India's cybercrime agency has instructed GitHub to eliminate the Bitchat app. This innovative Bluetooth messaging service permits offline communication, raising alarms for government officials about possible misuse by anti-national factions and terrorist organizations. The app’s ability to evade monitoring poses a significant threat, prompting references to violations of the IT Act and additional legislation.
US companies face rise in cyber attacks
Companies worldwide are experiencing a rise in AI-driven cyberattacks and ransomware incidents. Fairlife, a Coca-Cola-owned dairy company, recently suspended U.S. production after a system breach. The White House is forming a group to share cybersecurity vulnerability information. Several U.S. companies reported cyber incidents this year, including Nike and Bumble. These attacks involved data theft, system disruptions, and ransom demands.
Match Your AI Strategy to Your Organization’s Reality
Artificial intelligence is often hailed as a game changer, but too many firms discover that their bold AI pilots collapse when their operating models can’t support them. In this article the authors argue that AI success depends less on the algorithms than on the fit between a company’s ambitions and its organizational reality. Drawing on research and using company examples across industries, they introduce a framework built on two dimensions—value-chain control (the degree of influence a company has over the journey from idea to market) and technological breadth (the range and interdependence of the technologies a company must integrate to compete). They examine the four resulting strategies companies can use to turn AI’s potential into performance: focused differentiation, vertical integration, collaborative ecosystem, and platform leadership.
ETtech Explainer: What is Microsoft’s new Frontier Company?
According to Microsoft’s announcement, Frontier Company will help enterprises build AI systems, integrate them with business data, applications, and workflows, and manage them after deployment. The teams will also work with customers to monitor, optimise, and update AI systems over time.
Open and shut source case: There’s method in Palantir CEO Alex Karp’s ‘mad’ outburst against Big AI overselling corporates
Palantir CEO Alex Karp has fiercely criticized the US AI industry, particularly OpenAI and Anthropic, for their token-based pricing and 'oversold' AI capabilities. This sparks a debate between closed and open-source AI models. While closed models cite high development costs, proponents of open source argue for greater efficiency and cost savings, potentially saving the global AI economy billions.
Why Gen AI Feels So Threatening to Workers
As generative AI begins to handle more cognitive, creative, and interpersonal tasks, many employees perceive it to be a threat to their competence, autonomy, and sense of belonging at work. These psychological disruptions are producing widespread resistance, disengagement, and even covert opposition to AI initiatives. The challenge for leaders is not just technical integration but emotional and social adaptation. To meet that challenge, the authors propose the AWARE framework, which helps leaders address the psychological needs of employees:acknowledgeemployee concerns,watchfor adaptive and maladaptive coping behaviors,alignsupport systems with psychological needs,redesignworkflows around human-AI synergies, andempowerworkers through transparency and inclusion. Leaders that apply this framework can ensure that gen AI tools enhance—rather than erode—workers’ motivation and commitment.
Gurugram AI startup Brekfuz raises $525,000 in funding, valued at $7.5 million
Founded by Arhan Singhal (18), an artificial intelligence student at the University of Pennsylvania, and Sarthak Ahuja (19), a computer science student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Brekfuz is building what it describes as a “Human API” — a knowledge layer that captures institutional context and makes it accessible to both employees and AI-powered tools. The two founders hail from Gurgaon in Haryana.
Along came an alien prompt: A day in the life of a software engineer
The role of an IT engineer has been rewritten over the past two years. Against the backdrop of persistent layoff fears, ET speaks to a cross-section of engineers to chronicle how AI is reshaping their work, careers, and professional lives.
Raised $3 million, secured prestigious US O-1 visa: How IIT dropout Dhravya Shah built an AI startup before 20
Young Indian entrepreneur Dhravya Shah, before turning 20, launched over 15 open-source projects and sold two companies. His AI startup, now backed by $3 million and notable investors, focuses on memory infrastructure for AI agents. Shah, who received the prestigious O-1 visa, emphasizes that AI's future hinges on memory and context, not just powerful models.
Rs 40,000 crore gone in minutes! Why Infosys shares crashed 9% to hit lowest level in almost 6 years
Infosys share price: Infosys shares plummeted 9% to a near 6-year low, losing nearly Rs 40,000 crore in market cap. This follows Accenture's lowered revenue forecast, sparking concerns over reduced discretionary IT spending. The US Federal Reserve's hawkish stance further fueled worries about a potential slowdown in enterprise technology investments.
TCS, Infosys, Wipro, other IT stocks crash up to 8% as Accenture lowers FY26 guidance
Indian IT stocks, including TCS and Infosys, tumbled up to 8% after Accenture lowered its annual revenue growth forecast, signaling continued caution in discretionary technology spending. Accenture's Q3 results showed mixed performance, with earnings surpassing expectations but revenue slightly missing estimates, impacting global IT sector sentiment.
Infosys ADRs crash over 8%, Wipro falls 6% after Accenture cuts annual revenue forecast
Infosys and Wipro ADRs plunged following Accenture’s reduced FY26 revenue forecast. This downgrade highlights enterprise caution regarding discretionary IT spending, impacting Indian IT giants despite their AI investments and ongoing transformation projects, overshadowing recent cybersecurity acquisitions.
Inside Cursor's journey to a $60 billion deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX
SpaceX has acquired AI coding assistant Cursor for $60 billion in an all-stock deal, significantly bolstering its AI ambitions. This move positions SpaceX strongly in the AI coding tools segment, competing with giants like OpenAI and Anthropic. Cursor, cofounded by Indian-origin entrepreneur Aman Sanger, boasts substantial annual revenue and a growing user base.
Microsoft launches AI agent with pay-as-you-go pricing
Microsoft is changing how it charges for its software for the first time in two decades, moving to bill customers with a pay-as-you-go model each time they use its new AI agent. The turn is a notable one for Microsoft, whose office software has relied for some two decades on fixed, predictable subscription fees.
Can Elon Musk's xAI challenge Anthropic after SpaceX's $60 billion Cursor AI acquisition from Anysphere?
SpaceX has agreed to acquire Cursor AI parent Anysphere for $60 billion in an all-stock deal, days after SpaceX's blockbuster Nasdaq debut. The acquisition hands xAI's Grok a foothold in AI coding tools, tapping Cursor's $2 billion annualized revenue and rapid enterprise adoption. Closing is expected in Q3 2026. Now the bigger question is whether Cursor AI can help xAI challenge Anthropic's lead in enterprise AI coding.
Microsoft has considered spinning off Xbox: Report
Microsoft is exploring significant changes for its Xbox gaming division. Options include a potential spinoff or restructuring as a wholly owned subsidiary. The company is also considering joint ventures. These moves aim to make the gaming business more attractive for potential sale. New leadership plans increased spending on top game franchises. Major layoffs and budget cuts are also anticipated.
AI coding startup Cursor, courted by SpaceX, picks London as European hub
Elon Musk's SpaceX, which is readying for a closely watched IPO this week, said in April it had secured an option to either acquire code-generation startup Cursor for $60 billion later this year, or pay $10 billion for their new partnership, as it pushes deeper into the lucrative market for AI developer tools.
Enterprise AI Adoption Enters a New Phase as Companies Shift Focus From Access to ROI
For the past two years, enterprises have encouraged employees to adopt AI tools at scale. Now, some of the biggest corporate users of AI are introducing limits, usage controls, and cost-management frameworks, signalling a shift from widespread experimentation to measurable business value.
$100K savings in 3 months: Techie says Claude code is now 2x faster, 3x cheaper using this tool
A developer's Reddit post highlights GrapeRoot, a tool enhancing AI coding. It uses a dependency graph to load only relevant code, reducing token usage. This reportedly makes AI coding twice as fast and three times cheaper. Developers are showing keen interest in this open-source solution for optimizing AI interactions with large codebases, potentially saving significant costs.
Claude AI down today for users: List of alternate AI apps you can use for best coding experience
Claude alternatives for coding: Claude AI experienced a significant outage on June 2, 2026, impacting multiple Anthropic services including its AI, console, API, and code offerings. While engineers worked to resolve the issue, users sought alternative AI coding tools. The article lists several options like Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Windsurf, highlighting their strengths for various coding needs.
Microsoft to release new coding model next week, the Information reports
Microsoft is set to launch new artificial intelligence models next week at its Build conference. These include a coding model to enhance GitHub Copilot. The company is also introducing models for transcription, reasoning, speech, and images. This move signals Microsoft's strategy to reduce reliance on partners like OpenAI. Microsoft shares saw a rise following this news.
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