January 31, 2026

Ex-Google Engineer Linwei Ding Convicted for Stealing AI Secrets for China

Linwei Ding, a former Google engineer, was convicted for stealing secret AI files and sharing them with China-linked firms. The case highlights US fears over AI espionage and tech theft. Ding faces serious jail time but remains free till sentencing.

January 31, 2026

Amazon Cuts 16,000 Jobs, Builds India Engineering Team Amid Global Labor Shift

Amazon announced 16,000 job cuts, mainly in the US, while forming a new engineering team in India. Texas candidate Nicholas Lee Plumb says layoffs reflect global labor market shifts, not AI. Amazon promises support and continued hiring in strategic areas.

January 31, 2026

India's WAMAN Buoy Network Boosts Coastal Safety with Real-Time Wave Data

India’s WAMAN buoy network, active for 18 years, uses 17 buoys to share real-time wave info. It helps fishers, ports, and planners stay safe with trusted forecasts along India’s coast.

January 31, 2026

Karnataka Plans ₹400 Crore Cyber Command Centre to Speed Crime Response by 40%

Karnataka is set to build a modern Cyber Command Centre at a cost of ₹400 crore. It aims to cut cybercrime response time to 14 hours and boost conviction rates using AI and expert teams.

January 30, 2026

P.B. Siddhartha College Launches 24-Hour Hackathon with Robotics and AI Training

P.B. Siddhartha Arts and Science College starts a 24-hour hackathon with 75 teams competing. HackBots partners to train students in robotics and AI for three years. ₹60,000 worth of prizes are up for grabs.