India is throwing its weight behind AI — but is there substance behind the headlines?

India is throwing its weight behind AI — but is there substance behind the headlines?

This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse. Subscribe here. The big story Three years ago, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told an audience in India, “it’s totally hopeless to compete with us on training foundation models but you should try anyway.”…

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Quantum’s big leap puts data centers in the spotlight

Quantum’s big leap puts data centers in the spotlight

Microsoft’s Majorana 1 quantum computing chip Microsoft After decades confined largely to research labs, Quantum computing may be closer to its breakout moment than many on Wall Street expect.  The technology, which uses the principles of quantum mechanics to solve problems beyond the ability of the most powerful classical supercomputers, has long been described as futuristic. But rapid advancements have…

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Airbus targets 870 deliveries in 2026, competition with Boeing tightens

Airbus targets 870 deliveries in 2026, competition with Boeing tightens

These specially configured A350-1000ULRs are expected to enable the world’s longest commercial flights. Qantas Airbus said Thursday it expects to deliver 870 commercial aircraft in 2026, slightly fewer than the roughly 880 analysts had expected. It comes as pressure is building for the European planemaker, with U.S. rival Boeing showing signs of recovery after years…

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