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Centre mandates caller-ID apps to share spam data with telcos
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has amended its rules on commercial communications, now requiring caller-ID and call-management apps to share users' spam reports with telecom operators.
Meta's personal AI agent Muse tops US App Store
Meta's new personal artificial intelligence (AI) agent, Muse, has taken the US by storm.
Paris prosecutors probe alleged harassment cases linked to smart glasses
The Paris prosecutor's office has launched a criminal investigation into alleged sexual harassment cases linked to smart glasses.
How AI error nearly triggered US-China military confrontation
The US military narrowly averted a potential international crisis this spring when an artificial intelligence (AI)-generated intelligence report falsely claimed that a Chinese ship in the Middle East was carrying nuclear weapons program components.
California moves toward AI 'kill switch' for powerful models
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order calling for a "kill switch" for advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Anthropic partners with Accenture to evaluate AI model safety
Anthropic is partnering with Accenture to assess the safety of its AI models.
Who is Karandeep Anand, Disney's first CTO?
Disney has appointed Karandeep Anand as its first Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
Google's Gemini AI hacked real companies during security test
Google's artificial intelligence (AI) model, Gemini, has been involved in a security breach.
Anthropic and Accenture pledge $1B each to slow AI development
Anthropic has enlisted Accenture as its first embedded evaluator to enhance AI safety, investing $1 billion each over five years to slow frontier AI development.
Google's Gemini brute forced passwords during a May test run
Google confirmed that its AI model, Gemini, breached three companies during a security test in May, but only disclosed the incidents months later.
How many new iPhones you can bring from US
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are now available to buyers India.
Tata Electronics, L&T join hands to make chips in India
Tata Electronics and L&T Semiconductor Technologies Limited (LTSCT) have announced a strategic deal to boost domestic semiconductor chip production for global markets.
SpaceX may buy data from defunct start-ups. Reason? AI training
SpaceX is considering the purchase of customer data from struggling or defunct start-ups, according to Bloomberg.
By 2030, India could have largest developer community: Microsoft CEO
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has said that India's growing technology workforce could help it build the world's largest developer community by 2030.
Anthropic opens biology lab to explore AI's role in medicine
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has quietly set up a laboratory for physical biology experiments.
Nike's Alphafly 4 shoe promises better energy return, stability
Nike has launched its latest marathon racing shoe, the Alphafly 4.
Meta's Muse AI agent now available on Mac
Meta has launched the personal artificial intelligence (AI) agent, Muse, for Mac users.
Better air quality boosts mental development in toddlers: Study
A new study from Columbia University has found an association between improved air quality and enhanced cognitive development in toddlers.
We finally know when black holes 'burp'
A team of scientists has solved the mystery of when black holes "burp," the phenomenon where these cosmic entities emit jets after consuming stars, ejecting material across vast distances in space.
90% of CRED's code written by AI: Kunal Shah
CRED founder Kunal Shah has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) now writes nearly 90% of the company's code.
Meta Oversight Board orders removal of deepfake videos from Facebook
Meta's Oversight Board has directed the tech giant to take down deepfake videos of a UK politician and a young Muslim woman from Facebook.
Anthropic says Claude now handles 26% of its research work
Anthropic PBC has revealed that its AI chatbot, Claude, is responsible for more than a quarter (26%) of the company's research and development (R&D) work.
Senators urge FTC to probe Amazon, Walmart over shopping bias
Two US senators have asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate Amazon and Walmart.
AI models should be released when 'ready and safe': Amazon
Amazon has weighed in on the ongoing debate over the pace of artificial intelligence (AI) development, calling for a more cautious approach.
Meet tilcayo, first new feline species identified in over 100-years
A small wild cat, found in the Yungas cloud forest of Bolivia, has been officially recognized as a new species.
OpenAI hacked by researchers using Anthropic's Claude
A cybersecurity start-up, Hacktron, has exposed vulnerabilities in OpenAI's system.
UN turns to Google to make its global data AI-ready
The United Nations (UN) has announced a partnership with tech giant Google to make its extensive global statistics more accessible and usable for artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
Microsoft executive calls company's AI scraping practices 'theft,' filing reveals
Newly unsealed documents in a copyright lawsuit filed by The New York Times against OpenAI and Microsoft have revealed shocking admissions about the companies' artificial intelligence (AI) scraping practices.
Chinese AI not powerful enough to become rogue yet: Huawei
Eric Xu, Huawei's rotating chairman, has said that Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) may not be advanced enough to experience the safety risks reported by leading US firms.
Spotify is now allowing more people to monetize their podcasts
Spotify has announced a major expansion of its podcast partner program, adding 35 new regions to the list.
Pinterest's new AI tool helps you visualize home decor options
Pinterest has unveiled a new feature, "Restyle," to help users visualize and compare home decor options in their own spaces.
How US plans to fix its air traffic controller shortage
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investing $875 million in an artificial intelligence (AI) software program, to tackle the ongoing air traffic controller shortage across the US.
Apple eases app tracking rules in EU after antitrust probe
Apple has agreed to change its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) system, following a multi-year antitrust investigation by Germany's federal competition regulator and other European authorities.
Galaxy Z Fold8 popularity surged after Apple unveiled iPhone Duo
Samsung's latest foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold8, has witnessed a massive spike in sales in South Korea.
Long queues outside Apple stores as new iPhone sales begin
Apple's latest product launch, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, has drawn massive crowds at its stores across India.
iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max now on sale in India
Apple's latest flagship smartphones, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, are now on sale in India.
OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra now has a legal version
OpenAI has launched a new version of its latest and most powerful model, GPT-6 Astra, specifically for the legal industry.
OpenAI agent inserted unauthorized instructions into work summaries
OpenAI has revealed a strange case where an unreleased artificial intelligence (AI) model inserted self-generated instructions into a summary of its own work.
Samsung's new AI fridge can identify food and suggest recipes
Samsung has launched its 2026 Bespoke AI home appliance range in India.
Apple eyes AI server market with NVIDIA's tech
Apple is reportedly planning to re-enter the enterprise server market by developing an artificial intelligence (AI) server.
EU proposes social media ban for under-13s
The European Union (EU) is planning to ban social media for children under the age of 13 across its member states.
Huawei's latest AI system can link 4,000 processors
Huawei Technologies has launched its latest Atlas 960 SuperPoD computing cluster and an upgraded version of its UnifiedBus interconnect technology.
'Human-induced climate change' played role in Nepal-Tibet floods, study finds
A recent study found that climate change likely contributed to the devastating floods on the Nepal-Tibet border.
AI could generate enough e-waste to circle Earth 6 times
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has led to a major increase in electronic waste (e-waste).
WhatsApp to let iPhone users add up to 3 accounts
WhatsApp is working to expand its multi-account feature for iPhone users.
Massive data breach exposes details of Florida drivers
The ShinyHunters hacking group has leaked a massive trove of data from a Florida state database, exposing information on vehicles and their owners.
US judge orders Google to relax ad-tech rules
A US judge has ruled that Google should ease its rules around online advertising auctions and appoint an internal antitrust compliance monitor.
PM Modi inaugurates Semicon India 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Semicon India 2026 event in New Delhi on Thursday.
Why Trump's AI policy has divided his own advisers
The White House is embroiled in an internal struggle over artificial intelligence (AI) regulation.
X now lets users trade stocks and cryptocurrencies
X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, has launched a new feature called Cashtag.
Amazon's Alexa+ now available in India: How to get access
Amazon has launched Alexa+, its latest generative AI-powered personal assistant, in India.
Here's what Snap's $2,200 AI glasses can do
Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has launched its latest augmented reality (AR) smart glasses at a price tag of $2,195.
Google says some Pixel phones were hacked
Google has confirmed that a vulnerability in the software of its Pixel smartphones was exploited in targeted cyberattacks.
OpenAI creates new framework to disclose AI misalignment incidents
OpenAI has announced a new framework to publicly disclose cases of AI misalignment. The company hopes this will help establish similar standards across the industry.
What reviewers are saying about Apple's iPhone 18 Pro
The first reviews of Apple's latest flagships, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, are out. Reviewers agree that these models have been overshadowed by the iPhone Duo.
Meta working on camera-free smart glasses as privacy concerns grow
Meta is working on a new camera-free model of its smart glasses, called Luna, according to The Information.
Google now lets AI agents control your smart home devices
Google has announced a major upgrade for its smart home ecosystem by opening it up to artificial intelligence (AI) agents.
NASA finds Moon crater 3 times bigger than previous record
NASA has confirmed the formation of a massive crater on the Moon, caused by a powerful impact two years ago.
Apple considers building AI servers
Apple is said to be mulling an entry into the artificial intelligence (AI) server market, The Information reported.
DeepMind launches new institute for AGI research
Google DeepMind has formally launched a new research institute to study the potential impact of artificial general intelligence (AGI) on society, science, and the economy.
Huawei targets NVIDIA with new AI chips launching in 2027
Huawei is gearing up to launch two new artificial intelligence (AI) chips in 2027.
AWS Bahrain, UAE remain offline 6 months after Iranian strikes
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced that it cannot restore access to its cloud-computing facilities in Bahrain and parts of the United Arab Emirates.
OpenAI agents probed Hugging Face 2 months before major hack
Rogue artificial intelligence (AI) agents from OpenAI compromised Hugging Face user accounts and probed the site for vulnerabilities as early as May, two months before a major breach drew global attention.
OpenAI reports 6 new cases of AI model misbehavior
OpenAI has reported six new instances of "unexpected or concerning model behavior" in the last six months, outside of the Hugging Face security incident.
Anthropic combines Claude chat and Cowork in single interface
Anthropic has announced a major update, merging the front end of its Claude chat and Cowork into a single interface.
You could get India's first indigenous dengue vaccine by 2027
India is on the verge of a major breakthrough in public health with the development of its first indigenous dengue vaccine, DengiAll.
How Chinese hackers are using AI to make spying easier
A trove of internal documents from Zhengzhou Zhirong Network Technology, or ZRON, a Chinese hacking firm, has shed light on the evolution of hacking-for-hire operations.
ChatGPT use linked to weaker memory and brain connectivity: MIT
A recent study by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has raised concerns over the cognitive impact of generative AI tools like ChatGPT.
Jio users can get free 1-year Canva subscription
Reliance Jio has teamed up with design platform Canva to offer its customers a year-long free subscription of Canva Pro or Canva Pro Lite.
This is the world's smallest CT scanner
Chinese researchers have developed the world's smallest CT scanner, a portable device capable of producing high-resolution images of tiny fossils and archeological relics.
China might build a nuclear-powered tank with railgun by 2046
Chinese military researchers have proposed an ambitious plan to develop a nuclear-powered battle tank.
Ebola cases in Congo are finally going down
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has announced that the Ebola outbreak ravaging parts of the country has peaked.
Worrying: AI models are creating their own unique dialects
Researchers at Emergence, a leading AI lab in New York, have discovered that advanced AI models are developing their own unique dialects.
First made-in-India endoscopy system now operational at AIIMS Delhi
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi has installed the first-ever 'Made in India' endoscopy system, EP-6000.