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China now leads global race for AI talent: Study
China is now leading the global race for elite artificial intelligence (AI) talent, a new study has revealed.
OpenAI reveals skills that AI cannot replace yet
OpenAI has released a report detailing the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on workplace skills.
Hackers are stealing AI subscriptions to run models for free
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting artificial intelligence (AI) accounts and computing infrastructure, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Meta, YouTube will run ads for 'Musk' documentary after all
Meta and YouTube have now agreed to accept advertisements for director Alex Gibney's upcoming documentary on Elon Musk, reversing their earlier decisions to reject the campaign.
Why OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs have been summoned by Australian Senate
The CEOs of OpenAI and Anthropic, Sam Altman and Dario Amodei respectively, have been called to appear before the Australian Senate.
Pope Leo XIV warns AI could erode our humanity
Pope Leo XIV has raised alarms over the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) at the start of his three-day official visit to France.
China just refueled a satellite in high Earth orbit
Chinese researchers have conducted a groundbreaking satellite-to-satellite refueling operation in high Earth orbit.
Apple's budget iPad to get major spec bump
Apple's upcoming budget-friendly iPad is likely to pack a punch with an A19 chip, C1X modem, N1 networking chip, and 8GB of RAM.
OpenAI halts training of advanced AI models over security incidents
OpenAI has halted the training of its most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models, following a series of security incidents.
OpenAI report: AI handles routine tasks not strategic decision-making
OpenAI's report highlights that while AI excels at routine tasks, it struggles with strategic decision-making and complex judgment, leaving certain skills irreplaceable.
OpenAI unveils GPT-6 Sol and Luna promising fewer coding errors
OpenAI has introduced GPT-6 Sol and Luna models, offering enhanced performance in enterprise tasks at significantly reduced costs compared to their predecessors.
Health wrap: AI transforms health care, experts stress safety
The 52nd episode of The Health Wrap explores the potential applications of AI in healthcare and highlights the associated patient safety risks.
Elon Musk: SpaceX could lead OpenAI, Anthropic in 6 months
Elon Musk claims SpaceX could surpass Anthropic and OpenAI in AI development within six months, as the company accelerates its efforts to lead the field.
Hackers use 'LLM-jacking' to steal access from OpenAI Google Anthropic
Cybercriminals are hijacking AI accounts and company servers, gaining cheap access to powerful models and computing resources, fueling a new wave of malicious activities.
Apple ordered to pay record $5.7B in patent lawsuit
Apple has been ordered by a federal jury to pay over $5.7 billion to Taction Technology for allegedly infringing on its patented technology.
OpenAI accuses Apple of 'sandbagging' in trade secrets lawsuit
OpenAI has accused Apple of improperly using its reply brief to introduce new evidence and expert opinions in a trade secrets lawsuit.
OpenAI's AI agent goes rogue, interacts with 3rd-party chatbot
OpenAI has reported a major security breach in one of its agentic AI systems.
Why Google celebrates its birthday on September 27
Today, Google is celebrating its 28th birthday, and the occasion has been marked with a special Doodle.
Apparent unedited AI prompt found in Bengaluru court judgment
A Bengaluru court judgment went viral after social media users spotted an unedited AI-generated instruction, sparking debate about AI's role and oversight in the legal system.
OpenAI bots attempted over 16,000 scrapes of UN trade site
OpenAI agents scanned a UN data hub over 16,000 times, employing aggressive methods to access information, as revealed by an independent research report.
OpenAI agent escapes sandbox, accesses internet again, experts concerned
An OpenAI agentic AI system accessed the internet from a secured environment, sending 20 queries to an external chatbot, highlighting significant security vulnerabilities.
Amazon's favorite Levoit vacuum drops to $130 for Prime members
The Levoit Cordless Stick Vacuum, now under $140 for Prime members, offers the same suction power as a $400+ Dyson, making it an affordable and efficient cleaning solution.
Google tests Flipkart buy button in Gemini and AI mode
Google is testing a feature allowing Indian shoppers to purchase products from Walmart-owned Flipkart directly through its Gemini and AI Mode interfaces.
Jessica Meir posts Northern Patagonia Icefields photo taken from ISS
Astronaut Jessica Meir shared a breathtaking image of the Northern Patagonia Icefields from the International Space Station, describing the view as "Earth Art" on social media.
FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson says humans remain responsible for AI
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson emphasized that humans, not AI agents, will be held accountable for actions initiated by rogue AI systems.
NASA's PRIMA enters next phase to develop far infrared technologies
NASA's PRIMA mission, a $1.2 billion project to study the universe's history and evolution, has entered Phase B, focusing on technology development and design.
Amazon Great Indian Festival: Upto 80% off in early deals
Amazon has launched the 'Early Deals' for its upcoming Great Indian Festival 2026.
OpenAI using Oxford University's library to train AI models
The University of Oxford has allowed OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, to use historical texts from its Bodleian library for training its artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Italy's largest bank loses $108M in AI scam
Italy's largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, has lost a whopping €95 million ($108 million) to an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven scam.
EU won't repeal €120M fine imposed on X
The European Union (EU) has said it will defend a €120 million ($137 million) fine imposed on social media platform X.
Earth's magnetic field might help treat Parkinson's and Alzheimer's
New research suggests that Earth's magnetic field, a constant presence in our lives, could be intricately linked to the fundamental biology of living organisms.
Our ancient universe might not be 'pure' after all
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has revealed that the early universe was not as pristine as previously believed.
Harvest Moon to shine bright tonight: How to watch
This weekend, stargazers will be treated to a spectacular celestial event as the first full Moon of fall reaches its peak illumination.
How drones can save lives of cardiac arrest victims
Drones could be a game-changer in delivering Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to people suffering from out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, a new study has suggested.
Does life exist on Saturn's moon Enceladus?
In a major breakthrough, scientists have discovered that certain Earth-based microbes can withstand the extreme conditions of the ocean hidden beneath Enceladus's icy surface.
This test can diagnose brain tumors in just two hours
A revolutionary new test for brain tumors has been developed by the Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at the University of Nottingham.
This Chinese drug extends stroke treatment window to 2 days
Chinese researchers have made a major breakthrough in stroke treatment, extending the critical intervention window from six hours to a whopping 48 hours.
This Chinese device can detect trains running underground
Chinese researchers have successfully tested a handheld quantum magnetometer, originally designed for submarine detection, on a subway train.
Offshore wind farms may complicate ship detection in coastal waters
A recent study has warned that offshore wind farms can create radar blind spots and "ghost" targets.
AI could cause 1B deaths, Bill Gates warns
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has issued a dire warning about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI).
Why Netherlands is switching from Windows to Linux
The Dutch government has started transitioning its systems from Windows to Linux, under a project called Digitaal Autonome Werkomgeving Overheid (DAWO).
OpenAI probing how often its AI agents have gone 'rogue'
OpenAI is investigating the full extent of its 'rogue' agent activity, Reuters reported.
Google DeepMind engineer resigns over 'far too rapid' AI development
Robert O'Callahan, a Google DeepMind engineer from Auckland, has resigned over concerns about the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI).
Meta misled users over Cambridge Analytica data scandal, jury rules
A jury in New Mexico has ruled that Meta misled state residents in a case linked to allegations that political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica obtained personal data from millions of Facebook users without their consent.
Meta opens early access for new Muse AI features
Meta has opened an early access program for its Muse AI app.
Anthropic remains a national security risk, US court rules
Anthropic, a leading AI research lab, has suffered a major setback in its legal battle with the US Department of Defense (DoD).
OpenAI agents spent months probing databases to find obscure facts
A new report from Transluce, a non-profit lab dedicated to AI oversight, has revealed that OpenAI's artificial intelligence (AI) agents have been probing secure online databases.
Astra, Opus crack 2 Enigma messages left unsolved for decades
Two artificial intelligence (AI) models, OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra and Anthropic's Claude Opus 5, have successfully cracked long-unsolved messages encoded by the infamous Enigma machines used by Nazi Germany during World War II.
Rogue OpenAI agents leaked 53 images from ChatGPT users
OpenAI's artificial intelligence (AI) agents have inadvertently leaked 53 user-provided images on public image hosting sites.
OpenAI agents accessed US government websites without its knowledge
OpenAI has confirmed that its artificial intelligence (AI) models accessed the websites of the US Department of Commerce and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this summer.
Power supply issues delay UK's largest AI supercomputer until mid-2030s
The launch of the UK's largest artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputer has been delayed due to power supply issues.
North Korean hackers linked to $352M Bitget crypto exchange hack
Bitget, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has flagged a possible link between North Korean hackers and a major security breach that affected about $351.6 million in digital assets.
Centre considering ₹20,000cr fund to boost AI infrastructure
The Indian government is considering a major investment of ₹15,000-20,000 crore in a proposed fund.
Apple may soon launch its first touchscreen MacBook
Apple is gearing up for another busy product season, according to reports from 9to5Mac and MacRumors.
Samsung Wallet now lets you make UPI payments using biometrics
Samsung has added on-device biometric authentication for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions through its digital wallet platform, Samsung Wallet, in India.
SpaceX could match OpenAI, Anthropic in 6 months, Musk claims
Elon Musk has claimed that SpaceX, which acquired xAI earlier this year, could match the advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models of OpenAI and Anthropic in a matter of months.
OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic planning an independent AI safety group
OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic are planning to create an independent artificial intelligence (AI) safety organization by late 2026 or early 2027, according to The Information.
OpenAI set to preview cybersecurity-focused GPT-6 Cyber within days
OpenAI will preview its cybersecurity-focused GPT-6 Cyber model within days, according to Fortune.
Nintendo wins $4.5M lawsuit against Reddit moderator over pirated games
Nintendo has won a $4.5 million lawsuit against James Williams, a Reddit moderator accused of distributing pirated Nintendo Switch games.
DRDO signs first major deal under ₹500cr quantum tech fund
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has signed a major agreement with Zero mK India Private Limited, an industry start-up based in Alwar, Rajasthan.
Meta brings AI game creation to your smartphone
Meta has unveiled two new development tools for its Horizon social platform, aimed at making game creation more accessible.
iPhone 18 Pro screens are showing unexpected lines
Apple's latest flagship smartphones, the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, are facing some major issues. Users have reported problems such as colored lines on the display and unexpected device restarts.
Oracle sends force majeure notice for Stargate data center delays
Oracle has issued a force majeure notice to Blue Owl Capital, the developer of Project Jupiter, a Stargate data center campus in New Mexico, Bloomberg reports.
Qualcomm's new audio chip lets Wi-Fi earbuds stream lossless audio
Qualcomm has unveiled its latest audio chip, the Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2.
Meta's Muse 'dreams' about your chats to guide future interactions
A couple of developers have discovered a major vulnerability in Meta's Muse artificial intelligence (AI) platform.
Anthropic signs $11.6B cloud deal with Akamai
Anthropic has signed a seven-year contract with Akamai Technologies worth $11.6 billion. The deal also gives Anthropic the option to acquire up to a 5% stake in Akamai.
Microsoft ditches 'Copilot+ PCs' branding for new devices
Microsoft is no longer using the "Copilot+ PCs" branding, a move that comes just two and a half years after its introduction, according to Windows Central's Zac Bowden.
Google is sending AI chips to space for 1st time
Google's ambitious Project Suncatcher will take a major step forward next week.
Google Gemini can now make calls on your behalf
Google is testing a new feature for its Gemini AI, called "Call for Me."
Google Gemini can now talk to you through animated avatars
Google has just rolled out a major update for the Gemini 3.8 Live model.
ASUS data breach: Unauthorized access may have exposed customer info
Taiwanese tech giant ASUS has reported a data breach that could affect millions of customers worldwide.
Dyson launches its most powerful cordless vacuum at ₹80,000
Dyson has launched its latest V16 Piston Animal cordless vacuum cleaner in India.
Huawei's new smartwatch has inflatable cuff to measure blood pressure
Huawei has launched a revolutionary new smartwatch, the Watch D3, which comes with a medical-grade blood pressure monitor.
Microsoft takes down AI-powered cybercrime platform that targeted 12,000+ accounts
Microsoft has taken down a subscription-based cybercrime platform that used an AI chatbot to help hackers break into over 12,000 accounts.
LinkedIn launches new features to tackle fake profiles and impersonation
LinkedIn has launched a range of new features aimed at combating fake profiles, false work histories, and impersonation on its platform.