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Anthropic CEO Amodei says AI could help cure human diseases
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei forecasts AI could cure most human diseases within a decade, emphasizing tangible breakthroughs like cancer treatments over mere technological promises.
Novo Nordisk tests lower Wegovy doses to reduce side effects
Novo Nordisk is conducting a trial to test lower doses of its popular Wegovy pill, aiming to balance effective weight loss with reduced costs and potential side effects.
Anthropic's Claude Code agents reopened YouTube tabs, sparking control concerns
An AI user's struggle with Claude Code agents repeatedly opening YouTube has gone viral, sparking debates on the challenges of managing increasingly autonomous software systems.
Google Gemini debuts 4 limited-time BTS-inspired features from August 19
Google Gemini introduces interactive BTS features, including song quizzes and Korean lessons, available globally in select languages for a limited time.
Astronomers discover GJ 523b, massive rocky planet challenging formation theories
Astronomers have identified GJ 523b, a dense exoplanet 23 times Earth's mass, challenging existing planet formation theories with its unusual composition.
Mo Gawdat says AI could end college within 10 years
Former Google executive Mo Gawdat predicts artificial intelligence could render traditional college education obsolete within a decade, urging focus on adaptability and ethics.
Pune study: smartphone AI detects diseases from retinal images offline
A study in the *European Journal of Ophthalmology* found a smartphone-based AI system achieved high accuracy in detecting eye diseases like diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and AMD.
Mesolab completes trial treating 350 chronic low back patients
An innovative single-dose treatment for chronic low back pain, rexlemestrocel-L, has completed its Phase 3 trial patient treatments, with results expected by mid-2027.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for teens with study tools and safety
OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT for Teens, aiming to enhance learning and safety for adolescents, with APAC chief Kiran Mani calling the launch "deeply personal."
US states sue Meta over teen addiction, child data collection
A high-stakes federal trial began Tuesday, accusing Meta of prioritizing profits over child safety by designing addictive platforms that harm young users' mental health.
Seoul National University builds smart window cooling rooms without electricity
Scientists in South Korea created a smart window that cools spaces by up to 7°C using passive radiative cooling, while maintaining transparency and requiring no electricity.
Scientists build BrainNet system using EEG and TMS 81.3% accurate
Researchers created BrainNet, a system enabling direct brain-to-brain communication for collaborative tasks, transmitting decisions via EEG and TMS without speech or gestures.
LandSpace completes China's 1st land recovery of Zhuque-3 1st stage
China has achieved a milestone by recovering orbital rocket stages using two distinct methods, with Zhuque-3 showcasing advanced vertical landing technology.
Taiwanese inventors win 33 medals at Silicon Valley International Festival
Hsu Ting-wei, a 10-year-old Taiwanese prodigy, won top honors at SVIIF with his AI-powered "electronic nose," revolutionizing security screening at airports.
Snowflake adds dynamic model routing to Cortex AI Gateway
Snowflake introduces dynamic model routing within Cortex AI Gateway and flagship products, optimizing AI task efficiency by balancing quality and cost automatically.
NASA invites India's ISRO to join Artemis lunar return program
Nasa seeks Isro's expertise in cost-efficient, complex space missions to contribute critical technologies for building the first permanent Moon base under the Artemis programme.
Apple readies iPhone 18 models, foldable Ultra with 2-nm A20-Pro
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series will reportedly feature the groundbreaking A20 Pro chipset, built on TSMC's advanced 2nm process for enhanced performance and efficiency.
China study finds AI speeds homework but erodes exam performance
A study reveals that while AI helps children complete homework faster with higher scores, it may hinder their actual learning, leading to poorer performance in exams over time.
Apple patents touch input system that could appear on iPads
Apple's newly granted patent reveals a pressure-sensitive control system, hinting at potential integration of the Camera Control feature into future iPad models.
TikTok might soon let you send money via DMs
TikTok is said to be working on a new feature that would let users send money to each other via direct messages.
Meta caught running ads for AI nudify app targeting women
Meta recently came under fire for running ads promoting an AI porn-generation tool.
Maya Protocol loses $11 million as CACAO token crashes
A series of six software bugs in Maya Protocol's MAYAChain network enabled an attacker to drain $1.7 million in assets, causing a total pool value drop of $11 million.
Telegram seeks .gram domain to let users build AI websites
Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov has announced that the messaging platform has applied for the .gram top-level domain.
IIT Bombay launches 1-year e-postgraduate diploma in CS and AI
IIT Bombay has introduced a one-year e-Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, combining live classes, self-paced learning, and campus immersion.
ChatGPT could soon watch your screen and attend meetings: Altman
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has hinted at a major evolution in AI assistants.
China opens Hangzhou robot school to train and certify robots
China has launched robot schools, like Hangzhou Robot School, to train machines for future workforce roles, reflecting its strategic push in the global AI and robotics race.
SpaceX to recover Starship upper stage after Indian Ocean splashdown
A SpaceX Starship landed off Christmas Island’s coast after re-entering Earth's atmosphere, prompting engineers to retrieve it and locals to hope for increased tourism.
Customer's haiku reveals American Express support 'David' was AI
An American Express AI chatbot falsely claimed to be human, frustrating a customer who exposed the deception by challenging it to compose a haiku during their interaction.
PV Sindhu wears temple brain monitor at 2026 BWF Championships
Temple is a forehead-mounted device designed to track cerebral blood flow and brain signals, offering real-time insights into brain activity during various tasks.
Cerebras introduces CS-4 AI server to accelerate chatbot response times
Cerebras Systems introduced the CS-4, a new server rack featuring its massive WSE-3 Turbo chips, designed to accelerate AI chatbot inference and streamline data center setup.
Cerebras launches AI computer claiming 30x speed advantage over NVIDIA
Cerebras Systems has unveiled a new high-speed computer, the CS-4, which is said to be multiple times faster than its predecessor.
Anthropic's Claude AI designs protein binders for 14 disease targets
Anthropic's Claude AI designed protein binders for 14 of 15 targets, showcasing its potential to accelerate early drug discovery with laboratory validation.
Chinese start-up nails reusable rocket landing, joins SpaceX, Blue Origin
Chinese start-up LandSpace has successfully landed the first stage of its Zhuque-3 rocket.
Apple to comply with Digital Markets Act by October 2026
The European Commission has welcomed Apple's revised app developer terms, addressing antitrust concerns under the Digital Markets Act to avoid hefty fines.
Sravathi AI, Mayo Clinic find cancer drug candidate targeting GIPC1
Sravathi AI, a Bengaluru-based startup, collaborated with Mayo Clinic to develop an experimental drug targeting the challenging cancer protein GIPC1.
China allows NVIDIA H200 chips as AI race heats up
NVIDIA's H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips have started entering mainland China in small quantities.
OpenAI pauses frontier AI training as safety concerns grow
OpenAI has halted some frontier reinforcement learning (RL) training due to safety concerns.
ICE instructs against using Meta smart glasses amid privacy concerns
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has prohibited employees from using Meta’s camera-equipped smart glasses at work, citing risks to privacy and sensitive information.
Zainab Nathani invents solar biogel turning humid air into water
Zainab Nathani, a high school junior from Illinois, developed a bio-based material that extracts drinkable water from humid air using sunlight, earning international recognition.
Cerebras launches CS-4 claiming NVIDIA-beating speed, limited customer tests
Cerebras Systems introduced the CS-4, a new computer boasting multiple times faster performance than its predecessor, aiming to outpace Nvidia in the AI data center market.
China shifts data center expansion west to fuel AI ambitions
China is building massive data centres in rural regions like Guizhou, leveraging renewable energy and space to support its AI ambitions and compete in the global tech race.
Scientists find oldest direct evidence of life in Singhbhum rock
Researchers discovered 3.5-billion-year-old microbial traces in a carbon-bearing rock from India's Singhbhum Craton, marking the oldest directly dated evidence of life on Earth.
OpenAI pauses some frontier reinforcement learning after Sam Altman admission
OpenAI has paused some frontier reinforcement learning training, citing rapid AI advancements outpacing safety, alignment, and security standards as a key concern.
Ajai Chowdhry warns India may miss 2028 quantum-safe target
India's 2028 quantum-security deadline faces skepticism as National Quantum Mission Chair Ajai Chowdhry highlights lack of urgency and actionable progress.
LandSpace lands Zhuque-3 orbital booster in Gansu, 3rd private recovery
Chinese startup LandSpace successfully landed the first stage of its Zhuque-3 rocket, becoming the third private company globally to achieve orbital-class booster recovery.
LandSpace achieves China's 1st ground landing of orbital rocket stage
LandSpace's Zhuque-3 rocket successfully landed its first stage on its second flight, marking China's first private orbital-class booster recovery on land using landing legs.
OpenAI, Amazon data centers spark local opposition in US.
Tech giants are ramping up community outreach and investments as grassroots opposition to data centers and AI development intensifies across the U.S.
NASA releases LRO photos of moon hit by SpaceX stage
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captured striking images of a 60-foot-wide crater with butterfly-shaped ejecta patterns, formed by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket collision.
OpenAI cuts Reddit use in responses from 4.5% to 0.5%
OpenAI has drastically reduced its reliance on Reddit for training data, even as Reddit increasingly integrates AI to transform user-generated content into podcasts and videos.
Finnish study finds long or troubled sleep shortens working life
A Finnish study reveals severe sleep disturbances or excessive sleep can reduce working life expectancy by up to nine months for individuals over 50, regardless of job type.
Arya Gurumukhi wins 2024 science awards for the bionic leaf
Arya Gurumukhi, inspired by Texas's 2021 power crisis, developed the Bionic Leaf—a solar-powered system using sunlight, water, and bacteria to produce alcohol-based fuel.
Anthropic's Claude can now send Gmail messages automatically on request
Anthropic’s Claude AI now enables Gmail users to send, reply to, and forward emails directly, with optional approval settings for streamlined communication on paid plans.
Atalanta's Argo AI helped protect Viasat after satellite modem hack
An AI-assisted tool, "Argo," developed by Atalanta, played a pivotal role in securing Viasat's satellite communications after Russia's 2022 hacking attack.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leaks reveal design, specs, and images
A major leak has unveiled the Galaxy S26 FE's design, specs, and marketing materials, showcasing its features like a 6.7-inch display, Exynos 2500 chip, and triple-camera setup.
University of Cambridge builds CosmoCube to study dark ages signals
CosmoCube, a proposed lunar satellite, aims to utilize the Moon's natural radio silence to detect faint 21-centimetre hydrogen signals from the Universe's mysterious Dark Ages.
OpenAI slows new AI feature development after agent hacked HuggingFace
OpenAI has announced a temporary slowdown in its AI development following an incident where a rogue agent hacked another firm, prompting enhanced security and alignment measures.
Spotify rolls out Running Mode on Android and user notes
Spotify is introducing “User Notes” for personalized track captions and expanding its “Running Mode” feature to Android, enhancing workouts with music tailored to your pace.
Googlebook to be unveiled with Gemini-powered features in New York
Google has officially scheduled its in-person Googlebook showcase for September 15, 2026, in New York City, unveiling its new computing platform and hardware collaborations.
Anil Menon and Sophie Adenot leave ISS antenna swap incomplete
NASA's Anil Menon and ESA's Sophie Adenot, the first French female spacewalker, removed a failed ISS antenna but faced delays, postponing its replacement to a future mission.
Apple to apply EU App Store rules from October 2026
Apple introduces revised App Store rules in the EU, addressing disputes with the Commission and allowing developers to use alternative payment systems alongside in-app purchases.
Best Buy drops Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro to $139.99
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are now available for $139.99 at Best Buy, offering a $40 savings compared to Amazon and nearly half off their original price of $249.99.
Google launches Gemini AI in Chrome for US Android users
Google has rolled out Gemini's auto-browse feature in Chrome for Android, enabling users to streamline tasks like ordering items or booking events directly from webpages.
ISRO returns in September likely with GSLV-Mk-II carrying GISAT 1A
ISRO plans a September return with GSLV Mk-II, marking its first launch in eight months after consecutive mission setbacks, including the PSLV-C62 failure in January 2026.
Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon harvests kale, wasabi mustard on ISS
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon has taken on the role of a space farmer.
China's new robot claims it can outrun Usain Bolt
Chinese robotics company Unitree has unveiled a new humanoid robot called "Superman," which Unitree says can make a standing jump of two meters and run at a speed of 12.66m/s.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro: 5 major upgrades expected this year
Apple is gearing up to launch the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in September. The new models are expected to come with a host of hardware and software upgrades.
ChatGPT now has a special version for teenagers
OpenAI has launched a new version of its popular ChatGPT chatbot, specifically designed for teenagers.
China starts removing Microsoft Windows from government systems
China is discontinuing a version of Microsoft's Windows 10 for government agencies, as part of its broader strategy to reduce reliance on foreign technology.
Spotify now lets you add notes to playlists
Spotify has launched a new feature called "Playlist Notes," allowing users to add their own thoughts and context to the songs, podcast episodes, and audiobooks in their playlists.
Bribes.fyi goes offline: What happened to India's viral anti-bribe site?
Bribes.fyi, a website aimed at exposing corruption, has gone offline.
Zoho's Sridhar Vembu warns businesses as memory prices surge 500%
Sridhar Vembu, the founder of Zoho, has expressed his concerns over the skyrocketing prices of memory chips. The surge is being driven by the increasing demand from AI data centers.
Google won't make Pixel devices in China after 2027
Google is planning to move its entire Pixel production out of China by 2027, a Nikkei Asia report has revealed.
This AI data center material is facing a price spike
The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is triggering a spike in demand for optical modules, which facilitate rapid data transfer in data centers.
Razorpay launches AI model for payment routing, fraud detection
Razorpay has unveiled an AI Payments Foundation Model, a revolutionary solution to optimize digital payments.
NVIDIA backs OpenAI's Ohio data centre with $105B guarantee
NVIDIA has announced a massive guarantee of up to $105 billion to help OpenAI lease a new data center in Ohio. The facility is being developed by SB Energy, a subsidiary of SoftBank.
Meta cracks down on child sexual abuse material in India
Meta has taken action to address concerns over Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) on its platforms.
IIT Madras's new speech recognition model supports 26 Indian languages
BodhanAI, a non-profit initiative from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, has launched Indic-Transcribe, a speech recognition model.
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon to perform 2nd spacewalk today
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon is gearing up for his second spacewalk in just 10 days.
WordPress now has a free plan meant for students
Automattic, the company behind WordPress, is venturing into education with a new product called WordPress.com Education.
Is Amazon destroying rare books to train its AI models?
Amazon has been accused of purchasing and destroying rare books in order to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models.
This AI automation start-up's staff are joining Google's Chrome team
Relay, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven workflow automation tool that launched in 2021 with ambitions to rival Zapier, is shutting down.
Music publisher sues Anthropic, Suno over copyright violation
Independent music publisher Round Hill Music has filed a lawsuit against Anthropic and Suno in a California federal court.
Meta faces $1.4T trial over social media addiction
Meta is heading to trial this week, facing a lawsuit over social media addiction and other alleged harms caused by its apps.
'Dartwords' is new word game inspired by 'Wordle' and 'Clippy'
The Game Band, the studio behind the popular game Blaseball, has launched a new daily word game called Dartwords.
Reddit is turning your posts into AI-powered videos
Reddit is testing a new feature that converts text posts into audio and video content.
Apple ordered to refund ₹45,500 over iPhone 15 issues
Apple has been directed by a consumer commission in Haryana to pay ₹45,500 to an iPhone 15 user.
'Follow law of land,' India warns X after Musk's move
The Indian government has reminded Elon Musk-owned social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to follow the law of the land.
Cursor launches Origin to take on GitHub in code hosting
Cursor, one of the leading providers of vibe coding tools, has launched Origin.
YouTube changes how views are counted
YouTube has announced a major change in its view-counting system.
Meet Aryan Nishad, the student who vibe-coded Bribes.fyi
Aryan Nishad, a B.Tech student from Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology, Delhi, has launched a website called Bribes.fyi.
Apple's camera-equipped AirPods spotted in new leak
Apple is said to be working on a new pair of AirPods, this time with an integrated camera.
Ola Electric moves beyond vehicles with energy storage solutions
Ola Electric has launched its 'Shakti' energy storage series, a major step toward harnessing clean energy at all levels.
OnePlus hikes prices of multiple smartphones in India
OnePlus has hiked the prices of five smartphones in India. The price hike affects the N6, N6x, Nord 6, Nord CE 6, and Nord CE 6 Lite models.
Swiggy gives restaurants a 24x7 AI business assistant
Swiggy has launched "Guru," an AI-powered business assistant for its restaurant partners.
Indian banks to test defences against AI-powered cyberattacks
In a bid to combat potential threats from advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems like Anthropic's Mythos, Indian banks are developing models.
Fireflies brings AI to your inbox with new email assistant
Fireflies.ai has launched an innovative Email Assistant, expanding its AI-powered meeting assistant into the realm of email.
AI attacks outpace human response, warns cybersecurity expert
Anirban Mukherji, the founder and CEO of cybersecurity company miniOrange, has said that artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the game in cybersecurity.
Why Google has partnered with Arsenal, Bayern, Barcelona, Liverpool, PSG
Google has announced long-term partnerships with five of Europe's top football clubs, Arsenal FC, FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Liverpool FC, and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
This Chinese passenger jet concept can carry over 800 passengers
A Chinese research team has unveiled an aerodynamic model for a massive "flying-wing" passenger aircraft, capable of carrying over 800 passengers.
This AI model can predict your depression 4 years early
Researchers from Shenzhen University have developed a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) model that can predict the risk of depression up to four years in advance.
CME to brush past Earth today: Should we be worried?
A coronal mass ejection (CME) from the Sun is expected to brush past Earth today.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro to get major upgrades, higher price-tag
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 series in early September, continuing its tradition of launching new iPhones during this period.
Who's Rohan Naidu, Indian astronomer behind 'black hole star' discovery?
Rohan Naidu, a Hyderabad-born astronomer and MIT's Pappalardo Fellow, has been instrumental in the discovery of a possible "black hole star."
Report supporting Australia's under-16 social media ban had AI-made errors
A report supporting Australia's ban on under-16s using social media has been found to contain errors, possibly created by artificial intelligence, as per The Guardian.
India is now Canva's 4th largest market globally
Cameron Adams, the co-founder of graphic design platform Canva, has revealed that India is a key player in shaping the company's product strategy.
Claude added AI watermarks. Now there's tool to remove them
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has published a free tool that claims to remove invisible watermarks from Claude-generated content.
Who is Wynd Kaufmyn, first person jailed for protesting AI?
Wynd Kaufmyn, a 69-year-old activist from Berkeley, California, is believed to have become the first person to be jailed for protesting against artificial intelligence (AI).
Axios, OpenAI partner to automate journalism
In a major development, Axios has announced a three-year partnership with OpenAI to automate local journalism.
AI must cure cancer to win public trust, says Amodei
Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, has suggested that the artificial intelligence (AI) industry can win back skeptics by delivering on its promises and achieving tangible scientific breakthroughs.
'BGMI Lite' India launch confirmed: What we know so far
Battlegrounds Mobile India Lite (BGMI Lite) is set to launch in India by the end of 2026, as confirmed by Krafton India.
China launches Long March 12, days after recent rocket setback
China has successfully launched a Long March 12 rocket, carrying the SatNet LEO Group 24 satellites.
Apple's smart home roadmap is getting bigger: Here's what's coming
Apple is gearing up to expand its smart home product line, with new devices expected to be launched in the coming months.
WhatsApp may soon let you customize emoji reaction sets
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that would allow users to customize their emoji reaction sets.
Divyastra Mk3: India's 1st jet-powered loitering munition successfully flown
Kawa UAV Pvt Ltd, a defense start-up based in Lucknow, has successfully flown India's first indigenous jet-powered loitering munition, Divyastra Mk3.
US opposes Apple using Chinese memory chips
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has advised Apple against sourcing memory chips from China.
Apple launches ads on Maps to help businesses reach customers
Apple has launched a new advertising platform called "Ads on Maps" in the US and Canada.
AI could cure most diseases within 10 years: Anthropic CEO
Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, has made an ambitious prediction that artificial intelligence (AI) will help humans cure most diseases within the next five to 10 years.
Scientists to use Moon's far side for Big Bang clues
UK scientists are gearing up to use the Moon's far side as a unique vantage point to study the early universe.
Low-cost and high-efficiency solar panels might become reality soon
A team of researchers from China and Canada, led by Nanjing University, has made a major breakthrough in the commercialization of perovskite solar technology.
This sensor can help robots 'feel' objects without touching
Chinese scientists have developed an innovative sensor, inspired by electric eels, that enables robots to "feel" objects without any physical contact.
These tiny drones can run on sound waves
Scientists at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) have developed tiny drones that are powered by sound waves.
New Apple Watch models launching alongside iPhones: What to expect
Apple is all set to unveil its latest smartwatch models, the Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Apple Watch Series 12, at a special event in September.
AI can track your location from social media photos
A new study has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to track people's locations through their social media photos.
Anthropic CEO says AI rules won't necessarily favor big companies
Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, has rejected the notion that regulating artificial intelligence (AI) would lead to a concentration of power in the hands of a few companies and governments.
How to check if your ChatGPT account has been hacked
Just like any other online service, popular AI platforms such as ChatGPT and Claude can also be targeted by hackers.
Woman claims stepfather used Grok to create 7,000+ explicit images
A woman, identified as Jane Doe 4, has joined a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI.
MacBook Ultra: What we know about Apple's OLED touchscreen laptop
Apple is said to be developing a high-end laptop, potentially dubbed the "MacBook Ultra."
Anthropic explains how Claude's new AI watermarking will work
Anthropic has published a blog post addressing basic questions about how it plans to watermark text generated by its Claude chatbot.