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AlphaFold co-creator John Jumper leaves Google DeepMind to join Anthropic
John Jumper, co-creator of AlphaFold and 2024 Nobel laureate, announced his departure from Google DeepMind for Anthropic, receiving praise from Google's AI chief Demis Hassabis.
USA Today Co sues OpenAI for training ChatGPT with articles
USA Today Co has sued OpenAI for allegedly using its news articles without permission to train ChatGPT, seeking over $250 million in copyright damages.
Elizabeth Warren among lawmakers opposing Google's $10 million Spirit data purchase
More than 120 US lawmakers expressed concerns about Google's $10 million acquisition of Spirit Airlines' internal data to train AI systems, emphasizing worker privacy protection.
Google Gemini can now complete tasks on your behalf
Google has announced a major upgrade to its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) platform, introducing an "agentic" feature at the Google Cloud event.
Is Ambani 'real boss of India,' Musk questions Starlink delays
Elon Musk has sparked a major controversy by questioning if Mukesh Ambani is the "real boss of India."
Anthropic launches Cyber Mission to protect critical infrastructure from attacks
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has announced the launch of its Cyber Mission.
SpaceX buys low-band spectrum to launch US Starlink carrier
SpaceX has acquired low-band spectrum from Grain Management LLC, enabling its Starlink satellites to offer comprehensive mobile phone coverage in the US, pending FCC approval.
Trump honors Musk, others tech leaders with top science prizes
US President Donald Trump has presented the National Medal of Science, the country's highest scientific honor, to several leading Big Tech executives.
NVIDIA, OpenAI among 11 firms pledging $2.4B for Genesis Mission
Eleven leading tech firms, including NVIDIA and OpenAI, have pledged $2.4 billion in compute credits to support the Genesis Mission initiative.
Anthropic bans 'cruel' behavior toward Claude
Anthropic, the AI research company behind Claude, has updated its usage policy for the first time in over a year.
OpenAI bans Russian and Iranian accounts for spreading AI-generated misinformation
OpenAI banned Russian and Iranian accounts using AI tools for influence operations, targeting media outlets and political figures to spread false narratives in multiple countries.
Soviet-era Meteor 2-7 fragments scatter over Western Australia, raising risks
An old Soviet satellite, Meteor 2-7, has fragmented into multiple pieces in low Earth orbit, highlighting a concerning trend of increasing satellite breakup events.
SpaceXAI pledges $1.5 million in Grok tokens to Omarchy Linux project
SpaceXAI has joined the Omacom Foundation, donating $1.5 million in Grok tokens to support the development of David Heinemeier Hansson's contentious Linux project, Omarchy.
Used SpaceX Falcon 9 stage hit Moon near Einstein crater
A discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 stage created a new crater on the Moon, offering scientists valuable data to study lunar impacts and compare predictions with real-world outcomes.
Samsung cuts Galaxy smartphone target amid memory price surge
Samsung is reportedly cutting Galaxy smartphone production by up to 30% through the end of 2026, as surging memory prices leave the company with no profit from sales.
Google ends Pixel Watch 'safety signal' LTE December 12, 2026
Google will discontinue the Pixel Watch's 'Safety Signal' feature on December 12, affecting emergency connectivity for LTE models without a phone or carrier plan.
Goodfire launches Baseten tool inspecting model internals and flagging risks
Goodfire introduces a novel monitoring system that detects rogue AI behavior by analyzing internal signals, significantly reducing costs compared to traditional methods.
Anthropic updates Claude rules, allows disconnect and restricts deceptive campaigns
Anthropic's updated usage policy now allows Claude to end interactions with users who engage in sustained abusive behavior, reflecting the company's focus on model welfare.
MeitY warns social media platforms over fake, manipulated content
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued an advisory to social media platforms, urging them to enhance their scrutiny of false, misleading, manipulated, and out-of-context content, as per Moneycontrol.
Is there age limit for Temple wearable? Deepinder Goyal clarifies
Deepinder Goyal, the founder of Eternal (Zomato's parent company), has clarified doubts about the age restriction of his upcoming Temple wearable.
OpenAI used AI to draft email alerting Australia about breach
OpenAI employed its own artificial intelligence (AI) technology to draft an email alerting the Australian government about a security breach, according to The Guardian.
Centre to release AI consultation paper within month: Ashwini Vaishnaw
India will release a consultation paper on artificial intelligence (AI) regulations within a month, according to Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
TikTok accused of secretly testing algorithms on teens
New York Attorney General Letitia James has leveled new allegations against TikTok Inc. in a child safety lawsuit.
Teenage Engineering to stop making synths, including iconic OP-1
Teenage Engineering, the company known for its innovative synthesizers and music gear, has announced a major shift in its business strategy.
Florida asks Meta to remove under-14 users, limit teen use
Florida has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, demanding enhanced protections for young users on its social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram.
'Earth almost entirely in red' as Super El Niño intensifies
Scientists have warned that the ongoing "Super El Nino" phenomenon is continuing to intensify, with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) expecting it to peak in December and remain strong into spring 2027.
.agent, .agi, .intelligence: OpenAI, Meta leading rush for AI-focused domains
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is now accepting applications for new top-level domains (TLDs) for the first time in years.
Jio is teaching AI to run its telecom network
Reliance Jio, the telecom giant that took India by storm with its affordable data plans and rapid 4G expansion, is now looking to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its network operations.
Chinese hacker used AI in South Korean bank attacks: CrowdStrike
A recent report by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has revealed that a 26-year-old suspect from China's Guangdong province may be behind the cyberattacks on South Korea's financial sector.
Fired OpenAI researchers call for independent AI safety audits
Three former OpenAI employees have raised concerns about the safety of artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
SpaceX's Grok Bot will sometimes use rival models for queries
SpaceX has announced a major update to its Grok Bot agent service.
Google's new website lets you check if media is AI-generated
Google has launched a new website that lets users check if an image, video, or audio clip is generated by artificial intelligence (AI).
Meta unveils new AI tools to combat child exploitation ads
Meta has announced a new suite of artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to detect ads and accounts that could be used to secretly direct people toward illegal child abuse material.
Leak reveals Apple and LG's new smart home devices
Apple and LG's upcoming smart home devices have been leaked online, giving us a first look at the innovative products.
ChatGPT for Teens flagged as 'unacceptable risk' by watchdog
Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization that rates and reviews media and tech for families, has flagged OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens as an "unacceptable risk."
NVIDIA RTX Spark laptops go up to $7,000
NVIDIA's new RTX Spark chip has made its way into a range of high-end laptops, including Microsoft's flagship Surface Laptop Ultra.
Woman coder, who helped land Apollo 11 on Moon, dies
Margaret Hamilton, the computer scientist whose software played a key role in the first-ever Moon landing, has passed away at the age of 90.
Meta's Muse launches on iPad, Windows version is still awaited
Meta has launched its Muse AI assistant as a dedicated app for iPad, just a month after the same was made available for iPhone.
OpenAI's GPT-6 rolls out globally, adds visual elements to ChatGPT
OpenAI has started the global rollout of its highly anticipated GPT-6 model in ChatGPT.
Anthropic launches Claude Haiku 5.5, its fastest model to date
Anthropic has launched its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, the Claude Haiku 5.5.
Microsoft's Hybrid Intelligence gives Copilot more control over your files
Microsoft has unveiled Hybrid Intelligence, a set of software orchestration tools that will let your PC run AI models locally.
Microsoft Execution Containers block AI agents from unauthorized data access
Microsoft has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) coding model that can be run on personal computers.
Microsoft's answer to the MacBook Pro starts at $2,599
Microsoft has confirmed the launch date of its highly-anticipated Surface Laptop Ultra.
You can now pre-order Microsoft's Surface RTX Spark Dev Box
Microsoft has opened pre-orders for its NVIDIA-powered Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, priced at $5,999.
Windows 11 revamps its search experience: What has changed?
Microsoft has unveiled a new Windows Search experience at its Windows and Surface event today.
Astronomers just spotted a blazar 8B light-years away from Earth
Astronomers have discovered the most distant and earliest blazar, a high-energy source powered by a supermassive black hole.
Google now lets you create games using AI prompts
Google has launched a new platform called Playground, allowing users to create custom games using artificial intelligence (AI) prompts.
Prehistoric crocodile species found in rocks used to make Great-Sphinx
Paleontologists have discovered a new crocodilian species from fossilized remains found in the same bedrock that built the Great Sphinx.
These scientists are less likely to engage in climate action
A recent study by the London School of Economics has revealed that scientists who are "techno-optimists" are less likely to engage in civic action against climate change.
This shape-shifting hydrogel could revolutionize robotics, biomedical devices
Chinese researchers have developed a "lifelike" shape-changing hydrogel.
Bluesky plans to let you shorten your social handle
Bluesky, a social media platform, has applied for ".bsky" as an internet domain suffix.
Reliance Digital sale brings iPhone 17 below ₹69,000
Reliance Digital is gearing up to host a special festive sale on Apple's iPhone models.
Adult Apple users can now access Pornhub in Australia
Pornhub has made a comeback in Australia after a months-long hiatus due to age verification laws.
Why Google has to halt data center construction in Finland
Google has been ordered to halt construction work on two data centers in Finland due to environmental concerns.
Intel won't ditch Elon Musk's Terafab chipmaking project
Intel has confirmed its continued collaboration with Elon Musk's ambitious Terafab project.
Earth and Mars were created in different ways, says study
New research has revealed that although Earth and Mars were formed in the same region of the solar system, their chemistry suggests they were built in different ways.
Spotify to launch audiobooks in India on November 12
Spotify has announced its plan to introduce audiobooks in India starting November 12, 2026.
Nobel Chemistry Prize awarded for discovering autocatalysis in asymmetric organic-synthesis
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to French chemist Henri B Kagan and Japanese chemist Kenso Soai.
AI whistleblower claims China has spies inside OpenAI, Anthropic
AI whistleblower Jacob Coxon has raised concerns over possible espionage by China within US-based AI firms.
Cancer cases rising faster among people under 50: Study
A recent study from the World Cancer Research Fund has revealed a worrying trend of rising cancer cases among people under 50 in England, the US, and the Netherlands.
Google cuts free access to Gemini Flash and Pro
Google is making changes to its Gemini AI service, impacting users on the free plan.
New Zealand to face catastrophic glacier melts in near future
New Zealand is facing the threat of more frequent and intense heatwaves, as well as catastrophic glacier melts, due to record-high greenhouse gas levels.