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Meta takes down AI clips of PM Modi by INC
Meta has blocked access to two AI-generated videos related to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Less than 5% of genomic studies are from low-income countries
An analysis by the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that over 80% of genomic studies on diseases are conducted in high-income countries.
Worrying: Robots can be taken over with just 1 word
A security vulnerability has been discovered in humanoid robots, which could allow malicious actors to take control of an entire army of these machines with a single word.
How to track Santa Claus's journey this Christmas Eve?
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is gearing up for its annual mission of tracking Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.
AI can learn anything humans can, says Google DeepMind CEO
Recent comments by Demis Hassabis, the CEO of Google DeepMind, and Yann LeCun (former AI chief at Meta), have sparked a debate on artificial intelligence (AI).
Google now shares your location with emergency services in India
Google has launched its Emergency Location Service (ELS) in India, starting with Uttar Pradesh.
Salesforce scales back use of AI models over reliability concerns
Salesforce, a leading player in the enterprise software industry, is rethinking its reliance on large language models after encountering reliability issues in real-world business use.
You can now buy digital gift cards on TikTok
TikTok Shop has launched a new feature allowing users to buy digital gift cards.
Call of Duty creator Vince Zampella passes away at 55
Vince Zampella, a major force behind popular video game franchises such as Medal of Honor, Call of Duty, and Battlefield, has died in a car accident. He was 55.
How Xiaomi's 17 Ultra could redefine smartphone zoom photography
Xiaomi is all set to unveil its latest flagship, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, on December 25 in China.
AI browsers can't be fully secured against prompt attacks: OpenAI
OpenAI has warned that its Atlas AI browser, despite ongoing security enhancements, may always be susceptible to prompt injection attacks.
US bans foreign-made drones over national security concerns
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has imposed a ban on the import of new foreign-made drones into the United States unless they are recommended by either the Department of Defense or the Department of Homeland Security.
OpenAI rolls out personalized ChatGPT usage recap for 2025
OpenAI has launched a new feature, "Your Year with ChatGPT," that provides users with a personalized summary of their interactions with the AI over the past year.
How Instagram's algorithm is different from TikTok and YouTube
Instagram's head Adam Mosseri has revealed how the platform's algorithm works and how it differs from those of TikTok and YouTube.
Spotify's entire music library leaked online in 300TB torrent
Piracy activist group Anna's Archive has scraped and archived roughly 86 million music files from Spotify, covering about 99.6% of all streams on the platform.
Fitness peaks in mid-30s, then declines regardless of earlier training
A long-term Swedish study has revealed that physical fitness, strength, and endurance begin to decline much earlier than previously thought.
Lithium-ion battery fires might soon not take place anymore
Lithium-ion batteries, the powerhouses behind everything from smartphones to electric cars, have been known to catch fire under certain conditions.
ISRO to launch biggest-ever commercial satellite on December 24
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is scheduled to launch the BlueBird Block-2 (also known as BlueBird-6) satellite aboard its LVM3-M6 rocket on December 24.
Japan's flagship H3 rocket fails again: What went wrong
Japan's latest space mission has ended in failure. The country's flagship H3 rocket lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center earlier today, carrying the Michibiki 5 navigation satellite (QZS-5).
India's largest electric flying taxi undergoes testing in Bengaluru
Sarla Aviation, a Bengaluru-based aerospace company, has begun ground testing its half-scale electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) demonstrator.
Musk's xAI taps developers to build video games using AI
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, is gearing up to enter the gaming industry.
China's 'little NVIDIA' launches AI chips to rival US giants
Chinese chip designer Moore Threads Technology has launched a new range of products, including advanced chip architecture and artificial intelligence (AI) chips.
2025's last meteor shower peaks tonight: How to watch Ursids?
The Ursid meteor shower, the last major shooting star display of 2025, will peak tonight.
Using ChatGPT on Mac? A big feature is going away
OpenAI has announced that it will be retiring the Voice feature in the ChatGPT macOS app on January 15, 2026.
Waymo resuming San Francisco rides after blackout leaves robotaxis stranded
Waymo temporarily suspended its robotaxi service in San Francisco after a major power outage.
ISRO launching world's largest commercial communication satellite on December 24
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is gearing up for a major milestone with the launch of the BlueBird Block-2 satellite on December 24.
AI's next big leap will be in memory, not reasoning
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has said that the next major advancement in artificial intelligence (AI) will come from improved memory capabilities rather than enhanced reasoning skills.
India should lead in AI, but with empathy: Mukesh Ambani
Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, has stressed on the need for India to become a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI).
A wheelchair user reaches space for the first time
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin has made history by launching the world's first wheelchair user into space.
Embrace AI or leave: Microsoft CEO to company's top executives
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has issued a stark ultimatum to the company's top executives: either fully embrace the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) transformation or leave.
ChatGPT now creates personalized Christmas videos with just an emoji
OpenAI's ChatGPT has added a unique feature for the holiday season.
PlayStation India Holiday Sale starts December 23: Check offers
PlayStation India's annual Holiday Sale is back, starting December 23 and running until January 5, 2026.
Are eggs safe to eat? FSSAI clarifies on cancer claims
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has debunked recent claims linking egg consumption to cancer.
Astronomers might have discovered a superkilonova: Why it matters
Astronomers may have detected the first-ever 'superkilonova,' an explosive cosmic event.
This is how bright blue cosmic blasts take place
Astronomers have made a major breakthrough in understanding the origin of powerful blue cosmic explosions.
Beware! This WhatsApp scam hijacks accounts without OTPs
A new and sophisticated scam targeting WhatsApp users has been discovered.
Elon Musk's xAI is hiring Android engineers: Check eligibility, benefits
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, is on the lookout for Android engineers.
This Chinese AI supercluster rivals platforms from NVIDIA, Huawei
Chinese supercomputer maker Sugon has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure for data centers.
This Chinese AI chip is 100x faster than NVIDIA's
In a major breakthrough, a team of Chinese scientists has unveiled an optical computing chip that is more than 100 times faster and energy-efficient than NVIDIA's leading AI hardware.
Now you can tell ChatGPT how nice to be
OpenAI has just introduced a major update for its AI chatbot, ChatGPT. The new feature lets users customize the bot's personality by choosing how "nice" or "enthusiastic" they want it to be.