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Shocker! OpenAI's AI models went rogue and hacked Hugging Face
OpenAI has confirmed that one of its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models inadvertently compromised the systems of Hugging Face, an independent AI hosting start-up.
Worrying: Arctic is losing its ice cover again
A recent study has revealed that the previously observed slowdown in Arctic sea ice decline has come to an end.
Samsung now has a dedicated division to make robots
Samsung Electronics has announced the establishment of a dedicated robotics division, RX or "Robotics eXperience."
X's new Android app is here: What has changed?
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has launched a completely rebuilt Android app.
Google working on 'Frozen v2' chip to make Gemini faster
Google's parent company, Alphabet, is said to be developing a new server chip, internally dubbed "Frozen v2."
AI solves math problem that stumped experts for 9 decades
An artificial intelligence (AI) model has solved the Jacobian conjecture, an 87-year-old mathematical problem that had stumped experts for decades.
Overpaying for medicines? This government tool helps check official prices
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) offers a government-backed tool, Pharma Sahi Daam, to help consumers check the official price of medicines.
WhatsApp begins rolling out usernames after talks with Indian government
WhatsApp has reportedly begun rolling out its long-awaited username feature to select users.
Got an urgent WhatsApp from boss? Could be a scam
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a warning about a new cyber fraud targeting finance employees in Indian companies.
This is India's 1st privately developed turbofan engine
Bengaluru-based aerospace start-up, Paninian India Private Limited, has unveiled the Yantur 4.5 kN turbofan engine.
India's 1st ever dengue vaccine has come from Japan
Takeda Pharmaceutical's dengue vaccine, QDENGA, has been approved by India's drug regulator.
You can ride ePlane's electric aircraft in India from 2028
Chennai-based start-up ePlane has unveiled its first full-scale electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, the e200X.
Software glitch, signal loss: Thrilling moments behind Vikram-1's maiden flight
Skyroot Aerospace co-founder and CEO Pawan Kumar Chandana has revealed the behind-the-scenes challenges of India's first successful private orbital mission.
Meet UWORLD U1: A humanoid robot built to fight loneliness
China has unveiled UWORLD U1, a revolutionary humanoid robot designed for companionship.
Apple testing 'Live Notes,' AI system that records customer interactions
Apple is said to be testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) system, dubbed "Live Notes," in select stores.
Apple scrapped 2 high-end chips for Mac Pro
Apple developed two new chips, the M2 Extreme and M3 Extreme, for its now-discontinued Mac Pro line-up. However, the company decided not to launch these processors.
Google confirms YouTube picture-in-picture bug affecting Android, iPhone users
Google has confirmed a bug in the picture-in-picture (PiP) mode of YouTube, affecting both Android and iPhone users.
How AI-altered images are putting birdwatching at risk
The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini has led to a surge in doctored images of rare birds on wildlife photography forums.
Turning plastic waste into aviation fuel for cheap now possible
China has proposed a new chemical process to convert plastic waste into aviation fuel for cheap, according to a study from the Shanghai Advanced Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Fudan University.
China plans to crash 26 Mach spacecraft into an asteroid
China is gearing up for its first planetary defense mission, a project that is much more ambitious than NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART).
Google, Apple flag privacy risks in EU's AI assistant rules
The European Commission is taking a closer look at the implications of Google's and Apple's dominance in the smartphone market.
SpaceX plans to launch its Starship again on July 23
SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, is gearing up for its 13th test flight of the Starship rocket.
Why China's Moonshot AI has paused new Kimi K3 subscriptions
Chinese start-up Moonshot AI has announced a temporary halt on new subscriptions for its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, Kimi K3.
Alibaba's flagship Qwen 3.8 model rivals Anthropic's Fable 5
Alibaba has launched its latest open-weight AI model, Qwen 3.8, with a whopping 24 trillion parameters.
Aadhaar app downloaded over 4cr times, says MeitY
The Aadhaar app has crossed the milestone of four crore downloads, a major achievement in the digital identity services space.
TRAI asks Truecaller to stop using 'frequently blocked' tag
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has asked Truecaller to stop using the "frequently blocked" tag for verified business calls.
Meet Yang Zhilin, the mind behind China's Kimi K3 model
The launch of Kimi K3, a powerful new AI model from China, has put the spotlight on Yang Zhilin.
Alibaba open-sources AI software stack to take on NVIDIA
Alibaba Group Holding's chip design division, T-Head, has announced its decision to open-source its proprietary AI software stack.
3D optical chips can now be produced in just seconds
A team of Chinese scientists has developed a revolutionary method for manufacturing complex three-dimensional (3D) optical chips.
Meet Uday Ruddaraju, OpenAI's new Indian-origin CTO of Compute
OpenAI has appointed Indian-origin tech leader Uday Ruddaraju as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Compute.
How China's low-cost AI models are challenging OpenAI, Anthropic
The global artificial intelligence (AI) race is evolving as Chinese firms make strides with their affordable and customizable AI models.
ChatGPT makes educators' lives 'infinitely more difficult': Author Dave Eggers
Renowned author and McSweeney's founder, Dave Eggers, has slammed OpenAI's ChatGPT for its impact on education.
Facebook, Instagram down for users globally
Facebook and Instagram, two of Meta's most popular social media platforms, are currently experiencing a major outage.
Apple removes AI undressing apps following legal warning
Apple has confirmed the removal of the controversial "nudify" apps from its App Store.
iPhone 18 Pro launch nears: What to know
Apple is gearing up to launch its next iPhone lineup, including the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a new foldable model.
Google to open-source its 3D emoji collection for developers, creators
In a move to celebrate World Emoji Day, Google has announced that it will open-source its 3D emoji collection.
Google Pixel 11a to feature flagship Tensor G6 processor
Google's upcoming Pixel 11a smartphone could be getting a major performance upgrade with the inclusion of the flagship-grade Tensor G6 processor.
Space payload built by Vellore Institute students launched aboard Vikram-1
The Vellore Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh (VIT-AP University) has successfully launched its first-ever experimental space payload, VISWA-M (VIT Satellite Wavelength Analysis Module).
India's answer to SpaceX wants to launch rockets every month
Skyroot Aerospace, the first Indian private company to successfully launch a rocket into orbit, is now looking at the next phase of its journey.
Having babies in space might be difficult after all
A team of Chinese scientists has found that the process of human reproduction in space is not as easy as one might think.