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Trump announces 'Super Intelligence Force' to coordinate AI efforts
US President Donald Trump has announced the establishment of a new "Super Intelligence Force" to coordinate federal efforts to maintain US leadership in artificial intelligence (AI).
Sam Altman says world should accept some AI risks
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has defended the idea of making AI widely accessible, even if it means accepting some level of misuse.
This simulation is improving our understanding of the first stars
The MEGATRON simulation, the most detailed simulation to date of the early universe, is revolutionizing our understanding of the first stars.
Meet Shankar Balasubramanian, Indian-origin winner of Wolf Prize in Chemistry
Chennai-born Sir Shankar Balasubramanian has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Wolf Prize in Chemistry.
Don't treat AI like a god, says Sam Altman
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has expressed his discomfort with the idea of treating artificial intelligence (AI) as a divine entity.
OpenAI safety leader David Robinson quits over 'broken culture'
David Robinson, a safety leader at OpenAI, has resigned from the company.
Astronomers detect first ever radio signal from a distant exoplanet
In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have detected the first-ever radio emission from a planet outside our solar system.
How ancient Earth's oceans might help search for alien life
A recent study suggests that chemistry of ancient oceans on Earth may have played a crucial role in sustaining oxygen levels and supporting the emergence of complex life forms.
We might use yeast to build shelters on Mars
Building shelters on Mars is a major challenge for future colonizers.
Air pollution causes increased coughing during night, says study
A recent study led by the University of Cambridge has discovered a link between air pollution and increased nighttime coughing.
World's most accurate atomic clock loses 1s in 260B years
A research team from Singapore has built the world's most accurate atomic clock, beating scientists from China and the United States.
Apple removes Jack Dorsey's Bitchat from App Store in India
Apple has removed the offline messaging app, Bitchat, from its India App Store.
India takes a step toward building quantum-secure communication networks
India has successfully demonstrated its first free-space Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) link over a distance of 5.56km.
Why OpenAI has fired three of its employees
OpenAI has terminated three of its employees for allegedly mishandling sensitive information.
xAI wins pause on Minnesota's ban on AI-generated explicit images
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) firm, xAI, has won a major legal battle against Minnesota.
Apple says iPhone Duo's inner display layer can be replaced
Apple has announced that the nano-texture cover layer on the inner display of the iPhone Duo is removable and replaceable.
Apple asks some users to replace iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple has asked a "small number" of its customers on the AT&T network to replace their recently purchased iPhone 18 Pro Max.
OpenAI's investigation into hacks costing company $500,000 per day
OpenAI has revealed that its ongoing investigation into the recent hacks, including those targeting Australian government websites, is costing the company over $500,000 per day.
Apple tightens Mac security as AI agents raise privacy concerns
Apple is tightening its "Full Disk Access" controls on macOS, a move prompted by the growing risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI) agents.
Trump's 'super intelligence' push sends Slovenia's .si domain registrations soaring
The .si domain, associated with Slovenia, is witnessing a massive surge in registrations.
Meta now lets you build your own Muse hardware
Meta has launched Muse Gadgets, an open-source project that lets developers create their own hardware connected to its popular personal AI agent, Muse.
Microsoft launches new transcription model, calls it world's most accurate
Microsoft has unveiled its latest innovation, the MAI-Transcribe-2-Streaming model.
Anthropic warns government attitudes could affect its business
Anthropic, an artificial intelligence (AI) company, has warned that its business could be impacted by government perceptions and attitudes toward the company and its technology.
AI music maker Suno can now generate voiceovers
Suno, a leading player in the AI music space, has launched a new feature that creates spoken voices from scripts or prompted descriptions.
WhatsApp is working on a new 'Restricted Chat' privacy feature
Meta-owned WhatsApp is working on a new feature called 'Restricted Chat' to enhance user privacy on Android.
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra leak reveals familiar design
The front design of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra is likely to be similar to its predecessor, the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Sony brings PS5 Pro-style AI upscaling to regular PS5
Sony has announced the introduction of a new artificial intelligence (AI) upscaling technology for its standard PlayStation 5 (PS5) console.
OpenAI reports another hack involving Australian government department
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) giant, has revealed another security breach involving an unauthorized hack into an Australian government department.
Study finds 13,000 phrases that could reveal AI-generated writing
As the use of AI-generated text becomes more common, people are looking for ways to identify it.
Amazon plans to offload NVIDIA chips worth $8B
Amazon is in discussions with investors to transfer thousands of advanced NVIDIA chips into a special-purpose vehicle (SPV), Financial Times reported.
Samsung hikes Galaxy S26 series prices by up to $200
Samsung has raised the prices across most of its Galaxy S26 smartphone lineup by up to $200.
Touchscreen MacBook could launch this month: What to expect
Apple is gearing up to break its twice-a-year launch cycle, with new CEO John Ternus leading the change.
Apple is making a security camera that won't record video
Apple is said to be working on a new smart home security camera, but with a twist.
Zoho launches Arattai for Business to take on WhatsApp
In a major development, Zoho has launched 'Arattai for Business,' a messaging platform aimed at businesses.
These $999 AI glasses are for people with hearing loss
Legato, a start-up specializing in hearing technology, has launched its flagship product, the Legato Frames.
Judge dismisses lawsuits against Google's AI Overviews
A federal judge has dismissed lawsuits from Penske Media Corporation (PMC) and Chegg, an ed-tech company.
OpenAI warns over 100 organizations about rogue AI agents
OpenAI has warned over 100 organizations of unauthorized activity involving its artificial intelligence (AI) agents, the company said in a blog post.
This AI can make you think you're talking to human
San Francisco-based AI research company Tavus has unveiled Griffin, touted as the first human interaction model.
You can now build Shopify store by talking to AI
Shopify has launched a new site-building tool, Canvas, that allows merchants to set up their online stores by simply chatting with artificial intelligence (AI).
Temple pre-orders may open next week, says Deepinder Goyal
Deepinder Goyal, the founder of Zomato, has unveiled his highly anticipated wearable device, Temple.