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Anthropic's AI submitted false tip-off to police about murder case
Anthropic's artificial intelligence (AI) model recently submitted a false tip about an unsolved murder case to the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD).
Microsoft introduces new AI model for making quick automated decisions
Microsoft has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) system, Microsoft-Decision-1, to make quick automated decisions.
Why Anthropic cut off internet access for its AI evaluations
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) research lab, has suspended live internet access for its internal evaluations.
Meta bans TikTok ads across multiple countries, including US
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has banned ads from TikTok's Chinese parent company ByteDance across the US and other countries, Bloomberg reported.
GTA 6 to let players enjoy music, podcasts outside cars
Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) will allow players to listen to music while exploring the game's world on foot.
Mysterious flashes, images/videos: NASA releases 800GB of Artemis II data
NASA has released over 800GB of scientific data from its Artemis II mission.
NASA's Crew-12 astronauts return after 8 months in space
NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 mission has successfully returned to Earth after a 237-day stay in space.
Samsung's AirPods Max rival could be called 'Galaxy Studio'
Samsung is reportedly gearing up to launch its first over-ear headphones in over a decade.
Dell unveils new rugged laptops in India, starting at ₹2.6L
Dell Technologies has launched two new rugged laptops in India, the Pro Rugged 13 Extreme and Pro Rugged 14.
AI could replace just 5% human work, says Nobel winner
Nobel Prize-winning economist Daron Acemoglu has said that artificial intelligence (AI) could replace only about 5% of the work currently done by humans in the next decade.
Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders amid low demand
Apple has asked some of its suppliers to reduce the production of components for the newly launched iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, Nikkei Asia reported.
Apple's touchscreen Mac, new iPad mini launching on October 27
Apple is reportedly gearing up to unveil its first-ever touchscreen MacBook Pro and an updated iPad mini "on or around" October 27, Bloomberg reported.
OpenAI says safety researchers weren't fired for raising AI concerns
OpenAI has defended its decision to terminate three safety researchers, citing a "significant breach of trust."
'Welcome home': What to expect from Apple's October 13 event
Apple has announced a surprise launch event, scheduled for October 13 at 9am ET (6:30pm IST) in New York.
US lawmakers question Google's plan to use Spirit Airlines data
Over 120 US lawmakers have expressed their concerns over Google's plan to acquire internal data from defunct carrier Spirit Airlines for $10 million.
USA Today sues OpenAI, seeks over $250M in copyright damages
OpenAI is facing another lawsuit, this time from USA Today's parent company (Gannett/USA Today Co.) and 13 of its entities.
Anthropic researcher uses Claude to map sky in UV light
Anthropic has announced that a researcher has used its new tool, Claude Science, to create the first-ever complete map of the sky in ultraviolet (UV) light.
Iranian operatives used ChatGPT to publish anti-US war articles: OpenAI
Iranian operatives have allegedly exploited artificial intelligence (AI) tools to publish anti-US war articles in several media outlets, OpenAI has revealed.
Techie claims coffee maker uploaded 1TB data in 10 days
A techie has raised alarm over a Keurig Smart single-serve coffee maker that uploaded an astonishing one terabyte (TB) of data in just 10 days.
Google launches AI note-taker that keeps meeting data on-device
Google has launched a new AI note-taking app, Google AI Edge Foresight, as a competitor to Granola.
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.
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.
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).