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WhatsApp issues FAQs on username feature amid government scrutiny

The FAQs come amid Centre's notice to Meta flagging concerns over potential fraud and impersonation risks, and warning against a roll out of the feature till consultations on the issue are completed

Serial entrepreneur Turakhia launches AI work platform Neo with $30 mn

Serial entrepreneur says AI-native platform integrates work, knowledge and execution into a single suite to help enterprises realise productivity gains

OpenAI discusses giving US govt 5% stake as Trump weighs public share in AI

OpenAI's proposal comes as the Trump administration weighs measures to ensure Americans benefit from profits made by AI companies while increasing scrutiny of advanced models

EU holds 'constructive' talks with Apple CEO Tim Cook after Siri AI clash

EU regulators and Apple traded barbs last month over competition rules that the US company says have stopped it ‌releasing its upgraded assistant Siri AI in ​the bloc

Apple seeks to buy chips from blacklisted Chinese firms by lobbying US govt

The iPhone maker is seeking to buy memory components from ChangXin Memory Technologies Inc. and Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. for use in devices sold in China

Govt asks WhatsApp not to roll out username feature over fraud risks

The ministry is examining WhatsApp's new usernames feature over concerns related to impersonation, fraud and online scams, while Meta says it has built multiple safeguards against abuse

Govt reviews WhatsApp username feature amid fraud, impersonation fears

The government is reviewing WhatsApp's upcoming username feature over concerns it could enable impersonation, fraud and pose risks to public safety

Humanities graduate in the age of AI? Tech giants need your skills

As engineering tasks become increasingly automated, companies are prioritising emotional intelligence, ethics and adaptability over traditional engineering degrees

India is our third largest market in Asia, says Autodesk country head

Company is targeting the creator economy in smaller cities, while integrating AI into its products, says Kamolika Gupta Peres

Apple supplier leak raises questions beyond exposure of unreleased iPhone

While Apple is investigating a reported cyber breach at Tata Electronics, the reported incident highlights growing cybersecurity risks across India's manufacturing ecosystem

AI-driven cyberattacks emerge as top risk for banks and NBFCs, says RBI

RBI says AI-enabled cyber threats have emerged as the biggest risk facing banks and NBFCs, while also warning that the global AI investment boom could create broader financial stability concerns

Anthropic launches 'Claude Science' AI workbench for scientific research

The workbench offers scientists a user interface specifically designed for conducting research

US Supreme Court to hear Apple's appeal of contempt in Epic Games lawsuit

The Supreme Court is expected to hear the case ​in its next term, which begins in October

South Korea accuses Google of abusing Android app market dominance

The Korea Fair Trade Commission's (KFTC) Market Surveillance Bureau found Google's alleged abuse of market dominance in the Android app marketplace affected $9.1 billion in revenue

Meta loses bid to dismiss US states' lawsuit over child addiction claims

US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California, denied ‌Meta's motion to dismiss claims based on deception, unfair practices ​and violations of the federal act

US govt lifts export restrictions on Anthropic's Fable 5 AI model

Anthropic said it had received notice that Commerce Department was lifting the curbs on access to both models. Some of the restrictions on Mythos had been eased on June 26

11 years of Digital India: Internet connections quadruple to 1.02 billion

The government said Digital India has expanded internet connectivity, lowered mobile data costs and transformed digital public services over the past 11 years

Technology can help in enhancing road safety, raising awareness: Gadkari

Gadkari says technology and adherence to traffic rules can help reduce road fatalities as Uber unveils new safety features and emergency response initiatives

BIS flags AI spending boom as growing threat to global financial stability

Bank for International Settlements says AI has supported global growth, but warns that opaque financing, rising debt and trillion-dollar infrastructure spending could become a systemic financial risk

WhatsApp introduces username: What is it, how it works, and how to reserve

WhatsApp has started username reservations, allowing users to claim a unique handle before the feature rolls out later this year for messaging without sharing phone numbers