OpenAI CEO Sam Altman urged companies to prioritise AI security risks over productivity gains, warning that AI systems are uncovering vulnerabilities requiring urgent action.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

Press Trust of India

Accel partner Prayank Swaroop says Indian startups are listing publicly faster as the venture capital ecosystem matures, but AI firms will need to prove they can sustain growth and profitability

Prayank Swaroop, Partner, Accel

Business Standard

Caltech professor and Accelerated Understanding co-founder Anima Anandkumar is developing AI models that simulate physical processes, helping researchers speed up scientific processes

Anima Anandkumar

Sarvam accounted for $346 million of the $399 million raised by Indic AI startups in 2026, as investors concentrated funding on a few firms amid growing concerns over AI sovereignty

Sarvam AI

Google sees artificial intelligence as "an economic equaliser", and believes technology is at its best when it is inclusive and democratic, giving even the leanest teams the same intelligence, speed and security as a large global enterprise, Preeti Lobana, Vice President and country manager of Google India, said on Wednesday.
Speaking at the Google Cloud Day event where she addressed over 600 business owners, managing directors and technology executives, Lobana said in her conversations with business leaders across the country, she often hears "a mix of excitement about AI's promise" and understandable apprehension about the complexities ahead.
Many growing businesses, she said, worry about cost.
"In fact, many growing businesses worry that AI requires massive IT teams, complex integrations, and deep pockets. People worry about the cost. But at Google, we see AI differently," she said.
For Google, AI is a powerful technology, which more than anything else, is "an economic ...

Google

Google India VP Preeti Lobana said AI can give small and medium businesses access to the intelligence, speed and security of large enterprises

The move reflects OpenAI's multipronged bid to quickly add more AI processing power

Bloomberg

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Amazon Pay, Juspay and Visa executives called for clear liability rules, robust authentication and traceability to build trust in agentic payments

(From left) Nirav Kamdar, CTO, Amazon Pay; Pramod Mulani, Vice-president Global Strategy, Juspay; Rishi Chhabra, Country Manager, India, VISA | Photos: Kamlesh Pednekar

Instagram's test of 90-minute videos reflects a wider contest to keep audiences watching, attract creators and compete for entertainment time across phones and television screens

Instagram tests longer videos as social media platforms compete for viewers’ time and creator-led content.

Instagram tests longer videos as social media platforms compete for viewers' time and creator-led content.

AI demand is driving up chip costs, with TSMC reportedly weighing a 20 per cent increase in advanced packaging prices. With memory already pushing up device prices, could devices get more expensive?

Smartphone, laptop, semiconductor chip and silicon wafer illustrating rising chip costs

Rising semiconductor costs could add to price pressures for smartphones and laptops

CERT-In said the vulnerabilities could also allow attackers to bypass security restrictions and compromise the targeted systems

Apple, Apple iPhone, iphone manufacturing in India

Garena Free Fire India is now available with India-specific features, responsible gaming measures and a Diwali campaign, following a three-year delay after its 2023 launch was postponed

Garena Free Fire India is now available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, with India-specific features and a special Diwali campaign.

The Prime Minister calls for bold innovation as India steps up investment in emerging technologies and scientific research

Apple has launched the 14-inch MacBook Pro and 24-inch iMac with M6 chips, alongside new AI features for Creator Studio. Both Macs will be available for pre-order in India from October 28

Apple MacBook Pro and iMac shown side by side following their M6 chip updates

iMac and MacBook Pro with M6

Sly innuendos aside, the recent social media exchanges
involving Starlink make a case for harnessing satellites to roll out connectivity more evenly across India

satellite

Apple has launched the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 in India at Rs 2,39,900. Pre-orders begin October 28, with sales starting November 6

Apple MacBook Pro with M6

Apple has launched a refreshed 24-inch iMac with the M6 chip in India, starting at Rs 1,74,900. Pre-orders starts today and sales begin November 6

Apple’s new iMac with M6 chip comes in seven colours, with a 24-inch 4.5K Retina display and prices starting at Rs1,74,900 in India.

Apple's new iMac with M6 chip comes in seven colours, with a 24-inch 4.5K Retina display and prices starting at Rs1,74,900 in India.

OPPO has expanded its premium device portfolio with the Find X10 series, featuring up to three 200MP rear cameras and 8,000mAh batteries, alongside the Pad Mini tablet, Enco X4 and more

OPPO Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max smartphones are now available in India.

AIMED calls for stricter inspections, traceable disposal records and clear liability rules to protect patient safety

medtech, medical technology, healthcare, medical

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case deliver clear calls, good sound and reliable connectivity, but an insecure fit and short battery life affect the experience

Apple Airpods 5 with Wireless Charging Case

The Beats 360 offer interchangeable cushions, a secure fit and bass-heavy sound for workouts, but standby battery drain, limited audio customisation and a Rs 42,900 price weigh on their appeal

Beats 360 over-ear wireless headphones with interchangeable mesh ear cushions

Beats 360 headphones

Mivi One 5G brings 5G connectivity, a clean Android experience, a 120Hz display and long battery life to the budget segment, but camera software and fingerprint sensor reliability need improvement

Mivi One 5G smartphone

Lava's Virat Curve 5G stands out with its mini rear display and vegan leather finish, while smooth everyday performance and a 6,000mAh battery strengthen its case at Rs 23,999

Lava Virat Curve 5G

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