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Microsoft drafts AI code to keep all future systems under human control

Draft code would prohibit Microsoft's AI from resisting correction or shutdown, reject model rights and be used to train future systems after six weeks of public feedback

Trai calls for human oversight, safeguards as AI reshapes telecom

COAI and UK government sign MoU to strengthen cooperation on AI, digital connectivity, digital trust and responsible technology-led innovation

Are soaring flagship prices making refurbished iPhones more appealing?

Apple's latest price increases could push some Indian buyers towards refurbished iPhones, lifting demand for older premium models even as limited supply keeps prices firm

Why your devices may get more security updates as AI changes cyber threats

As AI helps hackers find and exploit software flaws faster, tech companies are shortening the time between discovering vulnerabilities and delivering security updates to phones, laptops, and browsers

iOS 27 rolls out today: What's new, eligible iPhone, and how to upgrade

Apple rolls out iOS 27 with deeper AI integration, a smarter Siri, faster AirDrop, improved search and Health features, alongside software optimisations for its latest foldable iPhone

Anthropic expects profit this quarter ahead of potential $2 trillion IPO

The AI company's revenue jumped 14-fold to $11.5 billion in Q2, while annualised revenue reached $65 billion in July as CEO Dario Amodei urged the industry to slow AI development

Asian AI stocks slide as top lab CEOs call for slower development of tech

SoftBank, Kioxia, SK Hynix and other AI-linked stocks fell in Asian trade after Anthropic's Dario Amodei, Elon Musk and Sam Altman backed calls to slow AI development

No turning back from AI, but cost, rules will shape adoption: TeamLease CEO

TeamLease EdTech CEO Shantanu Rooj said AI adoption will depend on regulation and usage costs, while domain knowledge and the ability to apply AI will gain importance

China intelligence chief warns AI could threaten political stability

China's state security minister Chen Yixin has warned that hostile use of AI could endanger political, institutional and ideological security and expose vulnerabilities in critical systems

From AI race to AI brakes: Why Amodei, Altman and Musk want a slowdown

As frontier AI models become more autonomous and powerful, leading rivals are converging on an unusual idea: slow capability gains when safeguards cannot keep pace

From chatbots to hackers: AI incidents driving Silicon Valley's alarm

A series of cyber incidents involving OpenAI, Anthropic and other frontier models shows how AI agents are gaining autonomy, tool use and hacking capabilities

India is rising star for AI tools at SAP Labs: MD Sindhu Gangadharan

India's SAP centres now drive a significant share of the company's global AI R&D and AI-agent development, strengthening the country's role as a key innovation hub

Apple iPhone 17 sees strong demand as buyers rush to beat steep price rise

Retailers expect high-end smartphone sales to rise 5-10 per cent as consumers rush to buy iPhone 17, Pro and Pro Max models before stocks at older prices run out

Young workforce is India's advantage in manufacturing: Cedrik Neike

Cedrik Neike talks about impact of AI on manufacturing, Physical AI and jobs

Indian banks bet on AI but hold back on scale amid deployment concerns

When it comes to end-to-end operational workflows or high-consequence decision-making, deployment drops off sharply

Businesses put up guard rails in deploying AI, prioritise governance

Fear of rogue agents is prompting firms to limit autonomy and prioritise governance

Smart tech powers India's energy needs

Smart grid technology and modern transmission infra are critical for country's renewable-powered economic agenda

BRICS shared satellite system may cut space debris, optimise costs: Experts

Experts say a shared BRICS satellite constellation with common Earth observation and a risk and revenue model could lower data costs and help reduce space debris

Anthropic CEO Amodei sounds alarm, urges slowdown in AI development

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has urged a slowdown in AI development, warning that rapid advances could outpace efforts to keep AI systems safe. Elon Musk backed his call

Another Anthropic researcher warns of AI race risks after quitting

Joe Benton has left Anthropic's safety team to work on independent AI evaluations, warning that frontier companies need greater transparency and oversight as they race towards highly capable systems