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Zhipu founder backs open-source AI as global security debate intensifies

Founder Tang Jie said frontier AI should remain widely accessible under open-source principles, arguing that transparency and broad participation offer stronger safeguards than restrictions

OpenAI engineer's 'LOL' moment set stage for legal fight with Apple

At the center of the rift is Tang Tan, a former Apple executive who had overseen the design of the iPhone, smartwatch and several other products

India sees iPhone 17 stock crunch as demand rises amid fears of price hike

Retailers report limited fresh supplies of the base model and rising demand as buyers rush to purchase before any potential price increase, though Apple has not announced higher iPhone prices

Meta removes AI image feature days after launch following privacy backlash

Meta has withdrawn its new AI image-generation feature, launched earlier this week, after criticism over its use of public Instagram content and concerns that it was enabled by default

Meta challenges US jury verdict in teen social media addiction case

Facebook and Instagram parent is challenging a California jury's finding that its platforms were designed to addict young users, after a woman won a $6 million award in the case

Apple accuses OpenAI of stealing trade secrets in lawsuit over AI devices

Apple has accused OpenAI and its hardware chief, former Apple executive Tang Tan, of encouraging employees to share confidential information, components and designs related to unreleased products

BSNL satellite phone launched at ₹1.34 lakh: Who can buy it in India?

The BSNL satellite phone can make calls and send messages beyond mobile network coverage, but its high price and India's strict rules mean it is not a regular smartphone alternative

Here's how screenshots are becoming AI's window into your computers

Screenshots were once digital clutter. Now, multimodal AI can understand the context, remember content, and even use them to navigate software without relying entirely on APIs

Beyond AI models: Why data infrastructure is now a priority for enterprises

As enterprises move beyond AI pilots, the focus is shifting from adopting larger AI models to building a real-time, reliable data infrastructure that can support AI at scale

OpenAI is shutting down ChatGPT Atlas: What it means for AI browsing

OpenAI's decision to shut down ChatGPT Atlas less than a year after launch signals a broader shift, from building dedicated AI browsers to teaching AI assistants to browse the web on their own

Who decides a call is 'spam'? Inside the systems behind caller IDs

Your phone may warn you about spam before you answer. But who decides which calls get that tag, and on what basis? Read on

India's data privacy deadline nears: Are Indian companies ready?

The countdown to India's data privacy deadline has begun, making the next year critical for building DPDP-ready systems and processes

A $3.2 trillion global dealmaking frenzy is spurred by AI economy

This year's boom includes the most spent on global deal-making in a six-month period in a decade, but questions persist about whether it can continue

RDI fund's maiden startup cohort likely to plug deeptech gaps

The first five startups backed under the Rs 1 lakh crore RDI fund aim to develop indigenous deep-tech solutions across space, healthcare, clean energy and advanced engineering

Dixon-Vivo venture gets govt nod under eased Press Note 3 FDI framework

Approval marks one of the first clearances under the revised Press Note 3 regime, which allows up to 10% non-controlling ownership from land-bordering countries

Why China's AI model export rethink may force India to revisit AI strategy

China is considering limiting overseas access to its frontier AI models after a similar US move, signalling that advanced AI is increasingly being treated as a strategic national asset

AI real threat to GCCs handling low-cost, repetitive work: CEA Nageswaran

Highlighting the evolution of India's GCC ecosystem, the CEA said multinational companies initially came to India for lower costs but stayed because of the country's capabilities

Apple MacBook Neo bucks weak Q2 PC market, but bigger test awaits: Analysts

Apple outpaced rivals in the global PC market in Q2 2026, driven by the MacBook Neo. IDC says demand in India remains strong despite the recent price increase

AI has no capacity for originality, zero role in literature: Salman Rushdie

The Booker Prize-winning author said AI can process vast amounts of information but lacks the originality needed to create art, while also reflecting on adaptations of Midnight's Children

WhatsApp's reply on 'username' feature due today: IT Secretary S Krishnan

The Centre had asked Meta not to roll out the feature in India until consultations are completed, citing concerns over online fraud, phishing and impersonation risks