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Govt working on common standards for messaging platforms' username feature

The government is examining responses from WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram to develop a common framework for username-based identities and guard against fraud and impersonation

Apple's lawsuit threatens to disrupt OpenAI's bid to rival the iPhone

Apple's trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI could slow the AI firm's hardware ambitions even before the case reaches court

China's private space firms eye IPOs to challenge SpaceX's launch dominance

A wave of Chinese rocket companies is queuing up for public listings in Shanghai and Hong Kong, betting on reusable-rocket breakthroughs to break SpaceX's grip on the global launch market

AI adoption is changing how enterprises think about intellectual property

As enterprises adopt AI, the challenge is shifting from protecting data to safeguarding institutional knowledge. Here's why governance, portability and AI ownership are becoming critical

How ChatGPT Work agent lays foundation for OpenAI's AI super app ambition

OpenAI's ChatGPT Work combines coding, document creation and workflow automation in one interface, signalling a broader shift from chatbot to enterprise AI workspace

Why smartphone deals during online sales may not be the bargains they seem

An analysis of OnePlus, Samsung, Nothing and Lava smartphones shows many Prime Day and GOAT Sale discounts merely reverse earlier price increases rather than offering genuine savings

ISRO successfully carries out tests of Gaganyaan crew module systems

ISRO successfully tests three key Gaganyaan crew module systems, marking another milestone in ensuring astronaut safety ahead of India's first human spaceflight mission

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