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iPhone 18 Pro series debuts with variable aperture camera, A20 Pro and more

Apple will begin accepting pre-orders in India for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on September 12, with sales beginning September 18

Can AI agents police each other? Google's DeepMind study offers early clues

A DeepMind study of 100 AI agents found that an exploit could spread rapidly through a multi-agent system, while other agents independently detected cheating, raised alarms and proposed fixes

Anthropic researcher quits over fears of 'out of control' AI systems

The Anthropic researcher said that he does not want to participate in an industrywide rush to build AI systems that can improve themselves

OpenAI promises faster, more precise photo editing with ChatGPT Images 2.5

OpenAI said the ChatGPT Images 2.5 improves image quality, reference-photo fidelity, and editing consistency, while cutting generation latency by up to 50 per cent

NCPCR to launch formal inquiry into Meta India's child-safety policies

Child rights body finds Meta's response inadequate and summons India head Arun Srinivas as it examines alleged lapses in policies and action against child sexual abuse material

Gabit Smart Ring review: The case for tracking health on your finger

The Gabit Ring packs health, sleep, activity and stress tracking into a lightweight design, offering a discreet alternative to smartwatches, but its fitness capabilities leave room for improvement

How AI agent risks are moving from developer sandboxes to consumers

Meta's reported Hatch tests show how AI-agent risks change when systems can access real accounts and take action, shifting the security challenge from access to permissions and control

UN rights chief warns unchecked AI can pose 'existential risk' to humanity

UN rights chief Volker Turk has called for binding rules, independent oversight and safeguards for AI, warning that technological power is concentrated in the hands of a few

OpenAI urges caution as AI development shows signs of self-improvement

OpenAI says the rapid advance of AI could lead to systems playing a bigger role in developing future models, but urges stronger safeguards as recursive self-improvement comes into view

WhatsApp explores third-party AI agent chats on Android app: Details here

WhatsApp is reportedly testing third-party AI agents on Android, letting users access external services within the app, though these conversations are currently not end-to-end encrypted

Nvidia's $12.9 billion Hugging Face bet is about more than AI models

Nvidia's $12.93-billion Hugging Face acquisition marks its latest move beyond chips, expanding its reach into open AI models, developer tools and the wider AI ecosystem

Lenovo, Acer to launch Nvidia RTX Spark-powered Windows PCs in October

Nvidia's RTX Spark platform will power Windows PCs from Lenovo and Acer in October, bringing local AI capabilities to developers, creators and enthusiasts, alongside AI agents and gaming

Anthropic flags gaps in AI guardrails as models grow more capable: Details

Anthropic in its risk report says some AI models may recognise when they are being evaluated and alter their behaviour, potentially making it harder to judge their capabilities and real-world safety

Firefox on iOS gets Mozilla's built-in blocker for third-party ads: Details

Mozilla has added an optional built-in ad blocker to Firefox on iOS, allowing iPhone users to block many third-party ads and trackers while browsing

JioPC expands beyond JioHome: Check subscription plans and how it works

JioPC lets users access up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage through the cloud on an existing computer, with subscriptions starting at Rs 1,000 for two months

Huge launch next week, says Apple CEO John Ternus in first memo: Details

Apple has scheduled 'Surprise and shine' event for September 9, where the company is likely to launch iPhone 18 Pro series, along with its first foldable iPhone, which could be called the iPhone Ultra

AI literacy: As AI goes mainstream, India's workforce faces new skills test

AI is becoming a basic workplace skill in India as professionals use it for research, writing, data analysis and routine tasks, raising the need for judgement, privacy awareness and reskilling

Lava Virat V1 5G review: Big battery, but sluggish performance hold it back

Lava Virat V1 5G offers a large 120Hz display and 6,000mAh battery, but slow touch response, sluggish performance and 10W charging undermine the everyday experience

Instagram tightens AI profile rules, targets undisclosed virtual personas

Instagram is tightening rules for AI-generated profiles, requiring clearer disclosure and limiting the reach of accounts that use AI-generated people without telling users

AI will reach superhuman ability across digital tasks by 2027: Elon Musk

Elon Musk claimed by the end of next year, artificial intelligence will be able to do anything digital that humans can