The Indian government has officially dismissed claims circulating on social media suggesting that TikTok, AliExpress, and Shein had made a return to India. The apps, which were banned in June 2020 along with 58 other Chinese-owned platforms, remain prohibited over national security and data protection concerns. Reports surfaced online claiming that TikTok’s website was accessible in India, but users could not proceed beyond the homepage. Similarly, limit

Instagram has recently introduced a repost feature for feed posts, much like the retweet feature from X (formerly Twitter), which has sparked conversation among users and critics alike. This new feature allows users to amplify content from others to their followers without creating original content, effectively turning Instagram into a one-stop platform for various content styles. While this move is seen by some as a brilliant strategic adaptation, others ques

OpenAI is set to make waves today with the highly anticipated launch of GPT-5 its biggest artificial intelligence upgrade yet. The official livestream begins at 10:00 AM Pacific Time (10:30 PM IST) and is expected to be streamed via OpenAI’s YouTube channel and possibly their X (formerly Twitter) handle. CEO Sam Altman has built anticipation with the promise of “a ton of stuff,” including new models, features, and product releases.

OpenAI, the company behind some of the most advanced artificial intelligence models, is gearing up for the release of GPT-5, the next-generation language model. CEO Sam Altman recently teased the imminent launch on social media, promising a host of exciting new features, updates, and models that are sure to push the boundaries of AI capabilities. GPT-5 is expected to hit the market in August 2025, with an open-source version anticipated to drop shortly before.

Google has announced a major $6 billion investment to develop a 1-gigawatt hyperscale data centre in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This facility will be the largest data centre of its kind in Asia, making it a significant part of Google’s broader expansion strategy in India and across the region. The facility will also include a $2 billion investment in renewable energy to power the centre, aligning with Google’s commitment to sustainability.

Australia has announced it will ban YouTube for users under the age of 16 starting December 2025. The move comes as part of a broader crackdown on children's access to social media platforms, with YouTube now joining TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat on the restricted list. The decision reverses an earlier exemption for YouTube and follows mounting pressure from the eSafety Commissioner, citing the platform’s exposure risks for minors.

Google is offering eligible college students in India a chance to access its premium AI Pro plan for free, valued at Rs 19,500. This generous offer is designed to help students across various fields, providing them with a suite of advanced tools to assist with studying, creative work, and personal projects. The AI Pro plan includes features such as the Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model, the Veo 3 video generation tool, and 2TB of cloud storage, all aimed at boosting pro

In an unprecedented move in Silicon Valley, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is offering jaw-dropping compensation packages, reportedly ranging from Rs 800 crore to Rs 1,600 crore, to recruit top AI researchers for its newly launched Superintelligence Lab (MSL). These offers are aimed at attracting the world’s best talent from firms like Apple, OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic. Among the standout packages is the rumoured Rs 1,600 crore ($200 million) offer

Meta’s internal culture has come under sharp criticism following a powerful exit email from former AI researcher Tijmen Blankevoort, who compared the company’s environment to “metastatic cancer.” In a message shared internally and reviewed by The Information, Blankevoort described a toxic and fear-driven culture within Meta’s AI division, exacerbated by constant performance reviews, mass layoffs, and a lack of mission cla

In a move aimed at streamlining the delivery of benefits under the National Action Plan for Skill Development of Persons with Disabilities (NAP-SDP), the government has mandated that all beneficiaries provide their Aadhaar number or proof of Aadhaar enrollment to access scheme benefits. This policy is part of a broader initiative to ensure that cash and non-cash benefits reach persons with disabilities (PwDs) efficiently.

Waymo, the self-driving technology company, has introduced a significant shift in its autonomous vehicle service by allowing teenagers aged 14-17 to use its robotaxis independently in Phoenix. Previously, unaccompanied minors were prohibited from using Waymo’s services, but the company now believes that its technology is trustworthy enough to safely transport children on their own. This change in policy is a bold move by Waymo to gain the trust of famili

Trapit Bansal, an IIT-Kanpur alumnus and former OpenAI researcher, has officially joined Meta's newly established Superintelligence Labs (MSL). Bansal’s hiring is part of Meta’s aggressive push to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) and rival industry giants like OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic. As part of his new role, Bansal will bring his expertise in deep learning, meta-learning, and natural language processing to help Meta

Microsoft is enforcing a mandatory usage of its internal AI tools across all levels of the company. In an internal email, Julia Liuson, president of the Developer Division, stated that AI has become a core part of the company's work culture. With this move, Microsoft is aiming to boost the adoption of its AI services, which have fallen short of internal expectations despite heavy promotion. Managers are now required to evaluate employees based on how effec

From a humble beginning in Belagavi, Karnataka to the top echelons of global tech, Sachin Katti’s story is one of academic brilliance, relentless innovation, and impactful leadership. Now named Intel’s Chief Technology Officer and Chief AI Officer, Katti is at the forefront of the company’s transformation during a time of massive restructuring. His appointment reflects Intel’s renewed emphasis on artificial intelligence, not as a suppor

A staggering 16 billion login credentials have been exposed online in what is shaping up to be one of the largest and most concerning data leaks to date. The discovery was made by a cybersecurity research team that has been tracking suspicious activity and open databases across the web since early 2025. The exposed datasets contain usernames, passwords, session tokens, cookies, and other sensitive authentication information gathered through infostealer malware, credential stuffing, and reproc

India's top cybersecurity agency has issued a serious warning for desktop users of Google Chrome. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), operating under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has flagged several high-risk vulnerabilities affecting Chrome users on Windows, macOS, and Linux. These vulnerabilities, if not addressed promptly, could allow hackers to remotely crash your system or gain access to sensitive informat

Meta Platforms has announced the launch of its first-ever Gaming Accelerator program in India, signaling a major investment in the country’s growing game development ecosystem. The program, which targets small and medium game developers and studios, aims to empower Indian talent with cutting-edge tools, AI support, and access to venture capital, placing them on the global gaming map. In the accelerator’s

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is set to revolutionize Aadhaar verification by launching a new mobile application that will allow users to share their Aadhaar details securely through a QR code. This initiative aims to eliminate the need for physical photocopies of Aadhaar, offering users the option to share either the full or masked version of their Aadhaar number with complete control and consent.

Meta Platforms has announced Arun Srinivas as its new India Head, a move expected to strengthen the company’s position in one of its fastest-growing markets. The decision comes amid the surge in digital advertising in India and Meta’s expanding user base across its platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. With a strong background in FMCG, tech, and private equity, Srinivas brings a blend of strategic vision and operational expertise to the

Indian-American venture capitalist Vinod Khosla has sparked a major debate by suggesting that artificial intelligence may undermine the dominance of elite universities and high-prestige careers. Reacting to a report titled “The End of Prestige”, Khosla argued that AI tools are eroding the traditional value of expensive degrees in law, medicine, and finance by replacing the need for memorized knowledge with the ability to intelligently query AI sys