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Sam Altman back in court: Florida sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT fuelled violence, addiction and self-harm among users
Florida has launched a landmark lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, accusing the company of prioritising growth over safety while allowing ChatGPT to contribute to violent crimes, self-harm and youth addiction. The case marks the first state-led legal challenge seeking to hold an AI company accountable.
Instagram security flaw: How hackers tricked Meta’s AI into handing over accounts
A security lapse in Meta’s AI-powered support system reportedly allowed hackers to seize control of Instagram accounts by manipulating a chatbot into resetting passwords. The flaw, which affected several high-profile profiles, has since been patched, raising fresh concerns over AI’s growing role in account security.
Alphabet taps equity markets for $80 billion as AI capex race intensifies
Alphabet has announced plans to raise up to $80 billion through equity markets to fund a massive expansion of its artificial intelligence infrastructure, as surging demand for AI computing pushes Big Tech into an unprecedented capital spending race
Blackstone-backed AirTrunk to invest $21 billion in India data centre project
AirTrunk plans a $21 billion data center investment in Maharashtra as India attracts massive AI and digital infrastructure spending from global and domestic firms
Google Pixel watch 5 discovered on ocean floor ahead of official launch
A Pixel Watch 5 prototype was reportedly recovered from the Atlantic Ocean, revealing key specifications and hinting at Google's next-generation smartwatch upgrades
Anthropic confidentially files IPO prospectus with SEC following soaring valuation
Anthropic confidentially files for IPO, surpasses OpenAI in valuation as strong growth and a major SpaceX compute deal boost investor confidence
EU plans tougher cloud tender rules that may squeeze out big tech, draft document reveals
The European Union is preparing stricter cloud procurement rules for critical government projects, a move that could limit the role of U.S. tech giants while boosting European digital sovereignty
Microsoft expected to unveil new AI models and windows enhancements at build 2026: Report
Microsoft Build 2026 is expected to spotlight the company's AI-first vision with new Windows AI features, an in-house reasoning model, Copilot updates, and developer-focused enhancement
Is your hard drive revealing your browsing habits? One simple step can help protect your privacy
Researchers have uncovered a new browser-based attack that can use SSD activity patterns and AI to identify visited websites and running apps without requiring any user interaction
Nvidia expands global robotaxi push, partners with Foxconn and Uber on level 4 autonomous vehicles
Nvidia is expanding its Drive Hyperion platform and partnering with global automakers and Foxconn to accelerate the rollout of Level 4 autonomous robotaxis and self-driving EVs
Computex 2026: From HP OmniBook Ultra to Samsung Displays, here’s everything unveiled at asia’s biggest tech show
Computex 2026 has kicked off with major launches from Microsoft, Nvidia, AMD, Acer, HP, and Samsung, showcasing next-generation AI PCs, gaming hardware, and display technologies
Apple iPhone 18 Pro series tipped to introduce variable-aperture camera for greater creative control
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models could debut a variable aperture camera system, offering DSLR-like control and marking one of the biggest camera upgrades in recent years
Sarvam AI slashes Vision API pricing by two-thirds after processing 35 million pages
India's AI startup Sarvam AI is making its document intelligence platform significantly cheaper after seeing rapid adoption. With more than 35 million pages already processed through Sarvam Vision, the company says infrastructure improvements have enabled a major price reduction, potentially widening access to AI-powered document digitisation across industries.
Iran turns to ChatGPT and Gemini to boost cyber warfare capabilities: Report
Artificial intelligence is becoming a new weapon in modern conflict, and Iran appears keen to embrace it. A Financial Times report suggests the country is using tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini to support cyber operations, military research and online influence campaigns, raising fresh concerns among security experts.
Is Bill Gates' Mr Nice Guy image beginning to crack?
A new Wall Street Journal report paints a striking picture of how Jeffrey Epstein's shadow continues to follow Bill Gates. From cancelled appearances and strained relationships to growing public scepticism, the report suggests the Microsoft co-founder is facing one of the biggest reputational challenges of his career.
Nvidia unveils RTX Spark, a new AI chip designed to power the future of Windows
Nvidia has unveiled RTX Spark, its first major push into the mainstream PC processor market. Developed with Microsoft and powered by a new Arm-based CPU, the chip is designed for AI-powered Windows computers and could reshape how personal computers are built, used and optimised in the years ahead.
Comedian Ronny Chieng tells Harvard graduates to 'destroy AI', draws loud cheers
At Harvard's Class Day, comedian Ronny Chieng delivered an unexpectedly serious warning about artificial intelligence. While acknowledging AI's scientific potential, he argued that overreliance on chatbots risks creating a generation that stops thinking for itself, turning his commencement speech into a passionate defence of creativity and human effort.
How artificial intelligence is transforming the Hajj experience in Saudi Arabia | Watch
A viral video showcasing Saudi Arabia’s AI-powered security platform has offered a glimpse into how the Kingdom is using artificial intelligence to manage one of the world's largest religious gatherings. From crowd monitoring and satellite analysis to multilingual robots, technology is increasingly shaping the Hajj experience and improving pilgrim safety.
OpenAI is hiring robotics engineers as Sam Altman lays out vision for AI-powered humanoids
OpenAI is stepping beyond chatbots and software into the physical world. CEO Sam Altman has announced a major hiring drive for robotics engineers, signalling the company's ambitions to build useful AI-powered robots. The move comes as China and South Korea race ahead in the rapidly evolving humanoid robotics industry.
Nvidia’s long-rumoured Windows PC push may finally arrive at Computex 2026
The next wave of Windows computers may be designed around AI from the ground up. Reports suggest Nvidia-powered devices and Microsoft's new agentic software will debut together, offering a glimpse into a future where PCs can perform tasks, not just respond to prompts.
Apple teases new Beats headphones through Lamine Yamal ahead of World Cup
A new pair of Beats over-ear headphones has surfaced in images featuring Lamine Yamal, hinting at a possible launch ahead of the FIFA World Cup
Meta working on a new AI transcribing pendant? Here's what we know so far
Meta is reportedly expanding beyond smart glasses with AI-powered wearables, including a conversation-recording pendant, even as the company faces mounting privacy concerns and heavy Reality Labs losses
Apple's AI smart glasses now expected in 2027, Vision Air may follow in 2029: Report
Apple is reportedly planning a broader smart glasses strategy for 2027, targeting the mainstream eyewear market with AI-powered devices that could compete with Ray-Ban and others
Wikipedia editors planning a strike after recent layoffs? Here's what sparked the backlash
Wikipedia editors are considering strike action and other forms of protest after recent Wikimedia Foundation layoffs affected teams that supported the site's volunteer contributors
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 wide spotted in public? Here's what the latest leak reveals
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 has been spotted in public testing, with leaks pointing to a wider passport-style design aimed at users seeking a more practical foldable
Apple iOS 27: Expected release date, Beta schedule, and public rollout
Apple is expected to unveil iOS 27 at WWDC 2026 on June 8, followed by developer and public beta releases before the stable version arrives in mid-September alongside the iPhone 18 series
Pronto charges for cleaning, Shift does it free. Both are chasing the same AI prize
A new New York startup, Shift, is offering free apartment cleaning in exchange for recording people’s homes to train AI-powered robots. But Shift is not alone. Similar ambitions are emerging globally, including in India, where startups are quietly positioning themselves as future data engines for physical AI systems.
Oppo Enco Air5 Pro Review: A good pair of TWS earbuds in a cutthroat segment
These Oppo earphones are almost identical to the Nord Buds 4 Pro on paper. So should one pay the extra premium they demand?
Big pay cheques, intense interviews: What does it take to get hired at Anthropic?
Anthropic is not hiring like a typical tech company. Alongside eye-watering salaries reportedly reaching $850,000, candidates face deeply personal interviews about ethics, discomfort and unpopular opinions. The AI startup behind Claude appears obsessed with one thing beyond technical brilliance: finding people it believes can responsibly shape humanity’s AI future.
Amazon no longer tracks employees’ AI activity following tokenmaxxing concerns
Amazon has discontinued an internal AI leaderboard after employees allegedly inflated their activity to climb rankings, a practice internally dubbed “tokenmaxxing”. The move reflects growing tensions inside tech companies as aggressive AI adoption targets collide with rising infrastructure costs, employee performance pressures and concerns over wasteful usage of AI systems.