Artificial Intelligence
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Trump officially renames AI as 'Super Intelligence', calls it 'much bigger than the Internet'
World | Sep 30, 2026, 06:55 AM ISTDonald Trump announced that the US government will refer to Artificial Intelligence as "Super Intelligence" or "SI". The move came during a White House meeting with leading technology executives, where AI safety, data centres, industry self-regulation and national security were also discussed.
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Trump announces 'AI Force' led by 'AI Czar' to keep US ahead as race with China intensifies
World | Sep 20, 2026, 08:14 AM ISTPresident Donald Trump said he plans to appoint a new AI czar and establish an AI force as Washington debates the risks posed by artificial intelligence and the competition between the US and China in the technology sector intensifies.
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iPhone 18 Pro sale starts in India: Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart and BigBasket offer home delivery
Technology | Sep 18, 2026, 01:34 PM ISTiPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are live with their India sale, and buyers can now book the device online from Apple, Amazon and Flipkart, quick-commerce platforms including Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart and BigBasket are offering doorstep delivery in select cities.
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Anthropic says it blocked efforts to use AI for cyberattacks that could lead to biological weapons
Technology | Sep 11, 2026, 09:27 AM ISTAI company Anthropic said the AI models grow more powerful, elaborate cyberattacks no longer require sophisticated skills and even lone individuals can create threats that would not have been possible even a year ago.
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Humans may communicate with animals with the help of AI: Know-how
Technology | Sep 08, 2026, 07:30 AM ISTArtificial intelligence could bring humans closer to understanding animal communication by the end of this decade, according to a report. Researchers are combining AI with biologging technology to analyse huge volumes of animal sounds and identify patterns that humans may have missed.
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OpenAI delays next AI model after internal cybersecurity scare: What happened?
Technology | Sep 03, 2026, 07:00 PM ISTOpenAI has paused its largest reinforcement learning training run after an internal security test showed advanced AI agents could bypass safeguards, communicate through unintended channels, and exploit software vulnerabilities.
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Google Pics AI Image tool arrives with Nano Banana for image creation, editing and more
Technology | Sep 03, 2026, 03:34 PM ISTGoogle has launched Pics, a new AI-powered image creation and editing tool built on its Nano Banana model. The service integrates with Google Workspace, allowing users to generate and edit visuals within Docs and Slides, while Drive integration is set to arrive in the coming weeks.
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Instagram tightens rules for AI profiles: Unlabelled AI accounts could lose recommendation reach
Technology | Sep 01, 2026, 02:58 PM ISTInstagram is bringing a new AI-generated profile label to make it easier for users to identify profiles featuring AI-generated people. The platform further warns that accounts featuring AI-generated individuals without the appropriate label may face reduced reach and could not be recommended.
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How to stay safe from AI-powered scams: 7 Simple tips to protect yourself
Technology | Sep 01, 2026, 10:44 AM ISTAI is making scams more convincing, with fraudsters increasingly using voice cloning, deepfake videos and personalised phishing messages to target victims. From verifying suspicious calls and links to never sharing OTPs or passwords, these 7-safety tips can help you stay protected.
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Can technology predict the next natural disaster? How AI, satellites and smartphones could help
Technology | Aug 31, 2026, 01:27 PM ISTArtificial intelligence, satellites, sensors and smartphones are increasingly being used to identify signs of floods, earthquakes, landslides and other natural disasters. While technology cannot predict every event with certainty, faster data analysis and instant mobile alerts.
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Indian AI firm orders 9000 Nvidia chips for massive AI data centre in Hyderabad
Technology | Aug 26, 2026, 05:17 PM ISTAM Intelligence placed an order for around 9,000 Nvidia Vera Rubin systems as it prepares to build a large-scale AI data centre in Hyderabad. The facility is expected to go live next year and will form the first phase of the company’s planned 1GW compute-as-a-service platform.
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'AI set to restructure banking operations, threatens jobs in the industry'
Business | Aug 20, 2026, 02:29 PM ISTDespite AI's rapid development, he acknowledged that the technology still has limitations and that its biggest near-term impact may not be fully replacing banking employees, but automating parts of their workload.
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Mohan Yadav govt takes big decision for Gen Z: Free online coaching, training in AI skills for youth
Madhya Pradesh | Aug 18, 2026, 05:34 PM ISTState Minister Rakesh Singh the Madhya Pradesh government's primary focus will be on discovering talent at an early age and providing them with systematic training. “One crore (10 million) youths will be trained in AI skills within a year,” he said.
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Why Microsoft retreats from China after years of expansion? Know real reasons
Technology | Aug 17, 2026, 01:24 PM ISTMicrosoft is reducing its presence in China after years of navigating growing regulatory pressure, US-China tensions, and rising competition from domestic technology companies. The tech giant has decided to maintain a foothold in the country, supported by demand from Chinese businesses.
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ChatGPT and Gemini both cross 1 billion users: Who is growing faster?
Technology | Aug 12, 2026, 07:16 PM ISTChatGPT and Google Gemini have both crossed the massive milestone of 1 billion users, marking a major turning point in the global AI race. While ChatGPT may still have the larger user base, Gemini appears to be growing faster.
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JP Nadda releases AI knowledge paper: What it means for the future of diagnostics
India | Aug 08, 2026, 09:10 PM ISTThe report also highlights that this transition requires addressing fragmented health data and limited evidence, developing predictable lifecycle-based regulation for adaptive AI, and creating supportive reimbursement and procurement mechanisms.
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Looking for an AI laptop? These 5 powerful picks are worth buying in 2026
Technology | Aug 08, 2026, 06:15 AM ISTAI-powered laptops are transforming the way people work, study, and create by bringing intelligent features directly to the device. From Apple's latest MacBook Air M5 to the affordable Primebook 2 Max, here are five AI-ready laptops in 2026 that combine powerful hardware with smart features.
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Govt crackdown on AI deepfake: What are the new rules for social media platforms and AI content?
India | Aug 06, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTThe government has amended the Information Technology (IT) Rules to strengthen regulations around AI-generated content, making it mandatory for platforms to clearly label artificial intelligence-generated material and maintain traceable metadata.
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Gemini to become default AI assistant on Android from September 2026: Google Assistant to shut down
Technology | Aug 06, 2026, 12:15 PM ISTGoogle has started the final phase of retiring Google Assistant from Android devices, as Gemini set to replace it as the default AI assistant starting from September 4. The transition will roll out to smartphones, tablets, Wear OS smartwatches, and compatible audio devices.
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AI can spot signs of lung cancer on CT scans, but can it replace a radiologist? Expert explains
Health | Aug 05, 2026, 07:24 PM ISTCan AI help detect lung cancer earlier? Dr. Manoj Deshmukh explains how deep-learning tools analyse CT scans, assess suspicious lung nodules and support radiologists in screening. The technology, he stresses, is designed to complement doctors, not replace them.