Artificial Intelligence
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AI may soon improve itself without humans: Anthropic raises concerns over future risks
Technology | Jun 05, 2026, 05:05 PM ISTAnthropic issued a fresh warning about advanced AI systems, which could eventually become capable of designing and building their own successors without human intervention. It cautioned that “recursive self-improvement” kind of feature could accelerate innovation but could be risky for humans.
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Amazon unveils AI-powered visual search tools, adds Lens Live and Circle to Search features
Technology | Jun 05, 2026, 12:00 PM ISTAmazon has announced a range of new AI-powered visual search features designed to make online shopping faster and more intuitive. The updates include AI-generated product previews, Lens Live real-time object recognition, Circle to Search functionality, and AI-curated style recommendations.
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Google AI Search criticised after ‘Disregard’ query shows overcomplicated results
Technology | May 25, 2026, 02:49 PM ISTGoogle’s AI-powered Search redesign is facing criticism after users noticed that even simple searches like “disregard” were showing long AI-generated responses instead of quick dictionary definitions.
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Mumbai Police registers FIR over AI-generated video intended to defame PM Modi
Maharashtra | May 22, 2026, 09:14 AM ISTMumbai Police have filed an FIR after an AI-generated video allegedly insulting PM Modi surfaced online from an Instagram account. The complaint, filed by a BJP youth leader, claims the content was deliberately created to malign the Prime Minister's image.
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OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT 5.5 Instant as default model: What’s new for users
Technology | May 06, 2026, 12:05 PM ISTOpenAI has rolled out ChatGPT 5.5 Instant as the new default model for all users. The update promises fewer errors, improved accuracy, and a more natural conversational experience, making everyday interactions more reliable.
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AI smartphones: How AI is making phones better than ever
Technology | Apr 21, 2026, 07:05 PM ISTAI-powered smartphones are rapidly transforming the Indian market with smarter cameras, better battery life, live translations, spam call blocking, and productivity tools. Leading brands bringing advanced AI features to users across premium and mid-range segments, making smartphones more useful.
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Google rolls out Gemini Personal Intelligence in India: Smarter AI with app integration
Technology | Apr 15, 2026, 03:38 PM ISTGoogle has introduced Gemini Personal Intelligence in India, enabling deeper app integration and contextual AI responses. The feature connects services like Gmail, Photos, and YouTube to deliver smarter, personalised answers while giving users full control over data usage.
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Buying a new smartphone? These AI features should be your top priority in 2026
Technology | Apr 04, 2026, 06:30 AM ISTAI is now at the core of modern smartphones, shaping everything from photography to battery life and security. If you’re planning to buy a new phone, understanding the right AI features can help you make a smarter and future-proof choice.
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Google launches Gemma 4: Powerful Open AI models now available for developers
Technology | Apr 03, 2026, 01:32 PM ISTGemma 4 has been launched as Google’s most capable open AI model family yet. Designed for advanced reasoning, coding and multimodal tasks, it offers powerful performance across devices—making AI development more accessible for Indian developers and startups.
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Google Vids launches free AI Video Creation tools: Create, Edit and Share videos easily
Technology | Apr 03, 2026, 01:10 PM ISTGoogle Vids is now offering free AI-powered video creation tools for users. With features like high-quality video generation, custom music, AI avatars, and direct YouTube sharing, Indian users can now create professional videos without spending money.
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Meta to shut down Horizon Worlds VR platform by June 2026: Metaverse plan faces major setback
Technology | Mar 19, 2026, 04:54 PM ISTMeta is shutting down its metaverse platform Horizon Worlds for VR devices by June 2026 after struggling to gain users and incurring massive losses. Former employees have blamed internal management decisions for the failure of the ambitious project.
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YouTube may use viewer feedback to crack down on AI-generated spam content
Technology | Mar 19, 2026, 03:05 PM ISTYouTube is testing a new feature that asks users to identify low-quality AI-generated videos, often called “AI slop". The move aims to improve content quality and recommendations but has also sparked concerns among creators about fairness and misuse.
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Amazon adds ‘Sassy’ personality to Alexa+: AI assistant now offers adults-only style
Technology | Mar 13, 2026, 11:29 AM ISTAmazon has introduced a new “Sassy” personality mode for its AI assistant Alexa+, designed for adult users. The feature adds witty and humorous responses that may include mild explicit language, while still avoiding NSFW content or harmful topics.
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'Jao jakar sweater becho': SC junks AI-drafted PIL of Ludhiana cloth trader
Trending | Mar 11, 2026, 12:01 PM ISTThe bench, also comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and R Mahadevan, became suspicious when Rajnish Sidhu, a hosiery trader with a Class 12 education, stood up to argue his plea regarding the PM CARES Fund.
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'AI is going to shape future warfare, important for military to have autonomous systems: CDS Chauhan
India | Mar 07, 2026, 11:11 PM ISTCDS Anil Chauhan said military strength was largely defined by platforms such as tanks, aircraft, ships and submarines earlier, but modern warfare now also requires data, network capability and intelligence.
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How US military used AI to attack Iran and hit 1,000 targets within first 24 hours
World | Mar 07, 2026, 10:22 AM ISTThe US military reportedly used an advanced AI platform called Maven Smart System to strike around 1,000 targets in Iran within the first 24 hours of its campaign. It is developed by Palantir and powered by Anthropic's Claude AI model.
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Google’s Gemini chatbot sued over alleged role in Florida man’s suicide
Technology | Mar 05, 2026, 02:03 PM ISTGoogle has been sued over claims its Gemini chatbot escalated a Florida man’s delusions before his suicide. The wrongful death case highlights growing legal scrutiny over AI chatbots and mental health safeguards.
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TCS not ‘afraid’ of AI, open to revenue cannibalisation to drive adoption: CEO K Krithivasan
Technology | Feb 25, 2026, 03:30 PM ISTTCS CEO K Krithivasan says the company is not afraid of artificial intelligence and is open to revenue cannibalisation if AI tools benefit customers. TCS is pushing for AI fluency across its 6 lakh workforce.
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AI should empower, not replace software engineers, says Microsoft President Brad Smith
Technology | Feb 23, 2026, 06:16 PM ISTMicrosoft President Brad Smith says AI should uplift software engineers, not replace them. He argues that AI can automate repetitive coding, improve productivity, and create higher-quality jobs in IT services.
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Adobe offers free Photoshop, Acrobat and Firefly AI to 15000 schools and 500 colleges in India
Technology | Feb 20, 2026, 02:47 PM ISTAdobe has announced free access to Photoshop, Acrobat and Firefly AI for students in 15,000 schools and 500 colleges across India under the government’s Content Creator Labs initiative. The program aims to build AI and creative skills and support job growth in the AVGC sector by 2030.