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Is the internet dead? What's this theory that OpenAI's Sam Altman says might be true?

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has suggested there may be truth to the Dead Internet Theory, which claims much of today’s online content and social media activity is generated by bots and AI rather than humans. His comments have put a spotlight on synthetic content and the growing influence of artificial intelligence online

'Trump now trains his tariff gun at chipmakers not shifting production bases to US

President Donald Trump said on Thursday his administration would impose tariffs on semiconductor imports from companies not shifting production to the US. The comment came ahead of his dinner with major technology company CEOs.

Will Chinese tech firms defy Xi pressure and buy Nvidia AI chip? Report says they want to...

Chinese tech firms perceive the potential B30A pricing, reported by Reuters for the first time, as a good deal, they added. One said the B30A promises to be up to six times more powerful than the H20

$6 billion windfall: Is crypto now the Trump family’s biggest business venture?

The Trump family’s cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial, has quickly become its largest source of wealth, with locked holdings valued at around $6 billion. The launch of its $WLFI token drew massive trading volumes and scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest as Donald Trump balances presidential duties with his family’s expanding crypto empire

Talking to chatbots can lead to 'AI psychosis'. Is this a growing mental health risk?

AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are now everyday tools, but psychiatrists warn of a disturbing trend dubbed 'AI psychosis'. A small group of users report delusions, emotional dependence or losing touch with reality after long conversations with chatbots

Why is AI startup Perplexity offering $34.5 billion for Google Chrome?

AI startup Perplexity has made an unprecedented $34.5 billion all-cash offer to buy Google Chrome, aiming to acquire the browser’s massive user base amid a looming US antitrust ruling against Google. Backed by major investors, the San Francisco-based firm says the deal would preserve Chrome’s openness while investing billions in its future development

ChatGPT co-creator appointed head of Meta AI Superintelligence Lab

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Shengjia Zhao, co-creator of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, will serve as the chief scientist of Meta Superintelligence Labs. The move came months after Meta went on to poach AI talent from competitors

Elon Musk's AI firm issues apology after Grok chatbot praises Hitler and spews Antisemitic rhetoric

Elon Musk's AI firm xAI issued an apology after its chatbot Grok posted multiple antisemitic posts, lauding Hitler.

Microsoft shuts shop in Pakistan after 25 years amid instability, security concerns

Global tech giant Microsoft has decided to shut down its operations in Pakistan after 25 years of operating in the country. Former President Arif Alvi slams the current regime

European firms in panic over EU’s AI Act, 44 CEOs urge Brussels to pause the law

Over 40 CEOs of European companies wrote a letter to the EU urging Brussels to halt its landmark artificial intelligence act, The EU was already considering mellowing down key elements of the law due to come into force in August.

After years of resistance, WhatsApp gives in to ads: What does this mean for users?

WhatsApp, long considered a sanctuary from ads, is now showing promotions in its Updates tab. Meta's announcement brings status ads, channel promotions and paid subscriptions to the app. Private chats remain untouched, but the move marks a major shift from WhatsApp’s ad-free roots, aligning it more closely with Meta’s monetisation strategy

'Wanted to make flying robots, not...': Developer upset as Ukraine uses his open-source code to make deadly drones

A 20-year-old open-source code powered Ukraine's Operation Spider Web that destroyed a third of Russian bombers that were hidden miles away from Ukraine. The creators of the code expressed surprise over the matter

'It can take care of itself': Trump asks Apple to not build manufacturing plants in India

While speaking in Qatar on Thursday, Trump expressed his frustration over Apple’s plans to build manufacturing plants in India, saying the country "can take care of itself.”

Apple to 'source' most US iPhones from India; Trump tariffs on China to cost it $900 mn

During the company's second-quarter earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company made quarterly records in several countries, including India

US Judge accuses Apple of defying order in App Store case

US District Court Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers found that Apple "willfully" violated an injunction she issued at trial, with the company instead creating new barriers to competition with the App Store and even lying to the court in the process

It's humans vs humanoids in China's 21 km half-marathon race. Who won?

21 robots joined thousands of humans to participate in a half marathon in China. This was the first time humans were pitted against humanoids in a sporting event in the country

Can Zuckerberg be forced to sell Instagram, WhatsApp? Antitrust trial against Meta could get political

A landmark anti-trust case against Mark Zuckerberg's Meta goes on trial with officials from FTC raise concerns that the case can get politicised as Zuckerberg lobbies with Trump

Is Amazon really buying TikTok? Who else wants a piece of the social media giant?

As the US government pushes for TikTok’s separation from its Chinese parent company ByteDance, multiple entities have shown interest in acquiring the app’s US operations. Amazon has submitted a late bid, though analysts doubt its viability. Other major contenders include Oracle, Blackstone Group, Andreessen Horowitz and Project Liberty

Furious Tesla investor to Musk: Return full-time or step aside!

In a few weeks, Musk took on a visible role in US President Donald Trump's second administration as he continues to lead the controversial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). However, this involvement has caused concerns among Tesla investors as the company's stock continues to flounder throughout 2025

'Horror Story': The case against ChatGPT after it accused Norway man of killing his children

Arve Hjalmar Holmen, a Norwegian man, has filed a complaint against OpenAI’s chatbot, ChatGPT, after it falsely told him that he had killed two of his sons, and had been jailed for 21 years. The case is a result of so-called ‘hallucinations' of AI systems

Amazon's Echo devices will send all voice recordings to cloud from March 28

The move is seen as connected to the launch of its generative AI-powered Alexa Plus, which is slated to be released later this month

Apple iPhone 16e First Impressions: The budget gateway into Apple Intelligence

There’s no doubt that the iPhone 16e is a solid phone — it functions well, fits neatly into Apple’s lineup, and brings some impressive features. But the way Apple has priced it makes things tricky

Optoma Wave 120SK DLP 4K Projector Review: Full of surprises

At first glance, the Optoma Wave 120SK looks plain and understated, with its simple white design. But don’t be fooled—this compact projector is all about performance, delivering bright, sharp visuals while keeping things lightweight and efficient

Best phones under Rs 60,000 (Feb-March 2025): Samsung Galaxy S24+ 5G, Realme GT 7 Pro to Apple iPhone 16e

Our list of smartphones under Rs 60,000 this month has raw power written all over them

EarFun Air Pro 4 Review: Easily the most feature-rich TWS earbuds under Rs 10,000

Its feature list can put to shame certain earphones priced twice as much and the sound quality is impressive too

Under pressure from DeepSeek, OpenAI to roll out bunch of new features for all ChatGPT users

Advanced Voice Mode, which allows users to have natural, free-flowing conversations with ChatGPT, has so far been exclusive to Plus subscribers. Now, OpenAI is rolling out a limited preview of the feature for all free users

President Donald Trump irked about Apple not killing DEI initiatives, may sign executive order soon

Apple’s stance on DEI has remained unwavering, despite pressure from conservative groups like the NCPPR, which had proposed changes to the company’s approach. Apple CEO Tim Cook made it clear that the company would only modify its policies if legally required to do so

Formovie Cinema Edge 4K UST Laser Projector Review: Compact size, massive punch

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