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ChatGPT to run ads in India for users of Free, Go tiers

OpenAI said advertisers will not have access to users' chats, memories, chat history or personal details, and ads will not appear alongside sensitive topics such as health, mental health and politics.

Apple 'Surprise and Shine' event on September 9 at 10:30 p.m. IST: Here's when and where to watch

For viewers in India, the Apple event will begin at 10:30 p.m. IST on September 9. The event will be livestreamed on Apple's website, the Apple TV app and YouTube.

Apple launches Mac mini and Mac Studio in India: Check prices, key specs and more

The Mac Mini refresh starts at Rs 99,900 in India. The Mac Studio update will set you back by Rs 2,79,900 at the very least. You will be able to buy both the devices starting September 22, 2026

OpenAI Under Investigation Over Hugging Face Hack Tied To Cybersecurity Test

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has launched an investigation into OpenAI following an AI-driven hack of Hugging Face during an internal cybersecurity test. His office subpoenaed OpenAI to examine whether its safety controls and oversight violated state consumer protection laws.

Claude down? Users report partial outage issue, 'Downgraded performance of my Claude Max bill'

Anthropic acknowledged the disruption and said it had identified the cause and was working to restore normal service. Several Claude models were reportedly affected, while developers also faced failed API requests and intermittent access. The company had not provided a timeline for full recovery or confirmed the cause of the outage at the time of publication.

New SIM rules come into effect that blocks excess mobile connections

New SIM card rules came into effect in India on Monday, limiting individuals to nine mobile connections, or six in Jammu and Kashmir, Assam and the North-East. Telecom operators must block excess connections and move to real-time checks by November 30, 2026.

Govt asks Google to take down Firebase pages impersonating banks: Report

s. Google said it has strict policies against phishing, malware and financial fraud and works with Indian authorities on such cases. The action comes amid growing concerns over digital fraud, with Indian users reportedly losing Rs 22,500 crore to cyber and digital fraud in 2025.

Instagram uses 'don't ask, don't tell' approach on under‑13 users' safety: Ex-Meta Engineer in US court

Bejar said tens of thousands of children under 13 were using Instagram and that the company lacked employee goals or metrics to identify and act on suspected underage users, despite having systems to detect fake accounts

Google launches one-year free AI Plus plan for Indian college students

The company is also introducing new learning features across Gemini and Google Search, including personalised study plans, diagnostic quizzes, interactive visuals, practice tests and Google Lens-based step-by-step learning. Eligible Indian students can redeem the offer until December 31, 2026, subject to verification and applicable terms.

Google bets big on India with Pixel 11 lineup, expands local manufacturing push

The Pixel 11 series features upgraded hardware, cameras, Gemini AI support, the Tensor G6 processor and Titan M3 security chip. The Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL and 11 Pro Fold are priced from Rs 89,999 to Rs 1,86,999, while the Pixel Watch 5 starts at Rs 42,900.

Starlink Reapplies For India's Approval To Launch 30,000-Satellite Gen 2 Constellation

Elon Musk-owned Starlink has reapplied to India's space regulator for approval of its Gen 2 satellite network, covering nearly 30,000 low-Earth orbit satellites. The bid includes direct-to-device technology that can connect satellites directly to mobile phones.

Samsung set to increase foldable smartphones prices in India

The premium foldable lineup, currently priced between Rs 1.25 lakh and Rs 2.6 lakh, has already seen record demand, with over 2.71 lakh pre-orders within 72 hours of launch in India. Samsung is also offering long-tenure zero-cost EMI options to make its latest foldables more affordable for buyers.

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT for teens with stronger safety and learning features

The offering includes Study Mode, homework reminders, quizzes, learning visualisations and Study Hours, while parents can use controls, Quiet Hours and limited safety notifications to manage teen usage.

India's first AI-powered payments foundation model launched by Razorpay to boost digital growth

Razorpay said early components have been deployed across around 3 trillion data points and have improved payment success rates by up to 10 per cent, while detecting significantly more international card fraud and disputed transactions.

What the job hunt looks like in an AI-first world

Explore how AI-powered screening and automated interviews are reshaping hiring in tech hubs like Bengaluru shifting the focus from polished résumés to proven judgment and critical thinking.

Meta Redesigns Instagram Logo For 1st Time In 10 Years

The new Instagram logo is a font. The app icon everyone actually recognises has not changed at all, and Meta will not say whether it is next. For a company that redraws its identity roughly once a decade, what got left alone matters more than what moved.