A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million into a teen mental health fund, ruling that Facebook and Instagram contributed to harming young users and created a public nuisance.

The court also directed Meta to implement stronger youth safety measures, including limits on teen usage, stricter controls on adult interactions with minors, notification restrictions, and safeguards against inappropriate AI chatbot interactions.

The landmark ruling could influence similar lawsuits across the United States, where dozens of states and more than 1,300 school districts are pursuing legal action against social media companies over alleged harm to children.

Meta Hit With $567 Million Penalty Over Teen Mental Health | Facebook & Instagram Under Fire

The decades-old Cauvery water dispute may be entering a new phase as Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay are expected to hold high-level talks in Bengaluru. The proposed meeting is likely to focus on the controversial Mekedatu balancing reservoir project and water-sharing during distress years.
If the meeting takes place, it will mark the first bilateral dialogue between the chief ministers of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu on the Cauvery issue in decades. The development comes amid renewed political pressure over water allocation, with former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin urging stronger action to protect the state's share of Cauvery waters.

Cauvery Water Row: Karnataka & Tamil Nadu CMs to hold key Mekedatu talks

West Asia tensions continue to intensify as Iran claims control over the Strait of Hormuz and halts multiple oil tankers while a Saudi-linked tanker catches fire after an attack in the Red Sea. US President Donald Trump says Iran is not yet ready for a deal but believes Tehran will eventually agree to negotiations. Meanwhile, the United States and Saudi Arabia sign a landmark civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with safeguards against proliferation.

In Europe, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discusses renewed peace efforts with US officials. In Africa, at least 21 people are killed in fresh attacks in Nigeria's Zamfara State. In business, Alphabet surpasses market expectations as Google Cloud and AI drive strong revenue growth, prompting a significant increase in capital spending for 2026.

Stay tuned for the latest international news, geopolitics, business updates, and breaking developments from around the world.

Iran Blocks Strait of Hormuz | Saudi Tanker hit in Red Sea | Trump says Iran will agree to deal 

Snap has become the latest major social media platform to settle a high-profile child safety lawsuit, joining TikTok and YouTube. The settlement leaves Meta as the only remaining defendant in a growing legal battle over the alleged impact of addictive platform features on children and teenagers. The lawsuit claims social media companies knowingly designed products that harmed young users' mental health. Legal experts believe these cases could force major tech companies to strengthen child safety protections, improve parental controls, and redesign key platform features.

Snap settles Child Safety Lawsuit | Meta left alone as legal pressure mounts

IBM shares plunged 25% in their steepest single-day decline since 1968 after the company issued a preliminary earnings warning that fell short of Wall Street expectations. The sharp selloff wiped out more than $100 billion in market value and erased much of the company's AI-driven gains from earlier this year.

IBM blamed weaker-than-expected results on a global memory chip shortage, saying customers redirected spending toward AI servers, storage, and memory hardware instead of software and mainframes. The warning also weighed on the broader technology sector, with software stocks declining while chipmakers and storage companies gained as investors shifted toward AI infrastructure.

IBM shares plunge 25% after shock earnings warning, ai chip shortage hits software demand

A US federal judge has dismissed a $32.8 billion lawsuit against Apple that accused the company of failing to prevent child sexual abuse material (CSAM) from being stored and shared on iCloud. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of more than 2,600 alleged victims, claimed Apple should have done more to detect and block abusive content on its cloud platform. Plaintiffs also sought a court order requiring Apple to introduce stronger safeguards for iCloud. However, the California federal court ruled that Apple is protected under Section 230 of the US Communications Decency Act, which generally shields online platforms from liability for user-generated content. The judge also noted that no current federal law requires Apple to proactively develop or deploy technology to detect and report child sexual abuse material.

U.S. Judge Dismisses $32.8 Billion Lawsuit Against Apple 

New York is set to become the first U.S. state to ban smart glasses across its entire court system. Beginning July 20, all camera- and microphone-equipped smart eyewear, including Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses and prescription smart glasses, will be prohibited inside state, county, city, town, and village courts. Court officials say the move is aimed at preventing covert recordings of legal proceedings. Visitors, lawyers, and court staff will be required to surrender smart glasses before entering court buildings. The decision follows growing concerns over AI-powered wearable devices and comes after Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses drew attention during a recent U.S. court appearance.

New york becomes first us state to ban smart glasses in all courts over secret recording concerns

While artificial intelligence can solve complex equations, millions of people around the world still reach for a simple calculator, and trust it more. From Casio's enduring global dominance to Bangkok street vendors who rely on calculators to bridge language barriers, this story explores why these pocket-sized devices continue to thrive. In a world of apps, prompts and constant updates, the calculator remains the most reliable tool in the room. Watch to find out why the calculator isn't going anywhere.


Why calculators are growing in popularity

This week on Tech It Out, see how virtual reality is giving Gaza's children moments of escape and healing; explore the newest robots reshaping everyday life; and learn why calculators remain indispensable even in the age of artificial intelligence. Watch the full episode for all the details.


Tech for humanity, latest robots & calculator vs. AI

Global leaders are emphasizing the mantra “Adapt & Survive” as AI and automation emerge as major economic disruptors.

A recent survey shows optimism and fear split among decision-makers, reflecting uncertainty about technology’s impact on jobs and markets. Investors worry about a repeat of crises similar to the UK Truss moment.

Global Leaders Urge “Adapt & Survive” Amid AI Disruption

The next revolution in farming is not human, it’s autonomous. AI-powered tractors and drones are taking on the toughest jobs in agriculture, helping solve labour shortages and safety risks. Unveiled at the FIRA USA expo, these machines are turning traditional farms into data-driven ecosystems.


AI rewriting the rules of farming

From China's traffic-managing 'Tongtong' to Australia's spider-like 3D printing robot 'Charlotte', from factory floors in Shanghai to AI-powered homes in California, robots are taking on new shapes and skills. These robots have been built to think, adapt, and evolve. They are not just machines but the next leap in human innovation.


Meet the new generation of AI-robots | Artificial Intelligence

BlackBerry (originally Research In Motion, RIM) pioneered mobile email and smartphones in the early 2000s. Its devices, with secure messaging and iconic QWERTY keyboards, became status symbols for business and government users. RIM’s market share grew rapidly; for example, by January 2010 BlackBerry held about 43 per cent of US smartphone sales. At its peak BlackBerry counted some 41 million subscribers worldwide. BlackBerry’s early success rested on its physical keyboard and push‐email.&nbsp;&nbsp;By the late 2000s consumer preferences shifted sharply to large touchscreen devices and rich multimedia features. BlackBerry reacted slowly. It initially dismissed the iPhone (introduced 2007) as a “toy” for consumers, and only released its first full-touchscreen model (the BlackBerry Storm) in 2008 – a device that drew criticism for poor performance and responsiveness. In fact, industry analysts noted that for years BlackBerry phone hardware changed little: “the typical BlackBerry phone…was really hard to tell…from one from five years ago”. In contrast, Apple’s iPhone and Android competitors continuously iterated on form factor, adding large, high-resolution touchscreens and sleek designs. BlackBerry’s clinging to small screens and keyboards left it unable to match the user experience of newer smartphones.<ul><li>Hardware missteps: BlackBerry insisted on QWERTY keyboards and small displays long after rivals went all-touch. Its first touchscreen models (like the 2008 Storm) proved unreliable. This reluctance to fully embrace touchscreen UIs hurt its appeal.</li><li>OS delays: BlackBerry’s proprietary OS also lagged behind. Successive BlackBerry operating systems were slower to update and less intuitive than iOS or Android, making apps and features harder to develop. By the time BlackBerry 10 (its next-gen OS) launched in 2013, it was six years behind the iPhone – too late to regain users.</li></ul>App Ecosystem and Market Focus&nbsp;As Apple and Google cultivated vast app ecosystems (starting with Apple’s 2008 App Store and Google’s Android Market), BlackBerry failed to attract developers. In practical terms, iOS and Android users enjoyed tens of thousands of apps; BlackBerry’s App World had far fewer popular apps. Observers noted that BlackBerry developers lagged behind the “rapid introduction of apps” on other platforms. This limited functionality made BlackBerry devices less versatile for consumers.&nbsp;BlackBerry also focused heavily on corporate and government customers, emphasizing email security and enterprise server integration. As smartphones became mainstream tools for personal use, BlackBerry’s enterprise image became a handicap. Users increasingly “expect their phones to meet both professional and personal needs,” but BlackBerry’s offerings were seen as corporate‐centric. In the hand of an individual consumer, Apple’s iPhone (and Android phones) offered not just email but rich multimedia, web browsing, music, and social apps – needs BlackBerry devices only partially addressed. BlackBerry’s failure to broaden its appeal beyond business users meant it ceded ground to phones that delivered a “single device” for both work and life.&nbsp;Strategic Missteps and Internal Dynamics&nbsp;Internally, BlackBerry’s leadership structure and strategy contributed to missteps. Co‑CEOs Mike Lazaridis (product visionary) and Jim Balsillie (business strategist) often clashed on priorities. In general, the company became slow to adapt its strategy as the market changed. BlackBerry at one point delayed major product launches (for example, there was a multi-month delay before the PlayBook tablet ship date) which let competitors gain ground. A notorious example was the company’s network outage in October 2011, when all BlackBerry email services went down for days – an event that shook customer confidence just as consumers were already eyeing other platforms. After several disappointing quarters and executive turmoil, both co-founders left as CEOs in early 2012 (Lazaridis and Balsillie resigned in January 2012), leaving the company scrambling for direction.&nbsp;Manufacturing and Quality Decisions&nbsp;One critical business decision was the shift of handset production to China. Co-founder Jim Balsillie championed outsourcing manufacturing to reduce costs as BlackBerry grew. In 2010, for example, BlackBerry began contracting Chinese factories for phone assembly. In the short run this cut expenses, but it also introduced quality-control problems. The company’s product quality and reliability suffered according to insiders. In fact, analysts later described BlackBerry’s move to Chinese manufacturing as disastrous. Commentators note that “Balsillie insisted outsourcing to China will lower costs…[but] Lazaridis…refuses because he believes it will worsen the phone’s quality”. In practice, BlackBerry’s mass-market devices faced glitches (battery pullouts, buggy software updates, etc.) after the shift. One critic wrote that the decision to “shift manufacturing to China was an unmitigated disaster” for BlackBerry’s products. The quality issues damaged BlackBerry’s reputation even as rivals like Apple maintained tight control over their overseas production. (For context, Apple famously centralised much of its assembly in China and refined its supply chain to ensure consistent quality and massive scale.)&nbsp;By late 2016 BlackBerry effectively exited handset manufacturing altogether, licensing its brand instead. In December 2016 the company announced it would no longer make phones itself: it outsourced future smartphone production to Chinese partner TCL and even moved to Android on its last devices. This retreat marked the end of BlackBerry’s hardware business. Ultimately, RIM’s effort to cut costs via Chinese production may have extended its life by a few quarters, but it failed to address the deeper loss of market share – and arguably hurt device quality along the way.&nbsp;Competitors: Apple and Samsung&nbsp;BlackBerry’s decline coincided with the meteoric rise of Apple and Samsung. Apple’s 2007 iPhone redefined the smartphone with a capacitive touchscreen and an ecosystem of apps and media. By the early 2010s Apple repeatedly introduced new features (e.g. voice assistant Siri in 2011) and refined its design. As a result, Apple grew from a niche to a dominant player: by late 2012 Apple’s iOS commanded about 35% of the US smartphone market. Samsung, partnering with Google’s Android platform, pursued a different strategy. Samsung and other Android OEMs could focus on hardware design while using Google’s free OS, letting them iterate devices rapidly. For example, CNN reported that by January 2011 Android (powering Samsung, Motorola, HTC phones, etc.) had reached 31.2 per cent US market share, narrowly surpassing BlackBerry’s 30.4 per cent. Within a few months Android even overtook Apple in share. Samsung also diversified its lineup (the Galaxy S/Note series) and aggressively priced phones, quickly becoming the world’s largest smartphone maker. In short, Apple and Samsung moved swiftly to meet evolving consumer demand (big screens, apps, multimedia) in a way BlackBerry had not.&nbsp;Both competitors also executed smarter supply-chain strategies. Apple and Samsung leveraged massive Chinese factory networks to ramp production; BlackBerry had been slow to build comparable scale. As market trends shifted, Apple and Samsung gained share almost inevitably. By 2012 Gartner and ComScore data showed Android+ iOS owned roughly 85–90 per cent of the smartphone market, while BlackBerry’s share collapsed into the single digits. In effect, BlackBerry was “crowded out” by the iPhone and Android wave – competitors who bet heavily on touch interfaces, user-friendly operating systems, and app ecosystems, in stark contrast to BlackBerry’s legacy approach.&nbsp;BlackBerry’s downfall resulted from concrete strategic and design missteps. It clung too long to its physical‐keyboard design and enterprise niche even as consumers demanded touchscreen, app‐rich smartphones. Its operating system updates and app ecosystem lagged behind Android/iOS. Internally, shifting priorities and a two-CEO structure slowed decisive action. Critically, the push by co‐founder Jim Balsillie to offshore manufacturing to China – intended to save money – is widely seen as having worsened product quality. Meanwhile, rivals Apple and Samsung seized the touchscreen era and optimized global supply chains, swiftly eroding BlackBerry’s market dominance. These verified factors, rather than hype, best explain BlackBerry’s rapid fall from industry leader to (by the mid-2010s) a company pivoting entirely to software.

One critical business decision was the shift of handset production to China. Co-founder Jim Balsillie championed outsourcing manufacturing to reduce costs as BlackBerry grew.

BlackBerry (originally Research In Motion, RIM) pioneered mobile email and smartphones in the early 2000s. Its devices, with secure messaging and iconic QWERTY keyboards, became status symbols for business and government users. RIM’s market share grew rapidly; for example, by January 2010 BlackBerry held about 43 per cent of US smartphone sales. At its peak BlackBerry counted some 41 million subscribers worldwide. BlackBerry’s early success rested on its physical keyboard and push‐email. By the late 2000s consumer preferences shifted sharply to large touchscreen devices and rich multimedia features. BlackBerry reacted slowly. It initially dismissed the iPhone (introduced 2007) as a “toy” for consumers, and only released its first full-touchscreen model (the BlackBerry Storm) in 2008 – a device that drew criticism for poor performance and responsiveness. In fact, industry analysts noted that for years BlackBerry phone hardware changed little: “the typical BlackBerry phone…was really hard to tell…from one from five years ago”. In contrast, Apple’s iPhone and Android competitors continuously iterated on form factor, adding large, high-resolution touchscreens and sleek designs. BlackBerry’s clinging to small screens and keyboards left it unable to match the user experience of newer smartphones. Hardware missteps: BlackBerry insisted on QWERTY keyboards and small displays long after rivals went all-touch. Its first touchscreen models (like the 2008 Storm) proved unreliable. This reluctance to fully embrace touchscreen UIs hurt its appeal. OS delays: BlackBerry’s proprietary OS also lagged behind. Successive BlackBerry operating systems were slower to update and less intuitive than iOS or Android, making apps and features harder to develop. By the time BlackBerry 10 (its next-gen OS) launched in 2013, it was six years behind the iPhone – too late to regain users. App Ecosystem and Market Focus As Apple and Google cultivated vast app ecosystems (starting with Apple’s 2008 App Store and Google’s Android Market), BlackBerry failed to attract developers. In practical terms, iOS and Android users enjoyed tens of thousands of apps; BlackBerry’s App World had far fewer popular apps. Observers noted that BlackBerry developers lagged behind the “rapid introduction of apps” on other platforms. This limited functionality made BlackBerry devices less versatile for consumers. BlackBerry also focused heavily on corporate and government customers, emphasizing email security and enterprise server integration. As smartphones became mainstream tools for personal use, BlackBerry’s enterprise image became a handicap. Users increasingly “expect their phones to meet both professional and personal needs,” but BlackBerry’s offerings were seen as corporate‐centric. In the hand of an individual consumer, Apple’s iPhone (and Android phones) offered not just email but rich multimedia, web browsing, music, and social apps – needs BlackBerry devices only partially addressed. BlackBerry’s failure to broaden its appeal beyond business users meant it ceded ground to phones that delivered a “single device” for both work and life. Strategic Missteps and Internal Dynamics Internally, BlackBerry’s leadership structure and strategy contributed to missteps. Co‑CEOs Mike Lazaridis (product visionary) and Jim Balsillie (business strategist) often clashed on priorities. In general, the company became slow to adapt its strategy as the market changed. BlackBerry at one point delayed major product launches (for example, there was a multi-month delay before the PlayBook tablet ship date) which let competitors gain ground. A notorious example was the company’s network outage in October 2011, when all BlackBerry email services went down for days – an event that shook customer confidence just as consumers were already eyeing other platforms. After several disappointing quarters and executive turmoil, both co-founders left as CEOs in early 2012 (Lazaridis and Balsillie resigned in January 2012), leaving the company scrambling for direction. Manufacturing and Quality Decisions One critical business decision was the shift of handset production to China. Co-founder Jim Balsillie championed outsourcing manufacturing to reduce costs as BlackBerry grew. In 2010, for example, BlackBerry began contracting Chinese factories for phone assembly. In the short run this cut expenses, but it also introduced quality-control problems. The company’s product quality and reliability suffered according to insiders. In fact, analysts later described BlackBerry’s move to Chinese manufacturing as disastrous. Commentators note that “Balsillie insisted outsourcing to China will lower costs…[but] Lazaridis…refuses because he believes it will worsen the phone’s quality”. In practice, BlackBerry’s mass-market devices faced glitches (battery pullouts, buggy software updates, etc.) after the shift. One critic wrote that the decision to “shift manufacturing to China was an unmitigated disaster” for BlackBerry’s products. The quality issues damaged BlackBerry’s reputation even as rivals like Apple maintained tight control over their overseas production. (For context, Apple famously centralised much of its assembly in China and refined its supply chain to ensure consistent quality and massive scale.) By late 2016 BlackBerry effectively exited handset manufacturing altogether, licensing its brand instead. In December 2016 the company announced it would no longer make phones itself: it outsourced future smartphone production to Chinese partner TCL and even moved to Android on its last devices. This retreat marked the end of BlackBerry’s hardware business. Ultimately, RIM’s effort to cut costs via Chinese production may have extended its life by a few quarters, but it failed to address the deeper loss of market share – and arguably hurt device quality along the way. Competitors: Apple and Samsung BlackBerry’s decline coincided with the meteoric rise of Apple and Samsung. Apple’s 2007 iPhone redefined the smartphone with a capacitive touchscreen and an ecosystem of apps and media. By the early 2010s Apple repeatedly introduced new features (e.g. voice assistant Siri in 2011) and refined its design. As a result, Apple grew from a niche to a dominant player: by late 2012 Apple’s iOS commanded about 35% of the US smartphone market. Samsung, partnering with Google’s Android platform, pursued a different strategy. Samsung and other Android OEMs could focus on hardware design while using Google’s free OS, letting them iterate devices rapidly. For example, CNN reported that by January 2011 Android (powering Samsung, Motorola, HTC phones, etc.) had reached 31.2 per cent US market share, narrowly surpassing BlackBerry’s 30.4 per cent. Within a few months Android even overtook Apple in share. Samsung also diversified its lineup (the Galaxy S/Note series) and aggressively priced phones, quickly becoming the world’s largest smartphone maker. In short, Apple and Samsung moved swiftly to meet evolving consumer demand (big screens, apps, multimedia) in a way BlackBerry had not. Both competitors also executed smarter supply-chain strategies. Apple and Samsung leveraged massive Chinese factory networks to ramp production; BlackBerry had been slow to build comparable scale. As market trends shifted, Apple and Samsung gained share almost inevitably. By 2012 Gartner and ComScore data showed Android+ iOS owned roughly 85–90 per cent of the smartphone market, while BlackBerry’s share collapsed into the single digits. In effect, BlackBerry was “crowded out” by the iPhone and Android wave – competitors who bet heavily on touch interfaces, user-friendly operating systems, and app ecosystems, in stark contrast to BlackBerry’s legacy approach. BlackBerry’s downfall resulted from concrete strategic and design missteps. It clung too long to its physical‐keyboard design and enterprise niche even as consumers demanded touchscreen, app‐rich smartphones. Its operating system updates and app ecosystem lagged behind Android/iOS. Internally, shifting priorities and a two-CEO structure slowed decisive action. Critically, the push by co‐founder Jim Balsillie to offshore manufacturing to China – intended to save money – is widely seen as having worsened product quality. Meanwhile, rivals Apple and Samsung seized the touchscreen era and optimized global supply chains, swiftly eroding BlackBerry’s market dominance. These verified factors, rather than hype, best explain BlackBerry’s rapid fall from industry leader to (by the mid-2010s) a company pivoting entirely to software.

One critical business decision was the shift of handset production to China. Co-founder Jim Balsillie championed outsourcing manufacturing to reduce costs as BlackBerry grew.

Rise and fall of BlackBerry: How the mobile phone giant destroyed itself

&nbsp;OpenAI makes Codex free for all ChatGPT users, including free tier All ChatGPT users can now access Codex AI coding tool. OpenAI has announced that its AI-powered coding assistant, Codex, is now available to all ChatGPT users. From 4 June 2025, both free and Plus users can use Codex within ChatGPT without requiring a paid Pro or Enterprise plan. &nbsp;&nbsp;This move is expected to benefit developers, students by making AI-assisted coding more accessible. Codex helps users write code, fix bugs, run tests and import projects from GitHub. It can also fetch tools or data online when required. The rollout has already begun, and OpenAI says this change is part of its aim to bring AI tools to more people.&nbsp;OpenAI shared the news in a post on X, confirming that usage limits may be applied during high-demand periods to ensure fair access for everyone.<h2> What is Codex?</h2>Codex is OpenAI’s AI coding tool designed to understand natural language prompts and generate usable code. It runs on the codex-1 model, which is a version of OpenAI’s o3 model tailored for software development. Codex can perform a range of programming tasks, such as writing functions, debugging code, and updating pull requests. It integrates with GitHub and works via API and CLI, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced developers.<h2>How Codex supports software development</h2>Codex supports natural language and voice commands, allowing developers to easily create or update code. According to OpenAI, task durations vary depending on complexity; some tasks are completed in a minute, while others may take up to 30 minutes.The new Codex mini latest model, has been introduced to improve response speed and make interactions smoother.<h2>Safety, collaboration, and future updates</h2>Safety is a key focus. Codex is built to block harmful code while helping with legitimate requests. Companies such as Cisco and Temporal have used Codex to automate routine work, allowing teams to focus on more complex development challenges.&nbsp;OpenAI plans to connect Codex with CI tools and issue trackers, supporting team collaboration. While currently free, Codex may become a paid service for heavy users in the future. This update makes AI-powered coding more accessible to the wider development community.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Codex is rolling out to ChatGPT Plus users today. Get started at <a href="https://t.co/HqiAtgyLlP">https://t.co/HqiAtgyLlP</a> <a href="https://t.co/a7dXhbONtt">https://t.co/a7dXhbONtt</a>&mdash; OpenAI (@OpenAI) <a href="https://twitter.com/OpenAI/status/1929957365119627520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

OpenAI has made its AI coding tool Codex free for all ChatGPT users, including free and Plus tiers. Codex helps write, debug, and test code, integrates with GitHub, and supports voice commands. This move aims to make AI coding tools more accessible to developers.

OpenAI makes Codex free for all ChatGPT users, including free tier All ChatGPT users can now access Codex AI coding tool. OpenAI has announced that its AI-powered coding assistant, Codex, is now available to all ChatGPT users. From 4 June 2025, both free and Plus users can use Codex within ChatGPT without requiring a paid Pro or Enterprise plan. This move is expected to benefit developers, students by making AI-assisted coding more accessible. Codex helps users write code, fix bugs, run tests and import projects from GitHub. It can also fetch tools or data online when required. The rollout has already begun, and OpenAI says this change is part of its aim to bring AI tools to more people. OpenAI shared the news in a post on X, confirming that usage limits may be applied during high-demand periods to ensure fair access for everyone. What is Codex? Codex is OpenAI’s AI coding tool designed to understand natural language prompts and generate usable code. It runs on the codex-1 model, which is a version of OpenAI’s o3 model tailored for software development. Codex can perform a range of programming tasks, such as writing functions, debugging code, and updating pull requests. It integrates with GitHub and works via API and CLI, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced developers. How Codex supports software development Codex supports natural language and voice commands, allowing developers to easily create or update code. According to OpenAI, task durations vary depending on complexity; some tasks are completed in a minute, while others may take up to 30 minutes. The new Codex mini latest model, has been introduced to improve response speed and make interactions smoother. Safety, collaboration, and future updates Safety is a key focus. Codex is built to block harmful code while helping with legitimate requests. Companies such as Cisco and Temporal have used Codex to automate routine work, allowing teams to focus on more complex development challenges. OpenAI plans to connect Codex with CI tools and issue trackers, supporting team collaboration. While currently free, Codex may become a paid service for heavy users in the future. This update makes AI-powered coding more accessible to the wider development community.

OpenAI has made its AI coding tool Codex free for all ChatGPT users, including free and Plus tiers. Codex helps write, debug, and test code, integrates with GitHub, and supports voice commands. This move aims to make AI coding tools more accessible to developers.

OpenAI makes codex free for all ChatGPT users: Here’s what it means

While physical sports often dominate attention, several indoor sports rely on strategic thinking and mental discipline. These games test decision-making, pattern recognition, and the ability to anticipate an opponent’s actions. Here are seven such indoor sports where mind skills play a central role.

While physical sports often dominate attention, several indoor sports rely on strategic thinking and mental discipline. These games test decision-making, pattern recognition, and the ability to anticipate an opponent’s actions. Here are seven such indoor sports where mind skills play a central role.

‘Chess, Poker, Dota 2 and more’: 7 indoor sports that require strategy and mind skills

A new trade agreement between the U.S. And china to roll back high tariffs on each other’s goods could reduce the competitive edge india had gained amid escalating trade tensions between the two global powers.
Previously, India benefited from a significant tariff gap.

US-China Tariff Deal Hits India’s Edge

US-China tariff deal hits India’s edge

Asia-pacific markets opened higher today as investors welcomed signs of progress in US-China trade talks over the weekend.

 Mainland china’s CSI 300 index edged up 0.42%, while Hong Kong's hang Seng index gained close to one percent.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 and south Korea's Kospi also gained...

US-China trade talks keeps investors busy

Round-up of top and latest news from the world of technology:

- Musk's $97.4Bn OpenAI Bid Contingent On For-Profit Shift
- India Tightens Rules Against Spam Calls And Text Messages
- Scientists Develop Method To Restore Lithium Ion Battery Capacity

Musk's $97. 4bn OpenAI bid contingent on for-profit shift

Billionaire Elon Musk has stated that he will withdraw his $97.4 billion offer to acquire OpenAI&rsquo;s nonprofit entity if the organisation halts its planned transition to a for-profit model.
In a legal filing submitted to a California court on Wednesday, Musk&rsquo;s lawyers said, &ldquo;If OpenAI, Inc.&rsquo;s Board is prepared to preserve the charity&rsquo;s mission and stipulate to take the &lsquo;for sale&rsquo; sign off its assets by halting its conversion, Musk will withdraw the bid.&rdquo; The filing further stated that if the transition proceeds, OpenAI&rsquo;s nonprofit entity should be compensated at market value.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-send-second-batch-of-illegal-immigrants-to-india-report-8718703">US to send second batch of illegal immigrants to India: Report</a>
Earlier this week, Musk and a group of investors made an unsolicited bid to acquire OpenAI&rsquo;s controlling nonprofit entity. The stated goal of the bid is to return OpenAI to its original mission as a nonprofit research organisation focused on developing artificial intelligence for public benefit. OpenAI, which was initially founded as a nonprofit, announced last year its plans to formally transition into a for-profit company.
Musk&rsquo;s offer has been rejected by OpenAI&rsquo;s leadership. CEO Sam Altman stated in a social media post that the company is not for sale. At the artificial intelligence summit in Paris on Tuesday, OpenAI board chair Bret Taylor reiterated this stance.
<h2>Musk vs Altman</h2>
Musk and Altman were both involved in OpenAI&rsquo;s founding in 2015. However, disagreements over leadership led Musk to resign from the board in 2018. Since then, the two have been engaged in an ongoing dispute over OpenAI&rsquo;s direction and governance.
During a video address to the World Governments Summit in Dubai on Thursday, Musk criticised OpenAI&rsquo;s transition to a for-profit model. He compared it to a nonprofit dedicated to rainforest conservation becoming a commercial logging operation. Altman has previously dismissed Musk&rsquo;s legal challenges, arguing they are motivated by his competitive interests in the AI sector.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-reciprocal-tariffs-will-be-announced-thursday-8717978">&lsquo;Today is a big one&rsquo;: Trump&rsquo;s &lsquo;reciprocal tariffs&rsquo; post ahead of his meeting with PM Modi</a>
Musk has also filed a lawsuit in a California federal court seeking to block OpenAI&rsquo;s transition on various legal grounds, including breach of contract and antitrust violations. The judge overseeing the case has expressed scepticism about some of Musk&rsquo;s arguments but has not yet issued a ruling.
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World: Musk and Altman were both involved in OpenAI’s founding in 2015. However, disagreements over leadership led Musk to resign from the board in 2018.

Billionaire Elon Musk has stated that he will withdraw his $97.4 billion offer to acquire OpenAI’s nonprofit entity if the organisation halts its planned transition to a for-profit model. In a legal filing submitted to a California court on Wednesday, Musk’s lawyers said, “If OpenAI, Inc.’s Board is prepared to preserve the charity’s mission and stipulate to take the ‘for sale’ sign off its assets by halting its conversion, Musk will withdraw the bid.” The filing further stated that if the transition proceeds, OpenAI’s nonprofit entity should be compensated at market value. Also read: US to send second batch of illegal immigrants to India: Report Earlier this week, Musk and a group of investors made an unsolicited bid to acquire OpenAI’s controlling nonprofit entity. The stated goal of the bid is to return OpenAI to its original mission as a nonprofit research organisation focused on developing artificial intelligence for public benefit. OpenAI, which was initially founded as a nonprofit, announced last year its plans to formally transition into a for-profit company. Musk’s offer has been rejected by OpenAI’s leadership. CEO Sam Altman stated in a social media post that the company is not for sale. At the artificial intelligence summit in Paris on Tuesday, OpenAI board chair Bret Taylor reiterated this stance. Musk vs Altman Musk and Altman were both involved in OpenAI’s founding in 2015. However, disagreements over leadership led Musk to resign from the board in 2018. Since then, the two have been engaged in an ongoing dispute over OpenAI’s direction and governance. During a video address to the World Governments Summit in Dubai on Thursday, Musk criticised OpenAI’s transition to a for-profit model. He compared it to a nonprofit dedicated to rainforest conservation becoming a commercial logging operation. Altman has previously dismissed Musk’s legal challenges, arguing they are motivated by his competitive interests in the AI sector. Also read: ‘Today is a big one’: Trump’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’ post ahead of his meeting with PM Modi Musk has also filed a lawsuit in a California federal court seeking to block OpenAI’s transition on various legal grounds, including breach of contract and antitrust violations. The judge overseeing the case has expressed scepticism about some of Musk’s arguments but has not yet issued a ruling.

Elon Musk proposes exit from $97.4 billion OpenAI takeover if it remains a nonprofit

After China's measured retaliatory response to US tariffs, President Donald Trump has said that he is not in a hurry to speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping. On the other hand, the European Union trade head, Maroš Šefčovič, said that the Union wants to engage with the United States pretty quickly over Donald Trump's planned tariffs. Watch in for more details!

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OpenAI introduced a new ChatGPT feature called "Deep Research" on Monday, ahead of high-level meetings in Tokyo, as competition in the artificial intelligence sector intensifies with China's DeepSeek chatbot gaining attention.
The company stated that the new tool significantly reduces the time required for research and analysis. "Deep Research is OpenAI's next agent that can do work independently&mdash;you provide a prompt, and ChatGPT will search, analyse, and synthesise information from hundreds of online sources to generate a comprehensive report at the level of a research analyst," OpenAI said in a statement.
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Introduction to deep research 東京からのライブ🗼<a href="https://t.co/giS4K1yfrB">https://t.co/giS4K1yfrB</a>
&mdash; OpenAI (@OpenAI) <a href="https://twitter.com/OpenAI/status/1886200695654625724?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 2, 2025</a></blockquote>
During a live demonstration, OpenAI researchers illustrated how the tool could aggregate web search data to assist users in making well-informed purchasing decisions.
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Powered by a version of OpenAI o3 optimized for web browsing and python analysis, deep research uses reasoning to intelligently and extensively browse text, images, and PDFs across the internet. <a href="https://t.co/AJHftUBs4m">https://t.co/AJHftUBs4m</a>
&mdash; OpenAI (@OpenAI) <a href="https://twitter.com/OpenAI/status/1886219087627612504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
The announcement coincides with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman&rsquo;s visit to Tokyo, where he is scheduled to meet Japan&rsquo;s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and SoftBank Group&rsquo;s CEO Masayoshi Son.
SoftBank and OpenAI are both involved in the Stargate initiative, a $500 billion AI infrastructure investment drive in the United States &nbsp;backed by the Trump administration.
<h2>Altman's Japan Trip</h2>
Altman and Son will participate in a forum in Tokyo with around 500 businesses, where they are expected to outline plans to enhance Japan&rsquo;s AI infrastructure.&nbsp;
In an interview with Nikkei, Altman shared his vision for developing a new AI-powered hardware device in collaboration with Jony Ive, Apple&rsquo;s former chief design officer. However, he noted that a prototype would take several years to develop.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/apna-time-ayega-ex-shark-tank-judge-anupam-mittal-fires-back-at-sam-altman-following-deepseeks-ai-success-8677031">'Apna time ayega': Ex-Shark Tank judge Anupam Mittal fires back at Sam Altman following DeepSeek's AI success</a>
Altman also commented on DeepSeek&rsquo;s growing presence, acknowledging it as a strong model but stating that its capabilities are not fundamentally new. DeepSeek&rsquo;s emergence has led to speculation that it may have reverse-engineered key aspects of US-developed AI technology.&nbsp;
Last week, OpenAI warned that Chinese firms are making efforts to replicate its advanced AI models, prompting increased collaboration between the company and US authorities.

The announcement coincides with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s visit to Tokyo, where he is scheduled to meet Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and SoftBank Group’s CEO Masayoshi Son.

OpenAI introduced a new ChatGPT feature called "Deep Research" on Monday, ahead of high-level meetings in Tokyo, as competition in the artificial intelligence sector intensifies with China's DeepSeek chatbot gaining attention. The company stated that the new tool significantly reduces the time required for research and analysis. "Deep Research is OpenAI's next agent that can do work independently—you provide a prompt, and ChatGPT will search, analyse, and synthesise information from hundreds of online sources to generate a comprehensive report at the level of a research analyst," OpenAI said in a statement. Introduction to deep research 東京からのライブ🗼https://t.co/giS4K1yfrB — OpenAI (@OpenAI) February 2, 2025 During a live demonstration, OpenAI researchers illustrated how the tool could aggregate web search data to assist users in making well-informed purchasing decisions. Powered by a version of OpenAI o3 optimized for web browsing and python analysis, deep research uses reasoning to intelligently and extensively browse text, images, and PDFs across the internet. https://t.co/AJHftUBs4m — OpenAI (@OpenAI) February 3, 2025 The announcement coincides with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s visit to Tokyo, where he is scheduled to meet Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and SoftBank Group’s CEO Masayoshi Son. SoftBank and OpenAI are both involved in the Stargate initiative, a $500 billion AI infrastructure investment drive in the United States backed by the Trump administration. Altman's Japan Trip Altman and Son will participate in a forum in Tokyo with around 500 businesses, where they are expected to outline plans to enhance Japan’s AI infrastructure. In an interview with Nikkei, Altman shared his vision for developing a new AI-powered hardware device in collaboration with Jony Ive, Apple’s former chief design officer. However, he noted that a prototype would take several years to develop. Also read: 'Apna time ayega': Ex-Shark Tank judge Anupam Mittal fires back at Sam Altman following DeepSeek's AI success Altman also commented on DeepSeek’s growing presence, acknowledging it as a strong model but stating that its capabilities are not fundamentally new. DeepSeek’s emergence has led to speculation that it may have reverse-engineered key aspects of US-developed AI technology. Last week, OpenAI warned that Chinese firms are making efforts to replicate its advanced AI models, prompting increased collaboration between the company and US authorities.

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Zerodha founder and CEO Nithin Kamath has raised concerns about India&rsquo;s lag in artificial intelligence (AI) and technology compared to China. He said that the issue extends beyond funding and pointed towards structural and cultural challenges in India&rsquo;s approach to innovation. &nbsp;
In a post on Wednesday, Kamath noted that India and China had similar per capita GDP in the 1960s-70s, but China&rsquo;s economic reforms in the 1980s led to faster progress. "By 1990, they had overtaken our per capita GDP," he wrote.&nbsp;
He gave example of China&rsquo;s recent AI access with DeepSeek. The new Chinese AI has outperformed OpenAI&rsquo;s ChatGPT and gained traction in the industry at a much lower cost.
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In the 1960s-1970s, India and China had roughly the same per capita GDP. They started their reforms in the 1980s, and by 1990, they had overtaken our per capita GDP. Say what you will about the differences in our worldviews and economic models, but their scientific and&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/SSddVpEoOB">pic.twitter.com/SSddVpEoOB</a>
&mdash; Nithin Kamath (@Nithin0dha) <a href="https://twitter.com/Nithin0dha/status/1884585750223827296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
Kamath attributed India&rsquo;s slower progress in AI to a short-term approach. &rdquo;Problems are typically addressed through a patchwork or the Jugaad mentality," he said. He added that this mindset affects business, politics, and regulation in India.&nbsp;
He stressed that AI development requires long-term planning, not just investment in hardware like GPUs.&nbsp;
"The right talent and an enabling ecosystem are necessary for AI innovation. Without them, all the GPUs in the world will be pointless," Kamath explained.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/web-stories/science-technology/another-psyops-deepseek-ai-serves-as-an-extension-of-chinese-state-propaganda-8669728">Another psyops? DeepSeek AI serves as an extension of Chinese state propaganda</a>
He also pointed out that many Indian researchers move abroad due to the lack of a supportive environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;
While drawing a comparison with China, Kamath said there was a need for sustained investment in research. "It took China at least two decades of focused research. If we start now, results may take 5 to 10 years," he said. &nbsp;
With AI set to reshape industries, Kamath warned that India must move beyond incremental fixes. "Being mediocre won&rsquo;t be an option," he concluded.

Kamath attributed India’s slower progress in AI to a short-term approach. ”Problems are typically addressed through a patchwork or the Jugaad mentality," he said. He added that this mindset affects business, politics, and regulation in India. 

Zerodha founder and CEO Nithin Kamath has raised concerns about India’s lag in artificial intelligence (AI) and technology compared to China. He said that the issue extends beyond funding and pointed towards structural and cultural challenges in India’s approach to innovation. In a post on Wednesday, Kamath noted that India and China had similar per capita GDP in the 1960s-70s, but China’s economic reforms in the 1980s led to faster progress. "By 1990, they had overtaken our per capita GDP," he wrote. He gave example of China’s recent AI access with DeepSeek. The new Chinese AI has outperformed OpenAI’s ChatGPT and gained traction in the industry at a much lower cost. In the 1960s-1970s, India and China had roughly the same per capita GDP. They started their reforms in the 1980s, and by 1990, they had overtaken our per capita GDP. Say what you will about the differences in our worldviews and economic models, but their scientific and… pic.twitter.com/SSddVpEoOB — Nithin Kamath (@Nithin0dha) January 29, 2025 Kamath attributed India’s slower progress in AI to a short-term approach. ”Problems are typically addressed through a patchwork or the Jugaad mentality," he said. He added that this mindset affects business, politics, and regulation in India. He stressed that AI development requires long-term planning, not just investment in hardware like GPUs. "The right talent and an enabling ecosystem are necessary for AI innovation. Without them, all the GPUs in the world will be pointless," Kamath explained. Also read: Another psyops? DeepSeek AI serves as an extension of Chinese state propaganda He also pointed out that many Indian researchers move abroad due to the lack of a supportive environment. While drawing a comparison with China, Kamath said there was a need for sustained investment in research. "It took China at least two decades of focused research. If we start now, results may take 5 to 10 years," he said. With AI set to reshape industries, Kamath warned that India must move beyond incremental fixes. "Being mediocre won’t be an option," he concluded.

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