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A man in the UK was duped of hundreds of pounds by a scammer who posed as Jennifer Aniston, even providing IDs to prove that they indeed were the FRIENDS star. Paul Davis was befriended by fraudsters on Facebook who referred to him as "my love" to hit where it really mattered. They used flirty emojis and sent doctored "selfies" of Aniston. Paul was asked to send non-refundable Apple gift cards to the person posing as Aniston, who told Paul that she "loved him", making him fully believe that he was talking to the actor. However, it all turned out to be a scam.Paul says that there have been bigger instances of fraudsters posing as famous people, trying to fully convince them that they were talking to a celebrity. He states that he has often been targeted by cheaters who prey on the vulnerable. They send AI-generated videos of celebrities which look extremely real. He says he has seen videos of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg as well. &nbsp;"It’s been going on for five months," he says.&nbsp;<h2>Fraudsters offer “special prize”, make videos look “so real”&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;In one of the videos, Paul was told that he had won a "special prize", which could either be cash or even a Range Rover. In another instance, Facebook founder Zuckerberg appeared on the screen and showed an ID card. He insisted that this was not a scam and that he was a real person. Paul says they make it look "so real." However, when the fraudsters posed as Aniston to lure Paul, they used the romantic route. They told him, as Aniston, that "she loved him". They asked him to send Apple gift cards because her "subscription was about to expire". To fully nail him down, they sent him a photo of Aniston's driving licence.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-chatgpt-hallucinates-don-t-over-rely-on-it-openai-ceo-sam-altman-warns-users-1751366853229">‘ChatGPT ‘hallucinates’, don’t overrely on it,’ OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns users</a>&nbsp;"I believed it - and I paid," Paul said. He raised serious concerns over such scammers who seem to be having a laugh at the expense of someone else. "Someone I know’s lost over a grand in Apple gift cards to these scams," he said. However, despite having seen fake videos of celebrities, he fell for it when they posed as Jennifer Aniston. “I got bitten. Once bitten, twice shy.” Such scams are becoming increasingly common as advancements are made in AI. A woman in France was scammed out of £700,000 by a person who posed as Brad Pitt, and asked for money for "cancer treatment". Scamsters are also using AI to generate voices to resemble loved ones of unsuspecting victims and defraud them of cash, claiming that the person is in danger.

Fraudsters posing as FRIENDS star Jennifer Aniston told a man she loved him, sent romantic emojis and tugged at his heartstrings. He was duped out of a lot of money as it was an AI-generated scam.

A man in the UK was duped of hundreds of pounds by a scammer who posed as Jennifer Aniston, even providing IDs to prove that they indeed were the FRIENDS star. Paul Davis was befriended by fraudsters on Facebook who referred to him as "my love" to hit where it really mattered. They used flirty emojis and sent doctored "selfies" of Aniston. Paul was asked to send non-refundable Apple gift cards to the person posing as Aniston, who told Paul that she "loved him", making him fully believe that he was talking to the actor. However, it all turned out to be a scam. Paul says that there have been bigger instances of fraudsters posing as famous people, trying to fully convince them that they were talking to a celebrity. He states that he has often been targeted by cheaters who prey on the vulnerable. They send AI-generated videos of celebrities which look extremely real. He says he has seen videos of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg as well. "It’s been going on for five months," he says. Fraudsters offer “special prize”, make videos look “so real” In one of the videos, Paul was told that he had won a "special prize", which could either be cash or even a Range Rover. In another instance, Facebook founder Zuckerberg appeared on the screen and showed an ID card. He insisted that this was not a scam and that he was a real person. Paul says they make it look "so real." However, when the fraudsters posed as Aniston to lure Paul, they used the romantic route. They told him, as Aniston, that "she loved him". They asked him to send Apple gift cards because her "subscription was about to expire". To fully nail him down, they sent him a photo of Aniston's driving licence. Also Read: ‘ChatGPT ‘hallucinates’, don’t overrely on it,’ OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns users "I believed it - and I paid," Paul said. He raised serious concerns over such scammers who seem to be having a laugh at the expense of someone else. "Someone I know’s lost over a grand in Apple gift cards to these scams," he said. However, despite having seen fake videos of celebrities, he fell for it when they posed as Jennifer Aniston. “I got bitten. Once bitten, twice shy.” Such scams are becoming increasingly common as advancements are made in AI. A woman in France was scammed out of £700,000 by a person who posed as Brad Pitt, and asked for money for "cancer treatment". Scamsters are also using AI to generate voices to resemble loved ones of unsuspecting victims and defraud them of cash, claiming that the person is in danger.

Fraudsters posing as FRIENDS star Jennifer Aniston told a man she loved him, sent romantic emojis and tugged at his heartstrings. He was duped out of a lot of money as it was an AI-generated scam.

'Jennifer Aniston' told a man she 'loved him' and asked for Apple gift cards. It was an elaborate scam

As companies invest billions in artificial intelligence, employees are being asked to prove they’re using it.<h2>AI adoption at work&nbsp;</h2>Despite quick AI growth, most employees aren't using it daily yet. A <a href="https://www.gallup.com/workplace/691643/work-nearly-doubled-two-years.aspx">Gallup study</a> found that only 8 per cent of workers in the United States use AI tools daily, up from 4 per cent a year ago. Even when companies claim they have adopted AI, usage by employees remains limited as of now.&nbsp;<a href="https://kpmg.com/us/en/articles/2025/trust-attitudes-and-use-of-artificial-intelligence.html?utm_source=other&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=701dV000009wQLiQAM&amp;cid=701dV000009wQLiQAM">KPMG surveyed</a> over 48,000 workers worldwide and found that 27 per cent said they never intentionally used AI at work, while only 17 per cent said they used it daily. This slow adoption is raising concerns for companies that have spent large sums on AI integration.<h2>Microsoft links AI usage to performance reviews</h2>Many companies are now making AI usage mandatory. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-internal-memo-using-ai-no-longer-optional-github-copilot-2025-6">Microsoft</a> has told managers to include AI tool adoption as part of employee performance evaluations. “AI is now a fundamental part of how we work,” Microsoft’s internal communication reportedly said.&nbsp;Julia Liuson, president of Microsoft’s developer division, stated that like collaboration and communication, using AI is now a basic expectation across roles. The company is also exploring formal tracking of AI tool usage.&nbsp;<h2>Moderna takes a different approach</h2>While Microsoft uses mandates, pharmaceutical company Moderna has chosen a training-based model. In just six months, nearly all digital employees at <a href="https://openai.com/index/moderna/">Moderna began using ChatGPT</a> Enterprise. The company created 750 custom GPTs and merged its HR and tech teams to support adoption.&nbsp;Moderna focused on solving real business problems using AI. For example, legal teams created AI assistants for reviewing contracts, and clinical teams developed tools to analyse trial data. As a result, the company reports over 120 AI chats per user each week.<h2>What works best: training, not pressure</h2>Studies show that when employees understand how AI helps their work, they are more likely to use it. Gallup found that when leaders clearly communicate their AI strategy, employees are three times more likely to feel ready to work with AI. Those with experience using AI also report higher confidence in its benefits.&nbsp;Companies with volunteer pilot programmes, targeted training, and specific use cases see the most success. Firms that focus on solving real problems, rather than simply pushing usage, have better results.

More companies are pushing employees to use AI at work. While adoption remains low, firms like Microsoft and Moderna are linking AI use to job reviews or offering training. Clear goals, support, and solving real problems help boost usage and confidence in AI.


As companies invest billions in artificial intelligence, employees are being asked to prove they’re using it. AI adoption at work Despite quick AI growth, most employees aren't using it daily yet. A Gallup study found that only 8 per cent of workers in the United States use AI tools daily, up from 4 per cent a year ago. Even when companies claim they have adopted AI, usage by employees remains limited as of now. KPMG surveyed over 48,000 workers worldwide and found that 27 per cent said they never intentionally used AI at work, while only 17 per cent said they used it daily. This slow adoption is raising concerns for companies that have spent large sums on AI integration. Microsoft links AI usage to performance reviews Many companies are now making AI usage mandatory. Microsoft has told managers to include AI tool adoption as part of employee performance evaluations. “AI is now a fundamental part of how we work,” Microsoft’s internal communication reportedly said. Julia Liuson, president of Microsoft’s developer division, stated that like collaboration and communication, using AI is now a basic expectation across roles. The company is also exploring formal tracking of AI tool usage. Moderna takes a different approach While Microsoft uses mandates, pharmaceutical company Moderna has chosen a training-based model. In just six months, nearly all digital employees at Moderna began using ChatGPT Enterprise. The company created 750 custom GPTs and merged its HR and tech teams to support adoption. Moderna focused on solving real business problems using AI. For example, legal teams created AI assistants for reviewing contracts, and clinical teams developed tools to analyse trial data. As a result, the company reports over 120 AI chats per user each week. What works best: training, not pressure Studies show that when employees understand how AI helps their work, they are more likely to use it. Gallup found that when leaders clearly communicate their AI strategy, employees are three times more likely to feel ready to work with AI. Those with experience using AI also report higher confidence in its benefits. Companies with volunteer pilot programmes, targeted training, and specific use cases see the most success. Firms that focus on solving real problems, rather than simply pushing usage, have better results.

More companies are pushing employees to use AI at work. While adoption remains low, firms like Microsoft and Moderna are linking AI use to job reviews or offering training. Clear goals, support, and solving real problems help boost usage and confidence in AI.

Are you ready? Your company might soon evaluate you based on smarter AI usage

China recently kicked off its first robot football tournament, in which three robots were assigned to each side. While AI might be after our jobs, sportspeople don't seem to be at risk of being replaced at all. Two of the six robots underwent so much strain at the tournament that they had to be carried off on stretchers. The robots were controlled by AI and just could not figure out, to save their lives, what they had to do. They barely moved, crashed into each other and fell over repeatedly. The ball was barely touched during the entire match. However, the man whose company provided the robots believes they will improve in the coming years, Global Times reported.Cheng Hao, founder of Booster Robotics, said that the robots have the skills of five to sis year old children. In fact, he believes that the robots could one day play against humans. However, with the amount of hitting and bumping and falls the robots experienced, the company would have to make them almost experts at the game before humans can take the field against them. Otherwise, it will be a carnage out there on the football field.&nbsp;

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&nbsp;<h2>China robot football tournament</h2>&nbsp;The ROBO league football tournament was organised in Beijing as a test game ahead of China's upcoming 2025 World Humanoid Games. Four teams of engineers participated and built AI strategies to make the robots shoot, pass and do other football-related acts. The tournament was won by THU Robotics from Tsinghua University, who defeated the Mountain Sea from China Agricultural University 5-3.The problem with the robots was "dynamic obstacle avoidance", which meant that despite only moving one metre per second, they could not figure out that the other player was also moving and crashed into them. Seeing what was happening on the field, the rules had to be altered to allow more "non-malicious collisions". The robots kept falling down. Sometimes they got back up on their own, while at other times people had to help them stand back up. At one point, two robots started to trample a fallen robot, and the referee had to physically hold them back.&nbsp;<h2>Sports and robots</h2>&nbsp;Sports have become a testbed for robots in China. Recently, a kickboxing match was organised between robots developed by Unitree Robotics as part of the China Media Group World Robot Competition. In another tournament, 21 robots competed in the Yizhuang half marathon alongside thousands of humans.&nbsp;

Robots had a 3 on 3 football match in China recently, and the results were disastrous. The robots crashed into each other, trampled a teammate and sustained so much damage that two of them had to be carried on a stretcher. 

China recently kicked off its first robot football tournament, in which three robots were assigned to each side. While AI might be after our jobs, sportspeople don't seem to be at risk of being replaced at all. Two of the six robots underwent so much strain at the tournament that they had to be carried off on stretchers. The robots were controlled by AI and just could not figure out, to save their lives, what they had to do. They barely moved, crashed into each other and fell over repeatedly. The ball was barely touched during the entire match. However, the man whose company provided the robots believes they will improve in the coming years, Global Times reported. Cheng Hao, founder of Booster Robotics, said that the robots have the skills of five to sis year old children. In fact, he believes that the robots could one day play against humans. However, with the amount of hitting and bumping and falls the robots experienced, the company would have to make them almost experts at the game before humans can take the field against them. Otherwise, it will be a carnage out there on the football field.

Robots had a 3 on 3 football match in China recently, and the results were disastrous. The robots crashed into each other, trampled a teammate and sustained so much damage that two of them had to be carried on a stretcher.&nbsp;

CRASH, TRAMPLE, REPEAT: Robots carried off on stretchers at ROBO football match in China

Amid the ever-growing usage of AI chatbots and dependence on it, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has warned users not to trust the company’s AI chatbot, ChatGPT too much, saying it can ‘hallucinate’ and give wrong answers very confidently. Speaking at the inaugural episode of OpenAI’s official podcast, Altman said he finds it “interesting” that many people now have a “high degree of trust” in ChatGPT. Altman then added that AI is not infallible and can give misleading or false content ‘confidently’, and hence it should not be trusted much.“People have a very high degree of trust in ChatGPT, which is interesting, because AI hallucinates. It should be the tech that you don’t trust that much,” the OpenAI CEO said about his own firm’s ChatGPT.&nbsp;&nbsp;“It should be the tech that you don’t trust that much,” he said, adding, “We need to be honest about that,” referring to the current reliability of the technology. “It’s not super reliable,” he conceded.&nbsp;&nbsp;The term hallucination in AI refers to a situation when a chatbot starts generating inaccurate and bogus data with utmost confidence and clarity, but it is entirely made up, and most of it has no relevance.&nbsp;<h2>‘Privacy concerns with new advancements’</h2>&nbsp;In the podcast, Altman also admitted that even as ChatGPT has been evolving with the addition of new features, it still has significant inadequacies that have to be tackled with honesty and transparency. Referring to recent updates, he said that new advancements like persistent memory and a potential ad-supported model have raised additional privacy concerns.&nbsp;Responding to OpenAI’s ongoing legal battle on copyright issues, as the firm is facing challenges from big media outlets over content use and copyright issues, Altman stressed the company’s commitment to openness.&nbsp;<h2>Altman makes U-turn on new hardware need for AI&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Altman also made a U-turn on his earlier statement that the AI revolution wouldn’t require new hardware.&nbsp;In contrast to his previous stance, he now claims that “current computers were designed for a world without AI” and suggests users will need new devices as artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent.&nbsp;Speaking on his brother Jack Altman’s podcast, Sam said that computers, software, and hardware “were designed for a world without AI,” indicating that the needs are changing rapidly and he now foresees systems that are way more aware of their environment and have more context, moving beyond just typing and screen-based interactions.&nbsp;<h2>OpenAI to stop operations next week</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, OpenAI is shutting down operations for a week, with sources claiming that the decision was taken in order to give the employees a much-deserved break.OpenAI’s Chief Research Officer Mark Chen said talent retention is the topmost priority, and stopping operations for a week would give a much-needed break to the employees who have been working for more than 80 hours a week. Only top executives will stay on duty.Chen also assured staff that he and Altman are doing their best to retain key talent, after some OpenAI employees were lured away by Meta.&nbsp;“Meta knows we’re taking this week to recharge and will take advantage of it to try and pressure you to make decisions fast and in isolation,” Chen warned.&nbsp;&nbsp;Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has already hired seven researchers from OpenAI.&nbsp;&nbsp;Altman also said in the podcast that Meta has dangled signing bonuses over $100 million for some staffers.&nbsp;

People have a very high degree of trust in ChatGPT, which is interesting, because AI hallucinates. It should be the tech that you don’t trust that much, the OpenAI CEO said about his own firm’s chatbot. “It’s not super reliable,” he conceded.

Amid the ever-growing usage of AI chatbots and dependence on it, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has warned users not to trust the company’s AI chatbot, ChatGPT too much, saying it can ‘hallucinate’ and give wrong answers very confidently. Speaking at the inaugural episode of OpenAI’s official podcast, Altman said he finds it “interesting” that many people now have a “high degree of trust” in ChatGPT. Altman then added that AI is not infallible and can give misleading or false content ‘confidently’, and hence it should not be trusted much. “People have a very high degree of trust in ChatGPT, which is interesting, because AI hallucinates. It should be the tech that you don’t trust that much,” the OpenAI CEO said about his own firm’s ChatGPT. “It should be the tech that you don’t trust that much,” he said, adding, “We need to be honest about that,” referring to the current reliability of the technology. “It’s not super reliable,” he conceded. The term hallucination in AI refers to a situation when a chatbot starts generating inaccurate and bogus data with utmost confidence and clarity, but it is entirely made up, and most of it has no relevance. ‘Privacy concerns with new advancements’ In the podcast, Altman also admitted that even as ChatGPT has been evolving with the addition of new features, it still has significant inadequacies that have to be tackled with honesty and transparency. Referring to recent updates, he said that new advancements like persistent memory and a potential ad-supported model have raised additional privacy concerns. Responding to OpenAI’s ongoing legal battle on copyright issues, as the firm is facing challenges from big media outlets over content use and copyright issues, Altman stressed the company’s commitment to openness. Altman makes U-turn on new hardware need for AI Altman also made a U-turn on his earlier statement that the AI revolution wouldn’t require new hardware. In contrast to his previous stance, he now claims that “current computers were designed for a world without AI” and suggests users will need new devices as artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent. Speaking on his brother Jack Altman’s podcast, Sam said that computers, software, and hardware “were designed for a world without AI,” indicating that the needs are changing rapidly and he now foresees systems that are way more aware of their environment and have more context, moving beyond just typing and screen-based interactions. OpenAI to stop operations next week Meanwhile, OpenAI is shutting down operations for a week, with sources claiming that the decision was taken in order to give the employees a much-deserved break. OpenAI’s Chief Research Officer Mark Chen said talent retention is the topmost priority, and stopping operations for a week would give a much-needed break to the employees who have been working for more than 80 hours a week. Only top executives will stay on duty. Chen also assured staff that he and Altman are doing their best to retain key talent, after some OpenAI employees were lured away by Meta. “Meta knows we’re taking this week to recharge and will take advantage of it to try and pressure you to make decisions fast and in isolation,” Chen warned. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has already hired seven researchers from OpenAI. Altman also said in the podcast that Meta has dangled signing bonuses over $100 million for some staffers.

People have a very high degree of trust in ChatGPT, which is interesting, because AI hallucinates. It should be the tech that you don’t trust that much, the OpenAI CEO said about his own firm’s chatbot. “It’s not super reliable,” he conceded.

‘ChatGPT ‘hallucinates’, don’t overrely on it,’ OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns users

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Donald Trump's aides are once again at risk of their communication getting leaked. An Iran-linked cyberattack group, which previously hacked US President Trump's 2024 campaign, has threatened to release a trove of emails stolen from his associates. The Trump associates at risk from this impending leak include White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, porn star-turned-Trump antagonist Stormy Daniels, and the POTUS' advisor Roger Stone and his lawyer Lindsey Halligan. The hacker, who goes by the pseudonym 'Robert', claims to have roughly 100 gigabytes (100&nbsp;GB) of emails which they have stolen.<h2>What's in the emails?</h2>As per a Reuters report, the news agency was in communication with the hackers 'Robert'. While Robert did not disclose the exact content of the emails, they raised the possibility of selling the material.<h2>FBI launches investigation</h2>The hack has been slammed as "an unconscionable cyber-attack" by US Attorney General Pam Bondi. Meanwhile, the White House and the FBI shared a statement from FBI Director Kash Patel, who vowed that "Anyone associated with any kind of breach of national security will be fully investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law".Labelling the cyberattack "Digital propaganda", cyberdefence agency CISA in a post on X said that the targets of the hack were "no coincidence". It added that “This is a calculated smear campaign meant to damage President Trump and discredit honourable public servants who serve our country with distinction.”

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<h2>Who is the hacker group 'Robert'?</h2>The hackers who operate under the pseudonym Robert materialised in the final months of the 2024 presidential campaign. At the time, they claimed to have breached the emails of a few of trump allies, including Wiles. They then distributed the emails to journalists.As per Reuters, it managed to authenticate some emails, including one which appeared to be a financial agreement between Trump and Robert F. Kennedy, who is now Trump's health secretary. Other material released at the time included a discussion of settlement negotiations between Trump and Daniels.In September 2024, the US Justice Department, in an indictment, alleged that the Robert hacking operation was run by Iran's Revolutionary Guards. But this information is yet to be confirmed or denied by "Robert".&nbsp;

 The hacker, who goes by the pseudonym 'Robert', claims to have roughly 100 gigabytes (100 GB) of emails which they have stolen.

Donald Trump's aides are once again at risk of their communication getting leaked. An Iran-linked cyberattack group, which previously hacked US President Trump's 2024 campaign, has threatened to release a trove of emails stolen from his associates. The Trump associates at risk from this impending leak include White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, porn star-turned-Trump antagonist Stormy Daniels, and the POTUS' advisor Roger Stone and his lawyer Lindsey Halligan. The hacker, who goes by the pseudonym 'Robert', claims to have roughly 100 gigabytes (100 GB) of emails which they have stolen. What's in the emails? As per a Reuters report, the news agency was in communication with the hackers 'Robert'. While Robert did not disclose the exact content of the emails, they raised the possibility of selling the material. FBI launches investigation The hack has been slammed as "an unconscionable cyber-attack" by US Attorney General Pam Bondi. Meanwhile, the White House and the FBI shared a statement from FBI Director Kash Patel, who vowed that "Anyone associated with any kind of breach of national security will be fully investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law". Labelling the cyberattack "Digital propaganda", cyberdefence agency CISA in a post on X said that the targets of the hack were "no coincidence". It added that “This is a calculated smear campaign meant to damage President Trump and discredit honourable public servants who serve our country with distinction.”

&nbsp;The hacker, who goes by the pseudonym 'Robert', claims to have roughly 100 gigabytes (100&nbsp;GB) of emails which they have stolen.

Who is ‘ROBERT’? Iran-linked hackers claim to have 100 GB of Trump aides’ emails, threaten to sell them | Explained

India's premier defence research institute, DRDO, is looking to upgrade its intercontinental ballistic missile, Agni-5, to join the elite club of the United States and China. The reconfigured Agni-5 will be capable of penetrating 100 meters underground with its 7500 kg conventional warhead. This comes against the background of the GBU-57 bunker busters being used in the June 22 strike on the Iranian nuclear facilities in Fordow and Natanz, however, instead of opting for the United States’ GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) and China’s DF-15B missile India is looking to upgrade its indegeniously developed Agni-5. So, here is a breakdown of how it compares with the established global bunker-busters.<h2>Delivery platform</h2>GBU-57 is a large conventional bomb designed to be delivered by bomber aircraft such as the B-2 Spirit. On the other hand, China's DF-15C is a short-range ballistic missile with bunker-busting capabilities. It is a land-based ballistic missile with regional strike range. Agni-5 is a land-based road mobile Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, capable of delivering flexibility in launch. The road mobility and launch independence make Agni-5 cost-effective, making it more survivable than air-dropped MOPs requiring to travel in contested airspace.<h2>Weight and penetration capacity</h2>GBU-57 weighs roughly 13,600 kg with approximately 2,700 kilograms of explosive&nbsp;and can penetrate 60 meters of reinforced concrete. DF-15 weighs around 500–750 kg, with penetration capacity widely unknown but expected to be around 20 meters. India's Agni-5 is lighter than GBU-57 at 7,500 kg but heavier than DF-15 with a penetration capacity of 100 meters of reinforced concrete. So Agni-5 is engineered for deeper penetration, possibly via higher impact velocity and shaped charges. DF-15C lags far behind.<h2>Speed and reach</h2>GBU-57, when dropped from 50,000 feet, has an expected impact velocity of Mach 1, has a range of approximately 11,100 km, similar to that of the bomber; on the other hand, DF-15C can reach a speed of Mach 6 to Mach 8 and can reach up to 700 km. Indian Agni-5 missile has a speed of Mach 8 and Mach 20 and can reach up to 2500 km. So, Agni-5 gets an edge over the other two with its hypersonic speed reduces the reaction time of opponents, and its range also offers an advantage over GBU-57, which is limited by the bomber's speed and range.While the GBU-57 have proven capabilities, Agni-5 is still under development, but is supposed to be more lethal and destructive than Agni-5. However, the DF-15C is a short-range ballistic missile with bunker-busting capabilities, limited by both range, speed, and penetration capacities significantly lower than both GBU-57 and Agni-5. India's missile offers unmatched strategic capabilities, especially being more versatile with speed, mobility, and deep-strike precision. Its enhanced range offers a chance of survivability as it can strike deep within enemy territory without risking a pilot's life.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

India’s leap into hypersonic, deep-strike conventional capability signals its entry into an elite club. But how does its 7,500-kg Agni-5 variant stack up against the world’s most powerful bunker-busting weapons?

India's premier defence research institute, DRDO, is looking to upgrade its intercontinental ballistic missile, Agni-5, to join the elite club of the United States and China. The reconfigured Agni-5 will be capable of penetrating 100 meters underground with its 7500 kg conventional warhead. This comes against the background of the GBU-57 bunker busters being used in the June 22 strike on the Iranian nuclear facilities in Fordow and Natanz, however, instead of opting for the United States’ GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) and China’s DF-15B missile India is looking to upgrade its indegeniously developed Agni-5. So, here is a breakdown of how it compares with the established global bunker-busters. Delivery platform GBU-57 is a large conventional bomb designed to be delivered by bomber aircraft such as the B-2 Spirit. On the other hand, China's DF-15C is a short-range ballistic missile with bunker-busting capabilities. It is a land-based ballistic missile with regional strike range. Agni-5 is a land-based road mobile Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, capable of delivering flexibility in launch. The road mobility and launch independence make Agni-5 cost-effective, making it more survivable than air-dropped MOPs requiring to travel in contested airspace. Weight and penetration capacity GBU-57 weighs roughly 13,600 kg with approximately 2,700 kilograms of explosive and can penetrate 60 meters of reinforced concrete. DF-15 weighs around 500–750 kg, with penetration capacity widely unknown but expected to be around 20 meters. India's Agni-5 is lighter than GBU-57 at 7,500 kg but heavier than DF-15 with a penetration capacity of 100 meters of reinforced concrete. So Agni-5 is engineered for deeper penetration, possibly via higher impact velocity and shaped charges. DF-15C lags far behind. Speed and reach GBU-57, when dropped from 50,000 feet, has an expected impact velocity of Mach 1, has a range of approximately 11,100 km, similar to that of the bomber; on the other hand, DF-15C can reach a speed of Mach 6 to Mach 8 and can reach up to 700 km. Indian Agni-5 missile has a speed of Mach 8 and Mach 20 and can reach up to 2500 km. So, Agni-5 gets an edge over the other two with its hypersonic speed reduces the reaction time of opponents, and its range also offers an advantage over GBU-57, which is limited by the bomber's speed and range. While the GBU-57 have proven capabilities, Agni-5 is still under development, but is supposed to be more lethal and destructive than Agni-5. However, the DF-15C is a short-range ballistic missile with bunker-busting capabilities, limited by both range, speed, and penetration capacities significantly lower than both GBU-57 and Agni-5. India's missile offers unmatched strategic capabilities, especially being more versatile with speed, mobility, and deep-strike precision. Its enhanced range offers a chance of survivability as it can strike deep within enemy territory without risking a pilot's life.

India’s leap into hypersonic, deep-strike conventional capability signals its entry into an elite club. But how does its 7,500-kg Agni-5 variant stack up against the world’s most powerful bunker-busting weapons?

India’s Agni-5 missile upgrade: How the 7,500-kg hypersonic bunker-buster compares with US GBU-57 and China’s DF-15

What the AI keeps on fileOpenAI’s ChatGPT stores details from every logged-in conversation to give “more personalised answers”. That memory can cover your job, hometown, shopping plans and even health worries. A small label updated saved memory appears when a new fact is filed; however, many users miss it. If you have chatted with the bot for months, the list can be long.<h2>Checking and Deleting ChatGPT's Stored Information&nbsp;</h2>Log in and ask, “What do you know about me?” The bot will list every item it has saved.At the end of the list it will ask if you want anything removed or changed. You can correct errors directly in the chat, for example, “I no longer live in Delhi.”For a full review, click your profile picture → Settings → Personalisation → Manage memories. Here you can press the bin icon beside single entries or choose Delete all.<h2>To prevent future data collection, follow these steps.</h2>In the same Personalisation menu switch off Reference saved memories. From then on the bot will not store new facts. For sensitive topics, start a temporary chat by clicking the dotted speech bubble next to your profile picture. Nothing from that session appears in history or memory once you close the window.<h2>Secure your account</h2>Because the stored data sits inside your OpenAI account, strong security is vital. Turn on two-factor authentication under Settings → Security. Scan the QR code with an authenticator app such as Authy and use the six-digit code whenever you sign in on a new device. This blocks most hacking attempts, even if someone learns your password.&nbsp;Key points at a glanceChatGPT keeps personal facts to tailor replies.&nbsp;Ask the bot directly or open Manage memories to see the list.&nbsp;Delete single items or clear everything; disable future saving if you prefer.&nbsp;Use temporary chat for one-off private talks.<h2>Enable two-factor login to stop outsiders reading your stored data.</h2>At a time when artificial intelligence is woven into everyday tools, knowing how to audit and control what the AI learns about you is becoming as routine as clearing browser cookies. A one or two minutes spent in ChatGPT’s settings can ensure your private life stays that way.&nbsp;

ChatGPT saves personal info like job, location, and interests to give better answers. You can view, edit, or delete this data anytime. Use temporary chats for privacy and enable 2FA to protect your account. Stay in control of your AI experience.


What the AI keeps on file OpenAI’s ChatGPT stores details from every logged-in conversation to give “more personalised answers”. That memory can cover your job, hometown, shopping plans and even health worries. A small label updated saved memory appears when a new fact is filed; however, many users miss it. If you have chatted with the bot for months, the list can be long. Checking and Deleting ChatGPT's Stored Information Log in and ask, “What do you know about me?” The bot will list every item it has saved. At the end of the list it will ask if you want anything removed or changed. You can correct errors directly in the chat, for example, “I no longer live in Delhi.” For a full review, click your profile picture → Settings → Personalisation → Manage memories. Here you can press the bin icon beside single entries or choose Delete all. To prevent future data collection, follow these steps. In the same Personalisation menu switch off Reference saved memories. From then on the bot will not store new facts. For sensitive topics, start a temporary chat by clicking the dotted speech bubble next to your profile picture. Nothing from that session appears in history or memory once you close the window. Secure your account Because the stored data sits inside your OpenAI account, strong security is vital. Turn on two-factor authentication under Settings → Security. Scan the QR code with an authenticator app such as Authy and use the six-digit code whenever you sign in on a new device. This blocks most hacking attempts, even if someone learns your password. Key points at a glance ChatGPT keeps personal facts to tailor replies. Ask the bot directly or open Manage memories to see the list. Delete single items or clear everything; disable future saving if you prefer. Use temporary chat for one-off private talks. Enable two-factor login to stop outsiders reading your stored data. At a time when artificial intelligence is woven into everyday tools, knowing how to audit and control what the AI learns about you is becoming as routine as clearing browser cookies. A one or two minutes spent in ChatGPT’s settings can ensure your private life stays that way.

ChatGPT saves personal info like job, location, and interests to give better answers. You can view, edit, or delete this data anytime. Use temporary chats for privacy and enable 2FA to protect your account. Stay in control of your AI experience.

What ChatGPT knows about you and how to erase it before it's too late?

In the initial half of 2025, over 77,000 tech workers globally have faced layoffs, according to recent company filings and labor market data. Tech giants like Microsoft, Google, IBM, and Salesforce have attributed these reductions to generative AI tools that streamline tasks like coding, marketing content creation, and HR administration. Beyond the tech industry, companies in sectors including call centers, media, and legal services have also cut junior positions, citing the increased efficiency and cost-effectiveness of chatbots and document-review systems.&nbsp;Yet job-market analysts stress that headline cuts hide a slower churn beneath the surface. Most affected roles are entry-level or routine knowledge tasks. Senior developers, product owners, project managers, and creative leads remain in demand because they guide and check the machines. Skills, not headcount, are the dividing line.<h2>Where the new work is emerging</h2>The <a href="https://sustainabilitymag.com/articles/wef-report-the-impact-of-ai-driving-170m-new-jobs-by-2030">World Economic Forum</a> projects that AI will destroy 92 million posts but create 170 million new ones by 2030. Early evidence supports that claim. Recruitment platform Indeed reports a 38 per cent rise in UK adverts for prompt engineers, data curators and human-in-the-loop reviewers since January. Health services, construction sites and logistics operators are also hiring, filling shortages that AI cannot yet solve in nursing, bricklaying, and long-haul driving.&nbsp;Crucially, many openings sit in small firms, not the giant brands making the headlines. Smaller manufacturers are trialling autonomous quality-control cameras; farms are testing drone crop-monitoring. Each project needs technicians, safety auditors and trainers. Gartner expects that by 2028 one in three enterprise software suites will ship with an embedded AI agent, creating steady demand for implementation specialists.<h2>Preparation gap</h2>Governments and companies admit they are playing catch-up. Only one in five large employers has a funded plan to retrain staff for AI-centred work, according to a survey by IBM. The risk is a two-tier market: workers who learn to steer AI tools and those replaced by them. Policy advisers urge three practical moves:&nbsp;Add compulsory AI literacy to all vocational courses by 2026.&nbsp;Offer tax credits to firms that prove they redeploy, not remove, staff;&nbsp;Expand safety-net schemes so redundant workers can study while drawing benefits.&nbsp;Economists warn that the last industrial revolution unfolded over decades, but generative AI is moving in months. The next eighteen months will show whether promises of “augmented work” translate into stable, well-paid jobs or a deeper divide between digital haves and have-nots.&nbsp;

AI-driven layoffs hit 77,000 tech jobs in 2025, but demand grows for skilled roles in AI oversight, healthcare, logistics and trades. Experts urge retraining to close the AI prep gap and avoid a split job market between AI users and those replaced.

In the initial half of 2025, over 77,000 tech workers globally have faced layoffs, according to recent company filings and labor market data. Tech giants like Microsoft, Google, IBM, and Salesforce have attributed these reductions to generative AI tools that streamline tasks like coding, marketing content creation, and HR administration. Beyond the tech industry, companies in sectors including call centers, media, and legal services have also cut junior positions, citing the increased efficiency and cost-effectiveness of chatbots and document-review systems. Yet job-market analysts stress that headline cuts hide a slower churn beneath the surface. Most affected roles are entry-level or routine knowledge tasks. Senior developers, product owners, project managers, and creative leads remain in demand because they guide and check the machines. Skills, not headcount, are the dividing line. Where the new work is emerging The World Economic Forum projects that AI will destroy 92 million posts but create 170 million new ones by 2030. Early evidence supports that claim. Recruitment platform Indeed reports a 38 per cent rise in UK adverts for prompt engineers, data curators and human-in-the-loop reviewers since January. Health services, construction sites and logistics operators are also hiring, filling shortages that AI cannot yet solve in nursing, bricklaying, and long-haul driving. Crucially, many openings sit in small firms, not the giant brands making the headlines. Smaller manufacturers are trialling autonomous quality-control cameras; farms are testing drone crop-monitoring. Each project needs technicians, safety auditors and trainers. Gartner expects that by 2028 one in three enterprise software suites will ship with an embedded AI agent, creating steady demand for implementation specialists. Preparation gap Governments and companies admit they are playing catch-up. Only one in five large employers has a funded plan to retrain staff for AI-centred work, according to a survey by IBM. The risk is a two-tier market: workers who learn to steer AI tools and those replaced by them. Policy advisers urge three practical moves: Add compulsory AI literacy to all vocational courses by 2026. Offer tax credits to firms that prove they redeploy, not remove, staff; Expand safety-net schemes so redundant workers can study while drawing benefits. Economists warn that the last industrial revolution unfolded over decades, but generative AI is moving in months. The next eighteen months will show whether promises of “augmented work” translate into stable, well-paid jobs or a deeper divide between digital haves and have-nots.

AI-driven layoffs hit 77,000 tech jobs in 2025, but demand grows for skilled roles in AI oversight, healthcare, logistics, and trades. Experts urge retraining to close the AI prep gap and avoid a split job market between AI users and those replaced.

Why AI skills are crucial for the 2025 job market?

AI agents: promise vs realityAgentic AI – Intelligent software which is designed to take action on its own without human intervention is gaining momentum in tech. From automation of tasks to making routine decisions, AI agents are being explored across most of the industries. But according to a recent&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-06-25-gartner-predicts-over-40-percent-of-agentic-ai-projects-will-be-canceled-by-end-of-2027">Gartner report</a>, the excitement may be running ahead of results.&nbsp;The report predicts that around 40 per cent of agentic AI projects will be cancelled by 2027, mainly due to rising costs, vague business outcomes, and the lack of mature risk and governance frameworks.<h2>What is agentic AI, and why is it trending?</h2>Agentic AI is not like traditional automation tools. These systems can make decisions, initiate tasks, and adjust over time based on inputs. Companies are experimenting with these agents to improve productivity, reduce human error, and scale operations.&nbsp;However, according to Anushree Verma, Senior Director Analyst at Gartner, many current projects are driven by hype rather than a clear understanding of business need. “Most agentic AI projects as of now are early-stage experiments that are mostly driven by hype and are often misapplied,” she said.<h2>Why are so many projects failing?</h2>Despite growing interest, implementation is proving challenging. Gartner’s 2025 survey of over 3,400 professionals found that only 19 per cent had made significant investments in agentic AI. A further 42 per cent were investing cautiously, while 31 per cent remained undecided.<h2>Issues which are holding back progress: &nbsp;</h2>High costs: Beyond development, companies face expenses related to infrastructure, compliance, and training.&nbsp;Legacy systems: Many traditional businesses struggle to integrate agentic AI into older platforms without major redesign.&nbsp;Lack of clear ROI:&nbsp; No measurable outcomes; many projects lose momentum.&nbsp;Misuse of the term: Many companies are relabelling chatbots or process automation tools as “AI agents”. &nbsp;Gartner reports highlight that only around 130 providers globally offer agentic solutions that truly meet the criteria of autonomy.<h2>Where agentic AI could succeed</h2>Despite current setbacks, reports also say it remains optimistic about the long-term impact. By 2028, it forecasts that 15 per cent of routine business decisions will be made by AI agents, and a third of enterprise software will include some level of agentic functionality.&nbsp;Areas where agentic AI is already showing potential include:&nbsp;Decision-making assisting in fraud detection or supply chain alerts.&nbsp;Workflow automation – managing complex claims or approvals.&nbsp;Productivity tools – automating IT or HR support at scale.&nbsp;Agentic AI is not a passing trend, but success depends on clear goals, strong governance, and a willingness to redesign how work gets done. While many projects may fail in the near term, those that align the technology with real-world problems stand a better chance of delivering long-term value.

Agentic AI, software that acts without human input, is trending but often fails due to high costs, unclear goals, and poor integration. Gartners report says 40 per cent of projects may be cancelled by 2027, but long term success is possible with clear use cases and governance.

AI agents: promise vs reality Agentic AI – Intelligent software which is designed to take action on its own without human intervention is gaining momentum in tech. From automation of tasks to making routine decisions, AI agents are being explored across most of the industries. But according to a recent Gartner report, the excitement may be running ahead of results. The report predicts that around 40 per cent of agentic AI projects will be cancelled by 2027, mainly due to rising costs, vague business outcomes, and the lack of mature risk and governance frameworks. What is agentic AI, and why is it trending? Agentic AI is not like traditional automation tools. These systems can make decisions, initiate tasks, and adjust over time based on inputs. Companies are experimenting with these agents to improve productivity, reduce human error, and scale operations. However, according to Anushree Verma, Senior Director Analyst at Gartner, many current projects are driven by hype rather than a clear understanding of business need. “Most agentic AI projects as of now are early-stage experiments that are mostly driven by hype and are often misapplied,” she said. Why are so many projects failing? Despite growing interest, implementation is proving challenging. Gartner’s 2025 survey of over 3,400 professionals found that only 19 per cent had made significant investments in agentic AI. A further 42 per cent were investing cautiously, while 31 per cent remained undecided. Issues which are holding back progress: High costs: Beyond development, companies face expenses related to infrastructure, compliance, and training. Legacy systems: Many traditional businesses struggle to integrate agentic AI into older platforms without major redesign. Lack of clear ROI: No measurable outcomes; many projects lose momentum. Misuse of the term: Many companies are relabelling chatbots or process automation tools as “AI agents”. Gartner reports highlight that only around 130 providers globally offer agentic solutions that truly meet the criteria of autonomy. Where agentic AI could succeed Despite current setbacks, reports also say it remains optimistic about the long-term impact. By 2028, it forecasts that 15 per cent of routine business decisions will be made by AI agents, and a third of enterprise software will include some level of agentic functionality. Areas where agentic AI is already showing potential include: Decision-making assisting in fraud detection or supply chain alerts. Workflow automation – managing complex claims or approvals. Productivity tools – automating IT or HR support at scale. Agentic AI is not a passing trend, but success depends on clear goals, strong governance, and a willingness to redesign how work gets done. While many projects may fail in the near term, those that align the technology with real-world problems stand a better chance of delivering long-term value.

Agentic AI, software that acts without human input, is trending but often fails due to high costs, unclear goals, and poor integration. Gartner's report says 40 per cent of projects may be cancelled by 2027, but long-term success is possible with clear use cases and governance.

Future of agentic AI: Why most AI agent projects aren't ready for real-world use

A hacker working for a notorious Mexican cartel accessed the phone records of a US official, using the data to track down and kill informants cooperating with the FBI, revealed a shocking report by the US Justice Department. The revelation is part of a recently released audit titled "The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Efforts to Mitigate the Effects of Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance", which outlines how criminal enterprises are now exploiting technology to target law enforcement and intelligence efforts.<h2>The hacker, compromised informants and the notorious cartel</h2>As per Mirror, the hacker, whose identity has not been disclosed, was reportedly hired by the Sinaloa Cartel—the powerful criminal organisation once led by Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, who was captured in 2016 and extradited to the United States.According to the FBI, the hacker offered a "menu of services related to exploiting mobile phones and other electronic devices". One of the key targets was an FBI assistant legal attaché (ALAT) stationed at the US embassy in Mexico City.After identifying the ALAT's phone number, the hacker allegedly used it to "obtain calls made and received, as well as geolocation data". Even more alarmingly, the hacker accessed Mexico City's surveillance camera system and used it to follow the FBI official through the capital.The report said: "According to the FBI, in addition to compromising the ALAT's phone, the hacker also accessed Mexico City's camera system, used the cameras to follow the ALAT through the city, and identified people the ALAT met with. According to the case agent, the cartel used that information to intimidate and/or kill potential sources or cooperating witnesses."The Sinaloa Cartel even used that information to "intimidate and, in some instances, kill potential sources or cooperating witnesses," it detailed. The 2018 incident underscores the growing capabilities of drug cartels, which are no longer limited to brute force but now increasingly leverage cyber and surveillance technology to undermine law enforcement operations.While the report does not name the hacker, victims, or the ALAT involved, it offers a dire warning about how technology had "made it easier" for "less sophisticated nations and criminal enterprises to identify and exploit vulnerabilities" in government surveillance infrastructure.The FBI said it is now taking steps to address these issues, including providing more robust training to agents in the field and bolstering internal defenses against cyber threats.

The revelation is part of a recently released audit titled "The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Efforts to Mitigate the Effects of Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance", which outlines how criminal enterprises are exploiting technology to target law enforcement and intelligence efforts.

A hacker working for a notorious Mexican cartel accessed the phone records of a US official, using the data to track down and kill informants cooperating with the FBI, revealed a shocking report by the US Justice Department. The revelation is part of a recently released audit titled "The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Efforts to Mitigate the Effects of Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance", which outlines how criminal enterprises are now exploiting technology to target law enforcement and intelligence efforts. The hacker, compromised informants and the notorious cartel As per Mirror, the hacker, whose identity has not been disclosed, was reportedly hired by the Sinaloa Cartel—the powerful criminal organisation once led by Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, who was captured in 2016 and extradited to the United States. According to the FBI, the hacker offered a "menu of services related to exploiting mobile phones and other electronic devices". One of the key targets was an FBI assistant legal attaché (ALAT) stationed at the US embassy in Mexico City. After identifying the ALAT's phone number, the hacker allegedly used it to "obtain calls made and received, as well as geolocation data". Even more alarmingly, the hacker accessed Mexico City's surveillance camera system and used it to follow the FBI official through the capital. The report said: "According to the FBI, in addition to compromising the ALAT's phone, the hacker also accessed Mexico City's camera system, used the cameras to follow the ALAT through the city, and identified people the ALAT met with. According to the case agent, the cartel used that information to intimidate and/or kill potential sources or cooperating witnesses." The Sinaloa Cartel even used that information to "intimidate and, in some instances, kill potential sources or cooperating witnesses," it detailed. The 2018 incident underscores the growing capabilities of drug cartels, which are no longer limited to brute force but now increasingly leverage cyber and surveillance technology to undermine law enforcement operations. While the report does not name the hacker, victims, or the ALAT involved, it offers a dire warning about how technology had "made it easier" for "less sophisticated nations and criminal enterprises to identify and exploit vulnerabilities" in government surveillance infrastructure. The FBI said it is now taking steps to address these issues, including providing more robust training to agents in the field and bolstering internal defenses against cyber threats.

The revelation is part of a recently released audit titled "The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Efforts to Mitigate the Effects of Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance", which outlines how criminal enterprises are exploiting technology to target law enforcement and intelligence efforts.

DOJ bombshell report exposes how a Mexican cartel used a hacker to hunt down FBI informants

What Happens When AI Runs Out of Real Human Data? With less data to learn from, Large Language Models (LLMs), like ChatGPT, have become smarter by learning from huge amounts of real human-written content. But researchers now warn that if in the future, AI runs out of new useful data by 2026.&nbsp; A 2024 report by watchdog group Epoch AI says that there may soon not be enough fresh human content left to train the next generation of AI models. Even Elon Musk has said AI may have already used up most of the internet’s quality knowledge.&nbsp;AI models grow stronger by learning from diverse, high-quality content. But the question arises: if that content dries up, how will AI continue to improve?<h2>Can AI train itself with fake data?</h2>One idea is to use synthetic data. This means generating new, artificial content using existing AI. For example, Amazon used this method to train customer service tools, creating questions and answers with AI and checking them for quality.&nbsp;In simple tasks or where real data is structured like spreadsheets, synthetic data can work well. But when it comes to complex or creative tasks, using AI to train AI can lead to serious problems.&nbsp;Researchers warned of “model collapse”, where AI trained on fake data starts to repeat the same errors and loses creativity, and it will most likely to produce biased results. SAP’s Mohan Shekar calls this “model incest”; each new model becomes worse by copying its earlier mistakes.<h2>Innovation in AI training:</h2> While some researchers also believe that changing how AI is trained may matter more than how much data it uses. This includes new ideas like multimodal learning, where AI learns from not just text but also images, audio, and video.&nbsp;For example, instead of recording thousands of people talking in the rain, engineers can combine voice data with sound effects of rain to teach AI how to listen in tough conditions.&nbsp;Even more promising is quantum computing, which could help AI learn from large amounts of unstructured data, like raw images, video, or audio files that don’t have labels. That could unlock entirely new ways for AI to learn without needing perfect human-written text.<h2>What does this mean for the future of AI?</h2>If AI runs out of fresh, real data, its ability to stay accurate, unbiased, and most importantly, innovative would suffer. However, new training methods, better tools, and technologies like quantum computing are helping to solve this problem.

AI may soon run out of fresh human data to learn from, Which risks lower accuracy and innovative. Experts suggest using synthetic data, multimodal learning, and quantum computing as solutions to keep AI models innovative and unbiased.

What Happens When AI Runs Out of Real Human Data? With less data to learn from, Large Language Models (LLMs), like ChatGPT, have become smarter by learning from huge amounts of real human-written content. But researchers now warn that if in the future, AI runs out of new useful data by 2026. A 2024 report by watchdog group Epoch AI says that there may soon not be enough fresh human content left to train the next generation of AI models. Even Elon Musk has said AI may have already used up most of the internet’s quality knowledge. AI models grow stronger by learning from diverse, high-quality content. But the question arises: if that content dries up, how will AI continue to improve? Can AI train itself with fake data? One idea is to use synthetic data. This means generating new, artificial content using existing AI. For example, Amazon used this method to train customer service tools, creating questions and answers with AI and checking them for quality. In simple tasks or where real data is structured like spreadsheets, synthetic data can work well. But when it comes to complex or creative tasks, using AI to train AI can lead to serious problems. Researchers warned of “model collapse”, where AI trained on fake data starts to repeat the same errors and loses creativity, and it will most likely to produce biased results. SAP’s Mohan Shekar calls this “model incest”; each new model becomes worse by copying its earlier mistakes. Innovation in AI training: While some researchers also believe that changing how AI is trained may matter more than how much data it uses. This includes new ideas like multimodal learning, where AI learns from not just text but also images, audio, and video. For example, instead of recording thousands of people talking in the rain, engineers can combine voice data with sound effects of rain to teach AI how to listen in tough conditions. Even more promising is quantum computing, which could help AI learn from large amounts of unstructured data, like raw images, video, or audio files that don’t have labels. That could unlock entirely new ways for AI to learn without needing perfect human-written text. What does this mean for the future of AI? If AI runs out of fresh, real data, its ability to stay accurate, unbiased, and most importantly, innovative would suffer. However, new training methods, better tools, and technologies like quantum computing are helping to solve this problem.

AI models may soon run out of fresh human data to learn from, Which risks lower accuracy and innovative. Experts suggest using synthetic data, multimodal learning, and quantum computing as solutions to keep AI models innovative and unbiased.

ChatGPT collapse: Know how quantum computing can save it

More and more people around the world are getting access to the internet and mobile internet plays a very big role in this digital growth. However internet speeds are still not the same everywhere. Countries in Asia and the Middle East usually have much faster mobile internet than other countries. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar are leading with some of the highest internet speeds in the world.&nbsp;Whereas countries like the United States and India still face challenges in offering fast mobile internet. These problems often come from uneven development and a lack of strong tech infrastructure in certain areas.&nbsp;According to the Speedtest Global Index - nations in the Middle East and Asia often top the charts for mobile internet speed.&nbsp;For example, the UAE is ranked number one with internet speeds in Dubai growing almost 100 times in recent years. This progress is due to consistent investments in technology since 2012.&nbsp;Top 10 Countries with fastest mobile internet :&nbsp;<ul><li>United Arab Emirates – 442 Mbps The UAE leads the world in speed, thanks to heavy investments in 5G and modern technology especially in cities like Dubai.</li><li>&nbsp;Qatar – 358 Mbps &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Qatar is just close behind UAE. Its strong digital systems and early 5G investments give users fast and stable internet.</li><li>Kuwait – 264 Mbps &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Kuwait ranks third due to its early use of 4G and 5G networks helping people enjoy high-speed internet.</li><li>Bulgaria – 172 Mbps Bulgaria comes fourth on the list and stands out in Europe with competitive telecom companies making fast internet more available.</li><li>Denmark – 162 Mbps Denmark has one of Europe’s strongest 5G networks which has boosted its mobile internet speed.</li><li>&nbsp;South Korea – 148 Mbps A global tech leader South Korea nationwide 5G network keeps internet speeds high.</li><li>Netherlands – 147 Mbps The Netherlands is well-connected with strong mobile services and wide use of 5G.</li><li>&nbsp;Norway – 145.74 Mbps Norway offers fast and steady internet and get helped by quality networks and tech-companies users.</li><li>China – 139.58 Mbps Some rural areas still have slow connections while major Chinese cities now enjoy fast 5G internet.</li><li>&nbsp;Luxembourg – 134.14 Mbps This small country has built a powerful mobile network offering top-quality internet speeds at 134.14 Mbps.</li></ul>&nbsp;Where did India comes in Speedtest Global Index?&nbsp;India is the world’s second-biggest internet market after China with more than 900 million users.However internet reach in India is just over 50% which is still lower than the global average.&nbsp;According to the latest Speedtest Global Index, India has moved up to 25th place globally.&nbsp;Meanwhile, India's neighbor, Pakistan ranks 100th out of 111 countries in Speedtest Global Index for mobile internet speeds and 141st out of 158 countries for broadband speeds.&nbsp;Here are the India's current stats:<ul><li>Latency (Time data takes to travel from a source to a destination): 30 microsecond (0.00003 second)</li><li>Download Speed: 100.78 Mbps</li><li>Upload Speed: 9.08 Mbps</li></ul>India continues to improve but regional gaps and network challenges still hold back speed and network access.

According to the Speedtest Global Index - nations in the Middle East and Asia often top the charts for mobile internet speed.

More and more people around the world are getting access to the internet and mobile internet plays a very big role in this digital growth. However internet speeds are still not the same everywhere. Countries in Asia and the Middle East usually have much faster mobile internet than other countries. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar are leading with some of the highest internet speeds in the world. Whereas countries like the United States and India still face challenges in offering fast mobile internet. These problems often come from uneven development and a lack of strong tech infrastructure in certain areas. According to the Speedtest Global Index - nations in the Middle East and Asia often top the charts for mobile internet speed. For example, the UAE is ranked number one with internet speeds in Dubai growing almost 100 times in recent years. This progress is due to consistent investments in technology since 2012. Top 10 Countries with fastest mobile internet : United Arab Emirates – 442 Mbps The UAE leads the world in speed, thanks to heavy investments in 5G and modern technology especially in cities like Dubai. Qatar – 358 Mbps Qatar is just close behind UAE. Its strong digital systems and early 5G investments give users fast and stable internet. Kuwait – 264 Mbps Kuwait ranks third due to its early use of 4G and 5G networks helping people enjoy high-speed internet. Bulgaria – 172 Mbps Bulgaria comes fourth on the list and stands out in Europe with competitive telecom companies making fast internet more available. Denmark – 162 Mbps Denmark has one of Europe’s strongest 5G networks which has boosted its mobile internet speed. South Korea – 148 Mbps A global tech leader South Korea nationwide 5G network keeps internet speeds high. Netherlands – 147 Mbps The Netherlands is well-connected with strong mobile services and wide use of 5G. Norway – 145.74 Mbps Norway offers fast and steady internet and get helped by quality networks and tech-companies users. China – 139.58 Mbps Some rural areas still have slow connections while major Chinese cities now enjoy fast 5G internet. Luxembourg – 134.14 Mbps This small country has built a powerful mobile network offering top-quality internet speeds at 134.14 Mbps. Where did India comes in Speedtest Global Index? India is the world’s second-biggest internet market after China with more than 900 million users. However internet reach in India is just over 50% which is still lower than the global average. According to the latest Speedtest Global Index, India has moved up to 25th place globally. Meanwhile, India's neighbor, Pakistan ranks 100th out of 111 countries in Speedtest Global Index for mobile internet speeds and 141st out of 158 countries for broadband speeds. Here are the India's current stats: Latency (Time data takes to travel from a source to a destination): 30 microsecond (0.00003 second) Download Speed: 100.78 Mbps Upload Speed: 9.08 Mbps India continues to improve but regional gaps and network challenges still hold back speed and network access.

According to the Speedtest Global Index - nations in the Middle East and Asia often top the charts for mobile internet speed.

UAE has fastest internet in world - Know where India and Pakistan stand

ChatGPT may dull student thinking, warns new MIT researchHow the test was set up -A research team from MIT Media Lab, Wellesley College, and MassArt asked 54 Boston students to write four short essays under strict conditions.Group A used ChatGPT only.Group B used a normal web search.Group C relied on no tools.In the final round, Group A wrote without the bot, while Group C tried ChatGPT for the first time. During every session, the students wore EEG caps so scientists could measure brain activity in real time.<h2>Key findings: brain engagement, memory, originality</h2>Lower neural effort: Students using ChatGPT showed the weakest electrical signals in regions linked to memory, focus, and self-control. The brain-only group displayed the strongest and most complex patterns.&nbsp;Poor recall: When asked to quote their own text a few minutes later, ChatGPT users struggled most, showing what the authors call “cognitive off-loading”.&nbsp;Quality vs depth: Human markers and an AI judge agreed that ChatGPT essays were tidier in grammar and structure. Yet language checks showed these texts shared predictable phrases, while handwritten writings offered richer vocabulary and sharper arguments.<h2>What happens when tools are swapped</h2>When habitual ChatGPT users wrote without help, their brains worked harder, but their essays lost clarity. The handwriting group, after switching to ChatGPT, showed a spike in activity mainly because they were learning a new system, yet their essays became more formulaic.<h2>Why the results matter</h2>Dr Nataliya Kosmyna says the work is an early warning: “Large language models can speed up writing, but long-term reliance may weaken learning, memory, and alos can weaken the personal connection.” The team urges universities to blend technology with tasks that still demand original thought.<h2>Tips for students and teachers</h2>Draft ideas by hand before turning to ChatGPT for polish.Limit copy-and-paste; rewrite in your own words to aid memory.Mark assessments for depth of thought, not only clear grammar.Build “device-free” sessions into study schedules to keep the brain active.&nbsp;The research paper “<a href="https://www.media.mit.edu/projects/your-brain-on-chatgpt/overview/">Your Brain on ChatGPT</a>: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI Assistant for Essay Writing Tasks” was published on the MIT website.&nbsp; It adds fresh evidence and sparks new debate over how AI tools reshape education.

New MIT research study finds students who use ChatGPT show lower brain activity, weaker memory, and less original writing. Researchers warn that overuse of AI tools may dull thinking. Experts suggest mixing tech with handwritten tasks to keep learning strong.

ChatGPT may dull student thinking, warns new MIT research How the test was set up - A research team from MIT Media Lab, Wellesley College, and MassArt asked 54 Boston students to write four short essays under strict conditions. Group A used ChatGPT only. Group B used a normal web search. Group C relied on no tools. In the final round, Group A wrote without the bot, while Group C tried ChatGPT for the first time. During every session, the students wore EEG caps so scientists could measure brain activity in real time. Key findings: brain engagement, memory, originality Lower neural effort: Students using ChatGPT showed the weakest electrical signals in regions linked to memory, focus, and self-control. The brain-only group displayed the strongest and most complex patterns. Poor recall: When asked to quote their own text a few minutes later, ChatGPT users struggled most, showing what the authors call “cognitive off-loading”. Quality vs depth: Human markers and an AI judge agreed that ChatGPT essays were tidier in grammar and structure. Yet language checks showed these texts shared predictable phrases, while handwritten writings offered richer vocabulary and sharper arguments. What happens when tools are swapped When habitual ChatGPT users wrote without help, their brains worked harder, but their essays lost clarity. The handwriting group, after switching to ChatGPT, showed a spike in activity mainly because they were learning a new system, yet their essays became more formulaic. Why the results matter Dr Nataliya Kosmyna says the work is an early warning: “Large language models can speed up writing, but long-term reliance may weaken learning, memory, and alos can weaken the personal connection.” The team urges universities to blend technology with tasks that still demand original thought. Tips for students and teachers Draft ideas by hand before turning to ChatGPT for polish. Limit copy-and-paste; rewrite in your own words to aid memory. Mark assessments for depth of thought, not only clear grammar. Build “device-free” sessions into study schedules to keep the brain active. The research paper “Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI Assistant for Essay Writing Tasks” was published on the MIT website. It adds fresh evidence and sparks new debate over how AI tools reshape education.

New MIT research study finds students who use ChatGPT show lower brain activity, weaker memory, and less original writing. Researchers warn that overuse of AI tools may dull thinking. Experts suggest mixing tech with handwritten tasks to keep learning strong.

MIT research on 54 students: Does ChatGPT help or weaken memory?

How Nokia went from market king to cautionary tale: Explainer<h2>The years of dominance</h2>At the start of the 2000s, Nokia was the undisputed leader in mobile phones. Known for durable hardware and long-lasting batteries, it held more than 40 per cent of the global market. The Finnish brand’s simple menu design and affordable handsets put mobile communication within reach for millions. Nokia’s strong supply chain and large patent portfolio further cemented its position as the world’s top phone maker.<h2>Missed software shift</h2>Nokia’s success was built on hardware expertise, yet that strength masked a serious weakness: software. The company relied on its ageing Symbian operating system, which was hard for developers to use and slow to update. When Apple introduced the iPhone in 2007, consumers discovered touchscreens, a fluid interface and an easy-to-use app store. Soon after, Google’s Android offered manufacturers a free, flexible platform that quickly attracted both developers and users.&nbsp;Inside Nokia, decision-making became slow. Separate business units competed for influence, and leaders hesitated to abandon profitable legacy models. Engineers produced promising prototypes, but many never reached shops because managers feared upsetting existing product lines. By underestimating the importance of a rich software ecosystem, Nokia lost ground just as the smartphone era was taking shape.<h2>Fall and Microsoft rescue attempt</h2>In a late effort to catch up, Nokia struck a deal with Microsoft in 2011, adopting Windows Phone for its new Lumia range. Reviewers praised the hardware, yet the limited app catalogue failed to attract customers already invested in iOS and Android. Market share continued to slide; however, in 2014 Microsoft bought Nokia’s handset division for about 7 billion US dollars to rescue it. Within two years, Microsoft also exited the mass-market phone business, ending Nokia’s reign in mobile devices.&nbsp;Nokia has since reinvented itself as a major player in 5G network equipment and digital infrastructure, but its former dominance in consumer handsets is gone. The episode shows that even an industry leader with strong cash reserves can falter when it reacts too slowly to disruptive change.<h2>Lessons for today’s tech firms</h2>Nokia’s story underlines three key points:&nbsp;Hardware alone is not enough; users value seamless software and services.Speed matters; large firms must cut internal barriers to act quickly.Past success does not secure the future; continuous adaptation is essential.

Nokia was once the top phone brand, however it failed to keep up with smartphones. It stuck to old software while Apple and Android moved ahead. Slow decisions and missed chances led to its fall. Now, it focuses on 5G, not phones. A lesson in staying up to date.

How Nokia went from market king to cautionary tale: Explainer The years of dominance At the start of the 2000s, Nokia was the undisputed leader in mobile phones. Known for durable hardware and long-lasting batteries, it held more than 40 per cent of the global market. The Finnish brand’s simple menu design and affordable handsets put mobile communication within reach for millions. Nokia’s strong supply chain and large patent portfolio further cemented its position as the world’s top phone maker. Missed software shift Nokia’s success was built on hardware expertise, yet that strength masked a serious weakness: software. The company relied on its ageing Symbian operating system, which was hard for developers to use and slow to update. When Apple introduced the iPhone in 2007, consumers discovered touchscreens, a fluid interface and an easy-to-use app store. Soon after, Google’s Android offered manufacturers a free, flexible platform that quickly attracted both developers and users. Inside Nokia, decision-making became slow. Separate business units competed for influence, and leaders hesitated to abandon profitable legacy models. Engineers produced promising prototypes, but many never reached shops because managers feared upsetting existing product lines. By underestimating the importance of a rich software ecosystem, Nokia lost ground just as the smartphone era was taking shape. Fall and Microsoft rescue attempt In a late effort to catch up, Nokia struck a deal with Microsoft in 2011, adopting Windows Phone for its new Lumia range. Reviewers praised the hardware, yet the limited app catalogue failed to attract customers already invested in iOS and Android. Market share continued to slide; however, in 2014 Microsoft bought Nokia’s handset division for about 7 billion US dollars to rescue it. Within two years, Microsoft also exited the mass-market phone business, ending Nokia’s reign in mobile devices. Nokia has since reinvented itself as a major player in 5G network equipment and digital infrastructure, but its former dominance in consumer handsets is gone. The episode shows that even an industry leader with strong cash reserves can falter when it reacts too slowly to disruptive change. Lessons for today’s tech firms Nokia’s story underlines three key points: Hardware alone is not enough; users value seamless software and services. Speed matters; large firms must cut internal barriers to act quickly. Past success does not secure the future; continuous adaptation is essential.

Nokia was once the top phone brand, however it failed to keep up with smartphones. It stuck to old software while Apple and Android moved ahead. Slow decisions and missed chances led to its fall. Now, it focuses on 5G, not phones. A lesson in staying up to date.

How Nokia collapsed and why it couldn’t compete with the iPhone and other smartphones?

Kodak’s fall: How the photo giant missed the digital momentfrom market leader to missed opportunity. In the late 1990s, Kodak ruled the camera world. The company owned more than 70 per cent of global film sales and earned healthy profits from prints and chemicals at that time. Yet in 1975, Kodak engineer Steve Sasson had already built the first digital camera inside the company’s own lab. Managers praised the prototype and then shelved it, fearing it would hurt film sales.Kodak kept faith in its Symbian-based hardware and low-cost point-and-shoot models, while rivals such as Sony, Canon, and, later, Apple invested in digital sensors and easy-to-use software.<h2>Wrong bets, slow decisions</h2>Internal studies warned that digital photography would surpass film within ten years. Instead of preparing, Kodak poured money into improving film quality. In 1996, it spent US $500 million on the Advantix Preview camera, which let users review pictures, but still required film and paid prints. Consumers asked: Why buy film if a digital camera can store images for free?Corporate choices deepened the slide: 1988: Kodak buys Sterling Drug for US $5.1 billion, later selling the unit at roughly half the price.<h2> Major decisions</h2>In 1989, Directors choose a film-focused Chief Executive over a digital champion, slowing change.&nbsp;2011: After years of losses, Kodak sells most patents to raise cash; in 2012 the company files for bankruptcy protection.&nbsp;By the time Kodak joined Microsoft to launch Lumia-branded camera phones in 2014, users were already loyal to the iPhone and Android ecosystems. Film sales had collapsed, and Kodak’s handset venture also failed.<h2>Lessons for today’s businessmen</h2>Business historians note the four main reasons for Kodak’s fall:&nbsp;Closed mindset – leadership ignored ideas that threatened short-term profit.&nbsp;Hardware tunnel vision – Engineers perfected film while competitors built software platforms and app stores.&nbsp;Slow strategy shift – Kodak excelled at mass production (make-and-sell) but never switched to an anticipate-and-lead model for a fast-moving market.&nbsp;Poor use of data – The firm collected strong market research, but failed to act on it.&nbsp;Today, the brand survives in specialist printing and imaging, but its consumer camera crown is gone. Kodak’s story reminds all companies that past success does not secure the future.

Kodak once led the camera market in the world, however, they missed the digital shift. Despite inventing the first digital camera, It feared hurting film sales. slow decisions and focus on old tech led to decline. Now in printing, Kodak’s fall.

Kodak’s fall: How the photo giant missed the digital moment from market leader to missed opportunity. In the late 1990s, Kodak ruled the camera world. The company owned more than 70 per cent of global film sales and earned healthy profits from prints and chemicals at that time. Yet in 1975, Kodak engineer Steve Sasson had already built the first digital camera inside the company’s own lab. Managers praised the prototype and then shelved it, fearing it would hurt film sales. Kodak kept faith in its Symbian-based hardware and low-cost point-and-shoot models, while rivals such as Sony, Canon, and, later, Apple invested in digital sensors and easy-to-use software. Wrong bets, slow decisions Internal studies warned that digital photography would surpass film within ten years. Instead of preparing, Kodak poured money into improving film quality. In 1996, it spent US $500 million on the Advantix Preview camera, which let users review pictures, but still required film and paid prints. Consumers asked: Why buy film if a digital camera can store images for free? Corporate choices deepened the slide: 1988: Kodak buys Sterling Drug for US $5.1 billion, later selling the unit at roughly half the price. Major decisions In 1989, Directors choose a film-focused Chief Executive over a digital champion, slowing change. 2011: After years of losses, Kodak sells most patents to raise cash; in 2012 the company files for bankruptcy protection. By the time Kodak joined Microsoft to launch Lumia-branded camera phones in 2014, users were already loyal to the iPhone and Android ecosystems. Film sales had collapsed, and Kodak’s handset venture also failed. Lessons for today’s businessmen Business historians note the four main reasons for Kodak’s fall: Closed mindset – leadership ignored ideas that threatened short-term profit. Hardware tunnel vision – Engineers perfected film while competitors built software platforms and app stores. Slow strategy shift – Kodak excelled at mass production (make-and-sell) but never switched to an anticipate-and-lead model for a fast-moving market. Poor use of data – The firm collected strong market research, but failed to act on it. Today, the brand survives in specialist printing and imaging, but its consumer camera crown is gone. Kodak’s story reminds all companies that past success does not secure the future.

Kodak once led the camera market in the world, however, they missed the digital shift. Despite inventing the first digital camera, It feared hurting film sales. slow decisions and focus on old tech led to decline. Now in printing, Kodak’s fall.

Kodak’s Downfall: The camera king that missed the digital revolution

Tech giant Microsoft is all set for another round of job cuts, this time within its Xbox division. The layoffs expected by early July, are part of the company’s ongoing restructuring as it shifts its focus towards artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure. According to reports, managers in the Xbox unit have been alerted about significant reductions in staff size. While Microsoft hasn’t officially confirmed the development, sources suggest that various departments, including sales and support roles, might be affected.&nbsp;&nbsp;This would mark Microsoft’s fourth major round of layoffs in just 18 months. Earlier, in 2024, over 6,000 employees were laid off, and around 650 roles were erased from the Xbox team after the company’s massive $69 billion acquisition of gaming giant Activision Blizzard. Since then, the pressure on the gaming division to improve profit margins has increased.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-and-their-jaws-drop-first-neuralink-patient-shares-how-he-draws-using-just-his-mind-1750767712176">'And their jaws drop...': First Neuralink patient shares how he draws using just his mind</a><h2>What’s driving these layoff?</h2>Microsoft is currently investing billions into AI development and building large-scale data centres. Due to a shift in company goals, the tech giant is reducing teams that do not contribute to its long-term objectives.&nbsp;The timing of the layoffs, immediately after the company’s financial year ends, is also seen as part of its cost-management approach. While initial reports hinted that the cuts might mainly hit sales teams, it now appears that job losses could span across other departments as well.&nbsp;Such frequent layoffs aren’t restricted only to Microsoft. The tech industry at large is experiencing a wave of layoffs in 2025. So far this year, over 63,000 people have been laid off by 147 tech companies worldwide.&nbsp;Microsoft currently employs around 228,000 people globally, including 45,000 in sales and marketing.With these fresh layoffs, especially in the Xbox department, the company’s restructuring strategy is visible all around.

This would mark Microsoft’s fourth major round of layoffs in just 18 months. Earlier, in 2024, over 6,000 employees were laid off, and around 650 roles were erased from the Xbox team after the company’s massive $69 billion acquisition of gaming giant Activision Blizzard.

Tech giant Microsoft is all set for another round of job cuts, this time within its Xbox division. The layoffs expected by early July, are part of the company’s ongoing restructuring as it shifts its focus towards artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure. According to reports, managers in the Xbox unit have been alerted about significant reductions in staff size. While Microsoft hasn’t officially confirmed the development, sources suggest that various departments, including sales and support roles, might be affected. This would mark Microsoft’s fourth major round of layoffs in just 18 months. Earlier, in 2024, over 6,000 employees were laid off, and around 650 roles were erased from the Xbox team after the company’s massive $69 billion acquisition of gaming giant Activision Blizzard. Since then, the pressure on the gaming division to improve profit margins has increased. Also Read | 'And their jaws drop...': First Neuralink patient shares how he draws using just his mind What’s driving these layoff? Microsoft is currently investing billions into AI development and building large-scale data centres. Due to a shift in company goals, the tech giant is reducing teams that do not contribute to its long-term objectives. The timing of the layoffs, immediately after the company’s financial year ends, is also seen as part of its cost-management approach. While initial reports hinted that the cuts might mainly hit sales teams, it now appears that job losses could span across other departments as well. Such frequent layoffs aren’t restricted only to Microsoft. The tech industry at large is experiencing a wave of layoffs in 2025. So far this year, over 63,000 people have been laid off by 147 tech companies worldwide. Microsoft currently employs around 228,000 people globally, including 45,000 in sales and marketing. With these fresh layoffs, especially in the Xbox department, the company’s restructuring strategy is visible all around.

This would mark Microsoft’s fourth major round of layoffs in just 18 months. Earlier, in 2024, over 6,000 employees were laid off, and around 650 roles were erased from the Xbox team after the company’s massive $69 billion acquisition of gaming giant Activision Blizzard.

Microsoft’s Xbox division set for layoffs amid major restructuring plans

The first human whose brain was implanted with &nbsp;Elon Musk's Neuralink chip is showing off more skills. Noland Arbaugh, from Arizona, says he can draw using just his mind, and also depicted the amazing feat. A diving accident left him paralysed below the shoulders in 2016. That same year, US neurotechnology firm Neuralink was launched. However, the first human tests were only allowed in 2023, and in January 2024, Noland became the first person to receive the brain chip implant. The brain-computer interface (BCI) chip is extremely small.Entrepreneur and author of Neuraleap: HOW BCI will redefine communication, business and governance, Velco Dar, talked to Noland recently and drew some lines with him. He shared the experience on X, saying he used a computer trackpad to draw on a shared canvas, while Noland controlled the cursor with his brain for the same."Last week I spoke to Noland Arbaugh &nbsp;@ModdedQuad about his journey &amp; his views on a BCI future. Then we drew some lines together on a shared canvas: him controlling the cursor using his thoughts (via @neuralink ), and me - the old school way, using a computer trackpad," Dar wrote. &nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Last week I spoke to Noland Arbaugh <a href="https://twitter.com/ModdedQuad?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ModdedQuad</a> about his journey &amp; his views on a BCI future. Then we drew some lines together on a shared canvas: him controlling the cursor using his thoughts (via <a href="https://twitter.com/neuralink?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@neuralink</a>), and me - the old school way, using a computer trackpad. <a href="https://t.co/vQ4mgJzExP">pic.twitter.com/vQ4mgJzExP</a>&mdash; Velco Dar (@VelcoDar) <a href="https://twitter.com/VelcoDar/status/1934793052532691444?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Noland said in the interview that he is "not artistic at all". But he demonstrated how he uses the N1 chip to draw digital photos on screen. He controlled the cursor with his mind, and drew flowers, the sun and a house. Dar noted that it was incredible to see Noland move something using just his mind. Noland said that he sometimes forgets that what he does with his brain is not something people are used to seeing. “I forget that people haven’t seen this constantly. I think, 'Oh yeah, this is just my life, this is how I use it and what I do with it.'”He added, “I use it around people who’ve never seen it before, and their jaws drop.” Noland said that while trying to move the cursor, he imagines certain scenarios in his mind. He told Dar that he "clicks and drags" the cursor in his mind. Other actions he thinks about include "flicking his thumb out to the left, while the other is pinky out to the right." Earlier, Noland had shown himself playing chess, video games and learning languages.

Noland Arbaugh was interviewed by entrepreneur and author Velco Dar. Together, they drew on a canvas, with the former using just his mind.

The first human whose brain was implanted with Elon Musk's Neuralink chip is showing off more skills. Noland Arbaugh, from Arizona, says he can draw using just his mind, and also depicted the amazing feat. A diving accident left him paralysed below the shoulders in 2016. That same year, US neurotechnology firm Neuralink was launched. However, the first human tests were only allowed in 2023, and in January 2024, Noland became the first person to receive the brain chip implant. The brain-computer interface (BCI) chip is extremely small. Entrepreneur and author of Neuraleap: HOW BCI will redefine communication, business and governance, Velco Dar, talked to Noland recently and drew some lines with him. He shared the experience on X, saying he used a computer trackpad to draw on a shared canvas, while Noland controlled the cursor with his brain for the same. "Last week I spoke to Noland Arbaugh @ModdedQuad about his journey & his views on a BCI future. Then we drew some lines together on a shared canvas: him controlling the cursor using his thoughts (via @neuralink ), and me - the old school way, using a computer trackpad," Dar wrote.

Noland Arbaugh was interviewed by entrepreneur and author Velco Dar. Together, they drew on a canvas, with the former using just his mind.

'And their jaws drop...': First Neuralink patient shares how he draws using just his mind

Amid endless delays and uncertainty over the American Axiom-4 human spaceflight mission launch, few members of the Indian delegation that had travelled to the US for this landmark event have returned to India. ISRO Chief Dr. V. Narayanan confirmed to WION's Sidharth M.P. about having returned to India along with a handful of top delegates from ISRO. In the first week of June, WION had reported about the 18-member Indian delegation that had travelled to Florida ahead of the Axiom-4 launch that will see India's Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla fly to space, and make history as the second Indian to undertake human spaceflight.While a few delegates led by the ISRO Chief have returned, Indian astronauts Group Captain Shukla (primary astronaut) and Group Captain PB Nair (backup candidate) continue to carry out their respective duties in the US as part of the Axiom-4 mission. The duo have been in the US since August 2024 for their human spaceflight training as part of the Axiom-4 mission. Remaining members of the Indian delegation continue to stay in Florida, USA, in anticipation of the launch.<h2>Axiom-4 and the series of endless delays</h2>The Axiom-4 mission carrying four astronauts was scheduled for liftoff on May 29th 2025, but repeated delays have pushed the launch well into the last week of June. The concerned American entities (Axiom, SpaceX, NASA) have not revealed a new targeted launch date yet. Typically, launch dates are revealed at least four or five days ahead.Originally targeted for a May 29th launch, it was pushed to June 8th, June 9th, June 10th, June 11th, June 19th, and June 22nd. Notably, June 22nd was the 7th launch date for this mission, and it turns out it is not even "7th time lucky" for Axiom-4 and its crew.So far, this mission has been delayed owing to- the replacement of parts on the SpaceX Crew Dragon Spacecraft, technical issues with a Falcon 9 rocket engine, unfavourable weather, a liquid oxygen leak in the Falcon 9 rocket, and an anomaly in the Russian Zvezda module on the International Space Station.<h2>Axiom-4 crew nears one-month in quarantine</h2>The Axiom-4 crew went into pre-launch mandatory quarantine on 26th May and remains in isolation. Pre-launch quarantine is followed to closely monitor the astronauts' health to avoid exposure to any last-minute illness. Quarantine is also important to ensure that the astronauts flying to the space station don't carry any infection to the closed environment of the orbiting lab. With the launch date now uncertain, it seems that the crew would end up spending a month or more in quarantine.Typical pre-launch quarantines for the International Space Station crew last two weeks. The Axiom-4 crew will end up spending double that period in quarantine. In mid-2024, Boeing Starliner astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore also had to spend about a month in quarantine due to repeated delays with their launch.&nbsp;In preparation for spaceflight, astronauts have to maintain peak mental and physical health. A mission delay would mean that they must sustain that peak for a longer period of time.<h2>How mission delays affect the science experiments by astronauts</h2>India's Shukla will be carrying seven experiments with him to the microgravity environment of the International Space Station. Some of the experiments involve biological material (seeds, bacteria, muscle cells), which are time-sensitive. Ideally, had the launch happened on 8th June, the astronauts would have completed their mission and returned to Earth by this week. However, with the sensitive experiments languishing on Earth for over three weeks, they too require replacement/specific care to be maintained in pristine condition. Questions remain over how the endless mission delay could affect the quality of the science experiments that will be conducted by the Axiom-4 crew in space.<h2>Axiom-4 must launch this week or wait till mid-July</h2>"In terms of launch opportunities, we have opportunities all the way to June 30th," Dana Weigel, Manager, International Space Station Programme, NASA, had said earlier this month. Typically, every rocket launch mission has a launch window/launch opportunity- an ideal period of a few days or weeks within which the launch can take place. On each of these specific days within the launch window, there are a few minutes when the rocket can blast off into space. All of these launch times are precisely planned down to the second, based on various technical parameters. Which is why many rocket launch missions happen at odd hours, and no two missions (even of the same type) follow the same launch time or schedule. In case SpaceX and Axiom Space are unable to launch in the month of June, there are opportunities from mid-July, she added.<h2>About Axiom-4 and its astronauts</h2>Axiom-4 would carry a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station, where they would stay for two weeks and perform 60 experiments. The astronauts would be flying on the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and the Crew Dragon capsule. Peggy Whitson, America's senior-most astronaut and director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space, will command the Axiom-4 mission, while ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will serve as pilot or second-in-command. The two mission specialists are ESA (European Space Agency) project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary. Apart from Peggy, all those aboard this mission are first-time astronauts. Therefore, the impact of these delays on the first-time astronauts' families must also be factored in.This Axiom-4 mission will facilitate the return to human spaceflight for India, Poland, and Hungary, given that each nation’s first and only government-sponsored spaceflight had taken place more than 40 years ago.Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be the first Indian to fly to the International Space Station, and the second Indian to fly to space after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, who flew on a Soviet Mission in 1984. The Indian Government has paid almost $64mn (₹550cr) for Shukla's training and spaceflight as part of Axiom-4. As he circles the earth, Shukla will also be performing experiments in STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math), and these will be made available as recorded educational videos, as part of the Axiom-4 mission outreach activity.&nbsp;

While a few delegates led by the ISRO Chief have returned, Indian astronauts Group Captain Shukla (primary astronaut) and Group Captain PB Nair (backup candidate) continue to carry out their respective duties in the US as part of the Axiom-4 mission

Amid endless delays and uncertainty over the American Axiom-4 human spaceflight mission launch, few members of the Indian delegation that had travelled to the US for this landmark event have returned to India. ISRO Chief Dr. V. Narayanan confirmed to WION's Sidharth M.P. about having returned to India along with a handful of top delegates from ISRO. In the first week of June, WION had reported about the 18-member Indian delegation that had travelled to Florida ahead of the Axiom-4 launch that will see India's Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla fly to space, and make history as the second Indian to undertake human spaceflight. While a few delegates led by the ISRO Chief have returned, Indian astronauts Group Captain Shukla (primary astronaut) and Group Captain PB Nair (backup candidate) continue to carry out their respective duties in the US as part of the Axiom-4 mission. The duo have been in the US since August 2024 for their human spaceflight training as part of the Axiom-4 mission. Remaining members of the Indian delegation continue to stay in Florida, USA, in anticipation of the launch. Axiom-4 and the series of endless delays The Axiom-4 mission carrying four astronauts was scheduled for liftoff on May 29th 2025, but repeated delays have pushed the launch well into the last week of June. The concerned American entities (Axiom, SpaceX, NASA) have not revealed a new targeted launch date yet. Typically, launch dates are revealed at least four or five days ahead. Originally targeted for a May 29th launch, it was pushed to June 8th, June 9th, June 10th, June 11th, June 19th, and June 22nd. Notably, June 22nd was the 7th launch date for this mission, and it turns out it is not even "7th time lucky" for Axiom-4 and its crew. So far, this mission has been delayed owing to- the replacement of parts on the SpaceX Crew Dragon Spacecraft, technical issues with a Falcon 9 rocket engine, unfavourable weather, a liquid oxygen leak in the Falcon 9 rocket, and an anomaly in the Russian Zvezda module on the International Space Station. Axiom-4 crew nears one-month in quarantine The Axiom-4 crew went into pre-launch mandatory quarantine on 26th May and remains in isolation. Pre-launch quarantine is followed to closely monitor the astronauts' health to avoid exposure to any last-minute illness. Quarantine is also important to ensure that the astronauts flying to the space station don't carry any infection to the closed environment of the orbiting lab. With the launch date now uncertain, it seems that the crew would end up spending a month or more in quarantine. Typical pre-launch quarantines for the International Space Station crew last two weeks. The Axiom-4 crew will end up spending double that period in quarantine. In mid-2024, Boeing Starliner astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore also had to spend about a month in quarantine due to repeated delays with their launch. In preparation for spaceflight, astronauts have to maintain peak mental and physical health. A mission delay would mean that they must sustain that peak for a longer period of time. How mission delays affect the science experiments by astronauts India's Shukla will be carrying seven experiments with him to the microgravity environment of the International Space Station. Some of the experiments involve biological material (seeds, bacteria, muscle cells), which are time-sensitive. Ideally, had the launch happened on 8th June, the astronauts would have completed their mission and returned to Earth by this week. However, with the sensitive experiments languishing on Earth for over three weeks, they too require replacement/specific care to be maintained in pristine condition. Questions remain over how the endless mission delay could affect the quality of the science experiments that will be conducted by the Axiom-4 crew in space. Axiom-4 must launch this week or wait till mid-July "In terms of launch opportunities, we have opportunities all the way to June 30th," Dana Weigel, Manager, International Space Station Programme, NASA, had said earlier this month. Typically, every rocket launch mission has a launch window/launch opportunity- an ideal period of a few days or weeks within which the launch can take place. On each of these specific days within the launch window, there are a few minutes when the rocket can blast off into space. All of these launch times are precisely planned down to the second, based on various technical parameters. Which is why many rocket launch missions happen at odd hours, and no two missions (even of the same type) follow the same launch time or schedule. In case SpaceX and Axiom Space are unable to launch in the month of June, there are opportunities from mid-July, she added. About Axiom-4 and its astronauts Axiom-4 would carry a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station, where they would stay for two weeks and perform 60 experiments. The astronauts would be flying on the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and the Crew Dragon capsule. Peggy Whitson, America's senior-most astronaut and director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space, will command the Axiom-4 mission, while ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will serve as pilot or second-in-command. The two mission specialists are ESA (European Space Agency) project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary. Apart from Peggy, all those aboard this mission are first-time astronauts. Therefore, the impact of these delays on the first-time astronauts' families must also be factored in. This Axiom-4 mission will facilitate the return to human spaceflight for India, Poland, and Hungary, given that each nation’s first and only government-sponsored spaceflight had taken place more than 40 years ago. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be the first Indian to fly to the International Space Station, and the second Indian to fly to space after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, who flew on a Soviet Mission in 1984. The Indian Government has paid almost $64mn (₹550cr) for Shukla's training and spaceflight as part of Axiom-4. As he circles the earth, Shukla will also be performing experiments in STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math), and these will be made available as recorded educational videos, as part of the Axiom-4 mission outreach activity.

While a few delegates led by the ISRO Chief have returned, Indian astronauts Group Captain Shukla (primary astronaut) and Group Captain PB Nair (backup candidate) continue to carry out their respective duties in the US as part of the Axiom-4 mission

Axiom-4 launch delay: Top ISRO officials back in India; Astronauts remain in Florida

AI chatbots created by Meta for WhatsApp are giving out phone numbers of regular people when prompted for helpline numbers. One such incident happened with a man in the United Kingdom who asked the AI helper for a contact number for TransPennine Express. The bot instead gave the phone number of a person over 200 kilometres away. When he asked the bot about giving the wrong number, it lied, creeping out the man.Barry Smethurst asked the WhatsApp AI helper for the phone number of &nbsp;TransPennine Express when his train from Saddleworth to Manchester Piccadilly did not show up, The Guardian reported. Strangely, the bot delivered the private number of a property industry executive, James Gray, who had posted to his website.Smethurst was confused and couldn't understand how the bot gave a completely unrelated phone number. So he decided to probe it for details. He asked the WhatsApp AI bot why it gave him a wrong number. The bot replied, "It shouldn’t have shared it." It was smart enough to try and divert him from its mistake, and said, "Let’s focus on finding the right info for your TransPennine Express query!"&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/woman-rants-against-company-that-turned-her-down-because-she-used-chatgpt-1750412865222">Woman rants against ChatGPT haters after she is turned down for a job because she used AI tool</a>&nbsp;The man didn't budge and continued to ask the bot about the blunder. The bot said it pulled out the number "based on patterns," and it would strive to do better in future. The AI bot did not know that the number it had given actually belonged to someone, and said that it was a &nbsp;"fictional" number and not "associated with anyone."By this time, the bot was caught in its own trap and started contradicting itself. "I didn’t pull the number from a database. I generated a string of digits that fit the format of a UK mobile number, but it wasn’t based on any real data on contacts."Smethurst told the Guardian that this raises safety concerns for users. If the AI had given a wrong, made-up number, it would have still been fine. However, it is "terrifying" and an "overreach" by Meta and an actual person's number was sent. "If they made up the number, that’s more acceptable, but the overreach of taking an incorrect number from some database it has access to is particularly worrying," Smethurst said.Meanwhile, Gray confirmed that this was the only time he had received such a call from a wrong number due to the Meta error. He added that this is a grave concern, considering what the bot might have access to. He fears it could someday reveal his bank information.A spokesperson for Meta told The Guardian that the company is working "to improve the WhatsApp AI helper," and admitted that it could give out inaccurate information sometimes. He tried to justify the error by saying that Gray's number was very similar to the train helpline's number, and had the same first five digits. &nbsp;

WhatsApp AI chatbot, meant to help customers with relevant information and phone numbers, has been giving out phone numbers of regular people. When asked why, it lied about it.

AI chatbots created by Meta for WhatsApp are giving out phone numbers of regular people when prompted for helpline numbers. One such incident happened with a man in the United Kingdom who asked the AI helper for a contact number for TransPennine Express. The bot instead gave the phone number of a person over 200 kilometres away. When he asked the bot about giving the wrong number, it lied, creeping out the man. Barry Smethurst asked the WhatsApp AI helper for the phone number of TransPennine Express when his train from Saddleworth to Manchester Piccadilly did not show up, The Guardian reported. Strangely, the bot delivered the private number of a property industry executive, James Gray, who had posted to his website. Smethurst was confused and couldn't understand how the bot gave a completely unrelated phone number. So he decided to probe it for details. He asked the WhatsApp AI bot why it gave him a wrong number. The bot replied, "It shouldn’t have shared it." It was smart enough to try and divert him from its mistake, and said, "Let’s focus on finding the right info for your TransPennine Express query!" Also Read: Woman rants against ChatGPT haters after she is turned down for a job because she used AI tool The man didn't budge and continued to ask the bot about the blunder. The bot said it pulled out the number "based on patterns," and it would strive to do better in future. The AI bot did not know that the number it had given actually belonged to someone, and said that it was a "fictional" number and not "associated with anyone." By this time, the bot was caught in its own trap and started contradicting itself. "I didn’t pull the number from a database. I generated a string of digits that fit the format of a UK mobile number, but it wasn’t based on any real data on contacts." Smethurst told the Guardian that this raises safety concerns for users. If the AI had given a wrong, made-up number, it would have still been fine. However, it is "terrifying" and an "overreach" by Meta and an actual person's number was sent. "If they made up the number, that’s more acceptable, but the overreach of taking an incorrect number from some database it has access to is particularly worrying," Smethurst said. Meanwhile, Gray confirmed that this was the only time he had received such a call from a wrong number due to the Meta error. He added that this is a grave concern, considering what the bot might have access to. He fears it could someday reveal his bank information. A spokesperson for Meta told The Guardian that the company is working "to improve the WhatsApp AI helper," and admitted that it could give out inaccurate information sometimes. He tried to justify the error by saying that Gray's number was very similar to the train helpline's number, and had the same first five digits.

WhatsApp AI chatbot, meant to help customers with relevant information and phone numbers, has been giving out phone numbers of regular people. When asked why, it lied about it.

WhatsApp bot lies to hide 'terrifying' mistake it made when asked for a helpline number

The heavy onslaught of cyberattacks from Israel has led Iran to impose an internet and telephone blackout across the country, cutting off all connectivity and communication at a critical time. Tehran has told its citizens that the blackout was necessary to prevent Israeli cyberattacks as fears grow about the US joining the ongoing conflict, though President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he will take up to two weeks to decide on an attack on Iran. Iran’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has called the measure needed and temporary, “given the abuse of the country’s communication network by the aggressor enemy,” according to a statement cited by the semi-official Tasnim news agency.&nbsp;However, as per reports, it is not just the cyberattacks that have forced Iran to shut down the internet, and security concerns were also an equally big reason.&nbsp;&nbsp;Israel eliminated the top brass of Iran’s security and military chain of command when it initiated its strikes on military and nuclear sites in the Islamic Republic.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Highly accurate strikes triggered panic&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp; The accuracy of the strikes that killed several senior military commanders and nuclear scientists set off panic, and the Iranian government told people to uninstall WhatsApp from their phones since it believed that the application that offers end-to-end encrypted services was sharing user information with Israel.&nbsp;WhatsApp denied the claims, describing them as “false reports” the Iranian state is using as an excuse to block its services “at a time when people need them the most.”&nbsp;Israel, meanwhile, continues to strike Iranian nuclear sites and targets in Tehran and other cities.&nbsp;Iran’s state-run news agency and semi-official outlets have continued to publish stories on the Telegram messaging app, which the Islamic Republic prefers since it is not headquartered in the US.&nbsp;Since Wednesday afternoon, both mobile phones and domestic landlines in Iran have been unreachable from outside the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Hacking group ‘Predatory Sparrow’ attacks Iranian bank, crypto exchange&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp; A hacking group with links to Israel has claimed responsibility for disrupting operations at an Iranian bank and flooding the crypto market with approximately $90 million (€77 million) in stolen funds.Gonjeshke Darande, or ‘Predatory Sparrow’, the anti-Iranian hacking group, claimed an attack on one of Iran’s most prominent banks, Bank Sepah, this week, and Iranian media said at the time that people faced difficulties in accessing their accounts, withdrawing cash, or using their bank cards.The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned Bank Sepah in 2018 for supporting Iran’s military.The hacking group then targeted Iran’s cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, and claimed to have burned $90 million from accounts that belong to the Israeli regime and posted the source code for the platform on Thursday morning.&nbsp;The Tasnim news agency, which is affiliated with the Revolutionary Guards, reported Iran’s ministry of communications saying in a statement that internet access had been restricted after extensive cyberattacks and confirming that a state-owned bank and a private bank were targeted, besides a cryptocurrency exchange, which lost about $100 million in assets. The internet blackout was the ministry’s defensive tool, as the intensity of cyberattacks decreased after online access was cut off.

The accuracy of the strikes that killed several senior military commanders and nuclear scientists set off panic, and the Iranian government told people to uninstall WhatsApp from their phones since it believed that the application was sharing user information with Israel.

The heavy onslaught of cyberattacks from Israel has led Iran to impose an internet and telephone blackout across the country, cutting off all connectivity and communication at a critical time. Tehran has told its citizens that the blackout was necessary to prevent Israeli cyberattacks as fears grow about the US joining the ongoing conflict, though President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he will take up to two weeks to decide on an attack on Iran. Iran’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has called the measure needed and temporary, “given the abuse of the country’s communication network by the aggressor enemy,” according to a statement cited by the semi-official Tasnim news agency. However, as per reports, it is not just the cyberattacks that have forced Iran to shut down the internet, and security concerns were also an equally big reason. Israel eliminated the top brass of Iran’s security and military chain of command when it initiated its strikes on military and nuclear sites in the Islamic Republic. Highly accurate strikes triggered panic The accuracy of the strikes that killed several senior military commanders and nuclear scientists set off panic, and the Iranian government told people to uninstall WhatsApp from their phones since it believed that the application that offers end-to-end encrypted services was sharing user information with Israel. WhatsApp denied the claims, describing them as “false reports” the Iranian state is using as an excuse to block its services “at a time when people need them the most.” Israel, meanwhile, continues to strike Iranian nuclear sites and targets in Tehran and other cities. Iran’s state-run news agency and semi-official outlets have continued to publish stories on the Telegram messaging app, which the Islamic Republic prefers since it is not headquartered in the US. Since Wednesday afternoon, both mobile phones and domestic landlines in Iran have been unreachable from outside the country. Hacking group ‘Predatory Sparrow’ attacks Iranian bank, crypto exchange A hacking group with links to Israel has claimed responsibility for disrupting operations at an Iranian bank and flooding the crypto market with approximately $90 million (€77 million) in stolen funds. Gonjeshke Darande, or ‘Predatory Sparrow’, the anti-Iranian hacking group, claimed an attack on one of Iran’s most prominent banks, Bank Sepah, this week, and Iranian media said at the time that people faced difficulties in accessing their accounts, withdrawing cash, or using their bank cards. The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned Bank Sepah in 2018 for supporting Iran’s military. The hacking group then targeted Iran’s cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, and claimed to have burned $90 million from accounts that belong to the Israeli regime and posted the source code for the platform on Thursday morning. The Tasnim news agency, which is affiliated with the Revolutionary Guards, reported Iran’s ministry of communications saying in a statement that internet access had been restricted after extensive cyberattacks and confirming that a state-owned bank and a private bank were targeted, besides a cryptocurrency exchange, which lost about $100 million in assets. The internet blackout was the ministry’s defensive tool, as the intensity of cyberattacks decreased after online access was cut off.

The accuracy of the strikes that killed several senior military commanders and nuclear scientists set off panic, and the Iranian government told people to uninstall WhatsApp from their phones since it believed that the application was sharing user information with Israel.

Iran imposes internet blackout across nation amid cyberattacks, security fears

Researchers have confirmed the largest data breach ever, with almost 16 billion login credentials, including passwords, being exposed. Researchers part of an investigation that started early this year suggest that the massive password leak is the work of multiple infostealers, said a Forbes report. If a password gets compromised, it leads to the compromise of almost everything in this technological-centric world. And that’s’ why Google is telling billions of users to replace their passwords with much more secure passkeys. It’s why the FBI is warning people not to click on links in SMS messages. It’s why stolen passwords are up for sale on the dark web to anyone with even a little amount of cash.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to Vilius Petkauskas at Cybernews, “30 exposed datasets containing from tens of millions to over 3.5 billion records each,” have been discovered. In total, the number of compromised records has now hit 16 billion, making it the largest such leak in history.&nbsp;None of these datasets were reported as leaked previously, so this is all new data.&nbsp;“This is not just a leak – it’s a blueprint for mass exploitation,” the researchers said.&nbsp;“These credentials are ground zero for phishing attacks and account takeover. These aren’t just old breaches being recycled, this is fresh, weaponizable intelligence at scale,” they warned.&nbsp;Most of that intelligence was structured in the format of a URL, followed by login details and a password. The information in it opens the door to “pretty much any online service imaginable, from Apple, Facebook, and Google, to GitHub, Telegram, and various government services.”&nbsp;<h2>‘Always choose strong passwords’&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;The credentials in question are of high value for widely used services and carry far-reaching implications, and hence it is highly important to invest in password management solutions and dark web monitoring tools. The latter helps by alerting users when their passwords get exposed online, hopefully enabling them to take direct action and update their account logins if the password has been reused across services.&nbsp;<h2>‘Never share your passwords’</h2>&nbsp;The massive leak and its implications reinforce that cybersecurity is not just a technical challenge but a shared responsibility. People need to remain vigilant and mindful of any attempts to steal login credentials. They should choose strong and unique passwords and implement multi-factor authentication wherever possible.Experts suggest using a password manager and switching to passkeys wherever possible and warn that now is the time to take the threat and its humongous risks seriously.

The massive leak and its implications reinforce that cybersecurity is not just a technical challenge but a shared responsibility. People need to remain vigilant and mindful of any attempts to steal login credentials.

Researchers have confirmed the largest data breach ever, with almost 16 billion login credentials, including passwords, being exposed. Researchers part of an investigation that started early this year suggest that the massive password leak is the work of multiple infostealers, said a Forbes report. If a password gets compromised, it leads to the compromise of almost everything in this technological-centric world. And that’s’ why Google is telling billions of users to replace their passwords with much more secure passkeys. It’s why the FBI is warning people not to click on links in SMS messages. It’s why stolen passwords are up for sale on the dark web to anyone with even a little amount of cash. According to Vilius Petkauskas at Cybernews, “30 exposed datasets containing from tens of millions to over 3.5 billion records each,” have been discovered. In total, the number of compromised records has now hit 16 billion, making it the largest such leak in history. None of these datasets were reported as leaked previously, so this is all new data. “This is not just a leak – it’s a blueprint for mass exploitation,” the researchers said. “These credentials are ground zero for phishing attacks and account takeover. These aren’t just old breaches being recycled, this is fresh, weaponizable intelligence at scale,” they warned. Most of that intelligence was structured in the format of a URL, followed by login details and a password. The information in it opens the door to “pretty much any online service imaginable, from Apple, Facebook, and Google, to GitHub, Telegram, and various government services.” ‘Always choose strong passwords’ The credentials in question are of high value for widely used services and carry far-reaching implications, and hence it is highly important to invest in password management solutions and dark web monitoring tools. The latter helps by alerting users when their passwords get exposed online, hopefully enabling them to take direct action and update their account logins if the password has been reused across services. ‘Never share your passwords’ The massive leak and its implications reinforce that cybersecurity is not just a technical challenge but a shared responsibility. People need to remain vigilant and mindful of any attempts to steal login credentials. They should choose strong and unique passwords and implement multi-factor authentication wherever possible. Experts suggest using a password manager and switching to passkeys wherever possible and warn that now is the time to take the threat and its humongous risks seriously.

The massive leak and its implications reinforce that cybersecurity is not just a technical challenge but a shared responsibility. People need to remain vigilant and mindful of any attempts to steal login credentials.

16 billion passwords leaked in largest data breach ever, cybersecurity experts issue wake-up call

More indians using AI and influencers for news, says report. Young audiences prefer video and social media. A growing number of Indians are turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and social media influencers for their daily news, according to the 2025 Digital News Report by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism. The report, based on a survey of 1 lakh people across 48 countries, highlights significant shifts in how news is consumed in India.&nbsp;More than 50 per cent of English-speaking Indian respondents with internet access said they sometimes avoid the news. Traditional sources such as TV, newspapers, and news websites are seeing a drop in engagement, while platforms like YouTube and news aggregators are growing in popularity.<h2>Influencers and AI shaping news habits</h2>Influencers have become important sources of news, especially among younger audiences. These content creators, often found on YouTube and Instagram, are gaining large followings. Globally, creators like Joe Rogan and HugoDécrypte are already reaching millions. In countries like India, Thailand, Kenya, and the Philippines, video-based, personality-driven news is now preferred over traditional reading.&nbsp;According to the report, 41 per cent of people aged 18–34 rely on social media and YouTube as their main news source. Only 24 per cent in the same group turn to publisher websites. This shift is pushing news organisations to rethink how they reach audiences.<h2>AI tools and WhatsApp roles</h2>The report also found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Perplexity AI are becoming more popular for summarising and simplifying news. In India, these tools are the most widely used for personalised news, with 44 per cent of people comfortable using AI for this purpose. Nearly 1 in 5 users said they access news through AI chatbots every week.&nbsp;Although WhatsApp is seen as safer from misinformation in many countries, India remains an exception. Large group chats in the app have been linked to the spread of fake news and even incidents of mob violence. Around 11 per cent of Indian users believe that even friends and family contribute to spreading misinformation, as per 2025 Digital News Report.&nbsp;

Growing number of Indians are turning to AI and social media influencers for news, says the 2025 Digital News Report. Platforms like YouTube and AI tools are reshaping news habits, especially among younger audiences. WhatsApp remains a mixed platform, with misinformation concerns.

More indians using AI and influencers for news, says report. Young audiences prefer video and social media. A growing number of Indians are turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and social media influencers for their daily news, according to the 2025 Digital News Report by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism. The report, based on a survey of 1 lakh people across 48 countries, highlights significant shifts in how news is consumed in India. More than 50 per cent of English-speaking Indian respondents with internet access said they sometimes avoid the news. Traditional sources such as TV, newspapers, and news websites are seeing a drop in engagement, while platforms like YouTube and news aggregators are growing in popularity. Influencers and AI shaping news habits Influencers have become important sources of news, especially among younger audiences. These content creators, often found on YouTube and Instagram, are gaining large followings. Globally, creators like Joe Rogan and HugoDécrypte are already reaching millions. In countries like India, Thailand, Kenya, and the Philippines, video-based, personality-driven news is now preferred over traditional reading. According to the report, 41 per cent of people aged 18–34 rely on social media and YouTube as their main news source. Only 24 per cent in the same group turn to publisher websites. This shift is pushing news organisations to rethink how they reach audiences. AI tools and WhatsApp roles The report also found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Perplexity AI are becoming more popular for summarising and simplifying news. In India, these tools are the most widely used for personalised news, with 44 per cent of people comfortable using AI for this purpose. Nearly 1 in 5 users said they access news through AI chatbots every week. Although WhatsApp is seen as safer from misinformation in many countries, India remains an exception. Large group chats in the app have been linked to the spread of fake news and even incidents of mob violence. Around 11 per cent of Indian users believe that even friends and family contribute to spreading misinformation, as per 2025 Digital News Report.

Growing number of Indians are turning to AI and social media influencers for news, says the 2025 Digital News Report. Platforms like YouTube and AI tools are reshaping news habits, especially among younger audiences. WhatsApp remains a mixed platform, with misinformation concerns.

Reuters 2025 digital news report: Young Indians prefer AI and influencers for news

Meta teams up with Oakley to launch new smart glasses on 20 JuneTeaser on Instagram hints at sporty wearable tech. Meta is set to unveil its next-generation smart glasses in collaboration with Oakley, the well-known sports eyewear brand. The new product will be officially revealed on 20 June, according to teasers posted on Instagram.

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Meta’s Chief Technology Officer, Andrew Bosworth, shared a short video showing the Oakley and Meta logos, but no details of the product itself.&nbsp; The same teaser was posted on the Instagram of “Oakley | Meta”. “The next evolution is coming on June 20,” Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg also reposted the teaser, adding to the growing interest.<h2>Continuing Meta’s smart glasses journey</h2>Meta first entered the smart glasses space in 2021 with its Ray-Ban Stories. The glasses included built-in speakers and a camera but lacked augmented reality features. The second generation, launched in 2023 at $299, improved the camera and audio quality and introduced an AI-powered assistant.&nbsp;This latest collaboration with Oakley may offer a new version of the smart glasses, either an upgraded model or a sport-focused design using the same core technology. The teaser suggests that the new glasses may build on the Ray-Ban Meta design but with a look and feel that matches Oakley’s athletic style.<h2>Part of a wider partnership</h2>Oakley and Ray-Ban are both owned by EssilorLuxottica, an Italy-based eyewear company. This makes the new Oakley-Meta smart glasses a natural follow-up to the existing Ray-Ban collaboration. A Bloomberg report from earlier this year claimed the new glasses may be based on the Oakley Sphaera model, and could feature a centrally located camera, differing from the Ray-Ban model’s corner-mounted lens.<h2>What we might see on 20 June</h2>While official specs have not been shared, fans are hoping for upgrades in camera clarity, audio performance, and AI assistant functions. There is also speculation that these smart glasses will be targeted at sports users and outdoor activities, in line with Oakley’s reputation.&nbsp;This launch highlights Meta’s continued push into wearable devices, signalling its ambition to lead in next-gen digital experiences that go beyond smartphones and screens.

Meta partners with Oakley to unveil new smart glasses on June 20, 2025. This next gen wearable tech is expected to offer upgrades in camera, audio, and AI features. It may also cater to sports enthusiasts, continuing Meta's push into wearable devices beyond smartphones.

Meta teams up with Oakley to launch new smart glasses on 20 June Teaser on Instagram hints at sporty wearable tech. Meta is set to unveil its next-generation smart glasses in collaboration with Oakley, the well-known sports eyewear brand. The new product will be officially revealed on 20 June, according to teasers posted on Instagram.

Meta partners with Oakley to unveil new smart glasses on June 20, 2025. This next-gen wearable tech is expected to offer upgrades in camera, audio, and AI features. It may also cater to sports enthusiasts, continuing Meta's push into wearable devices beyond smartphones.

Meta teases new smart glasses with Oakley: What to expect on June 20

The US Department of Defense, on Monday, awarded OpenAI a $200 million contract to put generative artificial intelligence (AI) to work for the military.San Francisco-based OpenAI will "develop prototype frontier AI capabilities to address critical national security challenges in both warfighting and enterprise domains," according to the department's posting of awarded contracts.The program with the defense department is the first partnership under the startup's initiative to put AI to work in governments, according to OpenAI.OpenAI plans to show how cutting-edge AI can vastly improve administrative operations such as how service members get health care and also cyber defenses, the startup said in a post.All use of AI for the military will be consistent with OpenAI usage guidelines, according to the startup.Big tech companies are increasingly pitching their tools to the US military, among them Meta, OpenAI and, more predictably, Palantir, the AI defense company founded by Peter Thiel, the conservative tech billionaire who has played a major role in Silicon Valley's rightward shift.OpenAI and defense tech startup Anduril Industries late last year announced a partnership to develop and deploy AI solutions "for security missions."The alliance brings together OpenAI models and Anduril's military tech platform to ramp up defenses against aerial drones and other "unmanned aircraft systems", according to the companies."OpenAI builds AI to benefit as many people as possible, and supports US-led efforts to ensure the technology upholds democratic values," OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman said at the time.

San Francisco-based OpenAI will "develop prototype frontier AI capabilities to address critical national security challenges in both warfighting and enterprise domains," according to the department's posting of awarded contracts.

The US Department of Defense, on Monday, awarded OpenAI a $200 million contract to put generative artificial intelligence (AI) to work for the military. San Francisco-based OpenAI will "develop prototype frontier AI capabilities to address critical national security challenges in both warfighting and enterprise domains," according to the department's posting of awarded contracts. The program with the defense department is the first partnership under the startup's initiative to put AI to work in governments, according to OpenAI. OpenAI plans to show how cutting-edge AI can vastly improve administrative operations such as how service members get health care and also cyber defenses, the startup said in a post. All use of AI for the military will be consistent with OpenAI usage guidelines, according to the startup. Big tech companies are increasingly pitching their tools to the US military, among them Meta, OpenAI and, more predictably, Palantir, the AI defense company founded by Peter Thiel, the conservative tech billionaire who has played a major role in Silicon Valley's rightward shift. OpenAI and defense tech startup Anduril Industries late last year announced a partnership to develop and deploy AI solutions "for security missions." The alliance brings together OpenAI models and Anduril's military tech platform to ramp up defenses against aerial drones and other "unmanned aircraft systems", according to the companies. "OpenAI builds AI to benefit as many people as possible, and supports US-led efforts to ensure the technology upholds democratic values," OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman said at the time.

San Francisco-based OpenAI will "develop prototype frontier AI capabilities to address critical national security challenges in both warfighting and enterprise domains," according to the department's posting of awarded contracts.

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