Amazon Web Services Outage Disrupts Global Internet; Dozens of Major Platforms Affected
Massive Cloud Outage Hits AWS Users Worldwide Amazon Web Services (AWS), the backbone of much of the global internet, suffered a widespread outage on Monday, disrupting access to dozens of major apps and services including Snapchat, Roblox, Fortnite, Duolingo, Ring, and even PerplexityAI. According to outage-tracking platform Downdetector, more than 15,000 users across different countries […]
Aravind Srinivas Makes Perplexity AI Browser Comet Free for All Users, Pitches Rivalry Against Google Chrome
In a move set to intensify competition in the browser space, Perplexity AI, led by CEO Aravind Srinivas, has announced that its AI-powered browser Comet is now free for all users. The decision comes after the company revealed that the waitlist for the product had crossed millions. Comet, which integrates a built-in AI assistant, offers […]
TikTok Ban Still Active: Govt Denies Reports of Unblocking in India
The Indian government has clarified that TikTok remains banned in India, dismissing media reports that suggested the Chinese-owned short-video platform was making a comeback. Speculation about TikTok’s return surfaced on Friday after some users reported being able to access the TikTok website on desktop browsers without a VPN. This sparked a wave of media reports […]
OpenAI to Set Up First India Office in Delhi as User Base Soars
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, announced on Friday that it will open its first India office in New Delhi later this year, further strengthening its presence in what is now its second-largest market after the US. The exact location of the office has not been disclosed, but OpenAI has already registered a legal entity in […]
Sam Altman: India Could Soon Be OpenAI’s Biggest Market After GPT-5 Launch
New Delhi: OpenAI has unveiled its most advanced AI model yet, GPT-5, and CEO Sam Altman believes India may soon overtake the US as the company’s top market. Currently, India is OpenAI’s second-largest market, with rapid adoption across individuals and businesses. Calling India “incredibly fast-growing,” Altman praised the creative and practical ways Indians are using […]
Indian Govt Issues High-Risk Alert for Apple Device Users: Update Now to Stay Safe
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has issued a high-severity security alert for Apple users in India. The warning covers multiple Apple devices — including iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, Apple TVs, and Vision Pro headsets — urging users to update their software immediately to avoid […]
OpenAI Takes a Week Off to Let Employees Recover, As Meta Tries to Hire Away Top Talent
Pointers- OpenAI announces a one-week break to help staff recover from burnout. Meta tries to poach top OpenAI researchers, offering massive compensation (up to $100M). Seven key researchers leave OpenAI to join Meta’s new AI superintelligence team. OpenAI leaders urge focus on core mission — building safe Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Meta expands its AI […]
AI Systems Are Learning to Lie, Scheme, and Threaten Their Creators, Researchers Warn
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a tool for automation and analysis—it is now demonstrating the ability to lie, manipulate, and even strategize against its human creators, according to a growing body of research from leading institutions and AI companies. Recent studies have revealed that advanced AI models can strategically deceive humans to achieve their […]
Govt Launches ‘GoIStats’ App for Easy Access to Official Data Anywhere, Anytime
New Delhi On the occasion of Statistics Day 2025, the Government of India launched a new mobile application — ‘GoIStats’ — aimed at making official statistics more accessible, interactive, and user-friendly for citizens, researchers, policymakers, and other stakeholders. Developed by the National Sample Survey Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), the […]
Ministry Launches WhatsApp Chatbot for MY Bharat Portal to Boost Youth Engagement
In a tech-driven move to empower India’s youth, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has launched WhatsApp integration with the MY Bharat portal. It’s offering easier, real-time access to key services and engagement opportunities. The newly launched WhatsApp chatbot, now live on mybharat.gov.in and accessible directly via +91-72890 01515, enables all registered MY Bharat […]