OpenAI reveals huge ‘co-ordinated campaign’ to attack ChatGPT Company accuses rival Chinese AI firm Moonshot of trying to ‘distil’ its models The Independent UK · Oct 1
Man builds AI torture chamber after discovering artificial intelligence ‘feels pain’ One AI model describes ‘a wound that has no edges’ when placed in the experiment The Independent UK · Oct 1
Meta Cut Its Tax Bill by Nearly $3.9 Billion Last Year, Labelling Giant AI Data Centres 'Pilot Models' Meta claimed nearly $3.9B in US research tax credits in 2025, including for AI data-centre equipment, but filings show uncertainty about its positions. International Business Times UK · Oct 1
Trump Colluded With DOJ to Pursue $10B IRS Case, Judge Found, as Appeals Court Backs Sanctions The 11th Circuit has refused to pause sanctions against Trump's legal team in his IRS lawsuit, leaving a lower-court collusion finding and restrictions in place. International Business Times UK · Oct 1
Scientists Are Studying What AI Does To Young Brains. The Biggest Questions Are Still Unanswered. Developmental scientists are trying to determine when the technology helps young people and when it replaces experiences they still need to build. International Business Times · Oct 1
AI chatbots remove hijabs from images of Muslim women when prompted Guardian tested chatbots after French far-right politician stripped a Muslim woman of her hijab in a photo The Guardian - US · Oct 1
Global Market: European shares slide as surging bond yields hit risk appetite European shares opened the final quarter lower as elevated global bond yields and persistent inflation concerns weighed on investor sentiment. The STOXX 600 fell 1%, with banks among the biggest decliners. Higher energy costs and expectations of prolonged interest rates pressured equities, while softer oil prices offered limited relief to… The Economic Times · Oct 1
US Market: AI credit surge tests lenders as future revenues remain uncertain AI-related borrowing has surged substantially in low-rated U.S. firms this year, prompting investor scrutiny of financial assumptions. Lenders are seeking higher returns and greater compensation for the risks associated with these investments. While there is demand for predictable revenue streams, appetite for lower-quality AI credit remains limited. Borrowing costs have… The Economic Times · Oct 1
Forget ‘superintelligence’: error-prone AI nearly sparked world war three this month The risks of AI aren’t what we think they are, as a recent security incident between China and the United States reveals The Guardian - US · Oct 1
Gemini 4 Argon launched: Google's new AI model can now write up to 1 million words in a single response, here is who can access it and benchmark scores Gemini 4: Google has launched Gemini 4 Argon, a new frontier AI model built for long, complex tasks in coding, finance, legal work and cybersecurity. Early access is limited to trusted cyber defenders through a program called Fairwind, with wider release to follow after more safety testing. Argon can now… The Economic Times · Oct 1
Foreign capital is slipping away. Can India lure investors back? India faces a tougher battle for foreign capital as FPI outflows rise and global investors shift money towards AI, semiconductors and manufacturing hubs in Taiwan and South Korea. India’s FDI prospects remain resilient, but policy uncertainty, tariffs, regulation and weak manufacturing competitiveness could determine whether it can attract long-term global… The Economic Times · Oct 1
Tokyo court grants legal protection to human voices in AI clone case A Tokyo court has awarded legal protection for the human voice in a landmark case involving a popular Japanese anime voice actor The Independent UK · Oct 1
Kelly Clarkson 'Outs' Herself as an AI Fan, Except When They Compete With Her Songs in the Charts Kelly Clarkson's joke about performing 'Golden' as 'humans against AI' has prompted online criticism and renewed debate over the distinction between AI-generated and human-made music. International Business Times UK · Oct 1
Global markets defy bond turmoil as stocks stay near record highs Global stocks remain near record highs despite rising government bond yields, geopolitical tensions, higher oil prices and concerns over AI valuations. Equities have been supported by strong earnings expectations, even as bond markets face significant stress. Investors are watching yields, currency movements, geopolitical risks and the sustainability of the AI-led… The Economic Times · Oct 1
Newslaundry · Oct 1 Karnataka’s new data centre policy puts water, energy in focus: What does it say? Karnataka wants to dramatically expand its data centre footprint. But this time, the state says the growth must come with a tighter check on how much power and water these facilities consume.
The Economic Times · Oct 1 Axis Bank wants to double its Rs 8,688 crore data centre exposure India's rising interest in artificial intelligence is prompting Axis Bank to expand its lending to data centres. With demand for large-scale computing infrastructure surging, banks are exploring new financing opportunities. Axis Bank's exposure to the data centre sector is expected to double within three years. Additionally, the government is facilitating…
The Economic Times · Oct 1 Rasayan Labs launches AI-native drug discovery platform at ICT Mumbai In an exciting development, Rasayan Labs has unveiled a groundbreaking AI-based platform to enhance computational chemistry and drug discovery initiatives. This innovative platform merges critical functions, including retrosynthesis and ADMET prediction, to optimize research efficiency. Free access will be granted to researchers at the Institute of Chemical Technology, marking a…
BANG Premier · Oct 1 Ben Affleck defends using AI in new movie Animals Hollywood actor/director Ben Affleck has defended his decision to use AI in his new Netflix movie Animals - insisting it's just "another form of computing".
Fortune · Oct 1 The unicorn CEO betting her industry's AI crisis isn't the one you think "This is a profession that is actually in crisis mode," Datasnipper CEO Vidya Peters told Fortune — and AI is the salvation.
Fortune · Oct 1 AI ‘godfather’ Yann LeCun has ‘zero concerns’ about human extinction, says Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is ‘deluded’ The former Meta chief AI scientist shares his take on recent rogue AI incidents and effective altruism, as well as plans for his new company, AMI Labs.
International Business Times UK · Oct 1 Alexandra Cross' 'Goodbye to ChatGPT' Goes Viral, but Netizens See a Cry for Help: 'She's Telling Us How Isolated She Is' Influencer Alexandra Cross sparked viral reactions after presenting a fake goodbye to ChatGPT. Viewers briefly treated the TikTok trend as a genuine AI breakup before she revealed the joke.
The Economic Times · Oct 1 India's Gross GST collection ticks up 14.7% in September to Rs 2.04 lakh crore The Indian government reported a 14.7% increase in GST collections for September 2023 compared to last year. Maharashtra topped the states with collections reaching Rs 29,986 crore, reflecting a 15% growth. Some states, however, experienced significant declines in GST revenues, with Sikkim's collections dropping 51%. Cumulatively, the gross GST collection…
The Economic Times · Oct 1 Global Market: Japan’s Nikkei hits six-week high as chip stocks rally on AI optimism Japan's Nikkei share average soared to a six-week peak, buoyed by chip sector stocks after favorable earnings guidance from Micron Technology. The Nikkei 225 surged 2.28%, while the broader Topix remained relatively stable. Nevertheless, various stocks within the Nikkei faced downturns, particularly in finance. Analysts are wary about the durability…
The Economic Times · Oct 1 WhatsApp changes for parents: New controls let you track teen group activity, manage privacy settings & limit Meta AI, without seeing chats WhatsApp web: WhatsApp has introduced optional parental controls for teenagers, giving parents more control over privacy settings, group activity, Channels and Meta AI. The new features allow parents to set boundaries while keeping teens’ personal messages and calls protected by end-to-end encryption. WhatsApp said the controls will be rolled out…
Roll Call · Oct 1 Senators debate liability for ‘rogue’ AI agents In a stance that puts him at odds with much of his party and the White House, Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., used a Senate hearing on Wednesday to call for new artificial intelligence regulations, including through his own upcoming legislation that would clarify liability for “rogue” AI hacking incidents. At…