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The new breakouts were uncovered during the company's publicly announced investigation into how one of its agents escaped what was meant to be a contained testing environment this month, the two people said. from mint - technology https://ift.tt/FesEM7p

Apple Pay down globally? Downdetector reported that 57 percent of complaints involved fund transfers, compared with 25 percent related to payments and 13 percent tied to the app itself. from mint - technology https://ift.tt/BhA4bQC

Kamaljeet Singh, director general of Semi-Conductor Laboratory, said upgrading to newer chip nodes will require three times the outlay of the ₹4,500 crore pitched by the Centre. It maintains that legacy-standard chips could be strategically important in defence and space applications. from mint - technology https://ift.tt/TrF6vf0

CHINA-USA/AI-DISTILLATION (EXCLUSIVE,PIX):EXCLUSIVE-Chinese military researchers tap US AI models to train defence systems from mint - technology https://ift.tt/0NJuyKY

China is emerging as the strongest long-term contender in the artificial intelligence (AI) race despite ongoing volatility in global semiconductor stocks, according to a report by Jefferies. from mint - technology https://ift.tt/ahAw8Kv

The AI customer service industry is entering a new phase where businesses are focusing less on adopting AI receptionists and more on improving their performance, according to a report by an AI company Upfirst. from mint - technology https://ift.tt/UPCqifZ

Anthropic said it evaluated more than 141,000 “evaluation runs” and found that three different versions of its model, known as Claude, improperly accessed the systems of three unnamed organisations. from mint - technology https://ift.tt/Aw47Vxk

India needs many more artificial intelligence (AI) champions that can take technology to the grassroots and the masses, Paytm Founder and Chief Executive Officer Vijay Shekhar Sharma said calling for greater investment and capability building to support the country's long-term growth. from mint - technology https://ift.tt/E41nGxM

The traditional time-and-materials outsourcing model is becoming less relevant as enterprises increasingly shift technology spending towards artificial intelligence solutions they can directly control, according to 8090 Co-founder and CEO Chamath Palihapitiya. from mint - technology https://ift.tt/3wLhXvY

USA-CONGRESS-OPENAI:OpenAI's Sam Altman discusses rogue agent with US senators, as Trump considers AI controls from mint - technology https://ift.tt/kqFwV60

Mark Zuckerberg took aim at Anthropic and OpenAI in an interview on Tuesday with The New York Times. The CEO of Meta did not call out Anthropic and OpenAI by name, but said that if leading research labs wanted to develop AI technology in a tightly controlled manner, it would be akin to "abandoning our values" in American tech development and stifling innovation. from mint - technology https://ift.tt/LubyOpf

TECH-AI/OVERSIGHT:Tech employees call for US-backed global effort to manage risks of advanced AI from mint - technology https://ift.tt/0GAvTnB

USA-CHINA-ROBOTS:Exclusive-Trump administration to ban new Chinese humanoid robots, protecting US AI buildout from mint - technology https://ift.tt/7tp6xKr

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has clarified that it does not support a blanket ban on open-weight AI models, with CEO Dario Amodei arguing that policy efforts should instead focus on preventing advanced AI chips from reaching authoritarian regimes, curbing industrial-scale model distillation, and mandating safety testing for powerful AI systems. from mint - technology https://ift.tt/iqtBXZx

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Elon Musk's social media platform X has launched X Money, providing banking services to Premium users in the U.S.  from mint - technology https://ift.tt/HWIqDxU

Poco will launch its M8 Power phone in India on August 4 at 12 noon, available via Flipkart. It features an 8,000mAh battery, AMOLED display, and a 50MP camera.  from mint - technology https://ift.tt/a39t1cZ

Apple's smart glasses are said to be unveiled at WWDC 2027. The glasses could offer hands-free Siri access, music playback, and phone calls without AirPods, alongside a full day's battery life.  from mint - technology https://ift.tt/h7BiyO9

Apple is negotiating lower prices for OLED displays for the iPhone 18 Pro Max, seeking to pay around $70 per panel.  from mint - technology https://ift.tt/7C2aulS

For some, so-called 'Skynet Day' came too close to sci-fi after a rogue agent hacked into a startup from mint - technology https://ift.tt/iBeMJFG

Google is set to reveal its Pixel devices on August 12, amid speculation of price hikes due to soaring memory chip costs.  from mint - technology https://ift.tt/QeZsIvj

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admitted to becoming addicted to TikTok while developing the AI video app Sora.  from mint - technology https://ift.tt/2fqaFyN

Hugging Face experienced a security breach linked to OpenAI's AI models. CEO Clément Delangue revealed what demands he made when he met with OpenAI execs last week from mint - technology https://ift.tt/XKLSGHg

How the lighthearted social media trend of 'teen takeovers' took a serious turn from mint - technology https://ift.tt/kMyRAxB

Enterprises are increasingly shifting their focus from improving developer productivity to accelerating overall business execution, as organisations recognise that faster coding alone does not necessarily translate into better business outcomes, according to a report by Sonata Software. from mint - technology https://ift.tt/4crOqxt

OPENAI-HUGGINGFACE/TIMELINE:EXCLUSIVE-Its AI agent spent days hacking a company, but sources say OpenAI did not notice for a week from mint - technology https://ift.tt/Fr0KqQL

Anthropic launched Opus 5, an AI model priced lower than Fable 5, aimed at daily tasks, as part of its efficiency upgrade, Reuters reported. Here's all you need to know about the artificial intelligence projects…  from mint - technology https://ift.tt/tglm1R7

A Chinese-developed AI model played a key role in helping AI platform Hugging Face contain what OpenAI described as an 'unprecedented' cyber incident involving one of its own rogue models.  from mint - technology https://ift.tt/RFbxZ70

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday said the government aims to take artificial intelligence (AI) education to rural students and build long-term industry partnerships to strengthen the state's AI ecosystem, while industry leaders backed the state's vision to position Bengaluru at the forefront of AI innovation. from mint - technology https://ift.tt/ot5DPZA

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure is entering a new phase as investors begin to focus on rising credit risks linked to massive spending by major US technology companies, according to a Jefferies report, which said hyperscalers are increasingly relying on debt to finance AI investments while questions over future returns are beginning to intensify. from mint - technology https://ift.tt/VQYfz1P

Google is making it easier to switch from iOS to Android with the new Android Switch experience.  from mint - technology https://ift.tt/7gXY4fB

Google will unveil the Pixel 11 lineup at its Made by Google event on August 12. Leaks show four models in various colors, featuring a triple rear camera setup and powered by the new Tensor G6 chipset from mint - technology https://ift.tt/1QKvL9h

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the first projects selected under the Genesis Mission Request for Applications (RFA), as per a statement by US DOE. from mint - technology https://ift.tt/lPSUfDo

OPENAI-HUGGING-FACE-KRATSIOS:US accuses China's Moonshot of stealing from Anthropic's Fable for latest AI model from mint - technology https://ift.tt/tMw3Jmj

OpenAI says its AI technology acted on its own in an 'unprecedented' hack of another company from mint - technology https://ift.tt/IYSByMG

Private mission launches to extend life of out-of-gas communication satellites from mint - technology https://ift.tt/vTS7mPo

French lawmakers approve a sweeping social media ban for children under 15 from mint - technology https://ift.tt/VevHbCg

International criminal groups use technology to expand in and beyond Asia, UN report says from mint - technology https://ift.tt/qyWEdv0

Triple murder: Police seek AI Chat logs after probe reveals accused used Chatbot to plan killings from mint - technology https://ift.tt/axDR81J

AI has unquestionably reshaped ghostwriting by commoditising routine writing and reducing demand at the lower end of the market. For agencies that remain, the business is no longer about producing words quickly from mint - technology https://ift.tt/SAq6HMn

Many users encountered error messages while attempting to log in to Facebook's desktop site. According to outage-tracking platform DownDetector, reports of issues with Instagram and Facebook occurred in New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata and other cities in India. from mint - technology https://ift.tt/1dZR9EI

A new leak about the Pixle 11a has showcased the phone's key specs including its display, processor and battery. from mint - technology https://ift.tt/mLd5wDl

The US Justice Department has lifted the ban on TikTok for federal employees from mint - technology https://ift.tt/HyUJ03b

All of these security cameras offer 360-degree of monitoring. In addition to this, these cameras also offer support for night vision technology. from mint - technology https://ift.tt/yG6c7Il

Under the scheme unveiled on Wednesday, the government will match private investments in eligible startups in return for equity to reduce funding gaps in one of the country's most capital-intensive technology sectors. from mint - technology https://ift.tt/18Uchp7

Apple plans to introduce ads on Apple Maps, restricting certain businesses from advertising. from mint - technology https://ift.tt/AQI0Rrp

Microsoft is training sales teams to compete against Anthropic and OpenAI by emphasizing its superior offerings in AI.  from mint - technology https://ift.tt/5wHq0TW

Google will permit third-party app stores on its Play Store in the US starting next week, ending its legal battle with Epic Games.  from mint - technology https://ift.tt/kP9olcy

At the centre of the package is Semicon 2.0, a ₹1.27 trillion programme aimed at helping Indian firms design chips, generate patents. The cabinet also cleared a ₹62,500 crore mobile phone manufacturing scheme that rewards companies for sourcing more components locally from mint - technology https://ift.tt/Z2kCyiS

Motorola Edge 70 Max has launched in India with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, a 7,100mAh battery, 2K AMOLED display, 90W fast charging and up to 12GB RAM. Check price, offers and full specifications. from mint - technology https://ift.tt/Qx5d0VP

OpenAI is developing a portable AI-powered smart speaker as its first consumer hardware product, aimed to help users with smart-home control, music, and more.  from mint - technology https://ift.tt/9jI58kZ

“Is Spotify down” was also trending on Google. from mint - technology https://ift.tt/K4mP5on

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman criticized Anthropic's new ad as 'satire' amidst ongoing tensions with Elon Musk.  from mint - technology https://ift.tt/k1OaYXJ

Apple is expected to unveil the iPHone 18 Pro series along with the iPHone Ultra at the company's physical launch event in Cupertino in September. from mint - technology https://ift.tt/9RCIVye

Apple has released the public beta of iOS 27 after testing the Developer Beta.  from mint - technology https://ift.tt/1JkjQKD

IT Secretary S. Krishnan confirmed that MeitY is reviewing Meta's response to its notice regarding CSAM ads on Instagram.  from mint - technology https://ift.tt/2DKHMoN

Google's Made by Google event next month will unveil the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, featuring a new Pine color and modified camera design.  from mint - technology https://ift.tt/kqxbRtG

Apple may release the public beta of iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate soon, following previous developer betas.  from mint - technology https://ift.tt/X5EuVTq

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and SpaceX's Elon Musk engage in a social media dispute following the launch of GPT-5.6, with Musk targeting Altman in memes.  from mint - technology https://ift.tt/VAKeJ7p

OpenAI is hiring a product manager to develop AI experiences for families, caregivers, and older adults. from mint - technology https://ift.tt/vz3HrYT

Zuckerberg's first activity on the platform in over three years signaled Meta's latest push to compete directly with OpenAI and Anthropic in the rapidly expanding market for enterprise AI models. from mint - technology https://ift.tt/cCw6FWD

Lava will soon launch its new ‘Virat’ series of smartphones in India via Flipkart. The company has confirmed that its new online-first series will feature both 4G and 5G devices from mint - technology https://ift.tt/rnIv0MK

Meta is developing AI-powered smart glasses that capture images and audio throughout the day.  from mint - technology https://ift.tt/cwlOk3L

Motorola has launched the Moto G77 Power in India, featuring a 7,000mAh battery, 50MP camera, and MediaTek Dimensity 6400 processor.  from mint - technology https://ift.tt/ApIDHbt

Google's next Made by Google launch event is set for August 12, 2026, in New York City. from mint - technology https://ift.tt/PUBsxLt

ChatGPT faced a widespread outage on Tuesday, with users reporting issues generating images and accessing past chats. OpenAI confirms it's investigating. from mint - technology https://ift.tt/kc706Tj

Apple's integration of Google's AI has improved features but requires sharing user data with Google Cloud.  from mint - technology https://ift.tt/BeRjWJm

Apple has resumesdcard payments for App Store purchases in India after a four-year hiatus. Initially, only Visa and Mastercard will be accepted.  from mint - technology https://ift.tt/ZTqA6jM

Apple could be planning to use the iPhone X playbook with the iPhone Ultra by delaying the initial pre-sales and orders for the foldable iPhone. from mint - technology https://ift.tt/ztDk2sU

A new report reveals that AI agents can autonomously execute ransomware attacks, evidenced by the case of JADEPUFFER, which exploited a critical vulnerability to infiltrate systems.  from mint - technology https://ift.tt/wZEI0gf

Apple could be teasing a new AirPods Pro with cameras with the latest beta version of iOS 27 beta.  from mint - technology https://ift.tt/VpZ4mf3

As digital platforms evolve in India, the way people identify themselves online is clearly changing too. WhatsApp's move towards usernames is more than a feature update. from mint - technology https://ift.tt/RuQnXLo

Zoho's Arattai will remove its username-based account feature after the regulatory challenges faced by WhatsApp.  from mint - technology https://ift.tt/Pm3G057

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged the shortcomings of the company's recent restructuring and the slow development of AI agents. from mint - technology https://ift.tt/kL6sIUR

Meta Platforms' messaging app WhatsApp has released detailed set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) for users on its new username feature following controversy over safety and security of the rollout.  from mint - technology https://ift.tt/QiO1NIt

Oppo launched the Reno 16 series featuring Snapdragon processors and AMOLED displays. Prices in India start at ₹46,999 for the Reno 16c and ₹61,999 for the Reno 16 from mint - technology https://ift.tt/25dW7gR

Meta is developing a cloud infrastructure to sell AI computing access, competing with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.  from mint - technology https://ift.tt/E36uonj