Apple vs OpenAI Legal Battle Escalates Over Trade Secret Theft Allegations
Apple and OpenAI are locked in a high-stakes legal dispute as Apple challenges OpenAI’s attempt to dismiss a lawsuit involving trade secret theft. The case, involving former Apple employees, now moves to a critical court hearing on October 1.
India Demands Google Take Down Firebase Accounts Over Major Cyber Fraud Exploits
The Indian government has directed Google to block hundreds of Firebase accounts after cybercriminals were caught using the platform to deploy fake banking websites, target government welfare schemes, and deploy malware to steal sensitive personal and financial data.
Google Chrome on Android Gets Gemini AI in US, Indian Mobile Users Must Wait
Google is bringing its Gemini AI assistant to Chrome for Android, enabling users to summarize webpages, ask questions, and handle multi-step tasks without switching tabs. While rolling out to users in the US, Indian Android users will have to wait.
Shared Claude AI Chats Surfaced on Google Search; Anthropic Plugs Leak
Shared conversations from Anthropic’s Claude AI chatbot, including sensitive data like cryptocurrency wallet keys, briefly appeared on Google search results. Anthropic clarified that private chats remain safe and attributed the indexing to user-generated public share links.
AI Steps into Indian Film Narrations: Producers Use Tech to Pitch to Investors Amid Rising Costs
Indian filmmakers are increasingly turning to generative AI to secure funding. By creating AI-assisted trailers and concept films from screenplays, producers are giving investors a clear visual pitch. While the tech streamlines early production, concerns over copyright, script safety, and intellectual property remain a challenge.
90% of India’s Early-Career Tech Professionals are Expert AI Users, Reveals Nasscom Report
A new Nasscom report reveals that 90% of India's early-career tech talent is either proficient in or native to artificial intelligence. While enterprise AI adoption has lagged behind expectations in recent years, this high proficiency among young professionals marks a crucial milestone for the industry's future.
CERT-In sets up ‘AI War Room’ to tackle vulnerabilities in foreign models, boost indigenous security
To counter emerging cyber threats, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has established a specialized 'AI War Room'. The facility will test advanced foreign artificial intelligence models, identify potential security vulnerabilities, and help build robust indigenous safety mechanisms to reduce over-reliance on foreign technologies.
Govt mulls uniform rules for messaging apps amid WhatsApp username row
The Central government is considering a uniform regulatory framework for all messaging platforms to curb digital fraud. The move follows a dispute over WhatsApp’s proposed feature allowing users to chat using only usernames without revealing phone numbers, which officials fear could complicate cybercrime investigations and fuel online scams.
Apple Releases iOS 26.5.1 to Fix Wired Charging Bug on iPhone 17, iPhone Air
Apple has rolled out the iOS 26.5.1 update to resolve a critical bug that prevented wired charging on certain iPhone 17 and iPhone Air models when their battery was nearly drained. The maintenance update focuses entirely on system stability and bug fixes.
TCS Shifts Core Business Infrastructure to AI, Unveils Future Strategic Roadmap
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Chairman N Chandrasekaran announced that Artificial Intelligence has evolved from an experimental tech layer into the fundamental core infrastructure for global enterprises. The IT major reported an annual revenue of $2.3 billion from its AI services, driven by the commercial scaling of its 'Human+AI' operating model.
