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A New York federal judge has given news organizations and authors additional time to depose an OpenAI employee in litigation accusing the artificial intelligence company of using copyrighted material to train ChatGPT, saying the employee's lack of preparation and OpenAI counsel's "pattern of repeated objections" impeded his earlier deposition.
Megantic and Shopify APAC warn Australian retailers to overhaul product data and site structure as AI shopping tools reshape discovery.
Megantic and Shopify APAC warn Australian retailers to overhaul product data and site structure as AI shopping tools reshape discovery.
Anthropic filed an amicus brief urging a federal appeals court to overturn a ruling that AI training on copyrighted content isn't fair use. The Fifth Circuit case could set precedent affecting every major AI company's business model and the future of copyright law.
Artificial intelligence firms spent years hyping their software as world-changing; now they're scrambling to convince people it won't quietly wreck their lives. OpenAI this week rolled out a policy wish list aimed squarely at public anxiety over jobs and inequality, floating ideas like a four-day workweek and a public wealth...
U.S. crude futures rose on Thursday morning after settling with the biggest fall since April 2020 during the previous trading session, after U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran.
Ten AI video tools ranked for 2026, with Google Veo 3.1 topping the list for broadcast-quality output and Kling AI close behind for photorealistic humans. Most platforms now offer free tiers and 4K support.
The Nasdaq Composite entered correction territory in late March.
April 8 : OpenAI plans to reserve a portion of its shares from an initial public offering for individual investors, CFO Sarah Friar told CNBC on Wednesday, as the ChatGPT maker gears up for a highly anticipated U.S. stock market listing.The AI startup is laying the groundwork for an IPO that could value it a
OpenAI plans to reserve a portion of its shares from an initial public offering for individual investors, CFO Sarah Friar told CNBC on Wednesday, as the ChatGPT maker gears up for a highly anticipated U.S. stock market listing. The AI startup is laying the groundwork for an IPO that could value it at up to $1 trillion and may file with securities regulators as soon as the second half of 2026, Reuters reported last year. Friar told CNBC that the AI startup started testing the waters with retail in its latest funding round and saw "really strong demand" from individuals.
Australia warns it may block AI services like ChatGPT and Grok over lack of age verification, as most platforms fail to comply with new rules restricting harmful content for under-18s.
Surveys show strong public confidence, despite shallow workplace adoption and unresolved cultural concerns.
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The US military used Anthropic’s AI model Claude to support intelligence assessment, target selection, and battle simulations in strikes on Iran.
(MENAFN - The Conversation) In the leadup to the weekend's US and Israeli attacks on Iran, the US Department of Defense was locked in tense negotiations with artificial intelligence (AI) company ...
Australia's internet regulator said it may push search engines and app stores to block artificial intelligence services that fail to verify user ages after a Reuters review found more than half had not made public any steps to comply by a deadline next week.
The US military used Anthropic’s AI model Claude to support intelligence assessment, target selection, and battle simulations in strikes on Iran.
Australia’s AI crackdown targets age verification for harmful content.
The findings suggest that in India, ChatGPT is evolving from a curiosity to a core utility, particularly for coding, learning and early-career productivity.
OpenAI has released new data from OpenAI Signals, its new public data initiative, that highlights how people in India are using ChatGPT for coding, data analysis, learning, and everyday problem-solving.
In the wake of cofounder exits, Elon Musk's hands-on management is reshaping the startup.
Nvidia is on the cusp of investing $30 billion in OpenAI, scaling back a plan to pump $100 billion into the ChatGPT maker, the Financial Times reported Thursday.
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A Defense Department dispute with Anthropic and warnings from artificial intelligence researchers have thrust AI safety issues into the spotlight.
AI startups Luvu, Status, and others lead a Second Wave, supported by Kylan Gibbs, creating unique experiences and revenue models in the AI space.
Once colleagues, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei have nurtured one of AI's biggest rivalries.L
With AI being the one of the most relevant buzzwords right at the start of 2026, several tailwinds continue favouring artificial intelligence such as investment in digital infrastructure and new applications within the healthcare sector, especially in the 'Global South'.
Using OpenAI APIs, the voice and text interface will allow users to explore India's largest streaming library through natural language conversations in multiple languages.
The chairman says that AI is the next major infrastructure that will have a profound impact on society, similar to other transformative technologies
The chairman says that AI is the next major infrastructure that will have a profound impact on society, similar to other transformative technologies
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) OpenAI will become the first customer of India's Tata Consultancy Services' data center business, beginning with 100 megawatts of capacity, the parent firm of ChatGPT said ...
As ChatGPT moves toward ads, fears about manipulation are rising. But if designed well, advertising inside AI could help fund access while making shopping easier.
The company is at odds with the Pentagon over how its A.I. will be used. The conflict has its roots in the foundational plan for Anthropic.
For all your chatting-while-driving needs.Apple will soon let drivers converse with AI chatbots while on the road. The company's CarPlay Developer Guide (via MacRumors) now includes voice-based chat apps supported by CarPlay. Or, at least, they will be supported when iOS 26.4 launches ...
For all your chatting-while-driving needs.Apple will soon let drivers converse with AI chatbots while on the road. The company's CarPlay Developer Guide (via MacRumors) now includes voice-based chat apps supported by CarPlay. Or, at least, they will be supported when iOS 26.4 launches this spring. ...
For all your chatting-while-driving needs.Apple will soon let drivers converse with AI chatbots while on the road. The company's CarPlay Developer Guide (via MacRumors) now includes voice-based chat apps supported by CarPlay. Or, at least, they will be supported when iOS ...
Razorpay is moving fast on a generational shift, and Harshil Mathur, CEO and Co-founder, believes the country that cracked UPI is poised to write the next chapter of AI-powered commerce
(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, on Thursday said that with the 'OpenAI for India' initiative, they are working together to build the infrastructure, skills and ...
New Delhi: An Indian startup called Sarvam AI is making a push to create a viable competitor for the domestic market, unveiling an artificial-intelligence model that it says is more tailored to the languages and cultures of the world’s biggest market than the likes of ChatGPT and Claude. The Bangalore-based company announced two models at [...]
AI search startup Perplexity is distancing itself from ads amid fears users won't trust chatbots with an agenda to upsell. The move highlights an emerging crossroads for the AI industry as the sector's biggest players hunt for stable sources of income to bankroll massive spending, with giants like OpenAI leaning into ads and others like [...]
OpenAI has partnered with leading Indian colleges to introduce AI tools, training and certifications, aiming to equip over 100,000 students and faculty with future-ready skills.
We had to have an AI platform that we could use. So here was Sam (Altman), who was looking to build an OpenAI platform. To me, it was obvious; it seemed straightforward that we should do this, says Vishal Sikka
OpenAI partnered with leading Indian universities to integrate AI across campuses into academics, research, and training to prepare over 100,000 students for an AI-driven future.
Travel discovery gets smarterMakeMyTrip partners with OpenAI to turn AI-driven travel queries into bookings.
Farmer Bir Virk tapped the iPad mounted beside his tractor's steering wheel and switched the vehicle to automatic mode. The machine moved forward and began harvesting potatoes on its own in the fields of Karnal, a city in northern India.
With iOS 26.4, CarPlay users will be able to use third-party chatbots with CarPlay. AI services like Claude, Gemini, and ChatGPT will be accessible through the CarPlay system for the first time.Apple's CarPlay Developer Guide [PDF] lists voice-based conversational apps as a supported app type starting with iOS 26.4. Apple is implementing a new voice control screen that will let apps provide visual feedback for voice-based conversational apps.AI apps that integrate CarPlay will need to add support for the voice control screen while voice-based services are active. There is a specific entitlement for voice-based conversational apps, and companies that make chatbots will need to update their apps to add CarPlay support.CarPlay has long supported third-party apps, but Apple limits the kinds of apps that are available to ensure drivers aren't distracted while in their vehicles. Companies like Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google were not able to create CarPlay apps before now, limiting CarPlay users to Siri voice controls while in the vehicle.The new integration will let CarPlay users access voice-based apps like ChatGPT to ask questions hands-free, but the apps will not be able to control vehicle or iPhone functions. There also won't be a wake word option to activate a third-party app, so users will still need to open the app to use the chatbot. After an app is launched, the customizable voice control screen will give users vehicle-optimized chatbot experiences.iOS 26.4 is in beta right now, and it is expected to see a release this spring.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "iOS 26.4 Brings CarPlay Support for ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
The launch of Sarvam AI models is seen as a step toward developing a “sovereign AI” ecosystem within India.
Dr Lisa Strohman, a clinical psychologist, warned AI chatbots should be avoided at "all costs," and "there's not a human on this world that I would say that they're a good idea to use”
The new "Maia 200" chip comes online this week in a data center in Iowa, with plans for a second location in Arizona, Microsoft said. It is the second generation of an AI chip called Maia that Microsoft introduced in 2023.
The six-year deal covers eight entities within the Muthoot Pappachan Group, also known as Muthoot Blue, and will see UST modernise technology operations across one of India’s largest non-banking financial company (NBFC) ecosystems