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Internet infrastructure provider Cloudflare said on its status page earlier Tuesday that it identified an issue that was impacting multiple customers, including ChatGPT, social media platform X, League of Legends and other prominent internet services.

The interaction with AI ‘companions’ is far more immersive now, and how we deal with it will shape the precariousness of our lives

Families have filed lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging its GPT-4o model contributed to suicides and psychological harm. OpenAI says it has enhanced safety measures, including expert-reviewed protocols, to guide users in distress and reduce unsafe AI responses.

Google Maps is undergoing a major AI-driven transformation, integrating Gemini AI to offer a more conversational, hands-free experience. The redesign enables users to ask for directions and nearby recommendations, with improved precision using landmarks instead of distance cues. The update will roll out to iPhone and Android users.

A major outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Monday disrupted global access to numerous online platforms, including Alexa, ChatGPT, Snapchat, Fortnite, and Canva. The issue, traced to AWS’s US-EAST-1 region, caused increased error rates and latency across multiple services.

At the UN's annual summit, world leaders will tackle AI governance amid growing concerns over risks like disinformation and pandemics. New UN bodies aim to guide global cooperation, but experts question their effectiveness in regulating fast-moving AI technologies

OpenAI has cautioned against unauthorised opportunities to invest in the company, including SPVs, tokenised interests, and forward contracts. The US-based firm stressed that transfers without written consent may violate its rules and US securities laws.

India is ChatGPT’s second-largest market, with rapid growth in students, developers, and businesses adopting AI tools

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Go in India at Rs 399/month, offering higher message limits, GPT-5-powered image generation, file uploads, and UPI payments. India, OpenAI’s second-largest market, could soon become its largest, reflecting rapid AI adoption.

OpenAI has cautioned users against treating ChatGPT as their main source of information, with Head of ChatGPT Nick Turley admitting GPT-5 still produces errors around 10% of the time. He urged users to use it as a “second opinion.”

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed that India is now the company’s second-largest market and could soon become its largest. He praised India’s enthusiasm for AI and highlighted GPT-5’s potential to support early-stage businesses and individuals across domains like software, customer service, marketing, and legal.

Elon Musk accused Apple of unfairly boosting OpenAI’s ChatGPT in its App Store, hindering xAI’s Grok from reaching the top spot. Calling it an antitrust violation, Musk vowed legal action amid intensifying AI competition and Apple’s deep integration with OpenAI

OpenAI’s GPT-5 upgrade brings smarter, faster, and more versatile AI tools to all ChatGPT users. From coding to creative writing and health insights, the unified system adapts to each query, while Pro users can unlock extended reasoning for complex tasks.

The Police Training Centre in Medchal hosted a special refresher course on Artificial Intelligence and digital investigation tools. Conducted by expert Nikeelu Gunda, the training aimed to equip officers with tech skills to combat cybercrime and enhance public communication

WhatsApp has rolled out a ‘Safety Overview’ feature to protect users from being added to unknown groups, as part of a broader anti-scam push. Over 6.8 million scam-linked accounts were banned, with operations disrupted across Southeast Asia

Mental health professionals and educators are raising alarms over teenagers turning to AI chatbots like ChatGPT to share emotional struggles. Experts warn this growing dependency is feeding validation-seeking behaviour, isolating youth further, and hindering real-life social development.

OpenAI has introduced an “agent mode” for ChatGPT that enables the chatbot to complete complex tasks independently using its own virtual computer. Users can assign multi-step tasks, while remaining in full control of actions and permissions throughout the process.

Perplexity AI has overtaken ChatGPT to become the No.1 free app on Apple’s App Store after partnering with Airtel, which now offers free access to its Rs 17,000/year Pro plan. The AI startup is gaining momentum in the intensifying global AI race.

Researchers from Israel’s Weizmann Institute and Intel Labs have developed algorithms that enable different AI models to collaborate using a shared language. The system boosts speed by up to 2.8 times and could enhance AI performance in phones, cars, and drones

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