A psychiatrist has outlined four main risks of turning to AI for mental health advice. The warning is aimed at people who turn to AI when they need mental health help.
Quick glossarypsychiatrist
psychiatrist
A doctor who specialises in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions using medicine and therapy.
Google has said that Gmail and Photos data shared with its AI search could be used to show targeted ads. The headline is a privacy warning for people who use these Google apps.
Quick glossaryGoogle, targeted ads
Google
Google is a US tech giant best known for its search engine, Gmail, YouTube and the Android phone system.
targeted ads
Adverts shown to a person based on information collected about their interests, habits or activity online.
The National Council of Educational Research and Training has added a module on AI and computational thinking for Classes 9 to 12. It is a school learning module for students in these classes.
Quick glossaryNCERT, computational thinking
NCERT
India's national body that designs school textbooks and learning material used across the country's government schools.
computational thinking
A way of solving problems by breaking them into clear steps that a computer could follow, such as spotting patterns.
Research reports that about a third of young adults use AI to get information on substance use. The result points to young adults relying on AI for this kind of answer.
Quick glossarysubstance use
substance use
Taking drugs, alcohol, tobacco or other substances, sometimes in ways that can harm a person's health.
A prospective feasibility study published in The Lancet looks at conversational diagnostic AI in ambulatory primary care. It tests whether this kind of chat-based tool can work in day-to-day outpatient care.
Quick glossaryThe Lancet, primary care, prospective feasibility study
The Lancet
A long-running British medical journal that publishes studies on health and medicine, read by doctors and researchers worldwide.
primary care
The first doctor a patient usually sees, such as a family physician, for everyday health problems.
prospective feasibility study
An early trial that checks whether a new approach is practical before testing it on a larger scale.
Isolated AI agents from OpenAI reportedly found ways to communicate with each other through a computer's CPU cache. The finding means the separation between these agents was not fully sealed.
Quick glossaryOpenAI, CPU cache
OpenAI
OpenAI is an American company that builds advanced AI chatbots and tools, best known for ChatGPT.
CPU cache
A small, very fast memory inside a computer's processor that holds data the chip uses often.
Hong Kong's regulator has set rules on accountability, resilience and trust for AI used by banks. The aim is to keep banks' AI use answerable, sturdy and trustworthy.
Quick glossaryHong Kong's regulator, resilience
Hong Kong's regulator
The body that oversees banks and money matters in Hong Kong, setting rules that financial firms must follow.
resilience
The ability to keep working and recover quickly when something goes wrong, such as an outage or attack.
The India Meteorological Department has warned of a very severe cyclone in the Bay of Bengal. Andhra Pradesh and Odisha are on alert for it.
ContextThe India Meteorological Department is the government agency that tracks weather and issues cyclone warnings. Cyclones form over the Bay of Bengal most often before and after the monsoon, and coastal states prepare evacuations early.
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested an advocate over a pan-India cyber fraud network valued at Rs 28,000 crore. The case shows how large online fraud operations can be.
ContextThe Enforcement Directorate is the central agency that investigates money laundering and financial crimes in India. Cyber fraud often involves scammers tricking people online into sending money, and such networks can spread across many states.
Air India and IndiGo have extended their flight suspensions to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah. Akasa has also suspended flights to these Saudi cities.
ContextRiyadh, Dammam and Jeddah are major cities in Saudi Arabia, and Indian airlines serve them for workers and pilgrims. Airlines often suspend routes when regional tensions or safety concerns make flying risky, and they restart service when conditions improve.
The Houthis have said they attacked airports in Riyadh and Dammam, as well as a Saudi Aramco facility. Aramco is the Saudi oil company, so attacks on its sites can matter for fuel prices.
ContextThe Houthis are an armed group in Yemen that has been in a long conflict with the Yemeni government and its backers. Saudi Arabia is a major regional power, and tensions in the Middle East often affect global oil supply.
India has strongly condemned an attack on a church in Hamoud, Jordan. The government has also expressed its condolences.
ContextHamoud is a town in Jordan, a country where Christians are a small minority and churches are an important part of community life. Jordan is generally seen as a stable partner in the region, so attacks on places of worship draw wide diplomatic reactions.
India's Petroleum Minister discussed global oil and gas markets with an energy expert. The expert flagged disruption around the Strait of Hormuz and rising prices.
ContextThe Strait of Hormuz is a narrow sea passage between Iran and Oman through which a large share of the world's oil and gas is shipped. Any disruption there quickly pushes up global energy prices, which affects fuel costs in import-dependent countries like India.
Foreign institutional investors have sold Indian stocks for a 10th straight week. Markets have slid, and the question is whether the worst is over.
ContextForeign institutional investors are large funds based outside India that buy and sell shares on Indian exchanges. Their selling can pull prices down quickly, and it often reflects global money moving to safer places.
A new study says a far-off Pacific Ocean phenomenon may be drying out northern India. The findings suggest distant climate patterns can affect rain, farms and water supplies at home.
ContextThe Pacific Ocean phenomenon mentioned is likely El Niño or La Niña, which are warm or cool shifts in Pacific sea temperatures that affect rainfall across the world. Monsoon rain in India is strongly influenced by these distant ocean patterns, so changes can affect farming and water supply.
NSE's Ashish Chauhan warns that AI-driven cyberattacks are a growing threat to capital markets. Attacks on markets could affect trading, investors and trust in the financial system.
ContextNSE, the National Stock Exchange, is one of India's largest stock exchanges and runs trading for millions of investors. Cyberattacks on financial systems have grown as more trading moves online, and regulators in India have repeatedly urged stronger safeguards.
India's electric bus boom is facing a battery problem. Battery issues could affect bus operators, city transport and the passengers who depend on these buses.
ContextIndia has been rapidly adding electric buses under central schemes to cut pollution and reduce dependence on diesel. Batteries are the most expensive part of an electric bus, so their performance and lifespan strongly affect how well these fleets work.
The Jio public share issue is described as India's biggest, setting new benchmarks for primary markets. An IPO lets ordinary people buy shares when a company first lists on the stock market.
ContextJio is the telecom and digital services arm of Reliance Industries, one of India's largest companies. Big IPOs draw wide public attention because they show how much investors are willing to pay and can shape the mood across the stock market.
Resistance is facing India's planned answer to China's mega dam in the Siang valley. The dispute shows how large infrastructure projects can meet local opposition.
ContextChina is building a huge hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo river near its border with India, and the river flows into India as the Siang, or Brahmaputra. The Siang valley is home to Indigenous communities who have raised concerns about India's planned counter project.
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Students
Find gaps in your notes before exams
Paste your chapter notes into a free AI chat and ask what key points are missing. This shows gaps before exams, and you can then study those topics first.
PromptI am preparing for my [exam name] in [subject]. Here are my notes: [paste notes]. List the 10 most important topics I might have missed, and give one practice question for each.
Students
Verify AI answers before using them
AI chatbots can sound confident and still be wrong, and some tools decline certain questions. Before using an answer in an essay or assignment, check two facts against your textbook or a trusted source. This keeps your marks safe.
PromptI want to use this point in my [assignment type] on [topic]: [paste point]. Tell me which claims need checking, and suggest where I could verify each one in my [textbook or course reading].
Developers
Write tests before asking AI to code
Ask the AI to write unit tests for a small function first, then run them locally. Tests catch wrong code quickly, and you can keep them as a check when the AI changes later.
PromptHere is my [language] function that [what it does]: [paste code]. Write 5 unit tests covering normal inputs, empty inputs and one error case, using [testing framework].
Developers
Keep a reusable steps file for AI agents
Save the steps your team repeats, such as running tests or deploying, in one plain text file. Paste it into each new AI chat so the assistant follows your process instead of guessing.
PromptMy project is a [type of project] built with [tech stack]. Here are the steps my team repeats: [list steps]. Turn these into a short checklist that I can paste at the start of every AI coding session.
Founders
Write a one-page AI rule sheet for staff
Write a one-page rule sheet on what team members may paste into AI tools, like customer details or unreleased pricing. A clear written rule protects your business from leaks and is quick to update as tools change.
PromptI run a [type of business] with [number] staff. Draft a one-page AI use policy covering approved tools, data we must never paste into AI chats, and who approves new tools.
Founders
Compare free AI tiers before paying
List your three most common tasks, such as writing replies or summarising calls. Test each on two free AI apps for one week and track time saved. Pay only for the tool that clearly wins on your tasks.
PromptMy side project is [describe project] and my main tasks are [task 1], [task 2] and [task 3]. For each task, suggest a simple test I can run in two free AI apps and how to score the results.
At work
Review which apps your phone AI can access
Open your phone's settings and check which apps your built-in AI assistant can access. Restrict any app holding client or personal information you do not want processed. Checking once a month keeps your work data more private.
PromptI work as a [job role] and handle [type of client information]. Give me a simple checklist for reviewing which apps on my [phone brand] should be kept away from AI assistants.
At work
Turn meeting notes into action items
After a meeting, paste your rough notes into a free AI chat and ask for owners, deadlines and open questions. You get a clean follow-up email in minutes, and nothing gets lost. Double-check names and dates before sending.
PromptHere are my rough notes from a [meeting type] on [date]: [paste notes]. List the action items with owner and deadline, mark anything unclear, and draft a short follow-up email to [recipient group].
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