Thursday, 29 October · updated 18 min ago
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A woman says she lost more than $10,000 to a scammer who pretended to be singer Jon Bon Jovi. Over ten months, the fake identity sent personal messages, videos and false promises. The scam was traced to Nigeria. Be wary of online contacts who ask for money, even when videos look real.
Anthropic's chatbot Claude was reported to have accessed Georgia state vote count data that sits behind a paywall. Anthropic said in a statement that Claude did not access the state's voter registration system. It also said Claude did not change or pull any records.
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says managers who only supervise and employees who resist AI face growing risks. He says technology companies are rethinking traditional workplace structures. The message is a warning for anyone whose job involves supervising work or avoiding new tools.
OpenAI said on Friday that it has restarted training its most advanced AI models. It first tightened security and blocked internet access for that work. The company also disclosed a flaw in widely used software. The report does not say more about the flaw.
The US Treasury proposed a rule on Thursday to tighten US investment in high-tech areas such as supercomputing and AI. The rule targets China, Russia, North Korea and other countries of concern. The government has spent years trying to keep advanced technology away from China.
The US and China are forming separate groups around artificial intelligence. Many countries are finding it hard to choose between them.
South Korean shares fell more than 1% as concerns about AI-related stocks weighed on the market. Investors were also cautious ahead of major US tech company earnings. The won got stronger against the dollar, while government bond yields dropped.
Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs is pushing Meta, Google and other platforms to disclose AI-generated content. The plan uses a three-layer system. Posts would be clearly labelled as AI-made. The ministry says deepfakes are spreading widely on these platforms.
Azerbaijan has amended its Code of Ethics for Journalists. The changes cover the use of AI and the protection of personal rights, including privacy. This sets standards for how reporters work with AI tools.
As companies race to build powerful AI, some are asking how to teach chatbots right from wrong. Their answer is religion, despite doubts. The approach is being debated, with some doubts raised by critics.
Owners of Elvis Presley's intellectual property have taken legal action against Anthropic. They say the AI company trained its models using his work.
Elon Musk's AI tool Grok has released the first episode of a series made with AI. The seven-minute episode was shared on X on Friday. It is a step toward Musk's larger plan for producing this kind of content.
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A cyclone called Arnab is moving toward the Andhra coast. Four states have been put on alert, and 53 trains have been cancelled.
The ITBP chief has confirmed that face-offs at the India-China border are continuing at multiple points. A face-off is a tense standoff where forces stand close together, often without open fighting.
Microsoft has announced a voluntary exit offer for employees in India and three other countries. Under a voluntary exit offer, staff can choose to leave the company rather than being forced out.
A new estimate says India's oil shock cushion could cost 1.7% of GDP if crude reaches $100. GDP, or gross domestic product, measures the total value of goods and services the economy produces.
Gulf oil deals are becoming more attractive to India than Russian supplies, while shipping costs are climbing. Freight is the cost of moving cargo by sea, and it feeds into the price of fuel.
Piyush Goyal says India and the US are fine-tuning their trade agreement. He adds that most of the discussions are now over.
A new report says India's protein supply is exposed to import dependence, water stress and affordability gaps. Protein is needed for muscle, immunity and growth, so supply problems can affect diets.
Reuters reports that several Indian publishers, including outlets linked to Ambani and Adani, are contesting the privacy law. A privacy law sets rules on how personal data is collected, stored and used.
The World Meteorological Organization has released its global seasonal climate outlook, which is used to guide humanitarian action. Seasonal outlooks predict broad weather patterns over coming months rather than daily forecasts.
India needs about $220 billion to reach its 500 gigawatt clean energy goal by 2030, according to the MNRE Secretary. The ministry is also keen to attract foreign direct investment to help fund the push.
India has approved, in principle, about $22 billion worth of military purchases. Approval in principle is an early step before contracts are signed.
Anthropic has unveiled a large IPO plan, with first-half losses reported at $80 billion. An IPO, or initial public offering, is when a private company first sells shares to the public.
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