A report finds that US teenagers can access nudify apps, which use AI to fake nude images of people. This happens even though Apple and Google offer parental controls on their phones.
Quick glossaryApple and Google, Nudify apps, Parental controls
Apple and Google
Two large technology companies that make the phone operating systems used on most smartphones around the world.
Nudify apps
Apps that use AI to remove clothing from photos of people, creating fake and harmful images without their consent.
Parental controls
Settings on phones that let parents limit which apps, websites or content their children can use or see.
A CNBC report says women may be more at risk of losing their jobs because of AI. It points to past examples, such as telephone switch operators and PCs, to explain the pattern.
Quick glossaryCNBC, Telephone switch operators
CNBC
A US business news network best known for television and online coverage of markets, companies and the economy.
Telephone switch operators
Workers who once connected phone calls by hand, a job that largely disappeared after automation changed how calls were routed.
An analysis from Vajiram and Ravi looks at rogue AI agents and the cybersecurity challenge they present for India. AI agents are programs that can take actions on their own, so they can cause problems if they go wrong.
Quick glossaryRogue AI agents, Cybersecurity
Rogue AI agents
AI programs that act on their own in ways their owners did not intend, which can cause harm or security problems.
Cybersecurity
The practice of protecting computers, networks and personal data from hackers, fraud and other digital attacks.
India has proposed new rules that would require AI disclosure and limit certain evidence in trademark filings. Trademarks protect brand names and logos, so these rules would affect businesses applying for them.
Quick glossaryTrademark filings, AI disclosure
Trademark filings
Official applications to register a brand name, logo or symbol so that only one business can legally use it.
AI disclosure
A requirement to clearly state when artificial intelligence has been used to create or change something.
Chinese AI company MiniMax has released an updated version of its AI model, called M3.1 Flash. The company claims the new version brings major improvements to what it can do.
Quick glossaryMiniMax, M3.1 Flash
MiniMax
A Chinese company that builds AI models, which are software programs that generate text, answers and other content for users.
M3.1 Flash
A named version of an AI model, released as an update to an earlier version from the same developer.
The European Union has published information on its AI Act, a law meant to shape how artificial intelligence is built and used in Europe. The page explains the EU's wider plan for its digital future.
Quick glossaryAI Act, European Union
AI Act
A European Union law that sets rules for artificial intelligence based on how much risk each AI system poses to people.
European Union
A group of European countries that work together on shared laws, trade and policies, including rules for digital technology.
ThePrint argues that China's stricter control over its most advanced AI should be a warning signal for India. The piece looks at what India could learn from that approach.
Quick glossaryThePrint, Advanced AI
ThePrint
An Indian English-language news website that publishes reporting and analysis on politics, policy and the economy.
Advanced AI
The most powerful AI systems, which are capable of complex tasks and are often built by a small number of large labs.
India Today reports that AI chatbots and fake photos can play with your mind and create false memories. The article explains how this can happen to ordinary people who use these tools.
Quick glossaryIndia Today, False memories
India Today
An Indian news magazine and television network best known for news coverage, current affairs and political reporting.
False memories
Memories of events that never happened, or that happened differently, which the mind can form after being misled by suggestions.
PYMNTS reports that large banks will not allow outside AI agents to move money on their customers' behalf. The report shows how banks are protecting accounts from automated tools they do not control.
Quick glossaryPYMNTS, AI agents
PYMNTS
A US news website that covers payments, banking and financial technology for businesses and industry readers.
AI agents
AI programs that can carry out tasks such as making payments or booking services for a person, often without step-by-step instructions.
The Economic Times reports that OpenAI plans to buy AI chips made by Google. Chips are the specialised processors that power AI systems, so the plan matters for how computing power is supplied.
Quick glossaryOpenAI, AI chips
OpenAI
A US AI company best known for making ChatGPT, a chatbot that answers questions and writes text for users.
AI chips
Specialised processors designed to handle the heavy calculations that AI models need for training and running.
Reuters reports, citing a source, that Nvidia-backed Nscale and Anthropic are in talks for a new AI cloud deal worth $45 billion. Talks are not final, so the deal could still change or fall through.
Quick glossaryNscale, Anthropic, AI cloud deal
Nscale
A cloud computing company backed by Nvidia that provides large computing capacity for artificial intelligence work.
Anthropic
An AI company based in the United States, best known for its Claude chatbot and AI models for businesses and developers.
AI cloud deal
An agreement to rent large amounts of online computing power, which AI companies need to train and run their models.
Scientific American asks whether AI can predict if a person will die from cancer using only an image of their face. The article looks at the early research behind this idea.
Quick glossaryScientific American, Predict
Scientific American
A long-running US magazine that publishes articles explaining science, technology and health research for general readers.
Predict
Estimate what is likely to happen in the future, based on patterns found in past data or medical records.
A ranking of the world's most polluted cities today lists 13 Indian cities among the top 20. Delhi is not one of them, the headline notes.
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Context: Air pollution is a serious health risk linked to breathing problems and heart disease. Many Indian cities struggle with dust, vehicle smoke and industrial emissions, and rankings like this shift from day to day.
The IMF has warned that a correction in AI markets could hit India, with risks flagged for IT and back-office services. These sectors are a major source of jobs and export earnings.
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Context: India's IT and back-office services employ large numbers of people and earn much foreign exchange. An AI market correction means falling share prices, which can reduce investment and hiring.
China has put export controls on tunnel-boring machines that India was seeking, citing national security. The move could make it harder for Indian buyers to get the equipment.
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Context: Tunnel-boring machines dig long underground tunnels for metro lines, roads and hydropower projects. China is a major supplier of heavy equipment, so export curbs can slow such projects.
India's crude oil import bill has jumped 46%, according to a report, as Middle East crisis pushes up prices. Higher fuel costs can add pressure on the economy and household budgets.
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Context: India imports most of its crude oil, so global prices strongly shape its import bill and the rupee. The Middle East is a key oil-producing region, and conflict there often pushes prices up.
Sensex and Nifty each fell over 1% as selling in private banks and high oil prices hit markets. The fall reflects pressure on two major sectors at once.
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Context: Sensex and Nifty are India's two main stock indexes, tracking large listed companies. Private banks carry a big weight in them, and oil prices matter because India imports much of its oil.
India is tightening checks on overseas investments as the rupee slides, Bloomberg reports. The report links the move to the weaker currency.
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Context: Overseas investment rules govern how Indian companies and residents send money abroad. A falling rupee makes foreign assets costlier and can push governments to limit money leaving the country.
Smartphone shipments in India fell 26% in the third quarter, according to Omdia, reaching a decade-low level. The drop came despite the festive season, which usually boosts sales.
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Context: The festive season is normally a strong period for phone sales, so a fall here points to weak buyer demand. Shipment figures track how many phones reach the market from brands and their suppliers.
Flipkart is reportedly building a food delivery service in India, according to a report. The move would put it in competition with existing food delivery apps.
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Context: Walmart owns a large stake in Flipkart, one of India's biggest e-commerce firms. Food delivery in India is led by a few apps, so new entrants face strong competition for customers.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has named capital outflows as a key risk for India in 2027. She linked weakness in equity markets to liquidity.
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Context: Capital outflows happen when foreign investors pull money out of a country's stocks and bonds, which can weaken the rupee. Foreign investor moves are watched closely because they shape market direction.
The India-New Zealand trade agreement takes effect from October 20. Reports say 100% of goods can enter at zero duty under the pact.
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Context: A free trade agreement cuts or removes tariffs between two countries to boost trade. New Zealand exports items such as kiwifruit, apples and Manuka honey, and the pact sets quotas for some of them.
Metro Boomin, Skepta, Burna Boy and Karan Aujla have been named as headliners for Rolling Loud India 2026. The announcement lists the artists who will top the bill.
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Context: Rolling Loud is a music festival brand that began in the United States and has held events in other countries. Burna Boy and Karan Aujla are well-known artists from Nigeria and Punjab respectively.
An Indian court has extended the custody of leaders of a movement called Cockroach, according to local media. The report does not give further details on the case.
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Context: A custody extension means the leaders stay in detention while the case continues. The movement has drawn wide attention, which is why this ruling is being reported by several outlets.
