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Grok AI goes full Nazi-mode, sparks social media outrage with Hitler praise
The controversy over the now-deleted inflammatory posts erupted just days after X CEO Elon Musk claimed major upgrades to Grok, mentioning that the chatbot had improved significantly
US govt warns staff, diplomats of attempted Rubio impersonation using AI
A message sent from Rubio's office to State Department staff stated the purpose was likely "with the goal of gaining access to information or accounts".
Tech Wrap July 8: OnePlus Nord series, Google AI Mode, Samsung One UI 8
OnePlus Nord 5 series launched. Google AI Mode in Search launched in India. Samsung to release Android 16-based One UI 8. Apple releases iOS 26 dev beta 3. PUBG confirms user-generated content for PC
Elon Musk confirms xAI's Grok 4 launch for July 9: Where to watch, features
Elon Musk announces that its AI entity xAI will launch the Grok 4 on July 9 at 8PM PT via livestream. The new xAI model will bring enhanced reasoning, coding features, and dual-model capabilities
Apple's top AI models executive leaves to join Meta's AI expansion drive
Apple's overall AI strategy is now run primarily by Craig Federighi, Apple's head of software engineering, and Mike Rockwell, who helped create Apple Vision Pro headset, now leads engineering for Siri
Capgemini to acquire WNS for $3.3 billion in cash to boost AI capabilities
Capgemini acquires Mumbai-based WNS for $3.3 billion to scale agentic AI services and boost revenue, eyeing cross-sell synergies and access to key enterprise clients
Expand financial inclusion using AI: DFS secy M Nagaraju to fintechs
At the CII summit, DFS Secretary M Nagaraju said fintechs must widen access to finance and develop AI-led tools to combat cyber threats and support rural economic growth
Andhra to unveil AI-based surveillance system to tackle mosquito menace
Andhra Pradesh to launch AI-powered Smart Mosquito Surveillance System across 66 locations using drones, sensors and data-led targeting to combat vector outbreaks
Smart companies will hire more engineers, says GitHub CEO on AI jobs impact
GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke's remarks come at a time when tech giants have laid off over 100,000 employees since the start of 2025, citing slow growth, rising costs, and a shift towards AI and automation
HP launches OmniBook 5 and 3 series AI laptops in India: Price, specs, more
HP OmniBook 5, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1-26-100 processor is priced at Rs 75,999, and the OmniBook 3 powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 processor is priced at Rs 69,999
PM Modi calls for responsible AI, invites Brics nations to AI Impact Summit
PM Modi stated that the diversity of the Brics group and its firm belief in multipolarity is its "biggest strength"
Coder 'village' at the heart of China's artificial intelligence boom
"People come here to explore their own possibilities," said Felix Tao, 36, a former Facebook and Alibaba employee who hosted the event
Partnerships that companies need for successful digital transformation
Palo Alto's 2025 State of GenAI report provides an in-depth look into how enterprises are adopting GenAI and where they remain most vulnerable
Pharma GCCs tap artificial intelligence to fast-track drug discovery
They are not just cutting down drug development time, but also the cost involved in it. AI is reshaping how drugs and therapies are developed
AI may now match humans in spotting emotion, sarcasm in online chats
Latent content analysis is an area of study concerned with uncovering the deeper meanings, sentiments and subtleties embedded in text
Best of BS Opinion: University-level funding key to India's R&D targets
Today's opinion page takes a closer look at the RDI scheme, India's R&D lapses, the current account deficit, and whether the RBI's changes to project finance are a good idea in the long run
With $3.92 trn valuation, Nvidia on track to become most valuable company
The shares were last up 1.5 per cent at $159.60, leaving Nvidia's stock market value at $3.89 trillion, just short of Apple's record
GobbleCube raises $3.5 million to expand AI tools for consumer brands
InfoEdge Ventures leads Pre-Series A round as GobbleCube targets growth in hyperlocal commerce with AI-driven solutions for top consumer brands
Aadhaar authentication hits 2.29 bn-mark in June; face authentications rise
The Aadhaar-based authentication is being used to deliver welfare services and enable people to access services from various providers
State AI law ban dropped from Trump's tax bill after GOP rift over rules
Tech firms, trade groups, VCs, and Trump officials backed a provision to block states from enacting their own AI regulations for years, aiming for unified national oversight
