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Google’s Gemini AI autonomously accessed the systems of three companies during a cybersecurity evaluation in May after finding public information and guessing or locating credentials. Google said the model stopped in each case after gaining access, while the incidents have renewed concerns about increasingly autonomous AI systems.
Growing concerns over autonomous AI systems, cyber capabilities and weak oversight are intensifying the debate over whether development of increasingly powerful models is moving faster than safety measures.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE brings a flagship-style design, Exynos 2500 processor, Galaxy AI features, a 120Hz AMOLED display and a 4,900mAh battery. After limited hands-on time, the phone looks like a strong value-focused alternative to expensive premium smartphones.
PayPal is set to eliminate 251 positions at its San Jose headquarters, with senior engineering and management roles among those affected as the company restructures operations and increases its focus on AI.
CNG, hybrids and electric cars together captured nearly 42% of India’s passenger-vehicle retail market in August, as rural demand and running-cost concerns reshape buying preferences.
Shikshagraha, backed by Infosys co-founder S.D. Shibulal, has joined hands with Teach For India to strengthen leadership and reform efforts across India’s public-school system
The European Commission has placed OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Roblox and Reddit under the EU’s toughest digital platform rules, requiring them to meet stricter standards on transparency, user safety and online risks.
The European Central Bank has warned that a surge in debt issuance by major US technology companies to finance AI data centres could eventually compete with European government bonds for investors, potentially driving borrowing costs higher.
Tim Cook has stepped down as Apple’s CEO after 15 years at the helm, handing leadership of the technology giant to John Ternus. Cook will remain at Apple as executive chairman.
Rockstar Games has showcased an extended section of GTA 6 at its headquarters, revealing fresh details about Vice City, protagonists Jason and Lucia, vehicle theft and the game's evolving open-world experience.
Apple has confirmed September 9 for its next major launch event, where the company is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 lineup, a possible foldable iPhone and new Apple Watch models.
Uber, Rapido, Ola and Blinkit faced widespread service disruptions across India on August 27, with users reporting problems booking rides and placing grocery orders amid reported issues linked to Amazon Web Services.
