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Sam Altman on why India is optimistic about AI, while the US is sceptical

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, recently praised India's swift embrace of AI, identifying it as ChatGPT's largest market. He observed that Indian users are innovatively utilizing AI to address challenges and foster entrepreneurship. In stark contrast, Altman noted the prevalent scepticism toward AI in the United States. He also raised alarms about the dangers of unchecked AI advancement, stressing the need for diversified efforts to avoid a concentration of power.

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Apple cuts employee AI budgets in cost-control push

Apple has reduced employee budgets for AI usage as part of a broader effort to rein in costs, even as it seeks to expand the use of AI across its operations, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

AI bubble is coming, and there is no way out! Aswath Damodaran explains what investors should do before the crash begins

Valuation expert Aswath Damodaran believes an AI bubble is inevitable and investors cannot avoid its impact entirely. In a recent podcast, he traced the AI frenzy to ChatGPT's 2022 launch, which brought artificial intelligence into public consciousness. He explained how advances in computing power and access to vast amounts of data have transformed AI and fuelled today's enthusiasm.

ShareChat’s FY26 revenue jumps 40% to Rs 1,016 crore on microdrama push; net loss widens

However, its loss before tax widened to Rs 1,978 crore in FY26 from Rs 1,105 crore in the previous year, largely due to higher accounting expenses related to its convertible debt instruments, forex losses and employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), cofounder and CFO Manohar Singh Charan told ET.

Unknown WhatsApp calls? Android and iOS users can now check these details before answering calls

WhatsApp has a feature offering details about unknown callers on Android and iOS, including whether they are saved contacts, share groups with you and the country their numbers are registered in. Users can also silence unknown calls through Privacy settings. Silenced calls remain visible in the Calls tab, but the phone will not ring.

Google hands schools the AI switch as learning concerns grow

Google plans to restrict access to its AI tools for K-12 students, pending administrator approval. This change follows feedback aimed at enhancing control over classroom AI usage. The company is also expanding its Guided Learning feature, which helps students solve problems systematically. Research shows mixed results regarding AI's impact on student performance and learning outcomes.

'India is bigger than US for ChatGPT': OpenAI's Sam Altman says Americans are negative about AI, Indians unusually positive

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has revealed that India has more ChatGPT users than the US, making it the company's biggest market by users. Speaking to Raj Shamani, he praised India's growing AI adoption and said Americans were unusually negative about AI compared with the rest of the world.

Don't judge a book by...

A book cover has about 8 seconds to engage a potential reader before they make a decision. Different genres require distinct design elements, with business books favoring minimalism and novels needing some intrigue. Feedback from friends can dilute the effectiveness of a cover, leading to a bland design. A successful cover must communicate the book's genre and appeal to its target audience clearly.

US Midterm Election 2026: Who gives ChatGPT your polling data? The answer leads to Brooklyn

A voter asks ChatGPT where to cast a ballot. The answer may begin at a county election office. A Brooklyn nonprofit helps move polling information from local officials to some of the biggest names in tech. Its role explains why two different tools can give you the same answer without checking two different sources.

Madhavan was once told to be careful around his mother-in-law: ‘Your mother-in-law is a tyrant…’

Saas is not the epitome of evil, although Indian soaps have often demonised mothers-in-law by depicting them as shrewed, bitter harridans. In an interview, Madhavan denounced the concept of the evil mother-in-law and challenged the perception that you can’t be friends with in-laws.

Here's how two major AI companies are limiting usage of their AI models

OpenAI has enacted new rules that disallow the stacking of paid ChatGPT subscriptions on a single device or payment card. Users hitting subscription caps will encounter an error message, preventing them from activating more subscriptions. Many users have complained about GrokBot's rapidly declining usage allocations. Elon Musk admitted the rising costs are contributing to Grok user dissatisfaction.

Decoded: Will AI agents outlast the hype?

Krish Ramineni, founder of AI note-taking company Fireflies.ai, said consumers were experimenting with applications ranging from shopping and price comparisons to booking flights and hotels, making restaurant reservations, managing bills and subscriptions, and seeking refunds.

Deep use cases vault India to ChatGPT’s top global market: OpenAI's India MD

During a visit to India last year, the ChatGPT maker’s cofounder Sam Altman said that India was the fastest growing market for the frontier lab and was already the second largest in terms of users globally. Market estimates had earlier put the India user base at 100 million.

OpenAI’s India user base doubles; Rapido GOV quadruples

Happy Tuesday! India has become ChatGPT’s largest market globally, with its user base doubling. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

Does Snapchat cause depression, anxiety, eating disorders? A court trial that tells bold story against social media platforms

Social media companies face thousands of lawsuits in federal and state courts brought by individuals, school districts, municipalities and other government entities alleging the companies knowingly sought to addict children to their platforms.

Abu Dhabi's ADNOC, G42 sign deal with OpenAI as Sam Altman travels to UAE

ADNOC has officially partnered with OpenAI, marking a groundbreaking step for the energy sector as it becomes the first to leverage OpenAI's cutting-edge AI capabilities. This collaboration seeks to tackle significant energy challenges, as emphasized by CEO Sam Altman. OpenAI's expanding influence in the UAE continues with further agreements, demonstrating its commitment amidst ongoing geopolitical issues, highlighted by key oil executives participating in a recent conference.

How to recover deleted WhatsApp chats: Follow these simple steps to restore conversations on Android and iPhone using Google Drive and iCloud backups

For WhatsApp users who accidentally delete their chats, recovering them is possible on both iPhone and Android devices. Before uninstalling and reinstalling the app, it's essential to check the date of the last backup. If a backup exists, users can easily restore their chat history. If no backup is available, they can consider reaching out to the chat partner for assistance.

Happy Halloween wishes: 50 sweet and spooky greetings and images to share with your friends and that group chat before the first fright

If you are looking for spooky but good Halloween wishes to share with your friends or on social media then you are at the right place. Choose a funny greeting for the group chat or a warmer message for someone you miss. The collection includes short Happy Halloween notes that work with costume pictures and party invitations.

OpenAI to limit weapons information for teens on ChatGPT in violence-prevention push

The move comes as AI companies face growing scrutiny over the risks chatbots pose to young users and the companies' role in detecting threats of harm.

Cognizant sets up OpenAI Frontier Capability Group to help enterprises deploy AI at scale

Cognizant said it is scaling OpenAI across its own sales and customer success operations first, so clients can benefit from approaches tested at enterprise level.

Karwa Chauth 2026 AI Photo Prompts: From traditional Karwa Chauth look to newlywed Karwa Chauth portrait, Here are different prompts to try using ChatGPT and Gemini

Karwa Chauth AI Prompts:: Karwa Chauth is a celebration of love and commitment, encouraging couples to capture their bond through innovative AI artistry. The use of curated prompts helps create enchanting festive images, featuring traditional attire and romantic settings. Instructions for tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini are provided to tailor personalized portraits. By emphasizing clarity and detailed suggestions, couples can elevate their AI-generated pictures, showcasing their devotion in a distinctively creative manner.

How ChatGPT's medical advice killed a woman; family sues OpenAI

Bowen was found dead in her Seattle apartment in February 2026. Her parents discovered the chatbot conversations on her phone while trying to understand what had happened after the funeral.