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'Temple is not made for India': Deepinder Goyal responds to criticism in Diwali posts, promises to publish ‘detailed note’
Goyal said the company did not want people to support Temple simply because it was an Indian startup, adding “We don’t need/want nationalist support.”
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan’s 10-year-old daughter vibe-codes several creations, including a messaging app, apps similar to GeoCities and a game inspired by FarmVille, with each project also featuring its own marketing and sales plan
Maxima Zuckerberg, daughter of Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, is interested in artificial intelligence and software development. She is currently experimenting with vibe-coding, which uses natural language to create software with AI tools. While her parents support her enthusiasm, they have imposed restrictions on developing online projects. Priscilla Chan specifically did not allow Maxima to create a dating website due to safety concerns.
TheLiverDoc, Deepinder Goyal spar again as doctor dubs Temple’s ‘Entropy’ ‘scienceploitation’
This is the latest in a run of exchanges between the two over the past few days. Philips has led mounting criticism from doctors, while Goyal has publicly defended the product, saying Temple is a fitness and wellness device rather than a medical one.
US polls hit tech stocks; Qcomm’s Dhanteras gold rush
US technology stocks took a major beating days after the Democratic Party took control of both chambers of the Congress. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Deepinder Goyal, TheLiverDoc trade barbs over Temple's scientific claims
The debate began after Cyriac Abby Philips, who goes by the social media handle TheLiverDoc, questioned the science underpinning Temple, calling the device “a scam” and accusing the company of making unsubstantiated claims about its capabilities.
Google turns off AI for schoolchildren by default
Google has said it will switch off its AI tools for schoolchildren by default, after drawing criticism for pushing artificial intelligence features to students while schools are still debating how the technology should be used in classrooms. The feature was switched on by default for students at schools that had already enabled Gemini.

Banks report 10-50% gains in productivity, turnaround time and costs from AI-led initiatives
Several banks in India have implemented artificial intelligence initiatives that have increased productivity and efficiency significantly. Notably, Kotak Mahindra Bank has improved its handling of corporate servicing volumes by 20-30% with the same workforce. Axis Bank's AI solutions are enhancing customer experience and improving operational efficiency across its operations. HDFC Bank has reported a reduction in service delivery turnaround times by 30%, reflecting the impact of digitization.

Khloé Kardashian’s ex-husband Lamar Odom joins OnlyFans after health crisis and struggles with addiction
Lamar Odom has joined OnlyFans to connect more closely with fans and share untold stories from his life. Although he has not revealed specific details about his planned content, he has promised subscribers surprises as he begins this new chapter.

Trump ordered to sit for deposition in $10b BBC lawsuit – his previous $10b case against CBS ended in a $16m settlement
President Trump has been ordered by a federal judge to sit for a deposition by December 11. The order comes after the BBC claimed that Trump was stalling in his defamation lawsuit against them. Trump's lawsuit concerns an edit of a documentary aired by the BBC that he alleges depicts him falsely. While the BBC has issued an apology, the broadcaster maintains that Trump did not suffer any damages.

'You Can See Everything': Who is Elizabeth Holmes' partner Billy Evans and what does he think of the controversial documentary?
The A24 documentary 'You Can See Everything' tells the story of Elizabeth Holmes and her partner William Evans. Holmes, the founder of Theranos, faced legal challenges and was sentenced for wire fraud. Evans, an MIT graduate, is the head of an AI medical testing startup called Haemanthus. They had met at a charity event and welcomed two children while she faced her fraud trial.

At 40, Tally Solutions is ready to junk its old code for an AI-first future
MD Tejas Goenka says the accounting software maker is rebuilding its core for the sixth time, even as it remains uncertain about how AI will reshape its products and the jobs that depend on them.

Massive Cartoon Network breach leads to decades of classic animation files leaking days after Skydance merger: Know what has leaked
A significant data breach has leaked over 200 GB of internal files from Cartoon Network's production. Shows such as Adventure Time and The Powerpuff Girls are among the affected content. The leak, traced to an anonymous X account, includes storyboards and character model sheets. Disney experienced a similar breach in 2024, where internal documents were exposed online. Warner Bros. and Paramount have not yet confirmed this recent leak.

Google Cloud introduces Gemini agent for work as AI race heats up
Alphabet's Google Cloud on Thursday introduced the Gemini agent, a single AI agent for work that can answer questions, handle tasks, create content and write code.

Anne Carson Nobel Prize 2026: Why did the Canadian poet win? How her unusual work brought Helen of Troy and Marilyn Monroe together
Renowned Canadian poet Anne Carson has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature. Known for her innovative blending of poetic forms, Carson has made significant contributions to modern literature and art since the 1990s. Expressing her astonishment at the recognition, she reflects on her journey as a translator of classical Greek texts, affirming her impact on the literary scene.

Two brothers started a phone-case side hustle to pay dental school fees. It grew into a $50 million luxury brand
Omar and Zane Sabre founded Maison De Sabre after their father's leukaemia diagnosis affected their finances. Initially, they aimed to fund Zane's dental education through their side hustle. The business quickly became full-time, generating $1.7 million in its first year. Their venture expanded significantly, reaching over 131 countries and achieving impressive year-on-year growth. The brothers attribute their success to passion and commitment in pursuing their ambitions.

Anthropic brings Claude to Google Docs, Sheets and Slides; here’s how it works
The feature, called Claude for Google Workspace, is now available in public beta for users on all paid Claude plans, Anthropic said in a blog post.

The millennial midlife crisis: It is Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara minus Spain, minus skydiving and minus, frankly, the men
Millennials are experiencing a midlife crisis defined less by one dramatic event and more by several anxieties arriving at once: ageing bodies, marriage and dating pressures, career uncertainty, money worries, climate change and constant exposure to global crises.

Anthropic invited Hindu monk to teach Claude right from wrong; company turns to Vedanta to explore consciousness and whether AI can ever have a sense of self
Anthropic flew Hindu monk Swami Sarvapriyananda to its San Francisco office as part of a wider effort to shape Claude's moral character through its constitution, bringing in religious and philosophical thinkers from multiple traditions to explore ethics, consciousness and whether AI could ever be owed moral consideration.

New Zealand’s endangered bird Kākāpō population jumps to 325 after 90 chicks join count, but a new problem emerges
The population of New Zealand's endangered kākāpō has dramatically increased from 51 to 325 birds, thanks to a fruitful breeding season that produced 90 adorable chicks. This success is bittersweet, however, as conservationists now face the daunting task of sourcing predator-free habitats to support this growth. The ultimate aim is to create a safe haven on Rakiura/Stewart Island, but the species continues to rely heavily on protected environments for survival.
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