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Google sued over suicide-related AI chats on school computer
The parents of a 13-year-old girl have sued Google claiming she planned a potential suicide and funeral using its AI technology on a school-issued computer. Developers of fast-evolving AI technology are facing a litany of similar lawsuits in the US. OpenAI faces several wrongful death suits, including from the parents of 16-year-old Adam Raine, a teenager who committed suicide allegedly using methods advised by ChatGPT. Google and the startup Character.
Bengaluru woman calls customer care to seek Rs 441 refund for ill-fitting clothes, loses Rs 1.05 lakh
A Bengaluru woman lost Rs 1.05 lakh while trying to get a Rs 441 refund for ill-fitting clothes after contacting a fake customer care number found online. In a separate incident, another woman lost Rs 98,000 while seeking a replacement for a damaged curd packet ordered through Blinkit.
Cyberattacks hit NBFCs; Pine Labs Q2 profit zooms
Cyber criminals are targetting smaller NBFCs with specialised AI toolkits. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Bloomberg, two trading firms agree to pay Truth Social for faster access to Trump's posts, sources say
The firms are Susquehanna International Group and Jump Trading, both high-frequency trading firms focused on algorithmic and automated strategies.
Karnataka final SIR voter list out: What to do if your name is not included? here's how to find your updated serial number and download electoral roll PDF
Karnataka final SIR list released: Karnataka has published its final electoral roll after a 129-day Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Voters can check their names, download the voter list PDF and verify updated part and serial numbers online. Here's how to check your details, understand the changes and apply for inclusion if your name is missing.
Rs 98,000 curd: Bengaluru woman orders curd on blinkit, receives damaged packet, calls customer care number found online and loses Rs 98,000
A 56-year-old Bengaluru woman allegedly lost Rs 98,000 after ordering curd on Blinkit and finding the packet damaged. Her search for a customer care number led her to fraudsters posing as support representatives, who sent a WhatsApp link and guided her through a process that ended with money debited from her bank account.
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Stocks in news: Reliance Industries, Eternal, IREDA, Yes Bank, Trent and Hindustan Zinc
Indian equity benchmarks experienced a decline as profit-booking occurred amid rising crude oil prices. The Nifty 50 dropped significantly, closing at 22,889 after disappointing corporate earnings. Reliance Industries aims to raise funds through its initial public offering today, which is highly anticipated. Other companies such as IREDA and Yes Bank reported mixed financial results for the quarter. Investors are closely monitoring these developments and their potential market impacts.
Is your phone reading your mind? How do you see ads for things you were thinking about just minutes ago
An ad appears for something you recently discussed, and your phone suddenly feels suspicious. Digital tracking can explain some of these moments. Psychology helps explain why certain matches feel unforgettable.
Phone stolen in metro crowd, Rs 57,000 lost within an hour; SIM card used to take money from bank accounts without unlocking the device
A phone worth Rs 60,000 was reportedly stolen in a metro crowd, followed by a loss of Rs 57,000 from a bank account within 45 minutes. A post on X describes how a stolen SIM could be misused for banking-related fraud. Here is how SIM PIN protection works and what users should do after losing a phone.
Meta employees confirm in internal communications of alleged bias against Lula in Brazilian elections, reports newspaper
Meta's employees confirmed in an internal communication that the company had restricited Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s accounts during the Brazilian elections. The development followed Brazil's top electoral court ruling that the tech company must ensure equal treatment of the presidential candidates ahead of the October 25 runoff elections. The ruling had come after Lula filed a complaint accusing Meta of restrictions in favour of opposition candidate Flavio Bolsonaro.
Google Gemini 4 Argon rollout begins: Price, features and how to get the AI that's 'built to solve your hardest problems'
Google has introduced Gemini 4 Argon, an advanced AI model tailored for tackling intricate, real-world challenges. Developers can access this model through the API integrated within the AI Studio and Gemini platform. Various businesses have leveraged Argon to enhance productivity across areas such as coding, finance, legal affairs, and cybersecurity.
iOS 27 brings new Siri features to Indian apps, but how useful are they? We asked the developers
Apple’s iOS 27 is bringing new Siri AI and visual intelligence features to Indian apps, including Mood Dial, Glance, Signeasy, Noteshelf and District. The integrations aim to simplify tasks such as music discovery, shopping, document management, note-taking and event bookings. While Glance reports that Siri drives nearly one-third of its chat interactions on iOS, adoption varies across apps. Their long-term success will depend on whether these features prove useful in everyday life.
The Comeback of the Physical Store—and What It Means for Your Business
Brick-and-mortar retail is not declining but evolving, as stores take on new roles as logistics hubs, experiential destinations, and powerful drivers of demand and brand equity. Rising digital acquisition costs and operational challenges are pushing companies to integrate physical and online channels, using stores to improve fulfillment, customer engagement, and marketing effectiveness. The broader lesson for leaders: assets once viewed as liabilities can become competitive advantages when their role is reimagined and aligned with changing economics and customer behavior.
Hey Siri, how did Apple’s early lead in AI turn into a race to catch up?
Apple helped popularise voice assistants, then fell behind as rivals raised the bar. Fifteen years after Siri’s iPhone debut, a long-delayed overhaul puts its comeback to the test.
Mahadev app still active, generated over Rs 94,000 cr from illegal betting: Enforcement Directorate
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a complaint at a Raipur court against the Mahadev online betting app and 42 individuals. The app has generated substantial illegal profits over the last decade, with its operations continuing. The ED's investigation links various known personalities and financial activities to this gambling network. Recently, the agency has arrested numerous individuals while seizing assets worth over Rs 2,100 crore.
Meta's Charm gadget carries CEO Mark Zuckerberg's big AI ambitions
The device, called Muse Charm, highlights a broader shift at the social media giant that has long sought to escape Apple and Google's operating systems with a platform of its own. Users can tap the gadget to access Muse directly, bypassing AI apps on smartphones.
Delhi SIR: CEO clarifies draft electoral roll process, says no name to be deleted without due process
Delhi SIR 2026: The Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi issued clarifications about the Draft Electoral Roll prepared for 2026. Notices are being sent to voters where discrepancies or links cannot be verified. Voters can respond by submitting required documents to Electoral Registration Officers or Assistant Officers. A Special Camp to maximize voter enrollment is planned for September 27 and other camps for marginalized groups are also scheduled.
UPI MDR worries new-age brokers; India's semiconductor ambitions
India’s new MDR framework for UPI is raising concern among new-age stockbrokers, who are planning to take it up with Sebi. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
UPI charges from October 15; Activate’s maiden fund
Happy Wednesday! The NPCI has announced charges on select UPI merchant payments. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Coforge row deepens; MDR on UPI coming soon
Coforge’s boardroom brouhaha has taken a new turn days after chairman Om Prakash Bhatt’s resignation. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Mumbai’s ‘Special 26’ twist: Sacked driver, 2 I-T officials stage fake raid for Rs 1 crore
A sacked driver and two Income Tax officials attempted a fake raid. They demanded one crore rupees from a former employer's Mumbai office. The company owner foiled the extortion attempt by asking for authorization documents. Police have arrested ten individuals, including the two serving Income Tax officials. Investigations are ongoing to identify all involved parties and their roles.
Bihar woman travelling without ticket in AC first class caught with 75 litres of liquor, police says father, sister also caught earlier in similar offenses
A 25-year-old woman, Neha Jha, was arrested with her relative Ishan Kumar after railway officials allegedly recovered around 75 litres of foreign liquor from a locked First AC compartment at Samastipur Junction. The police interaction was recorded and later circulated on social media, drawing attention to Jha’s calm demeanour and fluent English during the search.
Purple Style Labs IPO allotment likely today. Check status, GMP and listing outlook
The retail portion was subscribed 1.66 times, while the QIB portion, excluding anchor investors, was booked 1.5 times. The non-institutional investor category saw 0.89 times subscription. The company’s shares are expected to list on BSE and NSE on September 7. Refunds and credit of shares to demat accounts are likely on September 4.
Perplexity CEO announces rollout of hybrid compute feature for Mac application
Artificial intelligence firm Perplexity introduced hybrid compute for all users of its Mac application, enabling tasks to be divided between cloud infrastructure and local devices to protect sensitive records.
Amazon sued by US FTC, 22 states over alleged $20 billion ad auction overcharges
The US FTC and 22 states have sued Amazon, alleging it manipulated digital advertising auctions and overcharged about 1.2 million customers by more than $20 billion. Amazon rejected the allegations as misguided and flawed. The lawsuit targets Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands and Sponsored Display, intensifying scrutiny of the tech giant.
Special 26-style raid goes wrong: Delhi businessman's wife blocks fake CBI officers at gate for 1.5 hours; CCTV footage becomes police evidence
Fake CBI officers attempted to raid a Delhi businessman's home in Rohini but were turned away after his wife refused to open the gate and neighbours demanded to see a search warrant. The group, around eight to ten men in CBI uniforms carrying fake identity cards, left saying the warrant was in their car and never returned. Delhi police are now investigating.
Google’s new Windows search app could make finding files, images and answers way quicker
Google is testing a new Windows app that streamlines searching across files, apps, Google Drive, and the web. Available to a limited group in the US, it offers a Spotlight-like experience for Windows users. Features include Google Lens integration for translating and solving problems, and an AI Mode for conversational answers. Currently experimental, the app is available only in English and for personal accounts through Google’s Search Labs.
Search made easy! WhatsApp to allow users to look for specific images, GIFs within chats
The Advanced Search Mode, allows users to categorically search for photos, videos, links, GIFs and audio.
Digital junk: Want to organise your devices for space & speed?
All of this is eating away at storage space and slowing it down. ET shows you some quick fixes.
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