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'Chernobyl-like' blackout soon: 'Godfather of AI' predicts crisis this year or next; Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton warns of risks to financial markets & power systems
AI could trigger a 'Chernobyl-like' crisis this year or next, Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton has warned, cautioning that the technology could temporarily disrupt financial or power systems. Speaking to The Guardian, the 'godfather of AI' also criticised tech leaders Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Sam Altman for allegedly putting profits ahead of safety, while saying a catastrophe could still be averted.
Google will cut off search access for students at schools that reject AI
The Mountain View, California, company has been facing pushback from educators, child development experts and parents over the use of its technology in schools, with the backlash heating up since it announced in August that it had turned on its Gemini chatbot for many K-12 students who use Google Classroom.
Sam Altman, Sundar Pichai and Dario Amodei have one thing in common. Elon Musk has a cheeky response to 3 top tech CEO's diet choices
Elon Musk revealed that he starts his day with steak, eggs and coffee, contrasting his diet with vegetarian tech leaders Sam Altman, Sundar Pichai and Dario Amodei. While Altman prefers fasting and espresso, Pichai sticks to eggs, toast and chai. Dario became vegetarian after following his sister Daniela's example.
AI Bootcamp for Students - Winter Cohort by Times of India: From Asking AI Questions to Building With It
The AI Winter Camp is an immersive five-week experience tailored for students in Classes 5 to 12 that focuses on the exploration and creation of AI technologies. Each week is dedicated to distinct AI themes-from grasping the basics to presenting innovative projects. Emphasizing hands-on learning, participants will build websites, develop apps, and create digital portfolios, equipping them with essential skills for future technological innovation and creativity.
Jio IPO beyond telecom: Why the Ambanis are pitching AI, cloud and 7,220 patents as Jio’s tech future
Jio Platforms ₹30,213 crore IPO marks a significant shift toward technology-driven digital services. With a focus on leveraging its connectivity through AI and cloud technologies, the company is also highlighting its extensive patent holdings. While Reliance Jio Infocomm continues to generate substantial revenue, the company aspires to broaden its reach into enterprise solutions and diverse digital products.
Meet Karthik Shanadi and Luke McGurrin, who started an apparel business with just $500; by 2024, their merchandise business was generating an estimated $10 million a year
Shanadi and McGurrin founded Greek House in 2013. They struggled to find a supplier that could make customised clothing for a fraternity fundraiser at the university. They wanted it to be made quickly , offered different designs and cheap. They did not rely on existing suppliers. Instead, they approached a manufacturing facility to get the work done.
In 2026, Jeff Bezos' Earth Fund backed a plan to transform 600 vacant Cleveland plots; here's how neglected land could become community assets
The Cleveland project will focus on two neighbourhoods on the city's east side, Hough and St. Clair-Superior. Around 17,000 people live there and they have faced years of disinvestment, high vacancy rates and a shortage of trees and green spaces. The aim is to turn publicly owned vacant plots into natural landscapes, small parks, community gathering areas and urban agriculture spaces.
Meet Chris Olah, who left university at 18 without a degree, got into Google Brain through his blog posts and went on to co-found Anthropic
Olah co-founded Anthropic. It is the company behind the Claude family of AI models. AI interpretability is also a field that he works on. It aims to understand how artificial intelligence systems process information and arrive at their answers. His journey is very interesting as he left university and then worked at some of the world's leading AI research organisations.
London professional thought learning AI would help his career but the plan backfired: What is 'AI brain fry' and how to stay safe from it
A London-based lawyer who started to learn AI to future-proof his career found himself exhausted by the constant release of new models and the pressure to keep up with them. His experience highlights ‘AI brain fry’, a form of mental fatigue linked to intensive AI use, monitoring multiple tools and checking their output. Research suggests the strain can affect concentration, decision-making and work accuracy.
Jio IPO GMP at 20%: Grey market signals Rs 220 premium as brokerages say subscribe
Jio Platforms IPO GMP today: Jio Platforms’ Rs 30,200 crore IPO has a grey market premium of Rs 220 ahead of its October 21 opening. Emkay Global and SBI Securities highlight its telecom leadership, earnings growth and digital expansion, while flagging valuation, regulatory and capital expenditure risks.
I’ll believe it when I see it: Figma boss on AI restraint calls
“It’s a nice thing to say, and I’ll believe it when I see it,” the 33-year-old Field -- one of the youngest American billionaires --told ET in an interview in Bengaluru. The NYSE listed firm with a market cap of $11 billion, famously rejected a $20 billion acquisition bid from Adobe. While AI tools are getting more advanced and capable, one can’t outsource their creative thinking to AI as there will be “no differentiated work” anymore in the world.
It's not about writers you like, but about bringing high talent to the light
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to Anne Carson, highlighting her contributions to poetry. This win is expected to increase interest in poetry within the publishing industry. Previous Nobel laureates, like Abdulrazak Gurnah, gained popularity after receiving the award. The article reflects on the impact of literary prizes on lesser-known authors and the nature of fame.
Jio IPO SWOT analysis: What the DRHP says about its growth story, moats and risks
Jio Platforms is gearing up for a landmark public offering to secure Rs 37,700 crore in funds, with subscriptions expected to commence on October 21. With an impressive customer base exceeding 524 million, Jio dominates India's wireless data landscape. The company is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities like the shift from 2G to 4G and expanding enterprise connectivity.
19-year-old Zain Javaid's startup called Ghost builds an AI computer without screen; the 'brain in a box' can be the next big PC idea
Ghost is pioneering a revolutionary startup with its innovative screenless AI computer known as Core, co-founded by Zain Javaid. This cutting-edge device is crafted to operate AI agents that function independently, engaging users via a mobile application. With an emphasis on security, Core protects user data by keeping it stored locally, steering clear of cloud dependencies.
The Nobel-winning breakthrough that turned light into a remote control for the brain, allowing scientists to switch neurons on and off
Optogenetics, a groundbreaking technique, enables researchers to control specific neurons using light, providing insights into brain functions. The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel for this transformative discovery. Their work originated from the study of light-sensitive proteins in green algae, which led to applying these proteins in neuroscience.
Beyond the SIM: Inside Jio and Airtel’s high-stakes AI pivot
Jio and Airtel are taking their rivalry beyond connectivity as both invest heavily in AI-ready data centres, cloud platforms, enterprise tools and consumer services. Their expanding ambitions reveal how India’s telecom giants are positioning themselves for the next phase of AI adoption, where infrastructure, subscriptions and digital services increasingly converge.
AI debate assumes a darker edge after OpenAI agents raid ChatGPT database, leak user images
The latest discoveries have lent a sharper edge to the debate over whether increasingly capable AI systems can be effectively monitored and controlled. OpenAI's Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei have called for a more measured pace of AI development and caution in pursuing recursive self-improvement.
AI set to wipe out humans? Andrew Ng breaks his silence on artificial intelligence doomsday warnings as tech leaders debate whether superintelligent machines could become uncontrollable
AI pioneer Andrew Ng calls extinction warnings science fiction, not science. He urges industry focus on practical engineering and cybersecurity challenges. Researchers from leading AI firms have raised concerns about advanced systems. Ng believes current risks require more attention than hypothetical future dangers. The debate continues on balancing AI progress with safety measures.
Politics, paranoia & AI kill switch: AI can be switched off. But what if it learns to fight back?
US lawmakers have introduced an AI Kill Switch Act to regulate advanced artificial intelligence systems. This bill grants the government power to halt or suspend AI models exhibiting catastrophic risks. Concerns arise from AI safety theories and the potential for systems to bypass shutdown protocols. Companies are developing safety frameworks and internal mechanisms to prevent AI malfunctions.
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