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Apple beats sales and profit expectations but AI costs weigh on holiday sales
Apple exceeded analysts' expectations for its latest results on Monday when the iPhone-maker said it notched a "revenue record" for the July-September quarter, driven by iPhone sales and services revenue, but increased costs related to AI will drag down margins. This includes primarily the impact of higher memory costs, as well as some costs related to the ramp of Siri AI," Parekh said.
See data centres less as energy-sucking private warehouses, and more as quasi-public utilities
We need data centres. They run far more than ChatGPT. Search, banking, streaming, social networks, cloud software, government services, hospitals and almost every company's digital operations depend on them. AI simply raises the requirement dramatically. Google says its Vizag hub will provide new subsea connectivity for India. IEA says electricity use by AI-focused data centres jumped 50% in 2025. A country without serious compute infrastructure risks becoming a consumer, rather than a producer, of the AI revolution.
Google AI avoids answering who won 2020 US presidential election, sparking debate: Here’s what we know
Google AI faced backlash for failing to accurately respond to queries about the 2020 US presidential election results. Users noticed discrepancies between responses for the 2020 and 2016 elections, which sparked concern. Critics suggested the issue implicates political intervention in AI output, while others attributed it to training errors. Google acknowledged the problem and indicated that it is working on solutions for the affected datasets.
Google went to Finland for its AI expansion. Now a cleared forest and a police probe threaten to overshadow its $15 billion investment
Google's planned expansion in Finland is facing scrutiny due to alleged environmental violations at a data centre site. Authorities are investigating whether the company breached local laws related to water management. The controversy has drawn public criticism and highlighted the need for responsible corporate practices. As investment in artificial intelligence increases, balancing economic growth and environmental protection remains challenging.
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.
Privacy group files complaints against Scale AI over alleged worker surveillance
The European digital privacy group, noyb, has launched several complaints against Scale AI across multiple nations, claiming the company improperly surveilled freelance workers engaged in AI data tasks. Investigative findings highlighted concerning tracking practices, including keystroke logging and persistent identity verification. Moreover, the use of game-like rewards has drawn prior regulatory attention. Freelancers reported challenges accessing their data, with requests often ignored by Outlier.
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RBI alert about AI-driven cyber risks, banks taking steps to plug vulnerabilities: Governor
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra highlighted concerns regarding emerging cyber threats from artificial intelligence in banking systems. Measures are being implemented by banks and the RBI to secure IT infrastructure against these risks. The State Bank of India acknowledged potential data exposure, prompting increased vigilance for customer protection. Malhotra expressed confidence in India's robust forex reserves and external sector resilience amid these challenges.
Rhode Island sues Meta over alleged tolerance for scam advertising
The suit, filed by Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha in Providence Superior Court, accuses Meta of unlawfully profiting from and participating in the creation of billions of dollars in scam advertising - even as it assured its billions of users that it was working diligently to protect them.
Republicans bet Musk's millions can rescue Texas' Paxton in US Senate race
Texas’ Senate race has become one of the most expensive in US history, with more than $500 million spent as Republican groups, backed by major donors including Elon Musk, seek to help Ken Paxton defeat Democrat James Talarico. With early voting underway, analysts say the focus has shifted from persuading undecided voters to mobilising supporters, while both parties battle over inflation, the Iran war and culture-war issues.
AI engineers became hot property. Now they’re targets for seduction
AI engineers face heightened risks as foreign intelligence ambitions escalate, targeting them for company secrets. OpenAI has alert its employees about potential espionage tactics, including romantic seduction for information extraction. High-profile cases like Abdulrahman Alfozan's highlight the concrete dangers AI companies encounter.
Israeli firm used online ads to run vast spy operation, researchers say
Discover-Tech, an Israeli digital advertising agency, faces serious allegations of orchestrating user surveillance via harmful ads. Research teams from Citizen Lab and Confiant uncovered alarming evidence that these ads not only tracked individuals but also facilitated spyware deployment. With implications affecting hundreds of millions, including entities like the Pentagon and Al Jazeera, major platforms like Google have halted Discover-Tech's services.
NYT, AFP, The Economist join 40+ publishers to stop AI firms monetising content without permission
Over 40 publishers have united in the SPUR coalition to protect their content from unauthorized AI usage. This initiative includes prominent outlets like The New York Times and the Financial Times. Recent legal actions have aimed at stopping AI companies from using copyrighted materials for training purposes. SPUR is also working on ways for publishers to track content usage and enforce licensing.
AI latest update: Why are New York Times, Agence France-Presse, The Economist joining over 40 publishers in coalition against Artificial Intelligence usage?
OpenAI and its backer, Microsoft, also face similar copyright claims from prominent authors and news organizations, including the New York Times.
Reddit-Perplexity AI clash: What to know about high-profile data scrapping case
Reddit-Perplexity AI clash: The case is part of a wave of copyright cases targeting AI companies over their alleged use of protected content for AI training.
Can’t replace US workers with foreign ‘indentured servants’: US after suspending PERM green card program
US Vice President JD Vance defended the suspension of eight technology firms, including Microsoft, TCS, Infosys and Wipro, from the PERM green card programme, accusing companies of replacing American workers with cheaper foreign labour.
Trump honours Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella after Vance drops H-1B visa hammer on company
President Donald Trump recognized tech leaders including Satya Nadella with National Medals for their achievements during a ceremony. Vice President JD Vance announced the suspension of Microsoft's green card applications due to alleged visa abuse. Vance criticized Microsoft for laying off American workers while hiring foreign employees. The event coincided with ongoing discussions about the implications of AI on the economy.
Trump plans to honour Microsoft's CEO after Vance drops H-1B visa hammer on company
The crackdown on Microsoft came under Vance's purview as the head of a fraud task force, but the targeting revealed the tension between the companies powering US economic growth and the administration's efforts to reduce immigration that it says has come at the expense of American workers.
Trump plans to honor Microsoft's CEO after Vance drops an H-1B visa hammer on the company
Vice President JD Vance announced that Microsoft has been suspended from the skilled foreign worker visa program. This decision coincides with President Donald Trump's intention to accolade tech giants, including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Vance condemned Microsoft's actions, stating their layoffs of U.S. employees contradict their reliance on H-1B visas, suggesting they misused the system.
U-turn, extra lane planned for Barapullah: Spent Rs 1,635 crore & 12 years to fix Delhi traffic, now the fix needs a fix
Delhi's Barapullah Phase-III corridor is facing traffic congestion soon after opening, prompting the government to plan a U-turn near Gurudwara Bala Sahib, an additional lane between ITO and Sarai Kale Khan, better lane management and traffic-flow changes. The PWD is also reviewing the corridor's design and coordinating with Google over real-time navigation data.
Polish regulator suspects Google abused dominant position in publisher payment talks
The Office of Competition and Consumer Protection, known by its Polish abbreviation UOKiK, said the charges relate to how Google negotiates remuneration for displaying articles and snippets in its search results, Google News and Discover services.
Siya Goyal, lover searched 'Mansi Govindpurkar' & 'woman kills family by mushroom' before Ketan Agarwal’s killing: What chargesheet says
Pune Rural police have alleged in a chargesheet that realtor Ketan Agarwal’s fiancé Siya Goyal and her alleged lover Chetan Chaudhary researched deaths at Lohagad Fort and other methods before his killing. Agarwal, 26, died after allegedly being pushed from the fort in June. The 5,053-page chargesheet cites digital evidence, including online searches, messages, call records and social media material.
Greg Lui DOJ charges: California tech CEO linked to $300 million Nvidia GPU scheme allegedly routed through Malaysia and Singapore to China
Greg Lui was charged by the Department of Justice for allegedly exporting restricted computer servers to China. The indictment includes conspiracy to violate export control laws and money laundering. Lui and associates misrepresented shipments through Malaysia and Singapore to bypass regulations. It is claimed that over $300 million of advanced technology was involved in the scheme. If convicted, Lui faces significant prison time for these serious offenses.
First US trial against TikTok to test claims platform fueled teen mental health crisis
An Alabama jury will hear the state's claims that TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance made the platform addictive to young users and misled consumers about its safety, in the first case against the company to reach trial in the sweeping litigation
US Market: Meta shares rebound as Muse AI agent fuels revenue hopes
Meta shares have rebounded as investor optimism grows around Muse, its AI agent aimed at creating revenue beyond advertising. The company faces scrutiny over heavy AI spending, privacy concerns and competition, but Muse’s early downloads, retail partnerships and integration with smart glasses could help Meta monetize its vast user base.
OpenAI says SEC disclosures undermine xAI's antitrust lawsuit
ChatGPT maker OpenAI asked a Texas federal judge to throw out an antitrust lawsuit brought by Elon Musk's AI startup xAI before trial, arguing that
Vladimir Putin using fake Facebook ads promising film roles to recruit soldiers for Russia? All about the ‘global casting call’ luring youngsters
Recruitment networks reportedly linked to Russia have been accused of using deceptive job advertisements to attract people from Africa and elsewhere, with some listings promoting supposed opportunities in acting, construction and security work.
Cybercrime feud erupts on dark web as notorious group claims hijack of rival's website
One of the world's best-known cybercrime groups said on Sunday it had hijacked one of its chief rivals' dark web site, bringing what it said was a long-simmering feud out into the open.
Decoding MDR’s impact; EV bikes’ policy change sparks debate
Happy Thursday! The return of MDR is set to change UPI's market share game. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
School Assembly News Headlines, September 16, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day
School Assembly News Headlines Today: Delhi is set to develop hostels catering to 10,000 students, while Google faces scrutiny concerning fraudulent Gmail accounts. The Supreme Court has issued a notice to regulate educational institutes. Dinesh Sharma has officially taken his oath as the lieutenant governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The WTO warns that global trade fragmentation could severely affect poorer economies.
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