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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.
TReDS sees a festive boost; Nykaa’s growth strategy
Happy Friday! Festive inventory demand has lifted invoice financing on TReDS platforms. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Your old medical reports may reveal a disease risk you don't know about. Here's how AI can help
AI could help uncover hidden health risks by analysing years of old medical reports, blood tests, prescriptions and hospital records. Predictive AI models may identify patterns linked to conditions such as cardiac arrhythmias, liver disease and Type 1 diabetes, potentially allowing earlier medical intervention. However, incomplete medical records, data inconsistencies and false alerts remain major challenges.
Are you paying to reach your target audience or just paying for the numbers?
ET Partner With Us provides businesses the opportunity to connect with decision-makers and consumers through trusted financial journalism. By leveraging its longstanding credibility, companies can establish lasting brand presence and authority while accessing a large audience of 35 million monthly readers, ensuring their message reaches key leaders in an optimal environment.
Personal AI agents can now act. How much should we let them do?
As AI agents move beyond answering questions to handling everyday tasks such as payments, bookings and managing subscriptions, users must learn to balance convenience with control.
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How Byju’s parent funded Aakash rights issue; Zetwerk IPO fully subscribed
Happy Dussehra! Byju’s parent used money repaid by Great Learning to back Aakash’s rights issue. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
AI agents are only as good as the personal information you share, and that raises privacy concerns
Many have welcomed AI agents into their online lives, and raved about how personalized assistants like Muse can handle everyday tasks with ease - from snagging a dinner reservation or planning a trip, to organizing email inboxes. But like other AI bots, the agents are only as good as the information they have access to. They perform better the more they know about a user - and perhaps also that person's friends, family and even colleagues. That raises privacy concerns.
Five hours a week of posting earned more than her 9-to-5: Meet Sundas Khalid of Seattle, she posted career wins on Instagram while at Amazon. In 2024 the side hustle earned $302,000
Sundas Khalid spent years building her career in Big Tech, moving from a $77,000 starting salary at Amazon to earning $292,000 a year at Google. Then her side business began bringing in even more money than her full-time job. In 2024, Khalid generated $302,000 in revenue through content creation, according to Business Insider. She spent around four to five hours a week on the business while continuing to work a 40-hour week at Google.
How to recover hacked Instagram account even if login details have changed: Steps to regain access and protect your profile
Has your Instagram account been hacked, with your password, email address or phone number changed? There are ways to regain access to your profile using Instagram’s official recovery tools, identity verification and security options. Here’s how to recover a hacked Instagram account, what to do if you can no longer log in, and the steps to protect your profile from future attacks and recovery scams.
The rise of AI personal assistants and the battle for users' trust
Meta Connect recently unveiled Muse Charm, which serves as a personal AI assistant for users. This device can interact with emails, calendars, and other services to streamline life tasks. It represents a shift from traditional devices to persistent AI help that anticipates users' needs. While user trust and privacy concerns persist, tech companies are racing to develop autonomous agents. The future may see these assistants represented in various hardware forms.
New Zealand changes Parent Resident Visa selection process, effective today
New Zealand has moved all valid Parent Resident Visa expressions of interest into a single pool from today. For Indian parents, around 90 per cent of EOIs will now be selected by date order, while 10 per cent will be picked through a random ballot. The annual limit remains 2,500 approvals in principle.
Reggie McFadden cause of death: Stand-up comedy star dies at 57; here's what happened to him
Reggie McFadden, the stand-up comedian and actor popular for appearances on Def Comedy Jam, In Living Color and many other television programs, has died at 57. His sister, Bernice McFadden, confirmed his passing to The Hollywood Reporter, saying the U.S. State Department informed her that he died in Tanzania, where he had lived for 18 years.
Rogue OpenAI agents covered up their tracks, report says
Artificial intelligence agents developed by OpenAI tried to erase traces of their activity after gaining unauthorized access to government websites, according to a report published Thursday. "Most of the activity we've reviewed so far involved routine research tasks, such as accessing public web content to answer questions," an OpenAI spokesperson told AFP. "Some involved government websites because our models often turn to them as authoritative sources of public information."
In 1996, Tim Draper bought Hotmail shares for $300,000. 2 years later, Microsoft acquired the startup for $400 million
Microsoft announced the Hotmail acquisition on December 31, 1997. It did not reveal how much it paid for the company. A later securities filing provided more detail. Hotmail’s owners received 2,769,148 Microsoft shares in the deal. Wired estimated those shares were worth about $400 million at the time.
AI agent wars: OpenAI’s Dots wades into a market warmed up by Instinct and Meta’s Muse
The launch of OpenAI's Dots comes amid the agentic frenzy launched by Meta's Muse earlier this month. Muse targets professionals and companies, and also caters to everyday consumers and small businesses as well. Startups and open-source projects such as Instinct and OpenClaw are also part of this market.
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.
Many New York City crosswalk buttons no longer change the light; roughly 1,000 inactive buttons are still in place
In New York City, many pedestrian buttons remain broken, misleading users into thinking they can control traffic signals. Despite being inoperative for years, these buttons are still present as the city chooses to avoid the costly removal. As residents continue to press these ineffective buttons, plans are being made to enhance accessibility for disabled pedestrians over the next decade.
OpenAI works to understand full scope of agent activity as user data leak emerges
OpenAI's ongoing battle also reflects a yawning gap between the strength of the models the company is testing and its capacity to oversee or even track their actions.
Meta's Muse rides high, announces multiple partnerships: All you need to know
Launched on September 8, the app clocked over 2.5 million downloads in its first two weeks, outpacing early rollouts of top AI tools such as Claude, Gemini, and ChatGPT.
Elon Musk’s X launches X Numbers: Here's how it works
This comes months after Meta's WhatsApp introduced a username feature that lets users find people in the app by their unique names instead of their phone numbers. WhatsApp, which says it has more than 3 billion users globally, has until now allowed anyone with a user's phone number to contact them.
A Georgia church bought 40,000 square feet of vacant retail space and 11 acres; it incorporated shipping containers into a 2,100-seat auditorium and youth facilities
Athens Church transformed vacant retail property in Athens, Georgia, into a sprawling church campus with a 2,100-seat auditorium, children's spaces and youth facilities. The project reused existing structures, technology and materials, while shipping containers became high school breakout rooms. Designers created an industrial environment focused on flexibility, function and connection.
Inside the 24 hours that laid bare Tata’s brutal power struggle
A dramatic Tata Sons board meeting has exposed a deep split between chairman N Chandrasekaran and Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata over leadership and a potential listing. While the board backed Chandrasekaran for another five years and steps towards regulatory compliance, the Trusts called the reappointment “illegal” and are considering a legal challenge.
Psychology says people who work even when they are ill and don’t take a leave may be trapped in a cycle of pressure
People who continue working despite being ill may be driven by a strong sense of responsibility, financial concerns, fear of falling behind, workplace expectations or a deeper difficulty with mentally disconnecting from work.
Why 20 minutes of yoga a day can change the way you feel
In days filled with screens, most people lose stillness. A short guided daily yoga practice can improve flexibility, calm the mind and restore energy. Without a retreat or a spare hour. This article shows why consistency beats intensity and how to start.
Weekly Love Tarot September 14–20, 2026: 4 Zodiac Signs Could Receive a Surprise Message
This upcoming week promises to be a rollercoaster ride for matters of the heart. Be ready for surprise messages from former connections that might bring unresolved issues to light. Expect relationships to intensify, emphasizing the need for honest communication. With clarity at the forefront, you'll be encouraged to share your heartfelt emotions, paving the way for deeper understanding and commitment.
Quote of the Day by Jeff Bezos: "E-mail has some magical ability to turn off the politeness..." Amazon founder and world's third richest man gives a powerful life lesson on communication, patience and thinking before you hit send
The quote of the day by Jeff Bezos 'E-mail has some magical ability to turn off the politeness gene in a human being' means people often becomeless polite and more blunt when communicating through email because they don't have to face the other person directly. The quote is a reminder to think before sending a message and treat others with the same courtesy online as in person.
Oracle layoffs 2026 September 1 update: US employees ‘watch’ Slack counts after no 6 AM job-cut email — when could layoffs happen?
Oracle layoffs 2026: The dreaded 6 am layoff email failed to arrive on September 1, leaving Oracle employees across the US and India watching Slack member counts and trading fresh rumours of a possible September 15 date. The uncertainty follows reports that managers had been asked to identify potentially affected staff ahead of the company's second fiscal quarter.
Psychologists noticed that adults who grew up in “high-performance” homes often share one odd habit, and it shows up in how they treat their email inbox like a moral scoreboard they have to win every single day
For many, an email inbox transcends mere communication; it symbolizes the weight of childhood expectations to excel and sidestep failures. When individuals manage to clear their emails, it sparks a moment of triumph—a testament to their abilities and consistency. This tendency often arises from a desire for affirmation and an aversion to stress.
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