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Jack Dorsey’s messaging app Bitchat disappeared from Apple and Google app stores in India after a government order. Dorsey said Saturday that the government ordered Apple to remove the app under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act. The app, which works without internet, remains blocked across the country.
OpenAI is gaining ground on Anthropic as the AI price war heats up. Data from OpenRouter showed spending between the two giants became even in September. David Zhu, CEO of Reevo, said, “The honeymoon phase of being tied to one model maker is gone.” Both companies now target public offerings.
Samsung Electronics projected a record quarterly profit of 107.4 trillion won on Thursday, driven by a surge in AI memory chip demand. This forecast marks the company's fourth straight quarter of record profit. Analyst Lee Jae-won said, "The results turned out to be better than expected," as chip prices rose.
AI helps businesses track resource use and identify inefficiencies to meet environmental goals. However, technical tools alone do not guarantee sustainability. The ET AI Awards 2027 recognise applied AI in sustainability and climate action. Companies must now provide credible evidence and measurable results to prove their environmental impact is real.
Microsoft announced the Surface Ultra laptop powered by Nvidia AI chips, starting at $2599 and shipping October 16. The company wants to advance hybrid intelligence and local AI computing. "The computer has to be revolutionized," Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said. This new device helps Microsoft compete in the personal computing market.
Lava, Optiemus, and other firms are eyeing India’s ₹62,500-crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme to build local smartphone brands. The government announced the scheme on 15 July. Rishi Padhi said, "Our incentives are substantial, and we expect to receive many applications once the Indian brand part of the scheme is officially opened."
The Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) smart glasses launched at $449 as a small technical upgrade. While many features remain the same, Meta extended the battery life by one hour. Testing showed the glasses fell from 100% to 85% after an hour of music, suggesting a total of six hours.
Common Sense Media asked OpenAI to keep teenagers off ChatGPT on Wednesday. The group said the chatbot poses an unacceptable risk after tests showed gaps in safety. Tom Siegel said, "ChatGPT is not safe for kids to use." OpenAI started a teen version in August, but many safety concerns remain.
MAHE and Google India signed a pact on September 26 to boost AI adoption in healthcare and education. The university started this initiative to build an AI-agentic campus. K. Sharath Rao said, “AI is transforming the way universities approach education, research and healthcare.” Many students will get new learning opportunities.
OpenAI said teens spend under 15 minutes a day on ChatGPT, as worries over AI risks grow. The company released these figures on Wednesday to show its safety steps work. However, a report said the chatbot often failed to alert parents about sensitive topics like self-harm or eating disorders.
The US government, Meta, and Alphabet joined nonprofit Biohub on Wednesday to build open datasets for AI biological research. This effort reached $1.8 billion in total investment. Dr. Priscilla Chan said, "We have always held this as a community asset, not just for one group, so it can build."
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 features faster performance and better battery life while keeping a familiar design. Samsung used the Snapdragon Wear Elite chip to make the watch quicker. It comes in 40mm and 44mm sizes with a bright AMOLED display. This comfortable wearable is great for daily health tracking.
The FCC approved 15,000 SpaceX Starlink Mobile satellites on October 6 to connect phones directly from orbit. This major move allows SpaceX to offer mobile services and compete with carriers like Verizon. The company plans to use its own spectrum, potentially bringing voice calls and streaming to areas without coverage.