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Anthropic confirmed on Friday (October 16, 2026) that it is circulating a draft bill among U.S. lawmakers to regulate artificial intelligence. The proposal grants the federal government the ability to block or deter dangerous deployments of the most powerful models. Currently, the United States relies on voluntary industry pledges instead.
Apple launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, on Friday, October 16. Pre-orders sold out in minutes, pushing delivery dates to January 25, 2027. In India, the base model costs Rs 2,99,900. Apple shares rose 2% as many fans rushed to buy the new device despite the high price.
AI fears are rocking markets as investors worry about high costs for the massive AI buildout. The iShares Semiconductor exchange-traded fund fell for nine straight sessions to lose 15%. Evercore ISI’s Nicholas Amicucci said, “the outlined revenue profile of Anthropic underwhelmed, further dampening any AI momentum,” as tech stocks struggled.
Chinese AI supply chain firms will stay resilient in Hong Kong despite valuation concerns, Citi said. Simon Yuen noted that local liquidity and global demand support these listings. "If the whole AI cycle turns in the US, you will see an impact everywhere," he warned. Next year, focus shifts toward profitability.
The State Bank of India warned people about AI voice-cloning scams on 16 October 2026. Scammers use technology to sound like relatives and demand urgent money transfers. The bank said, “Always verify before you act!” Users should stay calm, disconnect suspicious calls, and confirm identities by calling back known numbers.
A bride in China surprised her groom with an ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 graphics card on their wedding day. The groom got emotional and cried after seeing the expensive gift. Many people online called the couple relationship goals, saying, "And he realises that he married the right woman."
Elon Musk reacted to the high costs of building superintelligent AI on X. Investor Chamath Palihapitiya said Anthropic needs $200 billion for computing power. Musk joked, "Sometimes I wonder how many dollars there are in the world, because super intelligence seems to want them all." AI development now requires massive funding.
Anthropic hired fewer junior staff between May 2025 and May 2026, as hiring fell from 27 per cent to 9 per cent. The company said AI agents now work six times more hours than humans. One engineer said work meant facing "an army of Claudes, with every one asking for my attention."
Meta denied accusations of political bias in Brazil on Friday after the electoral court ordered equal treatment for candidates. The company said, "Meta applies the same rules to all candidates, parties, and political viewpoints in Brazil." It claimed recent platform issues were just technical glitches rather than targeted content suppression.
Hero MotoCorp launched the updated Xtreme 160R 4V and refreshed Xtreme 250R with advanced features. The 160R 4V starts at Rs 1.27 lakh, while the 250R costs Rs 1.98 lakh. Anuj Dua said, "Premiumisation remains one of the biggest growth opportunities ahead of us." Bookings start on October 17, 2026.
Google and Meta are moving from minority shareholders to strategic partners in Reliance’s AI push. After their 2020 investments in Jio Platforms, both companies now collaborate on enterprise AI and cloud infrastructure. Meta will use Llama models for new platforms, while Google helps build a dedicated cloud region in Jamnagar.
Gary Marcus warned that an AI bubble burst could trigger a 2008-like banking crisis. He said, "OpenAI might turn out to be the WeWork of AI and could be sold to a company such as Microsoft in a fire-sale." Many firms face instability as investors worry about potential financial contagion.