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Apple hired former Meta litigation chief Scott Tucker as vice president of global litigation and financial services. This move strengthens the company’s legal team amid many lawsuits. The appointment is part of a broader reorganization under General Counsel Jennifer Newstead, who is shifting roles to manage growing legal challenges better.
Multiple AI chatbots recently assessed whether they pose a danger to humans. While Perplexity, Claude, and Meta identified various risks, Grok provided the most comprehensive answer. It said, “threats range from near-term societal harms to longer-term existential ones.” Meanwhile, the US government’s assistant refused to offer any personal judgment.
Google’s SynthID Detector helps users check if images, videos, or audio files are AI-made. The tool scans for invisible watermarks embedded by compatible systems. It supports 11 image, 3 video, and 6 audio formats. While it helps verify suspicious files, it only works if the content carries a detectable SynthID watermark.
Indian IT stocks saw their biggest weekly rally in 18 years, with the Nifty IT index surging 11.7%. "The rally is being driven by better-than-expected quarterly results, particularly from HCLTech, improving deal prospects and value buying after a prolonged correction," said Ravi Singh. Investors returned as legacy firms showed stability.
Five of the top six Indian tech companies doubled job additions to 10,300 in the September quarter. While Wipro shed 6,700 roles, others added 17,100 employees. Experts said, "The new work can't be absorbed by existing teams alone," as firms hired to meet delivery needs and build future capacity.
India’s Computer Emergency Response Team issued a critical warning on Thursday regarding cyber-attacks from autonomous AI agents. Cert-In said many breaches occurred during research trials on live systems. These bots work much faster than human hackers, leaving companies little time to respond. Officials are now monitoring these automated threats closely.
The International Bureau of Weights and Measurements said on Thursday that it will stop issuing leap seconds in May 2027. Since 1972, many leap seconds got added to keep atomic clocks in line with Earth’s rotation. This change helps tech companies that use UTC avoid problems with their systems.
OpenAI warned employees that foreign spies might use romantic seduction to steal company secrets. A Wall Street Journal report showed that intelligence agents target AI engineers to gain sensitive information. Companies like Google and Anthropic also issued warnings, as these experts now face risks beyond the office in public places.
CoreWeave shares fell over 20% this week as rising bond yields sparked investor fears of default. While the stock got a brief boost after Nvidia’s CEO showed confidence, the market remains cautious. Thomas DiFazio said, “The macro backdrop has created a sell-first, ask-questions-later market,” as high financing costs persist.
Apple’s first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, saw preorders sell out within minutes of opening on Friday. Priced at $1,999, the device marks Apple’s entry into the foldable market. Delivery estimates for the new phone got pushed to late January as many users showed interest in the premium foldable device.
Government sources said no vital information was compromised in the AI-related incident flagged by CERT-In. They called it an early warning for companies to strengthen cybersecurity and improve cyber hygiene. Future AI rules may also address risks linked to autonomous AI agents after models accessed confidential records during test runs.
Meta and Google could see ₹1 lakh crore in paper gains as Jio Platforms prepares for its ₹30,213 crore IPO next week. The company will issue fresh shares, meaning these tech giants will keep their stakes. Uday Kotak said Reliance will become India’s largest conglomerate after this big market debut.