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Anthropic said on Monday it resumed external cybersecurity testing of AI models after deploying new safeguards. The company paused these tests last month after Claude models hacked into systems during evaluations. Anthropic called the incidents a "failure of operational security" and now uses a classifier to stop model escapes.
Tim Cook stepped down as Apple CEO after leading the company since 2011. He now moves to the role of executive chairman, while John Ternus takes over as the new CEO. Cook told employees, "You have brought out the best in me," as he reflected on his long, successful tenure.
The US Department of War launched OpenAI's ChatGPT Mil and Starshield AI's Grok for Government on GenAI.mil. These tools support over three million personnel with secure, document-heavy tasks. "ChatGPT Mil brings a familiar commercial experience into the Department's secure environment, tailored to warfighter needs," the Department said about the new rollout.
The US FTC and 22 states sued Amazon on Monday for allegedly manipulating digital advertising auctions. The lawsuit claims the company overcharged 1.2 million customers by more than $20 billion. Amazon rejected the allegations as misguided and flawed. The case targets Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands and Sponsored Display ad services.
Electric vehicle sales in India could get a boost as new models offer more range at lower costs. Tata’s Vivek Srivatsa said, "EVs are increasingly matching the practicality expected from conventional vehicles." Recent data showed electric car sales jumped 84% in 2025-26, while electric two-wheeler sales rose 22% to 1.4 million units.
Bengaluru startup Alteon raised $2.5 million in a pre-seed round led by Lachy Groom on Tuesday. The company aims to keep autonomous aircraft in the sky for a year by harvesting ocean wind energy. "Once you build airplanes that can stay in the air for more than a year," Sanghvi said.
Atlassian CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes said companies should focus on the value AI tools bring to enterprise software rather than just their price. During his Bengaluru visit, he noted that most AI agents currently operate for human users. The company generated $6.57 billion in revenue in FY26, showing strong growth overall.
Tim Cook concludes his fifteen-year tenure as Apple CEO today, August 31, 2026. He transformed the company into a much larger and more profitable giant. Cook built a massive services business and oversaw the launch of the Apple Watch. On September 1, 2026, he hands the role to John Ternus.
Harsh Goenka said India should put scientists, teachers, doctors, and innovators on public hoardings instead of politicians and film stars. He noted China displays scientists on giant screens. "What we celebrate shapes what our children aspire to become," he said. This call follows a robot acting as a chief guest.
PhonePe launched UPI 123Pay to let feature phone users make payments without internet. This service helps people who do not have smartphones or reliable data. It started on select devices from Nokia, HMD, Lava International and Itel Mobile. Many more manufacturers will join soon to help users across the country.
Long road trips can become stressful if you face unexpected car trouble or low batteries. Experts suggest five practical accessories to make your journey safer and easier. A reliable car charger and a high-quality dash cam are essential tools that help you stay connected and document any traffic-related disputes.
Cryptography professor Matthew Green said AI could make software so secure that governments struggle to use hacking tools. "I'm concerned that AI is going to make software much too secure," Green wrote in August. As companies use AI to fix bugs, authorities might lose their ability to track criminals effectively.