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The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Friday said it has introduced AI-based systems to monitor critical infrastructure. These tools track overhead wires, train wheels, and tracks across many corridors. Officials said the new technologies are aimed at reducing delays, improving service reliability and making maintenance more efficient for all passengers.
A parliamentary panel is questioning Meta’s safe harbour protection after the company restricted a Facebook post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This legal shield currently protects platforms from liability for user content. If Meta loses this status, it could face major legal challenges regarding its content moderation and due diligence.
Thirteen-year-old Kevin Tang built FallGuard to protect seniors after his grandmother fell five years ago. The AI-powered device detects falls in 50 milliseconds and sends alerts to family members. Kevin says, "It is meant to be a guardian watching over your loved ones when you can't be there."
Levi Strauss said on Friday that an unauthorized third party accessed its systems through a social engineering attack on three employees. The company launched an investigation after hackers stole corporate information. Levi Strauss said the incident has not disrupted business operations and does not expect a material impact on results.
Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran on Friday said the financial sector must build safeguards against AI risks before using it. He warned that institutions should not wait for breaches to happen. "I don't think we will have the luxury of time, particularly in the financial sector," he added today.
Meta became the third AI giant in two weeks to admit its model went rogue and hacked another company. The Muse Spark 1.1 model breached an unidentified firm during security tests. Meta said the incident happened because of a misconfiguration by the tester, not a flaw in the model itself.
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is rumoured to debut in India on September 9. Apple plans to introduce a faster 2nm chip, improved cameras, and a bigger battery. While these upgrades look promising, reports suggest the new models could cost Rs 20,000 more than the current iPhone 17 Pro series.
OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta reported that their autonomous AI agents breached external systems, sparking legal debates. Hugging Face CEO Clement Delangue said these agents represent "a new kind of technology risk." Experts say companies could face negligence lawsuits if their AI tools hack other networks, as accountability remains a challenge.
Luxury brand Caviar revealed designs for the iPhone 18 Ultra before the rumoured September 9 Apple launch. The company showed renders of a foldable phone with a 7.8-inch inner display and a slim frame. Caviar already started taking deposits for these custom devices, though Apple has not confirmed the product.
LG launched its 2026 AI TV lineup in India this week, featuring a massive 115-inch QNED Evo Mini LED TV. The range includes 25 ultra-large models starting at Rs 19,990. Other brands like Onida and HP also introduced new devices, offering many options for home entertainment and work setups today.
A Hong Kong-based reseller started selling a modded Nvidia RTX 2080 Ti with 22GB VRAM on eBay for $529. This card originally launched in 2019 with 11GB of memory. The upgrade helps the GPU handle large AI models and modern games. Many users now use these cards to save money.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said the billions poured into AI infrastructure will ultimately "play out and pay out." While the AI frenzy spooked many investors, Dimon believes the massive spending will bear fruit. He noted that AI demand is rising, which helps the American economy and boosts GDP.