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ChatGPT closes in on 1 billion weekly users as OpenAI’s growth accelerates

ChatGPT now has 900 million weekly active users and 50 million paying subscribers, OpenAI announced, bringing the AI chatbot within reach of the 1 billion milestone. The update comes alongside a massive $110 billion private funding round at a $730 billion pre-money valuation.

From contract partner to security risk: The Anthropic–Pentagon dispute explained

A high-stakes dispute between Anthropic and the US Department of War has escalated into a federal ban, with President Donald Trump ordering agencies to stop using the company’s AI tools. At the centre of the clash are two red lines: mass surveillance and fully autonomous weapons.

OpenAI strikes classified AI deal with US Department of War, cites safety guardrails

OpenAI has reached an agreement with the US Department of War to deploy its AI models within classified networks, marking a major expansion into defence infrastructure. The company says strict safeguards will apply, including bans on domestic mass surveillance and human control over the use of force.

Rising Bharat Summit: AI accelerating transformation in Indian GCCs

India, as of today, has around 2,000 GCCs across cities such as Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai and Delhi NCR

Deepinder Goyal raises $54 million for his wearables startup Temple at $190 million valuation

Moneycontrol was first to report Temple was raising around $55 million from Steadview Capital, Vy Capital, Info Edge, Peak XV Partners and early employees of the company.

Raghuram Rajan says AI to disrupt India’s services sector, not derail

A recent note by Citrini Research warned that Indian IT firms could see pressure on revenues, triggering a selloff in their stocks earlier this week

Rising Bharat Summit: India to see 5,000 firms set up GCCs in next four years, says Deloitte's Rohan Lobo

The India's GCC growth story could eventually lead to public listings of Indian units, EmbarkGCC's Aravind Maiya said

Apple’s first foldable crease size detailed through a new leak, tipped to move into production

Apple is expected to release its first foldable, the purported iPhone Fold, later this year, with production orders apparently underway. A new leak suggests that it could house a very narrow crease on its inner display, likely making the crease hardly noticeable.

Google rolls out Gemini ‘Past Chats’ to free users worldwide

Google has begun rolling out the ‘Past Chats’ feature to free users of the Gemini app globally. The update allows Gemini to reference previous conversations for more personalised responses, reducing the need to repeat context. Europe will receive the feature later.

Amazon launches Holi Store with AI shopping tools, festive deals across categories

Amazon India has launched its Holi Store with festive deals across categories and AI-powered tools like Rufus and Lens to make shopping easier ahead of the celebrations.

Motorola Razr Fold to finally get a full reveal at MWC 2026, will take on Honor Magic V6

Motorola Razr Fold was showcased earlier this year as the company’s first book-style foldable. Now, the company has revealed that more details about this device will be disclosed next week at MWC 2026.

OnePlus product roadmap for this year revealed, Nord 6 expected to be the next big release

OnePlus is expected to release multiple smartphones this year, alongside a premium tablet and an audio wearable. These products will target different price segments, as the company is planning a multi-category refresh.

Unacademy rolls out Rs 50 crore ESOP buyback to provide liquidity to employees

Co-founder Gaurav Munjal said as many as 8 employees will receive over Rs 1 crore each, 17 will get over Rs 50 lakh, and 38 will earn more than Rs 10 lakh.

Global smartphone shipments set for record 12.4% drop in 2026 as memory crunch bites

After four quarters of recovery, the global smartphone market is staring at its sharpest annual decline on record. Counterpoint Research forecasts a 12.4% year-on-year drop in 2026, driven not by weak demand but by a severe memory supply crunch that could drag the industry down until late 2027.

Anthropic co-founder limits daughter’s YouTube access, says algorithm ‘freaks him out’

Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark says he limits his daughter’s YouTube access, calling the platform’s recommendation algorithm “freaky” and raising concerns about children’s exposure.

AI a wake-up call, adaptability key as markets navigate volatility, say veteran investors

Ramesh Damani, market veteran and long-term investor; Madhu Kela, investor and allocator; and Vijay Kedia, investor and stock picker said while markets are going through a speed bump, the larger Rising Bharat narrative remains intact, with change and adaptability shaping the next phase.

Burger King’s AI chatbot ‘Patty’ will track if staff say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’

Burger King is testing an AI chatbot called Patty that helps staff with tasks and checks if they use polite phrases like “please” and “thank you” while interacting with customers.

WhatsApp Web down: Users report login failures, message sync issues across regions

WhatsApp Web appears to be facing an outage, with users reporting problems accessing the platform and sending messages. According to data from Downdetector, complaints surged sharply on February 26, indicating a possible disruption in service.

‘Naughty chats’ coming to ChatGPT? APK teardown hints at new feature

An APK teardown suggests ChatGPT may soon get a ‘naughty chats’ feature for adult users. The update could allow more suggestive conversations with age verification safeguards.

Are AI-fearing IT doomsayers jumping the gun?

This is a disruption on a scale not seen before. IT companies have proved their ability to reinvent themselves in the past. There is reason to be optimistic, even if cautiously

Supertails claims to have lost all inventory stored in a Bengaluru warehouse as fire engulfs facility

The incident has disrupted supplies and even prompted the company to pause an ongoing sale event. It is assessing the extent of the damage and initiating recovery measures, as per Supertails' claims

Jack Dorsey’s Block slashes nearly half its staff in AI bet

After the announcement, Block’s stock jumped as much as 27% in extended trading.

Amazon adds new personality styles to Alexa+ with Brief, Chill and Sweet modes

Amazon says the new options are designed to give users more control over tone and conversational style, rather than locking everyone into the same default experience.

iQOO Z11x 5G India launch teased, price segment and chipset confirmed

iQOO is set to launch its next midrange smartphone, the iQOO Z11x 5G, in India soon. The company has also revealed its design, chipset, and expected price range, among other key details.

Spotify Smart Reorder features explained: What it is and how it works

New AI-powered feature automatically rearranges tracks for seamless listening, now rolling out to Premium users globally

OpenAI to make London its biggest research hub outside US

The move feeds into Britain's push to cast itself as an 'AI superpower' and a home for cutting-edge research at a time when governments are vying for investment from major model developers

Google rolls out Nano Banana 2 after viral success of AI image generation tool

The model, called Nano Banana 2, is being rolled out across products, including the Gemini app, AI Mode and Lens features on Search, and Flow, its AI-powered video tool

Google rolls out Nano Banana 2 with sharper images, improved prompt controls

The new model replaces Nano Banana Pro across most Gemini experiences while promising sharper visuals, improved instruction following and production-ready controls.

Honor Magic V6 teased in a red shade, company touts its durability and performance

Honor Magic V6, the company’s next book-style foldable phone, is set to see a global release next week. The company has revealed the design of the foldable smartphone in red colour and teased its performance and durability.

Tim Cook teases “big week ahead” as Apple set to launch new iPhone, iPads and MacBooks

In a teaser posted on X, Tim Cook described “a big week ahead” that starts Monday morning. The short video shows hands reshaping an incomplete Apple logo into its familiar form, with a grey, aluminium-like finish hinting at new hardware.

eBay to lay off hundreds of employees in latest round of job cuts

eBay said in a statement that the move is part of efforts to reinvest across the business and better align its organisational structure with strategic priorities.

Nothing Headphone (a) confirmed for March 5 launch alongside Phone (4a)

In its forum teaser, Nothing used the line, “Your playlist has an end. We made sure the sound doesn’t.” The messaging clearly highlights battery longevity as a headline feature.

Talent wars: OpenAI lures AI researcher who drew Rs 1,800-crore salary package at Meta

At Meta, Pang led AI infrastructure efforts within its Superintelligence Labs, the division tasked with building the company’s next-generation AI models

Nvidia struggles to revive China sales despite US easing chip restrictions

Nvidia CFO Colette M. Kress said on the company’s latest earnings call that while limited shipments of its H200 semiconductor products to China-based customers were approved by the US government, the company has not generated any revenue from them.

Asus launches ProArt GoPro Edition, ROG Flow Z13-KJP and TUF Gaming A14 laptops in India: Price, specs

Asus has launched its latest 2026 AI laptop lineup in India with ProArt GoPro Edition PX13, ROG Flow Z13-KJP, and TUF Gaming A14 series, which are aimed at creators, gamers and hybrid professionals.

Instagram will alert parents if teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm terms

New supervision feature aims to balance teen privacy with early intervention as platform expands mental health safeguards

Explained: What is Perplexity Computer, what it can do, and more

Despite the name, Computer is not hardware. It is an orchestration layer designed to coordinate models behind the scenes.

UIDAI partners with Google to show authorised Aadhaar centres across India on Maps

UIDAI has partnered with Google to display verified Aadhaar centres on Google Maps, helping residents easily locate and access services. The feature will show centre details, service types, and accessibility info, with future plans for appointment booking.

Apple may launch new MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and Max chips next week: What to expect

MacBook Pro buyers could soon see new 14-inch and 16-inch models equipped with Apple’s higher-end M5 Pro and M5 Max silicon.

Realme Narzo Power 5G India launch date revealed, to come with a 10,001 mAh battery

Realme has revealed that its next smartphone under its Narzo series will launch next week in India. The purported smartphone will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra 5G chipset and house a gigantic 10,001mAh battery.

Google is turning anyone into a music producer with its latest AI experiment

Originally launched in July 2025, ProducerAI allowed users to collaborate with an AI agent to generate tracks, workshop lyrics and remix music from text prompts. Until now, it relied on its own models. By joining Google Labs, the platform gains access to a far larger AI toolkit.

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