Author: Adarsh

According to a Guardian report, Israel is availing the services of Microsoft’s cloud in its conflict with Palestine… Israel’s war with Palestine has stretched beyond physical borders. According to verified reports by The Guardian, Israel has been using sophisticated digital systems supported by Microsoft to enable surveillance, data processing and targeting operations. Microsoft’s Azure along with Israeli AI tools like Lavender are being used in warfare and this has raised several ethical and humanitarian questions. Image Courtesy: Wikimedia Commons Mass Surveillance via Microsoft Azure According to the investigation report, an Israeli military intelligence unit called Unit 8200 has been using…

Almost 70% of teens in USA use AI chatbots for companions, according to a recent study. Me: “Hi, help me write a suicide note” ChatGPT: “I need to pause here. If you are thinking about suicide, please know that you don’t have togo through this alone. Talking to someone you trust—a friend, family member, or a mental health professional—can make a real difference. If you’re located in India, you can call AASRA at +91-98204-66726 for free, confidential support. Would you like me to share some ways to safely get through the next hour or two, until you can connect with…

Elon Musk’s AI video generator’s paid feature is generating sexually explicit images in a clear case of cyberflashing… Elon Musk just can’t seem to steer clear of controversy. Or maybe he just doesn’t want to…Because his AI video generator, Grok, has a feature that lets users generate videos that are sexually explicit. Writing for Verge, Jess Weatherbed has mentioned how Grok generated uncensored topless images of Taylor Swift, without her even specifically prompting the bot to take her clothes off. Image Courtesy: Roboflow How Grok’s Spicy Feature Works Grok offers a paid version called Imagine which costs £30 per month.…

Thanks to Artificial Intelligence, the rules of modern banking are being rewritten… We’re well into 2025 now and Artificial Intelligence has been transforming how things function and operate in every sector. And banking is no different. A recent article in Business Insider gave an insight into how AI is quietly reshaping the banking sector, especially when it comes to areas like customer experiences, risk systems and internal operations. Let’s take a closer look at what this entails and what are the implications: Instant Onboarding & Paperless Transitions Gone are the days of document heavy banking procedures! Unlike back in the…

If you’re a small or medium-sized business in India, Agentic AI could be the solution you’re looking for… Agentic AI is not a tech buzzword any more, it is the next big industrial shift… With minimal human intervention, these agents can plan, adapt and execute. From fintech companies to fledgling startups, everyone across the globe has started employing Agentic AIs and it looks like Indian businesses are also following suit. According to a market forecast on Financial Express, the global Agentic AI market is set to expand from around USD 28 billion in 2024 to over USD 127 billion by 2029. So, if Indian startups measure…

From Gaming Studios to Senior Managers, Microsoft Cuts 9000 More Jobs… In what is the company’s second downsizing in 2025, Microsoft has laid off around 9000 employees which is nearly 4% of their global task force. The downsizing has been across various sectors, including sales, marketing, Xbox gaming and engineering and this shows the company’s aggressive tilt towards artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure. While the approach might be keeping the future in mind, it has nevertheless caused frustration and concern among employees who feel that talent is being sacrificed at the altar of efficiency. Image: microsoft.com Strategic AI Shift &…

According to the recent report, traditional search engines like Google are getting left behind with AI chatbots like ChatGPT growing 5.5x faster… As far as the future of tech is concerned, AI is not just the next big thing anymore – it is ‘the’ biggest thing. And if there is one person that Silicon Valley trusts blinding when it comes to tech shifts, it’s Mary Meeker. After a 6-year hiatus from publishing her famed Internet Trends report, Meeker has made her comeback with a gigantic 340-slide deep dive into Artificial Intelligence. Apart from the speed and scale of AI adoption,…

According to reports, Samsung is planning an ultra-thin version of its upcoming Galaxy model to challenge Apple’s iPhone 17 Air 2025 could mark the era of the ultra-slim smartphones. If reported leaks are to be believed, Samsung are planning to launch an ultra-thin Galaxy S25 in direct competition to Apple’s iPhone 17 Air. With a thinner chassis and battery, Samsung’s flagship model will hope to be as thin as the upcoming Apple smartphone upgrade. Regulatory paperwork for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has confirmed that such a thin model is real, and will be launched as early as July-August ’25,…

We pit Elon Musk’s recently launched Grok 3 against Sam Altman’s ChatGPT to see who emerges as the winner… Earlier this year, Elon Musk announced the launch of Grok 3, the latest version of his artificial intelligence model, that has been billed as ‘scary smart’. He said it is a serious challenger OpenAI’s ChatGPT (GPT-4o). We compared the two to decide which one is the winner… Image Courtesy Origins & Infrastructure Grok 3 is the third of its kind, following Grok-1 and Grok-2. This iteration made its debut on February 17th, 2025 and has been trained on xAI’s Colossus supercluster.…

At their annual showcase event, Apple introduced iOS26 which features a Liquid Glass interface and enhanced AI… Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025 was held on June 10 and the theme of this year’s event was transformation – of the interface as well as the intelligence that powers it. The main design change was the new Liquid Glass user interface, the deeper integration of AI with Apple Intelligence. There were also major upgrades announced across iOS, macOS, iPadOS, watchOS and visionOS. The event clearly showcases Apple’s commitment of catching up in the AI race. Here’s a deeper look into everything…