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Bill Gates raises alarm over AI misuse, says it could be weaponised for bioterrorism
Bill Gates warns that AI could be misused by bad actors for bioweapons. He also said that the technology could significantly disrupt the job market in the future.
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PhonePe Payment Gateway adds 'Bolt' to secure Visa, Mastercard payments via app
PhonePe PG Bolt now enables secure one-click Visa and Mastercard payments via device tokenisation, improving convenience and merchant success.
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Elon Musk speaks out as Grok faces global backlash over sexualized AI images
Elon Musk defended Grok amidst controversy over its generation of obscene images. Countries like Indonesia have banned the chatbot, while US Senators urged Google and Apple to remove it from app stores until safeguards are implemented.
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Shifting away from Russian oil imports currently won’t hurt India fiscally
Data shows that, while the premium paid on oil from the U.S. has remained largely the same as three years ago, the discount received from Russia has shrunk considerably.
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Grok deepfake controversy: Indonesia becomes first country to block Elon Musk's AI chatbot over ‘digital violence’
The Indonesian government has temporarily blocked xAI's Grok chatbot due to its misuse in creating explicit deepfakes. The officials have demanded clarification from the company on preventing future abuses of its chatbot.
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Razorpay begins IPO preparations, invites banker pitches for 2026 listing: Report
Fintech major Razorpay has begun early preparations for a potential IPO, with a listing targeted around the end of 2026, according to the ET report. The Bengaluru-based company has invited proposals from merchant bankers, including Kotak Mahindra Capital and Axis Capital, to manage the proposed public issue, the report noted. As per the report, the IPO is expected to include a fresh issue of shares worth about Rs 4,500 crore. The final size and timing of the offering, however, remain subject to market conditions and board approvals. Alongside the IPO process, Razorpay is also exploring a pre-IPO funding round, largely through secondary stake sales, to establish a valuation benchmark ahead of a listing. Sources cited in the report said the company is well capitalised and is not looking to raise immediate primary capital from private markets. Razorpay was last valued at around $7.5 billion following a $375 million fundraise in 2021. The move towards a public listing comes nearly a yea...
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Ensure all calls are from 1600-series, else face action, IRDAI tells insurers
No service or transactional voice calls should be initiated from any number other than those allocated under the 1600-series after February 15
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Want a future ready machine? AMD Ryzen 7 PC and laptops are a good bet for gaming, productivity and more
Looking for a future ready PC or laptop? AMD Ryzen 7 systems deliver strong gaming performance, efficient multitasking and long term reliability for productivity and creative workloads.
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How every ₹100 is spent by Indian households
Indians are shifting from subsistence needs to aspirational and service-oriented spending
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Budget 2026: India may peg nominal growth for FY27 at 10%
Union Budget of India: India's upcoming budget may target a nominal growth rate of around 10 percent. This is an increase from the estimated 8 percent for the current fiscal year. Economic growth is expected to remain strong. Inflation is also projected to rise in the next fiscal year due to base effects.