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How ants cope with disease outbreaks

Humans have learnt how to keep certain diseases from spreading using collective discipline which is what ants are famous for

13 Jun 2026 10:29 am
Meta's social networks down for thousands of users

There were more than 62,000 reports of issues with Facebook and more than 8,000 reports of issues with Instagram as of 10:11 a.m. ET, according to Downdetector.com

12 Jun 2026 8:16 pm
Anthropic versus OpenAI: Behind the bitter battle for the future of AI

The stakes extend beyond the clash between Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, a former researcher at OpenAI, where he was one of the people responsible for the core technology that made ChatGPT possible

12 Jun 2026 12:14 pm
Google says ShinyHunters hackers targeting education sector via Oracle exploit

ShinyHunters is a hacking group with a history of targeting global companies for extortion

12 Jun 2026 11:54 am
Anthropic pursues data centre leases, seeks financial backing from Google: Report

Strong demand for its Claude family of AI models has prompted Anthropic to sign several major deals to expand computing capacity, as it gears up for an IPO

12 Jun 2026 11:47 am
IIT Bhubaneswar develops hand-held device to detect arsenic

ArsenSafe, the device, can accurately detect arsenic without the need for laboratory infrastructure and chemicals, making water-quality assessment faster and more accessible

11 Jun 2026 6:34 pm
Microsoft's Xbox plans for major layoffs next month: Report

The job cuts would mark the first major restructuring under gaming unit CEO Asha Sharma

11 Jun 2026 2:42 pm
Why is Anthropic accusing Chinese AI labs over distillation attacks

Anthropic, the maker of Claude chatbot, formally accused Chinas DeepSeek and two other AI labs in the countryMoonshot and MiniMaxof launching industrial-scale campaigns to siphon the intelligence of its flagship model

11 Jun 2026 2:16 pm
Microsoft unveils AI models in push for independence from OpenAI

Microsoft chief Satya Nadella has been saying it for years: he refuses to end up like IBM, the computing giant that backed the rise of Microsoft before being supplanted by the upstart company

11 Jun 2026 2:15 pm
Microsoft to release new coding model next week: Report

Market sentiment on Microsoft has soured this year as investors question the viability of its early lead in AI

11 Jun 2026 2:07 pm
OpenAI says Chinese propaganda is being deployed to foment dissent over tariffs, data centres

OpenAI said it caught one set of Chinese-speaking users using ChatGPT to come up with slogans and cartoons critiquing Trumps trade and tech policy that were later posted to X

11 Jun 2026 10:31 am
Elon Musk's xAI accused of illegally firing engineer who raised safety concerns

Elon Musk, the worlds richest person, established xAI in 2023 as what he said would be a safer alternative to OpenAI, which he had helped found more than a decade ago

11 Jun 2026 10:10 am
OpenAI expects to go public 'within the next year,: Report

OpenAI did not disclose the size or terms of the offering, and said a timeline has not yet been determined

11 Jun 2026 9:53 am
Can AI help home cooks serve up lip-smacking recipes?

While AI chatbots might help beginners use up their leftover ingredients or fix flavour mistakes, more experienced cooks share some food for thought

10 Jun 2026 2:48 pm
Apple and Brussels blame each other for delaying European Union rollout of Siri AI

Apple and the European Union are blaming each other for delaying the rollout of Apples Siri AI app to European users

10 Jun 2026 9:46 am
In Mexico City, axolotls are everywhere before the World Cup, except in the wild

Despite the undoubted cuteness of the almost otherworldly axolotl, the use of its image has drawn backlash from many Mexico City residents, who say the poppy portrayal of the critically endangered animal is being used to distract from the capitals lack of conservation efforts

10 Jun 2026 7:24 am
NHRC flags 52,976 crore cyber fraud losses, seeks urgent action against digital arrest scams

The commission further warns that the frauds are causing not only financial devastation but also severe psychological trauma and violations of human rights.

10 Jun 2026 3:32 am
Securing India against the threat of a Mythocalypse

Claude Mythos, the worlds most formidable hacker, needs Indias urgent attention

10 Jun 2026 12:50 am
Nvidia's AI PC push banks on unproven demand beyond niche users

Nvidia, though, appears to be selling a different version of the AI PC than what exists today, one aimed more at developers and content creators who have long favoured Apples high-end MacBook Pros

9 Jun 2026 12:04 pm
Alphabet taps Intel to make three million in-house chips: Report

Intels shares rose more than 9% in early trading, set to add to the nearly 169% gain so far this year

9 Jun 2026 11:34 am
Meta funds skilled trades jobs programme for AI data centre buildout

A Meta spokesperson said the programme will provide generalist training for data centre technicians

9 Jun 2026 10:27 am
Homo erectus fossil yields secrets long thought to be beyond genetics

That we carry DNA fragments from two other members of the genus Homo raised the possibility that we may also harbour genetic material from other extinct human species. But in the 14 years since the Denisovan genome was published, no new genome from any other extinct human relative has been uncovered until now

8 Jun 2026 4:06 pm
Northern lights in India? Heres how to see Auroras tonight

Auroras or the dazzling colours in the night sky are expected to be visible in parts of India today.

8 Jun 2026 1:48 pm
How are organisations reckoning their AI addiction

Agentic AI tools are becoming an infrastructure cost that scales with every autonomous decision an agent makes. And organisations that do not implement usage controls, token budgets, and honest ROI benchmarks are not adopting AI, but are funding it

6 Jun 2026 2:20 pm
Report warns that cybercriminals are exploiting Cockroach Janta Partys popularity to con GenZ

The 33-page report flagged a fake Android app posing as CJPs official app as a malware threat capable of hacking devices and stealing user data

6 Jun 2026 10:35 am
ISS astronauts in evacuation mode as Russia attempts to fix widening air leak

The four astronauts got orders to enter their Crew Dragon spacecraft docked to the station and don their spacesuits in case the air leak warrants an emergency evacuation, a NASA official said

5 Jun 2026 8:20 pm
Falkirk Wheel: The worlds first and only rotating boat lift

On May 24, 2002, the Falkirk Wheel was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II as part of her Golden Jubilee celebrations. The worlds first and only rotating boat lift is an engineering feat of excellence that connects the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals in Scotland. A.S.Ganesh takes you on this waterway to tell you more about this unique wheel

5 Jun 2026 12:18 pm
Amazon unveils new AI warehouse robot in $12 billion Europe push

The current Proteus, deployed at 25 U.S. sites, operates only in dock areas, moving carts weighing up to nearly 400 kg

5 Jun 2026 11:00 am
Telecom major T-Mobile U.S.A. opens global technology centre in Hyderabad

T-Mobile establishing the centre in Hyderabad is a strong validation of Hyderabads ability to deliver world-class talent at scale

4 Jun 2026 4:43 pm
Is climate research being held back by local instrumentation? | Explained

What are Indias biggest gaps in climate research? Why do prototypes fail to become products?

4 Jun 2026 12:58 pm
Trade groups warn U.S. government of strain in chip supply on AI boom

Federal contractors are also having a tough time meeting procurement obligations

4 Jun 2026 10:15 am
Preserving the record: On the right to be forgotten

The right to be forgotten must be set against public interest

4 Jun 2026 12:12 am
Thinking AI needs to be integrated deeply into every curriculum is a mistake

Rafif Srour, Dean of Programs at IE University in Spain, said that AI is creating a false impression of knowledge among students and so its integration into various key subjects needs to be carefully handled.

3 Jun 2026 8:25 pm
Meta expands teen content controls globally, tests new Instagram tool to diversify feeds

A Limited Content setting, offering an even more restrictive experience, will also be made available on Facebook and Messenger later this year, Meta said

3 Jun 2026 12:32 pm
The Hindu Huddle panel to throw light on AI and its impact

Secretary, MeitY, S. Krishnan; Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran; and former CEO, Cognizant Lakshmi Narayanan will discuss how India should prepare for the emerging threat to employment

3 Jun 2026 10:34 am
Anthropic expands access to powerful Mythos AI model

The new participants cover industries that were missing from the original group, including power grids, water systems, hospitals, phone networks and hardware manufacturers.

3 Jun 2026 10:24 am
Indias climate science has lost instrument-making culture, leading researchers warn

Using imported equipment that remains uncalibrated has led to incorrect data being reported, marring the credibility of Indian science; researchers also want to study the long-term consequences of uncontrolled tapping of natural resources for renewable energy

2 Jun 2026 9:25 pm
Vivo X300 Ultra Review | Delivers consistency, realism and a premium photography experience

If your priority is finding the ultimate Ultra camera flagship that delivers consistency, realism and a premium photography experience overall, then right now, the Vivo X300 Ultra sits at the top

2 Jun 2026 12:25 pm
Carrot extract can make fake ghee dodge quality test: study

Researchers from IIT (Banaras Hindu University) have demonstrated that carrot pigment can be added to pig fat or palm oil to mimic the Raman spectral signature to authenticate cow ghee

2 Jun 2026 12:07 pm
Ethical use of AI in cultural space to be a key area of focus at BRICS culture meetings

Varanasi is set to host 2nd Culture Working Group Meeting; Union Culture Secretary Vivek Agrawal unveils comprehensive roadmap and calendar for the 2026 BRICS Culture Track

1 Jun 2026 10:44 pm
Cloudflare to cut about 20% workforce as AI adoption reshapes operations

The internet infrastructure and cybersecurity company plans to cut more than 1,100 jobs globally

8 May 2026 10:31 am
OpenAI unveils three audio models for real-time voice tasks

The new models are GPT-Realtime-2, GPT-Realtime-Translate and GPT-Realtime-Whisper

8 May 2026 10:16 am
Some Instagram users left questioning why their follower counts are dropping

Media outlets reported that millions of followers had been removed from some celebrity accounts, raising fears about account deletions, mass removals of bot accounts, or a possible glitch

7 May 2026 3:03 pm
QR code phishing was fastest-growing form of email attacks in Q1, reports Microsoft Threat Intelligence

Microsofts new report on the email threat landscape revealed that QR codes have become a popular way for attackers to carry out phishing attacks against users

7 May 2026 2:42 pm
Meta asks California judge to throw out landmark social media addiction verdict

The jury in March found that Meta and YouTube parent Google had been negligent in the design of their platforms and had failed to warn users of their dangers

7 May 2026 12:28 pm
Samsung Electronics market value tops $1 trillion on chip boom

Samsung logged record first-quarter profit last week, with the announcement coming as the South Korean government pushes to break into the worlds top three AI powers

7 May 2026 12:22 pm