Demis Hassabis, chief executive of Google DeepMind, has said a new era of scientific discovery powered by artificial intelligence is approaching, with major advances expected in medicine, energy and space exploration. Speaking on Wednesday at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Hassabis described the moment as the beginning of an extraordinary transformation in science and healthcare. AI To Accelerate Scientific Breakthroughs Hassabis told the summit that artificial intelligence stands on the brink of delivering profound benefits. He said researchers now possess tools that could dramatically speed up scientific discovery and medical innovation. “We’re on the cusp of an absolutely…
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Railways Cyber Security Measures Protect Tatkal Booking SystemThe Indian Railways reservation ticket booking system has successfully deactivated 3.03 crore suspicious user IDs and blocked 60.43 billion malicious bot requests in the last six months of 2025, safeguarding the integrity of its online e-ticketing platform. The Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, provided the details in a reply to Rajya Sabha. Aadhaar-Based Authentication Ensures Fair BookingTo curb misuse and improve fairness in tatkal bookings, Indian Railways introduced Aadhaar-based One-Time Password (OTP) verification for online tatkal ticket bookings. This system ensures instantaneous verification of…
As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes economies, industries and energy systems across the world, a central question is gaining urgency – how can AI remain rooted in human values, equity and sustainability? That question was at the heart of an international symposium on Human-Centred AI and Sustainable Development, hosted in New Delhi by the CSIR–National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR). The event was positioned as an official pre-summit programme ahead of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, signalling its policy relevance. The day-long symposium brought together experts from India and overseas to explore how artificial intelligence can strengthen energy…
Apple and Google have agreed to make changes to how their mobile app stores operate in Britain, following intervention by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), in what the regulator described as an important early outcome of its tougher digital competition regime. The CMA said on Tuesday that Apple and Google, whose iOS and Android operating systems dominate the UK smartphone market, had committed to improve fairness and transparency for thousands of developers that rely on their app stores to distribute software and reach customers. In October, the watchdog designated both companies as having “strategic market status” in smartphones,…
WhatsApp’s ongoing legal battle over an EU privacy fine has taken another turn after Europe’s highest court referred the matter back to a lower tribunal. The case, involving a €225 million ($268 million) penalty, has been contested for five years, reflecting the complex regulatory environment surrounding data protection in the European Union. On Tuesday, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in Luxembourg ruled that the action brought by WhatsApp Ireland against Binding Decision 1/2021 of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) was admissible. The ruling means the case must return to a lower-level court for further consideration,…
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini said on Thursday it has approved a plan to cut up to 200 jobs globally and wind down operations outside the United States and Singapore, marking a major restructuring move as costs rise across the sector. The layoffs, which will impact about a quarter of the company’s workforce, will affect staff across Europe, the U.S. and Singapore. The move comes as many U.S. companies, including those in technology and finance, implement job cuts to sharpen operational focus amid volatile market conditions. Gemini Job Cuts to Reshape Global Footprint Gemini said the workforce reductions are part of a…
An open-source AI agent called Moltbot is drawing attention within the developer community for its ability to autonomously plan tasks, acquire tools, and execute actions on a user’s computer, prompting warnings from cybersecurity researchers about potential security risks. Moltbot, formerly known as Clawdbot, was created by developer Peter Steinberger as a personal project to manage his own digital workflows and explore human–AI collaboration. Built on the Lobster workflow shell, the agent can perform tasks such as managing calendars, sending messages through common applications, and checking travel information. According to a blog post by cybersecurity firm 1Password, Moltbot has demonstrated behavior that…
Nokia’s Transition to New Leadership Amidst Restructuring Efforts Nokia announced on Thursday that long-time chair Sari Baldauf plans to step down, with the company proposing Timo Ihamuotila as her successor. This leadership shift comes as the telecom equipment maker leverages its push into artificial intelligence (AI) to meet quarterly earnings expectations. Baldauf’s Long-Standing Role at Nokia Baldauf, one of Nokia’s longest-serving executives, has chaired the company’s board since 2020, after rejoining in 2018. Her earlier tenure, which spanned from 1994 to 2005, coincided with Nokia’s dominance as a global leader in the mobile phone market. Ihamuotila’s Appointment and Background Timo…
The European Commission on Monday formally designated WhatsApp as a very large online platform under the European Union’s Digital Services Act, a move that places tougher obligations on the messaging service to tackle illegal and harmful content. The decision means WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta Platforms, will face stricter oversight and enhanced compliance requirements under the bloc’s landmark digital regulation. The designation reflects the platform’s growing reach within the EU and the increasing role of messaging services in content distribution. User numbers trigger designation The European Commission said earlier this month that it was considering whether WhatsApp should fall…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday agreed to dismiss its enforcement case against a cryptocurrency exchange founded by billionaire twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss. The decision followed the full recovery of investor assets tied to the company’s crypto lending programme. The regulator and the exchange, now known as Gemini Space Station, filed a joint stipulation in federal court in Manhattan seeking dismissal of the lawsuit. The filing cited the complete return of crypto assets to Gemini Earn investors through the bankruptcy process of Genesis Global Capital between May and June 2024. The SEC had already decided last year…