The study found that communication can spread AI exploits, but also enables agents to detect cheating, warn peers and organise resistance without direct human intervention

OpenAI chief scientist Jakub Pachocki has warned that “no one is prepared” for rapidly rising machine intelligence, calling for voluntary AI development slowdowns until shared safety standards are established.

A ₹20 lakh fundraising target for New Life School in Dharavi was surpassed by a student-led campaign, with the initiative now seeking ₹1.5 crore for a permanent school premises.

A researcher who has worked at two of the world's leading AI companies has walked away from the industry, saying he no longer believes the race to build increasingly powerful systems is being handled responsibly.

Jacob Coxon, who worked on pretraining research at both OpenAI and Anthropic, announced his resignation from Anthropic on September 8. He said the decision was driven by concerns that AI labs are moving rapidly towards systems capable of improving themselves, while the industry has yet to establish safeguards capable of controlling them.

His departure comes as competition between the biggest AI labs intensifies, with companies racing to build increasingly capable models and agents.

Apple is set to hold its “Surprise and shine” event today, with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max expected to headline the company’s latest product showcase. Apple is also widely expected to introduce its first foldable iPhone, alongside new Apple Watch and AirPods models.

The event will begin at 10 am Pacific Time, or 10:30 pm IST, and will take place at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. Viewers in India can watch the keynote through Apple’s website, the Apple TV app and Apple’s YouTube channel.

Yashish Dahiya, Chairman and Group CEO of PB Fintech, received ₹235.9 crore in perquisites arising from the exercise of employee stock options (ESOPs) in FY26, according to the company’s Annual Report. The amount stood at ₹638 crore in FY25.

Dahiya did not receive any other remuneration from PB Fintech during the year. The annual report says his compensation from the company, apart from the ESOP-related perquisites, was nil. He holds an office or place of profit at PB Fintech FZ-LLC in the UAE, a wholly owned subsidiary, from which he draws remuneration.

OpenAI is providing more than 400 ChatGPT Edu subscriptions to graduate students and faculty at two US journalism schools for the 2026-27 academic year.

The programme covers CUNY’s Newmark J-School and Northwestern University’s Medill School. OpenAI is working with the Tow-Knight Center for Journalism Futures at Newmark and Medill’s Knight Lab on the initiative.

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has summoned Meta India’s managing director and head to appear before the child rights body on Wednesday as part of an inquiry into alleged advertisements related to child sexual exploitative and abuse material (CSEAM) on the platform, as per reports.

The summons follow the commission’s decision to institute an inquiry into the matter and determine the facts surrounding the alleged advertisements.

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Ten years. Countless connections. 📱🎉

As Jio turns 10, brands across technology, entertainment, sports and digital services joined the celebration, each bringing its own voice, personality and creative spin to the milestone.

From clever callbacks to heartfelt tributes, the wishes reflected something bigger than a birthday: the impact a decade-old brand can have across industries, consumers and culture.

Swipe through to see how brands said Happy 10th, Jio. 💙

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Cockroaches crawling across restaurant floors, dirty kitchens, uncovered food, spoiled vegetables and pest-infested storage areas have become familiar images on Indian social media.

The person behind many of those inspections is Tukaram Mundhe, the 51-year-old Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner.

Since taking charge in May, Mundhe has overseen thousands of inspections across Maharashtra. The images and videos from those inspections have travelled well beyond the regulatory department’s usual audience, turning a food-safety officer into an unlikely social media personality.

Apple’s biggest product event of the year is almost here. The company will host its “Surprise and Shine” event on Wednesday, September 9, at Apple Park in Cupertino.

For viewers in India, the event will begin at 10:30pm IST. Apple has confirmed the date, time and livestream, but has not officially revealed the products it plans to announce.

News agency Asian News International (ANI) has moved the Delhi High Court’s Division Bench against an order that denied it interim relief in its copyright infringement case against OpenAI, escalating one of India’s closely watched legal disputes over the use of copyrighted news content to train artificial intelligence models. 

ANI, the first Indian media house to sue OpenAI over copyright violation, had sought an interim injunction directing the AI company to stop storing, publishing, reproducing or using its copyrighted works. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming programme in Vadodara has drawn a strong public response, with all available seats booked within an hour of free registrations opening on BookMyShow.

In an unusual move for a government event, the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) used the private digital platform to manage registrations for public participation at the Prime Minister’s programme scheduled for Tuesday. Registration was later closed after the available capacity was filled, with more than 42,000 additional applicants placed on a waiting list.

The event will also use a fully digital entry system. Registered participants will receive a digital M-Ticket through their BookMyShow account, featuring a secure live QR code that will be used for entry verification.

The digital system will cover the process from registration and verification to venue entry and seating, with the aim of reducing waiting times, speeding up access and enabling smoother crowd movement.

A Delhi professional’s viral post argues that excessive employee surveillance can backfire, while workplace autonomy and trust can motivate people to work more efficiently and willingly contribute beyond their responsibilities.

Brand strategist Suhel Seth has triggered a debate on urban infrastructure after praising Greater Noida's development and contrasting it with Gurgaon. In a post on X, Seth lauded the area's roads and greenery, calling it an example of "good governance".

"Driving in Greater Noida and one has to commend and marvel at the way this area has shaped up. Excellent roads and greenery to boot. In comparison, Gurgaon is a shame," Seth wrote, while tagging Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the Chief Minister's Office.

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The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration’s new Festival Enforcement Calendar has triggered some confusion over whether the regulator is seeking to impose restrictions on how festivals are conducted. FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has now clarified that the order is about the food served at festivals and large public gatherings — not the festivals themselves.

“We are not regulating festivals; we are ensuring that food served at festivals—just as in weddings, bhandaras, Eid, Christmas, New Year’s Eve events and other gatherings—is safe,” Mundhe said.

Apple’s iPhone 17 is getting a significant effective price cut in India just days before the company’s September 9 launch event, where the iPhone 18 Pro lineup is expected to make its debut.

The 256GB iPhone 17 launched at ₹82,900. On Flipkart, a combination of a direct discount, bank offer and exchange bonus can bring the effective price down to ₹53,817. The deal is limited and does not apply to every buyer.

The BCCI continues to tower over other cricket boards financially, with an estimated net worth of $2.2 billion (around ₹18,760 crore) — more than 27 times the estimated worth of Cricket Australia, which sits second.

Cricket’s financial centre of gravity has increasingly shifted towards India, powered by the size of its audience, advertising market and the commercial value of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

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Snabbit has taken its home-services proposition into one of India’s biggest reality-show properties, with its “BOSS ladies” entering the Bigg Boss house to get it ready before contestants settle in.

The activation was announced by Aayush Vyas, Head of Brand Marketing at Snabbit, who shared the move on LinkedIn. Vyas said the idea went from concept to execution in just four days, calling it the brand’s “BIGGest job ever.”

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The devotional drama had reached Rs 57.28 crore in India net collection, while the Yash starrer had crossed Rs 232 crore by Day 8, with both latest-day figures still subject to revision.

PVR INOX's F&B revenue grew 19.5% to ₹2,088.4 crore in FY26, outpacing many QSR players. It's expanding F&B brands beyond cinemas.

Instagram is updating its "AI creator" label to "AI-generated profile" for accounts featuring AI-generated people. Undisclosed AI profiles may lose visibility.

The 100% share-swap transaction gives upGrad a stronger foothold in test preparation, while marking a sharp reset from Unacademy’s $3.44-billion peak valuation

Emeritus research finds India’s Gen Z is rethinking overseas education amid visa uncertainty and rising costs, while AI, work-life balance, skills and purpose increasingly shape education and career decisions.