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OpenAI faces second major outage in July, ChatGPT services disrupted globally

The outage, which began around 6:10 AM IST on July 16, marks the second significant service failure this month, sparking growing concerns about the platform’s reliability as demand for artificial intelligence tools surges globally.

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New NASSCOM forum aims to drive $500 billion India-US trade vision

Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar has been appointed as Chair of the forum, with Amit Chadha, CEO and Managing Director of L&T Technology Services, taking on the role of Co-Chair.

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Elon Musk's xAI sparks employee backlash over mandatory surveillance software

The directive was not limited to company-issued laptops; staff using their own devices were also required to comply, with an initial deadline set for July 11.

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Jensen Huang responds to MIT study on AI; says “Skill Issue, Not AI”

“I haven’t read the MIT research lol,” Huang said at an event, dismissing the findings with characteristic candor. “I literally use AI every day, and my cognitive skills are actually advancing.”

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Microsoft tightens focus on AI proficiency amid mass layoffs; says "AI is core to every role"

Julia Liuson, president of the Developer Division, told managers that AI usage must now be factored into performance evaluations at all levels. In an internal memo, she emphasized that "using AI is no longer optional — it's core to every role."

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Anupam Mittal warns against deep-tech push, calls for practical AI skilling for real jobs

Sharing a photo of an elderly woman wearing a Blinkit delivery jacket, he wrote, "Saw this woman the other day, and thought maybe she should learn Python. Perhaps she can fine-tune an LLM too, while delivering your groceries."

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Elon Musk’s xAI apologizes after Grok chatbot posts antisemitic, extremist content

Elon Musk’s xAI blamed a system update after its Grok chatbot issued violent, antisemitic posts, highlighting ongoing challenges in AI safety and moderation.

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Google showcases AI-driven ad tools; targets discovery and retention across Search and YouTube

With 80% of Gen Z relying on Google Search for shopping, research and decision-making, and 87% of Indian consumers discovering new products on Google and YouTube, the company underscored its vision of turning these platforms into full-funnel marketing ecosystems.

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From viral to vulnerable: Indian content creators speak out on hate on different platforms

In a candid discussion on Storyboard18's Media Dialogues, content creators Ankush Bahuguna, Shibani Bedi, and Raj Grover reveal the challenges of navigating hate and negativity on YouTube and Instagram, and the personal toll of sustaining authenticity in the digital age.

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Study finds most of X’s Community Notes never see the light of day

A study finds 90% of X’s Community Notes never get published, raising concerns about Elon Musk’s anti-misinformation tool amid leadership turmoil.

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