UK’s largest telecom firm, BT Group, may slash up to 55,000 jobs by 2030, according to CEO Allison Kirkby. This marks a sharp increase from the earlier plan to reduce over 40,000 roles announced in 2023. Kirkby stated that the previous figure was underestimated and didn’t reflect the actual workforce reduction required due to AI integration and digitization. The massive cutback will come from contractors and employees alike, aiming to create a leaner, tech-driven workforce. The job cuts form part of BT's broader strategy to modernize its services and reduce costs. Kirkby emphasized this is essential to ensure BT’s future competitiveness in a rapidly evolving telecom landscape. (PC: The Times Of India)

ChatGPT had major problems on Tuesday. The AI chatbot stopped working for millions of users. People in India, the US, and UK could not use it. The trouble started at 12:15 pm in India. Users got error messages instead of answers. The website and phone app both had issues. Login problems also happened. India had 800 complaints. The US had 1,100 reports. The UK had over 1,450 users with problems. Most trouble was on the website. OpenAI said they know about the issues. They are trying to fix the problems. The outage lasted more than 3 hours. Other OpenAI services like Sora also had trouble.

India has intensified its push for AI leadership through the IndiaAI Mission by expanding its compute capacity to over 34,000 GPUs. This includes a recent procurement of 16,000 GPUs to support the development of indigenous large language models (LLMs). Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the initiative, highlighting its goal to democratize AI access across startups, researchers, and institutions. Subsidized AI compute access and support for Indian AI startups like Soket AI, Gan AI, and Gnani AI will drive innovations tailored to India’s diverse linguistic and cultural needs in sectors like healthcare, defense, and education. (PC: CNBC TV 18)  

WhatsApp is testing a new "Logout" feature in its beta version 2.25.17.37, allowing users to sign out from their primary device without losing account data. Currently, logging out requires deleting the app on iOS or clearing data on Android. The new feature presents two options: "Erase all Data & preferences" or "Keep all Data & preferences," facilitating temporary breaks or account switching, especially for single-SIM users. The logout button is located in user settings below the account deletion option. It's unclear when or if this feature will be publicly released or available on both Android and iOS platforms. (PC: CNBC TV 18)  

On May 24, 2025, Elon Musk's social media platform X (formerly Twitter) experienced a significant global outage, leaving millions unable to access the app or website. Downdetector reported over 25,000 user complaints by 6:09 PM IST, with 69% related to app issues, 23% to website access, and 8% to server connectivity. The outage, the second in 24 hours, follows a series of disruptions, including a 30-minute downtime on March 10 attributed by Musk to a cyberattack. The company's engineering team cited ongoing issues from a previous data center outage, affecting logins, signups, notifications, and Premium features. X has yet to disclose the exact cause or full extent of the current disruption. (PC: Freepik)

The UK has received its first lunar samples in over five decades, marking a major milestone in space exploration. These samples, collected by China’s Chang'e-5 mission in December 2020, were transported to Milton Keynes for analysis. Professor Mahesh Anand from The Open University is leading the study, focusing on the Moon's geological history and the origins of essential elements like hydrogen, carbon, and nitrogen. This research could offer vital insights into the potential for future lunar habitation and resource utilization. (PC: Sky News)

In the latest developments from Operation Sindoor, India successfully thwarted Pakistan’s attempt to target military infrastructure in 15 cities using drones and missiles. The Defence Ministry confirmed that Pakistan’s missile strike aimed at Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, and several other locations was neutralised. Indian forces also destroyed a Pakistani air defence system in Lahore. This came hours after India launched 24 missiles targeting terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, killing over 70 terrorists in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26. The strikes targeted key strongholds of terror groups Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. (NDTV)

At the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers highlighted their rapid rise to global dominance. Companies like BYD, XPeng, and Geely showcased cutting-edge technologies including ultra-fast charging and autonomous systems. Backed by strong government support and innovation, EV and hybrid sales now make up over 50% of new car purchases in China. Despite growing global scrutiny—especially after incidents like Xiaomi's SU7 crash—and increasing tariffs from the U.S. and EU, Chinese automakers continue expanding overseas. Foreign giants like Volkswagen and Toyota are now localizing strategies to compete in China's booming EV market. (PC: Reuters)

At the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025) in Mumbai, Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries, declared that India is not just following but leading the technological revolution in the media and entertainment sectors. Ambani pointed to the country's unique blend of rich storytelling traditions and innovative technologies like AI and immersive media. He highlighted India's growing position as a global content creation hub. The sector is currently valued at $28 billion and is expected to surpass $100 billion in the next decade, fueling entrepreneurship and job creation. (PC: ANI)  

China has launched the world's first 10G public broadband network, achieving a data transmission rate of 1.2 terabits per second (1,200 gigabits per second). This milestone was accomplished through a collaboration between Tsinghua University, China Mobile, Huawei Technologies, and Cernet Corporation. The network connects Beijing, Wuhan, and Guangzhou via over 3,000 kilometers of optical fiber cabling. Capable of transferring the equivalent of 150 high-definition films in one second, the network surpasses most existing major internet routes by more than tenfold. This development positions China at the forefront of next-generation internet infrastructure, two years ahead of industry forecasts. (PC: TechGig)