India's telecom ministry has privately ordered major smartphone manufacturers to preload the government's 'Sanchar Saathi' cybersecurity app on all new devices within 90 days, making it non-deletable for users. The November 28 directive affects Apple, Samsung, Vivo, Oppo, and Xiaomi, requiring existing devices receive the app via software updates. The government justifies the mandate as essential for combating telecom cyber threats from duplicate IMEI numbers enabling scams. Since launching in January, the app has recovered over 700,000 lost phones and blocked 3.7 million stolen devices across India's 1.2 billion subscriber market. Apple, which historically refuses government app pre-installations, faces a significant policy conflict given its 4.5% Indian smartphone market share. (PC: Reuters)

OpenAI has confirmed that some user data on its API platform was exposed after a data breach at Mixpanel, a third-party analytics provider. Hackers accessed information like account names, email addresses, organisation IDs, browser and operating system details, and coarse location. OpenAI’s systems were not hacked, and sensitive data such as passwords, API keys, payment details, and chat content were safe. The company is notifying affected users and has stopped using Mixpanel. OpenAI also advises customers to be cautious of phishing emails and enable multi-factor authentication to secure their accounts. (PC: The Indian Express)

A BBC investigation found that major AI chatbots — ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini and Perplexity — still misrepresent news 45% of the time, despite recent improvements. Google CEO Sundar Pichai, responding to these findings, acknowledged the tension between rapid AI development and safety measures, emphasizing the need to be both “bold and responsible.” He noted Google’s increased investment in AI security and highlighted new open-source tools to detect AI-generated images. Addressing Elon Musk’s past warnings about AI “dictatorship,” Pichai said no single company should control such powerful technology, but stressed that today’s AI ecosystem remains diverse.

A major Cloudflare outage disrupted many top websites and apps on Tuesday, including ChatGPT, Gemini, Uber, Canva, Spotify and X. The company said a sudden spike in unusual traffic triggered errors across its network. A configuration file grew too large and caused a key system to crash. Cloudflare’s CTO later confirmed a “latent bug” was behind the failure and admitted the firm had “failed” customers. Services began returning to normal a few hours later. The company said there was no cyberattack or malicious activity. Cloudflare promised steps to stop similar incidents in the future. (PC: HT)

A massive internet outage is causing problems for users around the world today. Cloudflare, a major company that powers many websites, is facing technical issues. This has stopped popular apps like X (Twitter), ChatGPT, Canva, and Spotify from working. Even video games like League of Legends are affected. Cloudflare confirmed the problem. They said a sudden spike in "unusual traffic" caused the errors. The company is working hard to fix the network and restore services. Meanwhile, millions of people are unable to use their favorite websites and tools. (PC: HT)

Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and ChatGPT are currently down. Users cannot see posts or upload new tweets. The problem is caused by a glitch at Cloudflare. Cloudflare provides essential internet services to many websites. Even Downdetector, a site that tracks outages, is down.  The outage started around 5 PM IST. Users trying to visit these sites see an "internal server error." Cloudflare says they are investigating and fixing the issue. Some services are slowly coming back, but errors may continue. This outage comes just days after a similar Amazon Web Services crash. (PC: India Today)

Social media platform X, earlier known as Twitter, went down on Tuesday after a major Cloudflare outage. Users could not view posts or upload new content. Several other websites were also hit, including Downdetector, which tracks internet outages. Cloudflare said it was aware of the issue and was investigating the cause. Many users saw an “internal server error” message when trying to open websites linked to Cloudflare. The outage began around 5 pm IST. This comes just days after a large Amazon Web Services outage that affected apps like WhatsApp, Snapchat and Amazon. Services are expected to recover soon.

Google will build a new subsea cable system and a data hub on Christmas Island to improve internet strength across the Indian Ocean. The project will link the island to the Maldives and Oman and add two more data hubs in the region. Local leaders said there is enough power for the new centre, though future demand may push a shift toward renewable energy. The island now relies on diesel power, mainly used by the phosphate mine that employs half the population. Australia is working with Google to ensure energy supply is not affected. The project is expected to boost the island’s economy. (PC: NDTV)

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has warned that no company, including Google, would be safe if the AI bubble bursts. Speaking to the BBC, he said the current AI boom is exciting but also shows “irrational” signs, similar to the dot-com era. AI firms have seen huge growth, raising fears of over-investment. Pichai said Google can handle future risks because it controls its own chips, models, and data. He also spoke about rising energy needs, delays in climate goals, and the impact of AI on jobs. Pichai said AI will reshape work but people who adapt will benefit the most. (PC: BBC)

Elon Musk envisions Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot revolutionizing global healthcare by providing universal access to elite surgical care through AI-driven precision. Speaking with Baron Capital founder Ron Baron, the 54-year-old entrepreneur argued that factory-built robots could eventually perform advanced surgical procedures with greater accuracy than humans, democratizing medical treatment in ways traditional systems cannot achieve. Musk believes Optimus could deliver "superhuman precision" healthcare, essentially giving every person access to "the best surgeons" worldwide. However, it's crucial to note that no medical version of Optimus currently exists. The vision represents Musk's long-term ambition for Tesla's robotics program, suggesting a future where advanced surgical capabilities become universally accessible through robotic technology rather than limited to elite medical institutions.