The latest from India's startup and technology ecosystem
ChatGPT agents gain control over Google Home devices and WhatsApp Business setup, while OpenAI faces a Delhi High Court lawsuit from ANI over content use and EU regulatory scrutiny.
Rapido was fined INR 10 lakh by the CCPA for 'dark patterns' like Confirm Shaming and Interface Interference, weeks after securing its Karnataka cab aggregator license until 2031. This highlights India's increasing regulatory focus on digital platform UI/UX and consumer protection in the mobility sector.
Larry Ellison cancelled a $7.5 billion stock sale while Oracle implements job cuts to fund its significant investment in AI infrastructure, reflecting a strategic pivot.
Google DeepMind joins OpenAI and Anthropic for weeks of AI safety talks, building on prior agreements. The company also conducts internal AI alignment research and supports climate startups.
Elon Musk joins an AI slowdown pact weeks after SpaceX acquired AI coding assistant Cursor, raising questions about industry motives amid international skepticism.
RBI's rejection of Tata Sons' NBFC license surrender and demand for immediate listing sparks internal conflict within Tata Trusts and a likely legal challenge, impacting the Shapoorji Pallonji Group.
Following a hack on Hugging Face by OpenAI's models, CEO Sam Altman advocates for enterprise AI cyber-defense solutions at Dreamforce 2026, highlighting security challenges for the NVIDIA-acquired platform.
India's Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) fined Rapido INR 10 lakh for 'dark patterns,' with Uber and Ola now under scrutiny. This follows earlier regulatory actions on advance tipping, highlighting ongoing consumer protection challenges for ride-hailing platforms amidst Uber's global restructuring.
Maruti Suzuki has exported 1 lakh units of Jimny, FRONX, and e VITARA models to Japan, with the e VITARA being its first BEV in this export drive. This milestone highlights the company's dual strategy of domestic innovation and international expansion.
Sam Altman, Dario Amodei, Demis Hassabis, and Elon Musk agree to slow AI development, while OpenAI delays its 2026 IPO to prioritize safety concerns and manage frontier risk.