OpenAI’s new voice mode makes it to the ChatGPT desktop app

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OpenAI’s new voice mode makes it to the ChatGPT desktop app

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"OpenAI has updated its ChatGPT desktop app to include ChatGPT Voice, powered by the new ChatGPT-Live models. This feature allows users to control AI agents and perform complex, multi-step computer tasks using voice commands. Integrated with ChatGPT Work and Codex, the tool can access websites and screens on macOS. Meanwhile, Anthropic has similarly updated Claude's voice mode to complete tasks across various third-party productivity applications.".

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Former OpenAI science lead launches Warp Science to automate wet labs with robots

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"Former OpenAI science lead Kevin Weil has launched Warp Sciences, an AI startup automating lab work for drug discovery. The company raised $215 million at an $865 million valuation, led by Lightspeed. By training robots to synthesize and test compounds, Warp Sciences aims to accelerate drug development and reshore critical processes from China to reduce geopolitical supply-chain risks, enabling continuous, around-the-clock laboratory operations.".

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Elon Musk made a $1 billion investment in Skydance, report says

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"Elon Musk has invested approximately $1 billion in Skydance, a media company currently integrating Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. This financial injection joins contributions from other investors, including Laurene Powell Jobs, to support Skydance's goal of reducing costs by $6 billion over three years. The company aims to merge streaming platforms Paramount+ and HBO Max while managing a vast portfolio of networks under Co-CEOs David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz.".

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eMudhra to exit global website security certificate business

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Bengaluru-based eMudhra is exiting its global SSL/TLS certificate business following a security incident involving weak cryptographic keys that prompted action from Google and Mozilla. The company cited rising compliance costs and diminishing commercial returns as additional factors for the withdrawal. While SSL/TLS represents only 1% of its revenue, eMudhra will provide free replacement certificates to affected customers while focusing on its core enterprise digital trust services.

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Uber puts all 30,000 employees on ChatGPT Work

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Uber and OpenAI expanded their partnership, deploying ChatGPT Work to Uber's entire global workforce of 30,000 employees. Following a successful pilot, the enterprise AI agent will assist diverse teams, including finance and operations, with tasks like data analysis and material localization. Uber aims to track usage and encourage experimentation to optimize AI integration across its business operations.

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Tesla is prepping a Cybercab onslaught

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Tesla plans a major expansion of its Cybercab robotaxi service, launching in Dallas next month and other cities this year. The company aims to dominate terrestrial transportation, intending to undercut rivals like Waymo with its reportedly cheaper-to-build vehicles. However, Tesla faces regulatory.

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Developer platform Railway urges ‘all users’ to revoke secret keys after cyberattack

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Railway confirmed a cyberattack allowed hackers to access some customer secrets, including encrypted environment variables and decrypted contents. The company urged all users to immediately rotate their API and cloud keys, despite initial analysis suggesting a limited breach. Deployments are paused during investigation. This incident, potentially part of a broader attack targeting AI inference providers, follows a similar OpenCode breach but is separate from recent PHP vulnerabilities.

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5 Books you must read to learn how to say no confidently

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Learning to say no is challenging, often leading to overwhelm and emotional exhaustion from people-pleasing. Setting boundaries is vital for well-being, not selfishness. Five recommended books offer practical strategies to overcome guilt, communicate needs assertively, and protect personal energy. These resources help readers understand their limits, manage relationships, and make intentional choices, fostering confidence in expressing needs without constant approval-seeking.

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TravClan raises $5M from Flipkart, others

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Traveltech startup TravClan raised $5 million from Flipkart, August One, and Trifecta Capital to expand its global supply network, enhance technology, and strengthen international operations. Its platform enables over 15,000 Indian travel agents to manage bookings, itineraries, and payments for flights, hotels, and holiday packages, processing over $100 million in annual sales. TravClan's model focuses on owning supply to provide better prices and reliable travel experiences, with significant growth from Tier II and III cities.

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Binny Bansal-Backed ShopOS Launches AI Creative Platform Sloosh For Individuals

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"Binny Bansal-backed AI startup ShopOS has launched Sloosh, a self-service platform offering AI image and video generation for individual creators and small businesses. Starting at $19 per month, Sloosh provides tools like reusable workflows and batch generation to users who cannot afford ShopOS's managed enterprise services. Meanwhile, ShopOS aims to expand its enterprise client base to over 100 brands in India and 50 in the US.".

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Swiggy Q2: Loss Narrows 16% YoY To ₹922 Cr, Revenue Jumps 36%

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Swiggy reported a consolidated net loss of ₹922 Cr in Q2 FY27, narrowing 16% year-on-year but widening 17% quarter-on-quarter. Operating revenue grew 36% YoY to ₹7,571 Cr, while total expenses rose 30%. Increased losses from its quick commerce business, Instamart, which saw segment losses widen to ₹764 Cr, impacted sequential performance despite improved food delivery profitability.

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Japanese-Themed Dining Chain Harajuku Tokyo Café Raises $3 Mn

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"Japanese-themed dining chain Harajuku Tokyo Cafe has raised $3 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by ZeroW, with support from Indian Angel Network and Samved VC. The startup plans to open ten new outlets across Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chandigarh over the next two quarters. Founded by Gaurav Kanwar, the company aims for ₹100 crore in revenue this financial year following significant growth.".

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Jio Platforms IPO Subscribed 3.65X On Day 2 So Far, Retail Portion Fully Booked

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Jio Platforms' ₹30,213 crore IPO, set to be India's largest, was subscribed 3.65 times by the second day of bidding. Institutional investors led the demand with a 9.42x subscription, while retail and non-institutional portions also saw strong interest. Priced between ₹1,065 and ₹1,119 per share, the offering closes October 23. The company intends to use ₹27,500 crore of the proceeds to prepay telecom subsidiary borrowings.

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CureBay raises Rs 100 Cr in Pre-Series C round led by IvyCap Ventures

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Rural healthcare platform CureBay has raised Rs 100 crore in Pre-Series C funding, led by IvyCap Ventures, with debt from Trifecta Capital and others. The capital will be used to expand its technology-enabled clinics across India, strengthen its healthcare delivery network, and enhance AI capabilities. CureBay operates over.

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Tesla says it will start selling Cybercabs by end of year

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Tesla said it will start selling its Cybercab to customers by the end of the year even as federal regulators investigate whether the gold-hued, autonomous two-seater, which lacks a steering wheel and other traditional controls, meets vehicle safety standards. During the company’s third-quarter earnings call, Lars Moravy, vice president of engineering at Tesla, said the […].

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Blackstone’s Jas Khaira says fears over AI-buildout debt are overblown

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Blackstone is aggressively positioning itself in the AI sector through its central hub, Blackstone N1. The firm provides flexible capital, including massive loans to neoclouds like CoreWeave and investments in data centers, often using GPUs as collateral. Despite rising interest rates and concerns over mounting infrastructure debt, Blackstone maintains that its investments are secured by creditworthy hyperscalers and continues expanding AI adoption via its Ode joint venture.

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GM is betting compute and AI will help it compete with Chinese automakers

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GM unveiled its fourth-generation EV platform, emphasizing novel battery chemistries, revamped electric motors, and a new central computing platform. This software-centric architecture, debuting in the 2028 Cadillac Escalade IQ, aims for advanced autonomy, including hands-off highway driving. GM is centralizing vehicle functions on a powerful Central Compute Unit (CCU) to.

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Celebrities don't sell, the product does: Ananth Narayanan on what makes a D2C brand last

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Ananth Narayanan, CEO of BRND.ME, emphasized that D2C brands must prioritize profitability, cash flow, and product-market fit over rapid scaling. He advised founders to think globally, leveraging India's exports and investing in R&D and packaging to compete internationally. Narayanan noted that while celebrities provide initial momentum, long-term success depends on product quality. He urged a shift toward sustainable growth, focusing on real consumer loyalty and eventual IPOs.

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Aye Finance Q2: Profit Surges 151% YoY To ₹87 Cr, Revenue Crosses ₹500 Cr Mark

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NBFC Aye Finance reported a strong September quarter, with net profit surging 151% year-over-year and 16% quarter-over-quarter to ₹86.7 Cr. Operating revenue also increased significantly, up 18% YoY and 8% QoQ, reaching ₹514.4 Cr. Total income for the quarter stood at ₹527.1 Cr, while expenses rose to ₹411.3 Cr, indicating robust financial growth for the company.

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SBI finds 3,897 customer records on dark web after hacker’s claim

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State Bank of India (SBI) disclosed a suspected customer data breach, identifying 3,897 records with personal information on the dark web. This follows a threat actor's claim of possessing 3.75 lakh SBI customer records. The bank has launched a detailed cybersecurity investigation, engaging an independent agency to verify the leak and assess risks. The exposed data, potentially including identity verification documents, raises serious concerns about long-term risks and data protection compliance.

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Can India Capitalise On The AI Homecoming?

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<summary>Indian AI researchers are returning from global labs to build startups, fueled by a burgeoning ecosystem, government support, and growing investor appetite. This "reverse brain drain" aims to foster globally competitive AI companies. While top-tier experience is valued, investors stress the.

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