This week, tech news brought several high-profile stories that dominated headlines. Here are the top 5 news stories from the past week.
Apple launched its first e-series smartphone, the iPhone 16e, which starts at ₹59,999 in India. The new phone boasts Apple’s AI features and is the cheapest iPhone to offer these capabilities.
In a surprise move, Elon Musk’s Grok 3 AI model has sparked controversy after it listed US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris among its top three most dangerous people in America. The incident raises concerns about the safety of AI models like ChatGPT.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI revealed that it had banned several Chinese accounts for suspected social media surveillance activities using their AI tool. The move aims to prevent authoritarian regimes from exploiting US-built AI technology.
Meanwhile, South Korea’s data protection authority suspended new downloads of the DeepSeek app due to concerns over personal data processing practices. Authorities will examine the app’s compliance with local laws and regulations.
Lastly, handwriting experts confirmed that a loan application was written by a bankrupt healthcare company owner, but he has disputed these findings, leaving many questions unanswered.
Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/weekly-tech-recap-grok-ai-turns-on-elon-musk-iphone-16e-makes-it-debut-chatgpt-openai-deepseek-11740303777782.html