Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that his visit to India has been postponed. "Unfortunately, very heavy Tesla obligations require that the visit to India be delayed, but I do very much look forward to visiting later this year," he wrote on X. He was scheduled to visit India on April 21 and 22.

ChatGPT maker OpenAI has recruited Pragya Misra to lead public policy affairs. The 39-year-old previously headed public affairs at Truecaller and has also worked at Meta, Royal Danish Embassy, and EY. A Delhi University graduate, she holds a diploma in Bargaining and Negotiations from the London School of Economics and Political Science and an MBA degree from IMI, New Delhi.

Halving is a change in Bitcoin's underlying blockchain technology designed to reduce the rate at which new Bitcoins are created. At halving, the amount of Bitcoins available as rewards for miners is cut in half, which makes mining less profitable and slows the production of new Bitcoins. Several Bitcoin enthusiasts say that Bitcoin's scarcity gives it value.

Identity theft is when someone uses another person's personal information to commit fraud or other crimes. Keep mobile phones and devices locked when not in use and install antivirus to prevent identity theft, the government said. Maintain high privacy settings on social media apps and don't click on links from strangers or use public Wi-Fi for sensitive transactions, it added.

The Blue Whale challenge is reported to be an "online suicide game", where participants are given 50 tasks to complete over 50 days. The tasks get increasingly difficult as the days progress. As the final task, participants are challenged to kill themselves. It's alleged a 20-year-old Indian student in US was involved in the challenge, which led to his death.

The full-year headcount of IT services major Infosys fell for the first time in 23 years as the company declared 25,994 lesser employees in FY24. Infosys' headcount of 3.17 lakh in FY24 was 7.6% lower than FY23, when it was at 3.43 lakh. On a quarterly basis too, Infosys added 5,423 fewer employees, a drop for the fifth consecutive quarter.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk could unveil a roadmap to invest $20-30 billion in India during his upcoming trip to the country, CNBC-Awaaz reported. Musk is reportedly set to visit India and meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi this month. Tesla is also expected to set up a $2-3 billion electric vehicle factory in the country.

With her prompt thinking, a 13-year-old girl from UP saved her 15-month-old niece from a monkey attack at their home. She used her quick thinking and gave voice command to the Echo Smart Speaker-Alexa saying, "Alexa Bark." Catching the command quickly, the voice assistant speaker sprang into loud dog voices scaring away the monkey without even harming it or anyone.

Actor Ranveer Singh responded to a viral, deep-fake video featuring him endorsing a political party. The fabricated clip emerged from footage of Ranveer's recent visit to Varanasi, where he shared his spiritual experience in the city. Taking to X, Ranveer cautioned his followers, writing, "Beware of deepfakes, friends."

OpenAI, backed by tech giant Microsoft Corp, has made a remarkable move by appointing Pragya Misra to lead public policy affairs and partnerships in India as its first Indian hire. This strategic decision coincides with the pivotal moment of choosing a new government that will wield considerable influence over the regulations governing artificial intelligence (AI) in the nation.

Tata Group may finalise a deal to buy Taiwanese electronics company Pegatron's iPhone manufacturing operations in India as soon as May, Reuters reported. The deal will reportedly involve an iPhone production plant near Chennai and an under-construction plant. Pegatron is expected to help Tata with manufacturing expertise after the deal, the report said.

Engineers working on NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter assembled for one last time in a control room to monitor a transmission from the history-making helicopter. While the mission ended Jan. 25, the rotorcraft has remained in communication with the agency's Perseverance Mars rover, which serves as a base station for Ingenuity.

Microsoft has unveiled an AI model named VASA-1 that uses a single photo and an audio clip to generate hyper-realistic videos of talking human faces. The model also captures a large range of facial expressions and natural head motions. However, Microsoft said it won't release the model publicly until the company is certain the technology will be used responsibly.

Amazon is currently offering discounted prices on the popular Apple iPhone 13, with trade-in deals and additional discounts for Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit cardholders. The 128GB model, previously priced at Rs 59,900, is now available for Rs 52,090. Customers can also trade in their old smartphones for discounts of up to Rs 34,150, reducing expenses and promoting sustainability.

Tesla will recall 3,878 Cybertrucks as their accelerator pedal pads could dislodge and get stuck in the interior trim, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. "A trapped accelerator pedal can cause the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash," it added. Tesla started deliveries of Cybertruck last year after a two-year delay.

OpenAI, the Microsoft-backed company that developed ChatGPT, has hired Pragya Misra as its first employee in India. The company recruited Pragya to lead public policy affairs and partnerships in India. In this role, she is expected to play an important role in enabling the company to work with the government to shape the country's artificial intelligence regulations.

Anduril, RAN, ASCA, and DSTG have unveiled the first Ghost Shark manufactured prototype and announced that the Ghost Shark program is ahead of schedule and on budget. As Anduril moves to deliver an operationally relevant capability within a fraction of traditional defense timelines, early creation and testing of the first Ghost Shark has been critical for rapid learning and iteration.

Apple removed messaging apps Signal and Telegram from its App Store in China shortly after it removed WhatsApp and Threads over the Chinese government's national security concerns. Apart from these apps, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and even Wikipedia are unavailable to Chinese users. "We're obligated to follow the laws in the countries where we operate, even when we disagree," Apple said.

Anticipation is building for Apple's iPhone 16 lineup, with reports suggesting groundbreaking technologies to enhance photography capabilities. The iPhone 16 Pro may feature an anti-reflective optical coating technology, ALD, addressing issues like lens flare. Rumors hint at a 48MP ultra-wide-angle sensor and a tetra prism telephoto lens for enhanced optical zoom.

Pragya Misra, Director of Public Affairs at Truecaller, has become OpenAI's first hire in India. Misra has been with Truecaller since July 2021 and was a former executive of WhatsApp. With OpenAI hiring her, Pragya Misra is all set to work at Microsoft-backed OpenAI. Pragya has also worked with government ministries, media partners, key stakeholders, and investors.

Meta, formerly Facebook Inc., is introducing real-time AI image generation in beta for WhatsApp users in the US. With the launch of its latest large language model, Llama 3, and a real-time image generator, Meta aims to close the gap with market leader OpenAI in the field of artificial intelligence.

In a significant international operation, law enforcement agencies dismantled a vast phishing service utilised by over 2000 hackers. This collaborative effort involved multiple countries, targeting a network that had affected countless individuals and organisations globally. The takedown marks a major victory in combating cybercrime and enhancing digital security worldwide.

Major smartphone manufacturers like OnePlus & others are set to integrate Google's advanced generative AI, Gemini, into their upcoming models. Gemini offers natural dialogue and advanced image analysis, enhancing user experiences. The Google Pixel 8 Pro will be the first smartphone to feature Gemini Nano, with potential inclusion in the standard Pixel 8.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk anticipated two-day visit to India, during which he was set to reveal plans for the company entry into the Indian market, has been postponed. Musk had originally planned to visit India on April 21 and 22 to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a post on Twitter, Musk confirmed this news.

The All India Gaming Federation (AIGF) said the government is losing at least $2.5 billion in GST revenues annually due to offshore illegal betting and gambling platforms. These platforms are collecting deposits worth $12 billion a year, AIGF CEO Roland Landers said. He added that these platforms mix various games with illegal betting to confuse users.