Records of 20 crore users of Elon Musk-led social media platform X (formerly Twitter) have allegedly been leaked online through a forum post available on the clear surface web, cybersecurity team at SafetyDetectives claimed. Leaked records include users' IDs, names, locations and other information. It's allegedly part of 400GB of data on crores of X users leaked in January 2025.

India's data centres have expanded from small server rooms in the 2000s to large, high-density facilities supporting AI workloads. Sharad Sanghi outlines how infrastructure needs have changed alongside increased power and cooling demands. Factors such as geography, regulatory shifts, and data localisation have influenced where and how data centres are built, with Mumbai emerging as a key hub.

The Union Cabinet approved a ₹22,919 crore PLI scheme for electronics components, boosting the 'Make in India' initiative and strengthening manufacturing. Industry associations like IESA, FAIITA, and companies like HCL have welcomed the move, signaling positive growth for India’s electronics sector. The scheme is expected to drive innovation and job creation.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Monday claimed that ChatGPT added one million users in a single hour, following the rollout of a new image generation feature which allows people to share Ghibli-inspired images created by ChatGPT. He said, "ChatGPT launch 26 months ago was one of the craziest viral moments I'd ever seen...we added one million users in...the last hour."

BJP's Amit Malviya asked billionaire Elon Musk not to confuse Swastika, a sacred symbol for Hindus, Buddhists and Jains, with Nazi Hakenkreuz, a symbol used by German dictator Adolf Hitler. The Nazi Hakenkreuz is a hooked cross in black, Malviya explained. His response came after Musk said, "Anyone who scrawls a swastika on a Tesla has committed a hate crime."

A day after launch, SpaceX's Fram2 mission shared the first-ever images of Earth's poles, captured from the Dragon capsule. Elon Musk reposted the video on X, saying, "This is the first time humans have been in orbit around the poles of Earth!" Four private astronauts are orbiting Earth's poles, passing over the North and South poles multiple times a day.

Chinese EV giant BYD has officially denied reports claiming it planned to invest $10 billion in a manufacturing plant in Hyderabad, India. The company clarified that no such agreement or decision has been made. Media speculation arose from unverified sources, leading BYD to label the news as false through an official statement on its WeChat account.

Reacting to attacks against Tesla cars, customers and dealerships, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said, "US President Donald Trump made it very clear we're going after people behind these violent attacks...We're coming for them." He added, "They've burnt cars...scratched swastikas into Teslas of innocent people...it's domestic terrorism." Protestors are targeting Tesla in opposition to Musk's role DOGE head.

Google DeepMind's TxGemma is a new suite of open AI models designed to speed up drug discovery by predicting molecular behavior and clinical outcomes. With strong performance across benchmarks and tools for fine-tuning and multi-step reasoning, TxGemma empowers researchers to accelerate therapeutic development using customizable, open-source AI.

April temperatures are forecast to rise above normal across India, following an already warm March. Concerns are growing over the impact on wheat crops and the power grid, with electricity demand expected to reach a record 270GW. Efforts are under way to maintain supply, while diesel backup use may rise in areas vulnerable to outages.

Creating detailed customer personas provides a deeper understanding of your audience. These personas highlight challenges, buying behaviors, and decision-making processes, allowing you to craft messages that address their struggles and showcase how your solution can help. This emotional connection enhances content effectiveness and can significantly improve conversion rates.

Eidos Montreal announced on 31 March 2025 that it will lay off up to 75 employees as one of their mandates is coming to an end. The studio expressed regret, acknowledging their talent, and stated efforts are being made to support them while continuing development on other projects.

The framework structures work around shared outcomes instead of rigid functions, enabling teams to balance speed with purpose. It promotes cross-functional collaboration, encourages iteration, and embeds accountability at every stage—from initial vision to long-term evolution. Teams adopting this approach experience fewer blockers and deliver more sustained product value.

AMD announced the completion of its acquisition of ZT Systems, a leading provider of AI and general-purpose compute infrastructure for the world's largest hyperscale providers. The acquisition will enable a new class of end-to-end AI solutions. AMD expects the transaction to be accretive on a non-GAAP basis by the end of 2025.

ChatGPT maker OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman posted on X, "You all are not ready for images v2 (version 2)." His post came days after OpenAI rolled out GPT‑4o image generation, leading to the viral trend of users sharing their Ghibli-style images using the new technology. "You should expect new releases from OpenAI to be delayed, stuff to break," he added.

Trump administration has initiated a round of mass layoffs to reduce the workforce to bring down government spending. The US healthcare layoffs have affected 10,000 people along with top scientists and people involved in drug approval. The layoffs has hit FDA, HHS, CDC and other healthcare agencies.

Large AI models may lie to achieve their goals if pressured, a study showed. The researchers tested 30 widely used AI models and generated a dataset of 1,528 examples to find out if large language models could be convinced to lie using coercive prompts. They designed honesty protocol called "Model Alignment between Statements and Knowledge" (MASK) benchmark for their study.

The new software development model introduces five core lenses: Vision defines what to build, Engineering determines how to build it, Experience focuses on usability, Data optimizes outcomes, and Evolution ensures ongoing relevance. Rather than rigid roles, these lenses allow teams to approach problems from multiple perspectives, fostering better decision-making throughout the product lifecycle.

The next leap in ChatGPT technology goes beyond clever prompts. With advances in generative AI, new models are evolving into autonomous agents capable of taking action, using tools, and setting goals. These systems are no longer just chatbots—they can reason, plan, and act, bringing AI closer to functioning as a digital co-worker.

The study of CuO-ZnO nanocomposites reveals their dual capabilities in environmental remediation & health monitoring. Using UV light, the photocatalyst successfully breaks down industrial dyes and detects glucose levels. This novel approach paves the way for sustainable technologies, combining efficient waste management with enhanced healthcare solutions to tackle modern challenges effectively.

The Israeli embassy in India shared a Studio Ghibli-style image of PM Narendra Modi and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, saying, "A Ghibli tale of friendship." The AI-generated image was inspired by the two leaders' famous picture taken at a beach during PM's visit to Israel in 2017. Indian embassy in Israel also shared a Ghibli-style image of the two PMs.

Three college students reportedly died in China after their Xiaomi SU7 sedan crashed into a concrete guardrail on an expressway. The car was in the Navigate On Autopilot mode, Xiaomi's assisted-driving feature, during the accident and was travelling at around 116 kph. The system reportedly warned the driver to take over the vehicle seconds before the crash.

WhatsApp banned over 97 lakh accounts in India in February, of which around 14 lakh accounts were banned proactively, before any reports from users. In its monthly report, WhatsApp said it received 17,649 grievance reports in the month and took action on 427 accounts. An account is ‘actioned’ when an account is banned or a previously banned account is restored.

UPI transactions in India reached a record high of ₹24.77 lakh crore in March, National Payments Corporation of India's data showed. The value of transactions was up 25% YoY. Around 1,830 crore UPI transactions were made across the country last month. The average transaction value per day was up 1.9% at ₹79,903 crore from February.

Meta's AI research VP Joelle Pineau will leave the company on May 30 after working with the tech major for nearly eight years. She has been overseeing Meta's Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) group since 2023 and has worked on multiple projects including Llama and Roberta. Pineau said she'd take some time off before jumping into a "new adventure".