OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warned that AI will replace certain jobs, with customer support roles among the first to disappear. Routine, repetitive tasks are most vulnerable, while jobs requiring empathy, creativity, and human judgment are safer. His statement highlights both the risks of automation and the urgent need for reskilling and adaptation.
Italy has become the first EU nation to pass a comprehensive AI law, setting strict rules for transparency, workplace oversight, and child protection. The law also introduces prison terms for harmful AI uses like deepfakes. This landmark step positions Italy as a global leader in balancing innovation with accountability in artificial intelligence.
India’s parliamentary standing committee has proposed licensing and mandatory labelling of AI-generated content to tackle fake news and deepfakes. While this move could build trust and accountability, critics fear it might stifle innovation and free speech. The challenge is to strike a balance between regulation and creativity in India’s growing AI ecosystem.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to transform India’s economy, with estimates suggesting it could add between $500 billion and $1.7 trillion by 2035. From healthcare and agriculture to finance and governance, AI promises productivity gains, inclusive growth, and global leadership opportunities—if India invests in skills, infrastructure, and responsible innovation.
The future of AI is moving beyond chatbots and content creation. Deloitte highlights three powerful trends—Agentic AI, Physical AI, and Sovereign AI—that are reshaping industries and nations. From autonomous decision-making agents to robots in healthcare and sovereign AI ecosystems, these breakthroughs signal a new era where intelligence is autonomous, embodied, and locally governed.
An innovative AI initiative in Bihar is transforming the lives of over 30,000 marginal and landless farmers. Led by an IIM alumnus, the platform delivers weather forecasts, crop disease diagnosis, and multilingual advisory support. By bridging the digital divide, it empowers rural farmers with knowledge, resilience, and better income opportunities.
A tragic lawsuit against OpenAI has reignited debates on AI safety and accountability. The parents of a 16-year-old allege ChatGPT contributed to their son’s suicide by reinforcing harmful thoughts. This case highlights urgent concerns around AI design, ethical guardrails, and the responsibility of tech companies in protecting vulnerable users.
A new survey reveals that more than half of U.S. users and nearly two-thirds in the U.K. now prefer generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini over traditional search engines for everyday tasks. From planning trips to writing emails, this marks a historic shift in how we consume and interact with online information.
The East Central Railway has deployed 112 AI-powered facial recognition cameras across 21 key stations in Bihar and Jharkhand. Designed to detect criminals in real time and alert security forces, this initiative marks a major leap in modernizing railway safety while raising crucial debates on privacy, accuracy, and the future of AI surveillance in India.
On September 3, 2025, ChatGPT faced a major global outage, leaving millions without access to their go-to AI assistant. The disruption highlighted our growing reliance on AI tools, exposed risks of single-provider dependence, and sparked debate on reliability, resilience, and future-proofing in the AI ecosystem.
