Sam Altman was just 19 when he left Stanford to build an app Loopt that struggled to take off; years before ChatGPT, Green Dot paid $43.4 million for itYears before ChatGPT, Sam Altman left Stanford at 19 to build Loopt, a location-based social networking app that struggled to attract users...
21 Sep, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Apple's Tim Cook sees Australia's social media curbs as 'world-leading', PM Anthony Albanese says"Tim Cook gave us a lot of time this morning. He regards the work that we've done on social media to be world-leading," Albanese said in re...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
AI risk or job risk? India’s engineers worry more about careers than extinctionAI safety is becoming a growing concern in Silicon Valley, but Indian engineers are more worried about a more immediate threat: AI taking a...
21 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Billionaires abound in California. Why not tax their wealth?No state may be a more natural fit for a tax on billionaires than California. The state leans left politically, needs funds for healthcare ...
20 Sep, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Rs 100 for beach walks, fun outings: Bengaluru woman praises Mumbai after week-long stay. Shares 5 things Bengaluru is missingA woman from Bengaluru recently shared her thoughts on Mumbai on social media, praising the city’s energetic character and unique social cu...
20 Sep, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Fed review finds supervisory delays contributed to Silicon Valley Bank failureFederal Reserve supervisors knew of Silicon Valley Bank's weaknesses early. Action was delayed despite identified vulnerabilities in the ba...
19 Sep, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
AI capitalist China vs command-control USChina and the United States pursue contrasting approaches to artificial intelligence development. The US government leads with public resou...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Odisha plans 'Silicon Valley' near Cuttack, offers 25% extra capex support for chip projects: CM MajhiOdisha plans a new "Silicon Valley" near Cuttack to attract chip industry investments. The state will offer additional fiscal support for s...
18 Sep, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
France's Thales urges international framework on AI developmentSpeaking during a presentation of war-fighting technology amid a debate over the speed of AI development, CEO Patrice Caine told reporters ...
17 Sep, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
In Silicon Valley, AI data center boom meets local resistanceIn Silicon Valley's biggest city, residents and environmental groups are organizing against a wave of proposed data center projects that of...
17 Sep, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
In 2015, Beyonce accepted about $6 million in Uber stock instead of cash for a performance; 4 years later, the company went public at an $82 billion valuationBeyoncé and Uber story remains a striking example of how celebrity culture, technology startups and equity compensation converged during Si...
16 Sep, 2026, 03.26 AM IST
In 2011, Ashton Kutcher invested $500,000 in Uber; 5 years later, his stake was worth more than $60 million as the ride-hailing company expandedIn 2011, Ashton Kutcher invested $500,000 in Uber when the ride-hailing startup was still finding its footing. Five years later, his stake ...
15 Sep, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
As Silicon Valley's own scientists warn of human extinction, China pitches itself as the adult in the AI roomChina advocates for global artificial intelligence governance and international cooperation. Leading AI figures in the US have issued stark...
15 Sep, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Authenticity, adaptability, zero aggression: Bengaluru entrepreneur shares 3 life lessons the city taught herIn the fast-paced city of Bengaluru, residents encounter unique situations that offer valuable lessons in life. Bengaluru entrepreneur Niru...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Donald Trump: 'The claim that ‘AI is going to take over the World’ is a Hoax, just like…'; Why US President dismisses AI risks and hits back at tech leaders over calls for AI regulationTech industry leaders are raising alarms about the potential risks of artificial intelligence, urging for governmental regulation. In contr...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
Data centre business may get more space in West BengalAccording to real estate firm JLL, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh currently account for 75% of India’s dat...
10 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Silicon Valley-backed Covenant unveils low-cost, mass-producible cruise missileCovenant has launched a new heavy-payload cruise missile, Anthem, aimed at revolutionizing warfare strategies. This cutting-edge missile fo...
09 Sep, 2026, 03.33 PM IST