New Caller ID Rule From November 1: Names to Appear Alongside Numbers
Mobile users across India are set to see callers’ names alongside phone numbers from November 1 under the Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) system. According to the Department of Telecommunications, saved contact names will appear when available. For unsaved numbers, the caller’s name registered with the telecom operator will be displayed, helping users identify incoming calls more easily.
Claude Opus 5 Beats Human Accountants in 10-Minute Test, Musk Reacts
Anthropic’s Claude Opus 5 reportedly outperformed 12 licensed accountants in an accounting study by AI recruiting firm Mercor, completing every task in under 10 minutes. Human participants averaged 37% accuracy, while Opus 5 achieved 100% across 20 attempts. Elon Musk reacted to the findings, saying that “Super Intelligence” is now acing accounting tests in the study, highlighting rapid AI progress.
Google Unveils Gemini 4 Argon With Advanced Cybersecurity Capabilities
Google has unveiled Gemini 4 Argon, a new AI model designed for complex workflows spanning software engineering, enterprise knowledge work and cybersecurity. Google says Argon can autonomously find, validate and patch critical software vulnerabilities. The model is initially being rolled out to trusted cybersecurity defenders through the Fairwind Program, with broader public access planned after further safety testing and evaluation.
WhatsApp Business API to Introduce Message Charges From October 1
WhatsApp will end free service messaging for businesses in India from October 1, introducing charges of around ₹0.15 per message after a monthly free allowance. The changes will apply to businesses using automated customer support tools and utility templates, with Meta saying the revised pricing will address high-volume messaging services.
iPhone 18 Pro Users Report Screen Lines, Unexpected Restarts
Some iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max users have reported display lines, freezing and unexpected restarts days after launch. Images shared online show green, pink and red vertical lines. Apple has acknowledged a software bug that can cause freezing and reboots following failed Face ID attempts, with an update expected early next week to address the issue and affected devices.
ChatGPT’s New Emoji Trick Could Change How It Talks to You
ChatGPT is testing a new emoji reaction feature that lets the AI respond to user messages based on conversational context and tone. The feature can add reactions such as laughter, celebration or support, while keeping them separate from written replies. Reports suggest the experiment is appearing for some users, but OpenAI has not announced a broad rollout to everyone yet.
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Google to report child abuse content to Indian authorities
Google will report child sexual abuse material (CSAM) cases involving Indian platforms to Indian authorities, moving away from reliance on reporting channels. The company said it is working with the Ministry of Home Affairs and plans to report flagged material to the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, or I4C, for further action.
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Gemini Autonomously Accessed Three Companies in Cybersecurity Test
Google’s Gemini AI model accessed systems belonging to three companies during a cybersecurity evaluation, Reuters reported. The model used internet searches, guessed passwords and found exposed credentials to enter systems. Google said the organisations were informed and testing procedures revised. The incidents, which occurred in May, highlighted concerns over autonomous AI systems.
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Grok Bot Adds Voice Assistant for Real-Time Conversations
xAI is rolling out Grok Voice across mobile and desktop versions, allowing users to speak prompts and receive spoken responses. The feature is being introduced in phases and is expected to reach users over the days. Grok Voice uses xAI’s real-time voice system, including the Grok Voice Think Fast 2.0 model.
