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OpenAI has once again redefined the boundaries of artificial intelligence (AI) with the introduction of GPT-5, its most powerful and versatile AI model to date, with CEO Sam Altman saying it can provide “PhD-level” expertise in areas such as writing, coding, and in healthcare. Combining unprecedented speed, precision, and adaptability, the release of GPT-5 has set a new industry standard by seamlessly handling everything from everyday queries to complex, expert-level tasks. “GPT-3 sort of felt to me like talking to a high school student… 4 felt like you’re kind of talking to a college student,” Altman said in a briefing…

A recent study from leading AI research company Anthropic has revealed that contrary to popular belief, giving artificial intelligence (AI) models more time to “think” or reason through problems does not always lead to better performance. Instead, these models often perform worse the longer they deliberate on prompts.  For years, top researchers and major companies like OpenAI and Google have raced to make AI models large and more sophisticated, with the assumption that more processing power and deeper thinking would enable AI to solve more complex tasks, especially in fields like healthcare where AI’s input can be critical. The central…

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, and the UK government have entered into a partnership that is designed to advance the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure as well as transform the country’s public services. The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), but both parties say it is not legally binding. This agreement captures the UK’s ambition to become a global leader in AI while ensuring that the benefits of advanced technologies reach every corner of the country.  The MoU, signed by UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary Peter Kyle and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, outlines a…

A wave of cyberattacks linked to Chinese state-sponsored hackers recently targeted vulnerable Microsoft SharePoint servers and affected several U.S. government agencies, Microsoft announced in a blog post. The cyberattacks, dated back to early July 2025, leveraged a set of zero-day vulnerabilities that were brought to fore and highlighted in the Microsoft July 2025 Patch Tuesday Update. The hackers used these zero-day vulnerabilities to gain access to sensitive systems and deploy malicious software.  How the cyberattacks went down Microsoft revealed in a detailed blog post that sophisticated hacking groups, identified as Linen Typhoon, Violet Typhoon, and Storm-2603, were behind the cyberattack…

New York-based Zip Security has raised $13.5 million in a Series A funding round to transform how small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) approach and have cybersecurity solutions in their possessions. The latest investment, led by venture firm Ballistic Ventures and joined by Silver Buckshot, Mantis VC, General Catalyst, Human Capital, and Box Group, brings Zip Security’s total funding to $21 million. Zip Security’s mission, right from its launch in 2022, is to make best-in-class cybersecurity services accessible, automated, and affordable for SMBs that often lack dedicated security teams but face rising cyberthreats and rigid compliance requirements. In the U.S., up…

OpenAI, the creator of the world’s most used AI-powered chatbot (ChatGPT), is set to launch its major artificial intelligence model, GPT-5, in August 2025, The Verge reports. This eagerly awaited release is expected to mark an advance in the development of AI technology, as it promises to deliver smarter and more versatile capabilities than any previous OpenAI’s models. GPT-5 is the latest version of OpenAI’s generative pre-trained transformer (GPT) models. These types of models, also trained on large language models (LLMs), are designed to understand and generate human-like language, and even process images and audio recordings. GPT-5 is special because…

The Trump administration has pulled back the curtain on its ambitious new blueprint for American dominance in artificial intelligence (AI), with the roll-out of a comprehensive AI Action Plan aimed at cutting regulatory red tape and “turbocharging” the country’s AI and digital infrastructure.  With more than 90 outlined policy actions detailed in a 28-page strategy document, the plan is one out of many transformative efforts to put America at the forefront of the global AI race while ensuring standard national security and economic prosperity. According to the White House’s press release, these policy actions span through three major pillars: Accelerating…

Elon Musk’s Tesla, the world’s most prominent electric vehicle (EV) maker, has officially made its long-awaited debut into India’s automotive market. The company recently launched its first showroom in Mumbai, which means its innovative technology and globally admired cars now has a presence in the world’s third-largest EV market.  Tesla’s entry into India’s EV market is not one without its own thorns and hurdles, as it followed nearly a decade of talks and negotiations. The EV maker encountered many problems before its entry, many of which were related to India’s high imported duties and the need for Tesla to establish local…

Google has sealed a $2.4 billion licensing-and-hiring deal with AI coding startup Windsurf. Under this deal, Google will use Windsurf for its code-generation technology, while bringing Windsurf’s CEO Varun Mohan, co-founder Douglas Chen, and several top engineers into Google’s DeepMind division. Google said the new hires will focus on AI agentic coding initiatives, which are a part of Gemini AI projects. “We’re excited to welcome some top AI coding talent from Windsurf’s team to Google DeepMind to advance our work in agentic coding,” Google spokesperson Chris Pappas said in an email to TechCrunch. This deal follows OpenAI’s failed $3 billion…

Microsoft July 2025 Patch delivers one of the year’s largest security drops, addressing 128 security vulnerabilities spanning across Windows, Office, SQL Server, SharePoint, Azure components, Visual Studio, and more. Among these, vulnerabilities and other remotely exploitable flaws affecting SQL Server stood out, making this one of the most important Patch Tuesday releases of the year, especially for IT administrators and cybersecurity teams. Patch Tuesday is Microsoft’s monthly, scheduled release of software updates and security fixes, typically occurring on the second Tuesday of each month. These updates are crucial for patching newly discovered vulnerabilities that could leave critical sector infrastructures as…