OpenAI on Thursday said it shut down two influence operations -- from Russia and Iran -- that used ChatGPT to push fake journalist personas and run a "think-tank" to covertly peddle anti-Ukraine propaganda. The Russian operation co-opted "unwitting people" in Latin America to run a "think-tank" -- called the Social Research Center (SRC) -- used for covert activities aimed at undermining Ukraine's reputation in the region and to influence local politics, the company said.

Flock Safety plans to let go of about 18% of its employees, people with direct knowledge of the plans said on Thursday, as the maker of AI-powered surveillance cameras and license-plate readers faces mounting opposition to its products from

Central forces, barricades and shut liquor shops mark Delhi’s tense run-up to Saturday’s Jantar Mantar protest. Here is what residents can expect, and how to plan the weekend.

Democratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal has criticised the Trump administration’s reported suspension of Microsoft from the PERM employment-based green card programme, warning that the move could create uncertainty for skilled foreign workers and potentially affect the United States’ ability to attract global talent. n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Delhi Police are checking hotels and guest houses ahead of the CJP protest on October 10. A report has claimed that guests at some locations were being questioned.

Three former OpenAI security researchers on Thursday accused the ChatGPT-maker of firing them for warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence, reigniting the debate over safety at a company whose software has been involved in security breaches. If OpenAI's researchers can no longer sound the alarm or work with outside parties, "we are all at greater risk that something truly catastrophic will happen," the researchers' letter warns.

The discrepancy mainly arose from an attempt to produce a direct comparison with figures from rival Anthropic, the person said on condition of anonymity.

Tamil Nadu is gearing up for a closely watched Assembly bypoll contest, with Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay, DMK president M.K. Stalin and AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami stepping up their campaigns. The bypolls are drawing attention as a political test of support for the new TVK government and an opportunity for rival parties to assess their standing among voters. -newsn18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Happy Friday! The who's who of the startup ecosystem will come together in Bengaluru today to honour the winners of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) 2026.

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