During the UK AI Safety Summit, Elon Musk emphasized the need for regulations on artificial intelligence in a conversation with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Musk described AI as the "most disruptive force in history" and highlighted the importance of having a regulatory framework, despite the potential challenges. He also envisioned a future where jobs might become obsolete due to AI advancements, raising questions about finding meaning in life. Musk praised the UK's Bletchley Declaration, signed by 28 countries including China, addressing the "catastrophic" harm potential of AI.          

Instagram, the popular social media platform owned by Meta, experienced a widespread outage as users globally faced server connection issues on the mobile app. The problem, reported by around 2,200 users worldwide and over 150 users in India, began at 7:00 pm, according to outage tracking site Downdetector. Despite users reporting difficulties accessing the platform, Meta has not released any official statement regarding the outage. Instagram enthusiasts encountered disruptions in service, highlighting the challenges faced by the social media giant in maintaining a seamless user experience.

India has joined 27 countries and the European Union in signing the world's first agreement on artificial intelligence (AI) safety at a summit in the UK. The Bletchley Declaration pledge aims to assess risks associated with AI. The two-day AI Safety Summit began at Bletchley Park, the UK's World War II code-breaking center. UK PM Rishi Sunak termed the declaration a landmark for the world's major AI powers to understand the technology's risks. Addressing the summit, India's IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said India views AI through lenses of openness, safety, trust and accountability.

India faces a significant data breach crisis as sensitive personal data of 81.5 million citizens, including Aadhaar and passport details, names, phone numbers, and addresses, surfaces on the dark web. The leak, originating from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) database and related to COVID-19 testing, marks a potential historic breach. A hacker, 'pwn0001,' advertised the stolen data on the dark web, leading to an ongoing investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Cybersecurity experts confirmed the authenticity of the leaked records, raising concerns about data security in India. [ Representative Image]

The UK will host a major two-day summit on artificial intelligence starting Tuesday, focused on growing concerns around advanced AI systems. Attendees will include Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, US Vice President Kamala Harris, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen and UN chief Antonio Guterres. Sunak said the goal is to work towards an international approach to ensure AI safety through collaboration. He proposed creating an expert panel similar to the one for climate change. The summit marks an effort by the UK and US to lead on AI policy as they host some of the top companies in the sector. Sunak said he will push for the first international statement addressing AI risks.

India's tech expertise takes center stage as Amandeep Singh Gill, Sharad Sharma, and Nazneen Rajani join the UN's High-Level Multistakeholder Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced the initiative, aiming to tackle AI challenges and enhance cooperation across sectors. Guterres highlighted AI's potential in crisis management and public services. The diverse panel signifies a collaborative effort to harness AI for Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing India's pivotal role. This union of minds promises innovative strides, fostering international collaboration for a tech-driven global future.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has revealed plans to create the world's inaugural artificial intelligence safety institute, aimed at evaluating and understanding the risks associated with AI technology. The announcement precedes a global summit on November 1-2 at Bletchley Park, where around 100 participants, including U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, will discuss the unpredictable advances of AI and the potential loss of human control. Sunak emphasized the need to address fears related to AI while ensuring its responsible development for a better future. China and the European Union are also expected attendees.

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has offered to donate $1 billion to Wikipedia if the online encyclopedia changes its name to "Dickipedia." Musk, known for his unconventional social media posts, made the proposition on Twitter, sparking widespread reactions. He also inquired about adding a cow and a poop emoji to his Wikipedia page. The offer follows Musk's recent takeover of Twitter, which he renamed "X." The proposal has generated mixed responses, with some questioning his motives and others finding humor in the situation. This move adds to Musk's history of intriguing social media antics.          

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, announced a new feature allowing users to manage two WhatsApp accounts within a single app on their phones. Addressing the challenge of balancing personal and professional conversations, the feature enables seamless switching between accounts without the need for logging out or using multiple devices. Users can set up a second WhatsApp account by adding a new phone number or using multi-SIM/eSIM phones. The company emphasized using only official WhatsApp versions for security, cautioning against downloading imitations or fake versions to add multiple accounts. Customizable privacy and notification settings enhance user control.

Social media platform X, formerly Twitter, announced it will test charging users a $1 annual subscription fee for basic features like likes, reposts and bookmarks. This "Not A Bot" subscription aims to combat bots and spammers, a top priority for new owner Elon Musk. The fee amount will vary by country based on exchange rates. It will first be tested in New Zealand and the Philippines. Existing users won't be affected but new non-paying users can only view and read posts, not engage. Bots have been a major issue for Musk since acquiring the company. X also limited tweet visibility last year to ensure user authenticity. The fee may be expanded if it succeeds in reducing bots.