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ChatGPT Health Arrives as OpenAI’s Biggest Step Towards AI-Powered Healthcare Yet
OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT Health, a dedicated health and wellness experience that allows users to connect their personal medical records and fitness apps to ChatGPT for context-aware responses on lab results, appointments, diet, and exercise advice. Data in the Health space is isolated and encrypted with enhanced privacy protections, and OpenAI said ...
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Cases Pile Up As Aravalli Mining Curbs Fail To Halt Violations In Rajasthan
Illegal mining continues in the Aravalli range in Rajasthan, with official data revealing large-scale violations despite repeated political promises to protect one of India's oldest mountain systems.
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Aadhaar Database Remains Protected, Multi-Layered Tech Being Used: Ministry
The government has implemented comprehensive measures to protect the personal data of Aadhaar number holders, and no breach of data has occurred from the central database to date.
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Aadhaar Has Several Levels Of Protection, No Data Breach So Far: Centre
There has been no breach of Aadhaar card holders' data from the Unique Identification Authority of India's (UIDAI) database till date, Ministry of Electronics & IT said on Wednesday.
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Google to Discontinue Dark Web Reports in February 2026, Directs Users to Existing Privacy and Security Tools
Google is discontinuing the dark web report, which was meant to scan the dark web for personal information of users. The company announced that it will stop scanning for new breaches on January 15, 2026. The dark web report will no longer be available to access from February 16, 2026. Google said that it is shifting the focus to tools that give use...
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How Chance AI Is Taking On Google Lens With a Curiosity-First Vision Agent, Explains Dr. Zeng
The technology behind Chance AI relies on open-source vision-language models (VLMs) ranging from 3 to 74 billion parameters, which the team post-trains to suit specific user needs. However, building a camera-first platform in an era of data privacy laws like GDPR comes with heavy responsibilities. To address this, the company adds several data prot...
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BSEB Becomes India's First ISO-Certified Board For Quality, Security & Records Management
BSEB implemented ERP and online systems for academic and administrative functions, along with an E-Office framework to digitally track files and protect data, says Chairman Anand Kishor.
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Top Demanding Professional Skills Shaping Future Careers
Technological advancements demand upskilling in fields like AI, Cyber Security and Data Science to meet evolving job market needs and drive industry transformation.
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How to Recover a Hacked WhatsApp Account: Step-by-Step Guide and Security Tips
WhatsApp accounts are frequent targets for hacking, leading to risks like impersonation, data misuse and financial fraud. Attackers often use OTP scams and social engineering, meaning even careful users can be affected. Fortunately, most accounts can be recovered if you act quickly. This guide explains how to recognise a compromised account, regain...
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Black Friday 2025: Shopping Safety Tips To Avoid Scams And Protect Your Data
Customers should enable multi-factor authentication, avoid suspicious links, and keep devices updated to protect against cyberattacks.
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Zomato Issues Clarification On New Contact Sharing Feature As Users Feel "Uncomfortable"
As Zomato's new feature rolls out, the conversation around data sharing, restaurant marketing and customer control has intensified across the F&B space.
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What Is an E-Passport? Benefits, Features and How to Apply in India
An e-passport is a modern version of the traditional passport, equipped with a contactless chip that securely stores personal and biometric details such as a digital photo, fingerprints or iris scans. This technology improves identity verification and reduces fraud. E-passports allow faster processing at airports through automated e-gates and provi...
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AI Tool In National Disease Surveillance Helped Issue Over 5,000 Alerts To Health Authorities: Data
Nearly 200 countries are legally bound by the International Health Regulations (IHR) to operate a national disease surveillance system. The IHR and World Health Organization work together in protecting global health security.
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Centre Notifies DPDP Rules 2025, RTI Amendment 2025 Comes Into Force
The Centre, on Friday, notified the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2025, bringing some of the rules into effect immediately. The notification comes nearly 10 months after the DPDP Rules, 2025, a draft of the bill was circulated in January. Among the rules that come into effect now is the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, amendment...
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Google Warns Users of AI-Driven Scams Targeting Job Seekers and Businesses
Google has warned of a sharp rise in AI-powered scams targeting job seekers and businesses. Fraudsters are using generative AI to create fake job listings, cloned company pages, and deceptive apps that appear genuine. Scams include fake recruiter profiles, review extortion, and counterfeit AI or VPN apps that steal data or money. Google advises use...
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ChatGPT Health Arrives as OpenAI’s Biggest Step Towards AI-Powered Healthcare Yet
OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT Health, a dedicated health and wellness experience that allows users to connect their personal medical records and fitness apps to ChatGPT for context-aware responses on lab results, appointments, diet, and exercise advice. Data in the Health space is isolated and encrypted with enhanced privacy protections, and OpenAI said ...
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Cases Pile Up As Aravalli Mining Curbs Fail To Halt Violations In Rajasthan
Illegal mining continues in the Aravalli range in Rajasthan, with official data revealing large-scale violations despite repeated political promises to protect one of India's oldest mountain systems.
-
Aadhaar Database Remains Protected, Multi-Layered Tech Being Used: Ministry
The government has implemented comprehensive measures to protect the personal data of Aadhaar number holders, and no breach of data has occurred from the central database to date.
-
Aadhaar Has Several Levels Of Protection, No Data Breach So Far: Centre
There has been no breach of Aadhaar card holders' data from the Unique Identification Authority of India's (UIDAI) database till date, Ministry of Electronics & IT said on Wednesday.
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Google to Discontinue Dark Web Reports in February 2026, Directs Users to Existing Privacy and Security Tools
Google is discontinuing the dark web report, which was meant to scan the dark web for personal information of users. The company announced that it will stop scanning for new breaches on January 15, 2026. The dark web report will no longer be available to access from February 16, 2026. Google said that it is shifting the focus to tools that give use...
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How Chance AI Is Taking On Google Lens With a Curiosity-First Vision Agent, Explains Dr. Zeng
The technology behind Chance AI relies on open-source vision-language models (VLMs) ranging from 3 to 74 billion parameters, which the team post-trains to suit specific user needs. However, building a camera-first platform in an era of data privacy laws like GDPR comes with heavy responsibilities. To address this, the company adds several data prot...
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BSEB Becomes India's First ISO-Certified Board For Quality, Security & Records Management
BSEB implemented ERP and online systems for academic and administrative functions, along with an E-Office framework to digitally track files and protect data, says Chairman Anand Kishor.
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Top Demanding Professional Skills Shaping Future Careers
Technological advancements demand upskilling in fields like AI, Cyber Security and Data Science to meet evolving job market needs and drive industry transformation.
-
How to Recover a Hacked WhatsApp Account: Step-by-Step Guide and Security Tips
WhatsApp accounts are frequent targets for hacking, leading to risks like impersonation, data misuse and financial fraud. Attackers often use OTP scams and social engineering, meaning even careful users can be affected. Fortunately, most accounts can be recovered if you act quickly. This guide explains how to recognise a compromised account, regain...
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Black Friday 2025: Shopping Safety Tips To Avoid Scams And Protect Your Data
Customers should enable multi-factor authentication, avoid suspicious links, and keep devices updated to protect against cyberattacks.
-
Zomato Issues Clarification On New Contact Sharing Feature As Users Feel "Uncomfortable"
As Zomato's new feature rolls out, the conversation around data sharing, restaurant marketing and customer control has intensified across the F&B space.
-
What Is an E-Passport? Benefits, Features and How to Apply in India
An e-passport is a modern version of the traditional passport, equipped with a contactless chip that securely stores personal and biometric details such as a digital photo, fingerprints or iris scans. This technology improves identity verification and reduces fraud. E-passports allow faster processing at airports through automated e-gates and provi...
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AI Tool In National Disease Surveillance Helped Issue Over 5,000 Alerts To Health Authorities: Data
Nearly 200 countries are legally bound by the International Health Regulations (IHR) to operate a national disease surveillance system. The IHR and World Health Organization work together in protecting global health security.
-
Centre Notifies DPDP Rules 2025, RTI Amendment 2025 Comes Into Force
The Centre, on Friday, notified the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2025, bringing some of the rules into effect immediately. The notification comes nearly 10 months after the DPDP Rules, 2025, a draft of the bill was circulated in January. Among the rules that come into effect now is the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, amendment...
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Google Warns Users of AI-Driven Scams Targeting Job Seekers and Businesses
Google has warned of a sharp rise in AI-powered scams targeting job seekers and businesses. Fraudsters are using generative AI to create fake job listings, cloned company pages, and deceptive apps that appear genuine. Scams include fake recruiter profiles, review extortion, and counterfeit AI or VPN apps that steal data or money. Google advises use...
