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OpenAI may soon launch “Operator,” an AI tool capable of autonomously performing tasks like coding and booking travel. Leaks suggest the macOS ChatGPT app includes hidden options for Operator, and benchmarks show mixed performance. While surpassing rivals on some tasks, Operator struggles with others. Safety concerns and competition from Anthropic and Google highlight the challenges of AI agent development.
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US President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming the U.S. Digital Service (USDS) to the U.S. DOGE Service (USDS), an advisory body led by Elon Musk to cut federal waste and modernize IT systems. DOGE Teams will be formed in federal agencies to implement the 18-month agenda, set to conclude by July 4, 2026. Lawsuits allege the initiative violates transparency laws, while Musk’s proposals to cut $2 trillion in federal spending, including restructuring key financial agencies, face skepticism.
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BHIM, which is backed by NPCI BHIM Services Limited (NBSL), has teamed up with FinTech Yatra 2025 as a Principal Partner to boost digital payment adoption and promote financial inclusion all over India. This ambitious 10,000-kilometer road initiative is designed to connect financial innovators with various stakeholders, with the aim of enhancing digital literacy. As part of the plan, BHIM intends to train more than 200 representatives from NGOs through a “train-the-trainer” approach, helping them to educate their communities. This partnership is in line with NBSL’s mission to close the digital divide and empower individuals with secure digital payment solutions, ultimately nurturing a more inclusive digital economy.
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Investing platform Zerodha has achieved a remarkable milestone of over 1.6 crore users managing assets worth ₹6 lakh crore, co-founder Nithin Kamath shared in a LinkedIn post. The platform’s success is attributed to its customer-centric philosophy, with nearly 30% of its user base joining through referrals.The platform’s growth stands out for its ad-free approach, focusing on customer value rather than flashy marketing. Kamath likened advertising to an addiction. While dominant among English-speaking users, Zerodha aims to expand in Hindi-speaking markets like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar by launching Hindi content channels to boost regional outreach.
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Bluesky launched customizable video feeds for targeted content, while X introduced a “Video Tab” offering personalized video recommendations. These updates, arriving amid TikTok’s US ban, position both platforms as potential alternatives for vertical video consumption. Bluesky also highlighted early-stage decentralized TikTok-like apps being developed on its AT Protocol framework.
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TikTok resumed operations after briefly going dark due to a federal ban. President Trump issued an executive order delaying the ban, ensuring no penalties for service providers. TikTok is now working on a long-term solution to stay in the US, while concerns over liability for supporting the app persist among lawmakers.
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The Indian mobility market is expected to double to over $600 billion by 2030, driven by electric, shared, and connected mobility, according to Google and BCG. Electric vehicle adoption will surge, with four-wheelers at 15-17% and two-wheelers at 35-40%. Consumer concerns include charging infrastructure and costs, while preferences vary between E4W and E2W. Women influence 52% of EV decisions, with high demand for tech features.
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Meta announced a new video editing app, Edits, launching on iOS next month, with Android to follow. Aimed at creators, the app offers creative tools, insights, and collaboration features. This move follows the removal of ByteDance’s CapCut amid the TikTok ban. Meta aims to capitalize on the gap, similar to its quick launch of Instagram Reels after TikTok’s India ban.
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Diagnosed with breast cancer twice, Aditi Mittal and her husband Sanchit Agarwal founded Newmi Care in 2022 to address gaps in women’s healthcare. The femtech platform offers retail services like advanced screenings and consultations, operates 10 women’s health clinics in Delhi-NCR, and collaborates with corporate giants like American Express and Deloitte. Newmi also provides tailored OPD insurance products for women, including maternity, hormonal, and cancer care. With funding from USAID and $1.5M in seed capital, Newmi serves over 60,000 women, aiming to expand to 100 clinics by 2026 and provide accessible, holistic healthcare for over a million women.
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AI-driven search engine Perplexity has recently acquired Read.cv, a professional networking platform that was launched in 2021 by former Facebook designer Andy Chung. Read.cv is recognized for its features such as resumes, team profiles, job listings, and a Sites function that allows users to create personal websites with “.cv” domains. However, the platform will start winding down operations this Friday. Users will have the opportunity to export their data until May 16, and the domain transition to Hello.cv will take place on January 31. Perplexity’s CEO, Aravind Srinivas, commended Read.cv for its insights into consumer and social experiences. This acquisition is the third for Perplexity as it broadens its focus on corporate tools, following its impressive $9 billion valuation and $500 million in funding from investors, including Institutional Venture Partners.
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