CHAT GPT

ChatGPT is launching group chats globally to all users on Free, Go, Plus, and Pro plans, OpenAI announced on Thursday. 

The move comes a week after the company began piloting the feature in select regions, including Japan and New Zealand.

The feature allows users to collaborate with each other and ChatGPT in one shared conversation. OpenAI says the launch turns ChatGPT from a one-on-one assistant into a space where friends, family, or co-workers can work together to plan, create, and make decisions.

The company sees group chats in ChatGPT as a way for people to coordinate trips, co-write documents, settle debates, or work through research together, while ChatGPT helps search, summarize, and compare options.

Up to 20 people can participate in a group chat as long as they’ve accepted an invite. Personal settings and memory stay private to each user, the company says.

To start a group chat, users need to tap the people icon and add participants, either directly or by sharing a link. Everyone will be asked to set up a short profile with their name, username, and photo.

It’s worth noting that adding someone to an existing chat creates a new conversation, leaving the original chat unchanged.

OpenAI says ChatGPT knows when to jump in and when to stay quiet during a group conversation. Users can tag “ChatGPT” to get it to respond. Plus, ChatGPT can react to messages with emojis, and reference profile photos.

“Over time, we see ChatGPT playing a more active role in real group conversations, helping people plan, create, and take action together,” the company wrote in an email to TechCrunch.

Thursday’s announcement comes less than two weeks after the launch of GPT‑5.1, which featured both Instant and Thinking versions of the model. In September, OpenAI launched a social app called Sora, where users can generate videos of themselves and their friends to share on a TikTok-style algorithmic feed.

Docs warn against relying on AI tools for med advice

Docs warn against relying on AI tools for med advice 

Ajay.Tomar@timesofindia.com 10.11.2025

Hyderabad : Doctors in Hyderabad have cautioned people against relying solely on artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT for medical advice. They emphasised that patients, especially those with chronic or serious health conditions, must always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to medication, diet, or treatment plans. 

The warning comes after at least two alarming incidents were recently reported in the city. In the first case, a 30-year old woman who had undergone a kidney transplant under the Jeevandan programme at the Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) lost her transplanted kidney after discontinuing her prescribed antibiotics based on ChatGPT’s suggestion.

 “The woman, who had been on dialysis for seven years before the transplant, reportedly stopped all her medication after ChatGPT told her that since her creatinine levels were normal, she no longer needed the drugs,” said Dr Sree Bhushan Raju, senior nephrologist, NIMS. 

Within weeks, her condition deteriorated, and her creatinine levels spiked again. She eventually required surgery and had to be put back on dialysis before being discharged recently. “We are seeing a worrying trend where even educated patients are relying on AI-generated advice instead of consulting doctors,” said Dr Mohd Taif, another senior nephrologist. 

Similar patterns Doctors said similar patterns are being noticed among the elderly as well, with many seeking advice on medicines or dosage changes from ChatGPT despite being advised otherwise by their doctors. “This over-reliance on AI is becoming a dangerous habit,” said Dr Taif. In another incident, a 62year-old diabetic man from the city suffered sudden weight loss and dangerously low sodium levels after following a diet plan suggested by ChatGPT. 

The AI tool had advised him to completely reduce salt intake, which proved harmful given his pre-existing condition. “These incidents show that while AI can provide general information, it lacks the clinical judgment and contextual understanding that a trained doctor brings,” said Dr K Rakesh, a senior govt nephrologist. 

In Aug this year, a 60-year-old man from New York was reportedly hospitalised after following a ChatGPTgenerated diet plan that advised him to replace all table salt (sodium chloride) with sodium bromide, a toxic substance. “People are starting to believe that ChatGPT is superior to doctors, but no AI can match the intellect, intuition, and experience of a medical professional,” said Dr Raju.

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மனித நுண்ணறிவு கடந்த நூற்றாண்டில் பல அதிசயங்களை உருவாக்கியது. ஆனால், இப்போது, மனிதனே உருவாக்கிய செயற்கை நுண்ணறிவு (ஏ.ஐ.) அந்த மனித நுண்ணறிவுக்கே சவால் விடும் நிலையை அடைந்துள்ளது. செயற்கை நுண்ணறிவு மருத்துவ உலகில் புரட்சிகரமான மாற்றங்களைக் கொண்டுவரும் ஆற்றலைக் கொண்டுள்ளது.

ஆனால், அது லாபம் மட்டுமே அடிப்படையாகக் கொண்ட வணிகமாக மாறும்போது, அதன் அதீதமான நன்மைகள் சாதாரண மக்கள் அனைவருக்கும் சமமாகக் கிடைப்பதை உறுதி செய்வது மிகப் பெரிய சவாலாக அமையும்.

மருத்துவத் துறையில் நோயைக் கண்டறிதல், புதிய மருந்துகள் உருவாக்கம், துல்லியமான மற்றும் சரியான மருத்துவக் கண்காணிப்பு, நோயாளிகள் பராமரிப்பு என எல்லாத் துறைகளிலும் இதன் தடம் நாளுக்கு நாள் அதிகரித்துக் கொண்டே வருகிறது.

ஒரு எக்ஸ் ரே அல்லது எம்.ஆர்.ஐ. படத்தில் மனிதக் கண்களால் காண முடியாத நுண்ணிய மாற்றங்களை ஒரு செயற்கை நுண்ணறிவு படிமுறை (அல்காரிதம்) கண்டறிய முடியும்.

இந்த முறையில் மனித தவறுகள் தவிர்க்கப்படுவதோடு, விரைவான தீர்வுகளுக்கும் வழிவகுக்க முடியும். இதனால், புற்றுநோய் போன்ற கொடிய நோய்களை ஆரம்பத்திலேயே துல்லியமாக அடையாளம் காண முடியும்.

நோயாளியின் மரபணு, வாழ்க்கை முறை, மருத்துவ வரலாறு போன்றவற்றை சில விநாடிகளில் அலசி ஆராய்ந்து, அவருக்கென தனித்துவமான சிகிச்சை முறையைத் தீர்மானிக்கவும் செயற்கை நுண்ணறிவு உதவுகிறது. இதுவே "தனிப்பட்ட மருத்துவம்' என்ற புதிய பரிமாணத்தை மருத்துவ சிகிச்சை மற்றும் சேவைத் துறையில் உருவாக்கியுள்ளது.

மருந்து ஆய்வகங்களிலும் இதுவரை கண்டிராத புரட்சியை இது உருவாக்கத் தொடங்கியுள்ளது. பல்லாயிரக்கணக்கான மூலக்கூறுகளை விரைவாகப் பகுப்பாய்வு செய்து சாத்தியமான மருந்துகளை அடையாளம் காணும் திறன் இதற்குண்டு; இதனால், மருந்துக் கண்டுபிடிப்பு ஆண்டுகள் அல்ல, மாதங்களில் முடிகிற நிலை உருவாகி வருவது கண்கூடு. எனவே, குறைந்த விலையில் சிறந்த மருந்துகள் உருவாகும் வாய்ப்பும் உலக அளவில் அதிகரித்து வருகிறது.

இன்றைய அளவில் மருத்துவமனைகளின் நிர்வாகச் சுமை அதிகமாக உள்ளது. இந்த நிலையை மாற்றி மருத்துவர்கள் நோயாளிகளுடன் நேரடியாகச் செலவிடும் நேரத்தை அதிகரிக்கவும் இது உதவுகிறது. வயது முதிர்ந்தோரின் மக்கள்தொகை தொடந்து அதிகரித்துவரும் சூழலில் அனைவருக்கும் மருத்துவ சிகிச்சை அளிக்க செயற்கை நுண்ணறிவு (ஏ.ஐ.) பெரும் உதவியாக இருக்கும்.

தொலைநிலை மருத்துவ சிகிச்சை மற்றும் கண்காணிப்பு எளிதில் சாத்தியமாவது மனிதகுல வரப்பிரசாதம். வளர்ந்துவரும் தொழில்நுட்பங்கள் மூலமாக மருத்துவ சிகிச்சை மற்றும் உதவியை நகரங்களின் எல்லைகளைத் தாண்டி கிராமங்களுக்கும், ஏன் வீடுகளுக்கும் கொண்டு சேர்க்க முடியும்.

இந்தியாவில் மருத்துவக் காப்பீடு மற்றும் அரசு மருத்துவ நல்வாழ்வுத் திட்டங்கள் ஆயுஷ்மான் பாரத், தமிழ்நாடு மருத்துவ நலவாழ்வு திட்டம் போன்றவை மக்களின் நல்வாழ்வு பாதுகாப்பில் முக்கியப் பங்கு வகிக்கின்றன. செயற்கை நுண்ணறிவை இவற்றில் பயன்படுத்தும்போது இந்தத் திட்டங்களை மேலும் விரிவாக்கம் செய்யவும் செயல்திறனை அதிகரிக்கவும் சாத்தியக்கூறுகள் உள்ளன.

நோயாளிகளின் மருத்துவ வரலாறு, மருந்து உபயோக நடைமுறை, மற்றும் ஆபத்து மதிப்பீட்டுத் தரவுகள் போன்றவற்றை ஒருங்கிணைத்து செயற்கை நுண்ணறிவு தொழில்நுட்ப அமைப்புகள் துல்லியமான தீர்மானங்களை எடுத்து விடும். இதன்மூலம் போலி காப்பீட்டு கோரிக்கைகள் குறையவும், உண்மையான பயனாளிகளுக்கு விரைவான நிதி உதவி சென்றடையவும் வழிவகுக்கும்.

செயற்கை நுண்ணறிவு ஊடாக மருத்துவ வசதிகளைத் திட்டமிடும் அரசின் திறனும் மேம்படும். எந்த மாவட்டத்தில் அல்லது எந்தப் பகுதியில் எத்தகைய நோய் அதிகம் பரவுகிறது, எந்த இடங்களில் மருத்துவமனைகள், சிறப்பு மருத்துவர்கள் அல்லது எத்தகைய மருந்துகள் கையிருப்பு தேவைப்படுகின்றன போன்ற விவரங்களை முன்கூட்டியே கணிக்கும் திறனுடன் அரசுத் திட்டங்கள் புதிய உத்வேகத்துடன் செயல்பட முடியும். இதனால், மருத்துவ சிகிச்சை செலவுகள் மட்டுமின்றி உயிரிழப்புகள்கூட குறையும்.

செயற்கை நுண்ணறிவின் பலம் மனிதநேய நோக்குடன் இணைந்தால்தான் அது உண்மையான மருத்துவ விடுதலைப் புரட்சியாக மாறும். ஆனால், இதன் மறுபக்கம் மிகவும் கூர்மையானது. தனி நபரின் மருத்துவத் தரவுகள் என்பது மிக ரகசியமான தனிப்பட்ட சொத்தாகும். அவரது அனுமதியின்றி அந்தத் தரவுகளை மருத்துவமனைகளோ அல்லது வேறு வணிக நிறுவனங்களோ லாப நோக்கில் பயன்படுத்தும் ஆபத்தை மறுக்க முடியாது.

செயற்கை நுண்ணறிவு படிமுறைகள் (அல்காரிதம்) அவற்றுக்குப் பயிற்சி அளிக்கப்பட்ட தரவுகளை மட்டுமே சார்ந்திருப்பதால், சமூக சார்புகள் அதில் ஊடுருவும் வாய்ப்பும் ஆபத்தும் அதிகம். இது சமத்துவமின்மையை உருவாக்கும் அல்லது இருப்பதை அதிகரிக்கும்.

விலை உயர்ந்த கருவிகள் மற்றும் சிகிச்சை முறைகள் மருத்துவ சேவை பொருளாதார ரீதியில் வசதி உள்ளவர்களுக்கே கிடைக்கும் என்ற நிலை உருவாகி விடும். அதேபோல், கணினி மற்றும் மென்பொருள் பயன்பாடுகளைக் கையாளும் திறன் படைத்தோர் மட்டும் பயன் அடைய முடியும் என்ற நிலை உருவாகி சமூகத்தில் உள்ள எண்மப் பிளவை மேலும் அதிகரித்து விடும் என்பதை மறந்துவிடக் கூடாது.

செயற்கை நுண்ணறிவு பயன்பாடுகளில் மிகப் பெரிய சிக்கல் பொறுப்புக்கூறல் குறித்ததுதான்.

ஒரு செயற்கை நுண்ணறிவு தொழில்நுட்பம் தவறாக நோயைக் கண்டறிந்தாலோ அல்லது தவறான சிகிச்சை அளித்துவிட்டாலோ அந்த மருத்துவ சேவை குறைபாட்டுக்கும், அதன் விளைவுகளுக்கும் யார் பொறுப்பு ஏற்பது? மருத்துவரா, மருத்துவமனையா அல்லது மென்பொருள் நிறுவனமா? இந்த பிளாக் பாக்ஸ் சிக்கல் நீதியியல் உலகையே குழப்புகிறது.

மேலும், மருத்துவர்கள் செயற்கை நுண்ணறிவின் மீது முழுமையாகச் சார்ந்தால், அவர்களின் தீர்மானிக்கும் தனித் திறனும் மருத்துவ நுண்ணறிவும் மங்கும் அபாயம் உண்டு. அதே சமயம், லாப நோக்கத்தை மட்டுமே கொண்ட சில நிறுவனங்கள் தேவையற்ற சோதனைகள், சிகிச்சைகள், மருந்துகள் போன்றவற்றை செயற்கை நுண்ணறிவின் பெயரில் பரிந்துரைத்து மக்களைச் சுரண்டும் ஆபத்தும் மறுக்க முடியாதது. இதை சமநிலைப்படுத்துவது மத்திய, மாநில அரசுகளின் மிக முக்கியமான பொறுப்பாகும்.

தனிநபர் மருத்துவத் தரவுகளைப் பாதுகாக்கும் வலுவான சட்டங்கள் அவசியம். செயற்கை நுண்ணறிவு எவ்வாறு முடிவுகளை எடுக்கிறது என்பது குறித்த வெளிப்படைத்தன்மை கட்டாயமாக்கப்பட வேண்டும். தவறுகள் ஏற்பட்டால் யார் பொறுப்பு என வரையறுக்கும் சட்ட அமைப்புகள் உருவாக்கப்பட வேண்டும். பல்வேறு சமூகப் பிரிவினரிடமும் பரிசோதிக்கப்பட்டு, சார்பற்றவை என்ற சான்று பெற்ற மாதிரிகளே மருத்துவத் துறையில் அனுமதிக்கப்பட வேண்டும்.

மருத்துவர்கள் செயற்கை நுண்ணறிவை முழுமையாகச் சாராமல், மனிதநேய அணுகுமுறையைப் பின்பற்ற வேண்டும். இறுதி முடிவை எப்போதும் மனித மருத்துவரே எடுக்க வேண்டும். செயற்கை நுண்ணறிவு உருவாக்குநர்களும் சமூகப் பொறுப்புடன் நடந்துகொள்ள வேண்டும். லாப நோக்கத்தைக் கடந்து, பொதுநல நோக்கத்தையும் நெறிமுறையையும் இணைத்த வடிவமைப்புகள் தேவை. மேலும், மலிவு விலையில் பலருக்கும் பயன்படுத்தக்கூடிய தொழில்நுட்பங்கள் உருவாக்கப்பட வேண்டும்.

பொதுமக்களும் விழிப்புணர்வுடன் இருக்க வேண்டும். செயற்கை நுண்ணறிவு எவ்வாறு அவர்களின் தரவுகளைப் பயன்படுத்துகிறது என்பதை அறியும் உரிமை நோயாளிகளுக்கும் இருக்க வேண்டும். மருத்துவம் பயில்பவர்களுக்கு மருத்துவக் கல்வியோடு எண்மக் கல்வியும் சேர்த்து வழங்க வேண்டிய தருணம் வந்துவிட்டது. அதற்கு மருத்துவக் கல்லூரிகளில் செயற்கை நுண்ணறிவு தொடர்பான பாடத் திட்டங்களைச் சேர்க்க வேண்டியது அவசியம். இது தொடர்பாக, மருத்துவக் கல்வித் துறை நடவடிக்கை எடுக்க வேண்டும். அதைக் கற்றுக் கொடுக்க ஆசிரியர்களுக்கு உரிய பயிற்சிகள் அளிக்கப்பட வேண்டியது அவசியம்.

மக்களும் தங்கள் தரவுகள் குறித்து விழிப்புணர்வுடன் இருக்க வேண்டும். அப்படி இருந்தால் மட்டுமே அவர்களின் உரிமை காக்கப்படும்.

செயற்கை நுண்ணறிவு தரமான மருத்துவ சேவையை ஜனநாயகப்படுத்தும் திறனைக் கொண்டது. ஆனால், அதன் பயன் சிலருக்கு மட்டும் சுருங்கிவிடாமல், மக்கள் எல்லோரையும் சென்றடைய வேண்டும். அதற்கு வலுவான சட்டங்கள், தெளிவான நெறிமுறைகள், சரியான மனித மேற்பார்வை, சமூகப் பொறுப்புணர்வு ஆகியவை இணைந்திருக்க வேண்டும்.

இறுதியில், செயற்கை நுண்ணறிவு என்பது ஓர் இருமுனைக் கத்தி; சரியான கைகளில் இருந்தால் அது உயிரைக் காப்பாற்றும் கருவி; தவறான கைகளில் விழுந்தால் அது நியாயத்தையும் நம்பிக்கையையும் காயப்படுத்தும் ஆயுதமாக மாறும்.தொழில்நுட்பத்துக்கும் மனிதநேயத்துக்கும் இடையே சமநிலையைப் பேணும் நாடுகள்தான் எதிர்கால மருத்துவத்தின் உண்மையான தலைவர்கள்!

கட்டுரையாளர்:

ஐ.ஏ.எஸ். அதிகாரி (ஓய்வு).

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Stop saying ‘Summarise this’ to OpenAI's ChatGPT, expert explains 7 smarter prompts instead

Stop saying ‘Summarise this’ to OpenAI's ChatGPT, expert explains 7 smarter prompts instead 

AI expert has shared seven smarter ChatGPT prompts to go beyond basic summaries, helping users extract insights, create action plans, build frameworks, and uncover hidden ideas for smarter, more actionable AI use. Check out the AI tool guide to achieve better results. Govind Choudhary

 Updated 20 Oct 2025, 04:05 PM IST

Here are 7 ChatGPT prompts to elevate your productivity. (HT_PRINT) As artificial intelligence becomes an everyday tool for work and learning, users are discovering that simple instructions like “summarise this” barely scratch the surface of what AI can do. Chidanand Tripathi, an X user and AI enthusiast, believes that by tweaking the way we prompt ChatGPT, we can extract far more actionable insights, deeper analysis, and practical strategies from any text.

On 20 October, he shared seven innovative prompts designed to guide the AI in delivering expert-level output, making it easier for professionals, students, and curious readers alike to turn information into meaningful action.

The seven smarter prompts 

Extract Strategic Insights –

 “Analyze this text like a strategy consultant. Identify the key insights, missed opportunities, and strategic implications I should act on immediately.”

By tweaking the way we prompt ChatGPT, we can extract far more actionable insights, deeper analysis, and practical strategies from any text. 

Turn Text Into Action – “From this material, create a step-by-step action plan I can use to apply the main lessons in my business or personal workflow.”

 Identify Core Principles – 

 “Compare the arguments or points in this text to opposing views in the same field. Highlight where it aligns, diverges, and why that matters.”

 Summarise by Role – “Summarise this content specifically for someone working as a [role]. Focus only on what that person would find useful or high leverage.”

Create a Knowledge Framework – “Transform this content into a clear framework or model I can reuse to explain the topic to others. Include categories, steps, or phases.”

 Extract What Others Miss – “Read this text and point out the hidden assumptions, biases, or unspoken insights that most readers would overlook but experts would notice.” 

AI prompts to create stunning Diwali portraits Making AI more useful Tripathi’s prompts reflect a shift in how AI is being used today: from passive summarisation to active, strategic thinking. By asking the right questions, users can turn ChatGPT into a powerful partner for learning, decision-making, and professional growth.

Understand how to work with AI tools, not compete with them

Understand how to work with AI tools, not compete with them 

 CAREER COUNSELLOR  06.10.2025

TIMES EDUCATION BANGALORE 

Looking Beyond Coding I want to become a software developer. Is coding still safe in the AI era? -Nitya Raghavan, Indore 

Yes — but basic coding is increasingly automated now. Focus on full-stack development, AI integration, cybersecurity, and problem-solving. Learn languages in demand (Python, JavaScript, Go) and understand how to work with AI tools, not compete with them. Build domain expertise (for example, healthcare tech, FinTech) so you can design solutions tailored to real-world needs. 

|Key Business Mantras I want to run my own business after college. Where do I start, there is no one in my family to guide me. -Suhel Narayan, Kerala 

First, ditch the whole fantasy of becoming the overnight startup billionaire. Building a business is more ‘slow cook’ than ‘instant noodles.’ So while it is best to start by learning the basics of entrepreneurship — you would also need to spend time understanding people, because business is human behaviour in disguise. Study digital marketing so you can be seen, basic finance so you can survive, and negotiation so you can thrive. Don’t wait for ‘the big idea’ — identify a niche and launch small. Sell something, offer a service, test an idea. Internships, side hustles, even running a stall at a local Diwali mela are like miniMBAs in reality. Too many people think, “I’ll start when I have enough experience.” Truth bomb: you get the right experience by starting. AI can forecast trends and write business plans, but it can’t schmoose at a networking event or read a hesitant customer’s body language. Develop people and communication skills. Remember, at the end of the day, algorithms don’t sign cheques — people do. Best of luck. 

|Breaking New Ground I am a science student but I have decided I don’t want to bea doctor or engineer. What else can I do? -Sourav Tawade, Pune 

Oh, plenty — and you don’t have to think you are ‘wasting’ your science background by skipping the stereotypical routes. Science is a passport to everything from environmental consulting to forensic science, food technology, science communication, data analysis, public health policy, wildlife conservation, UX design for healthtech, and even… brewing craft beer (yes, it is Chemistry). Here is a secret: your science background is not just about facts — it is about thinking like a scientist (logically, systematically, curiously, sceptically). That problem-solving mindset works beautifully across a slew of careers you would not expect — like product design, finance, or even diplomacy. Whatever you do, make sure you are adequately AI savvy. However, while AI can crunch datasets at lightning speed, it cannot connect the dots in ways that break new ground. As of now, at least. Your edge will lie in spotting the weird, interesting, and possibly world-changing questions to ask in the first place. 

Making a Career in Music Although I don’t sing or play an instrument, I listen to music all the time. Can I make a career in music beyond performing? –Tithi Mishra, Asansol

 Absolutely — and you don’t have to be a vocalist or instrumentalist to make a living. The music world is vast and varied. Think sound engineering, audio branding for companies, music therapy, composing for films, games or ads, curating playlists for streaming platforms, teaching, or running your own indie label. Some careers are surprisingly niche — like designing soundscapes for luxury hotels or composing the tiny ‘ta-da’ tones you hear when you switch on a gadget. Here is the thing no one tells you : in music, versatility beats virtuosity. You might not win a Grammy, but you can still make a living that is rich in creativity. Also, AI can churn out tunes, but it can’t feel the ache of a love song or the mischief in a rap.

Master the art of directing emotion in music — knowing not just what notes to play, but why and for whom. That human emotional compass is irreplaceable.

WhatsApp Beta: New features enhance calls and scheduling; call hub, quick access, business verification and more

WhatsApp Beta: New features enhance calls and scheduling; call hub, quick access, business verification and more

WhatsApp plans to roll out a centralised call hub for iOS users, ensuring a consistent experience across Android and iOS platforms.

By: Tech Desk

October 3, 2025 04:46 PM IST

WhatsApp is also set to introduce this centralised call hub for iOS users, ensuring a uniform experience across platforms.(Express Photo)

The latest WhatsApp Beta for Android introduces a centralised call hub, consolidating all call-related features into a single, intuitive interface. Users can now initiate calls, schedule future calls, access the dialer, and manage contacts without navigating multiple screens. This streamlined design enhances communication efficiency by providing quick access to chat, video, and audio calls, as well as call scheduling.

WhatsApp is also set to introduce this centralised call hub for iOS users, ensuring a uniform experience across platforms. This follows the recent WhatsApp for iOS update (version 25.27.73), which improved accessibility and user interaction in the Calls tab, reflecting WhatsApp’s commitment to enhancing its calling features for all users.

Unified Call Hub Simplifies Communication on iOS

A recent update enables select iOS users to access a unified call hub within the Calls tab. This structured interface centralises all call-related tasks, allowing users to access the dialer, schedule conversations, or start calls without navigating multiple menus. The revamped Conversations tab is now more intuitive, reducing the steps needed to initiate or manage calls for a smoother daily experience.

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Quick Access to Calls and Scheduling Features

The updated design introduces a convenient shortcut, resembling a “+” button in the top-right corner, enabling users to start calls with up to 31 participants or initiate private conversations. The scheduling feature allows users to plan calls and share details via chat, ensuring all participants are informed. This combination of instant and scheduled calling options provides a versatile solution for both personal and professional use.

Dedicated Dialer and Business Account Verification

The update also includes a dedicated dialer shortcut, simplifying calls to any WhatsApp-registered number without requiring users to save contact details beforehand. Additionally, enhanced verification for business accounts confirms whether a number is linked to a verified WhatsApp account, boosting user confidence in the authenticity of their contacts.

WhatsApp adds cool new features as Arattai app hits record downloads in India:

WhatsApp adds cool new features as Arattai app hits record downloads in India:

 Details here 01.10.2025

WhatsApp has brought some new features to the app, including more AI additions at a time when homegrown Arattai messaging app is gaining popularity in India. 

India Today Tech New Delhi,UPDATED: Sep 30, 2025 12:25 IST 

WhatsApp has introduced several cool new features at a time when Arattai is gaining popularity in India. Users on the Meta-owned platform will now be able to use AI to express their creativity even in chats.

According to WhatsApp, users can create chat themes with Meta AI. Chat themes were introduced earlier this year as a way to customise the look of the app on your phone or use special themes for specific chats. Now users can simply give a prompt and get the chat theme of their choice with Meta AI.

Additionally, you can create AI backgrounds for video calls on WhatsApp, a fun way to interact with your friends and family. WhatsApp claims that you can even add backgrounds while taking photos or videos directly in a chat.

Moreover, users can now share live photos via WhatsApp. It's been years since Apple first introduced live photos with the iPhone 6s in 2015. Several Android makers have introduced their own versions of the year. Live photos or motion photos capture a short video sequence while taking an image.

Other updates include support for document scanning on Android, a feature that was already available on iPhones. All WhatsApp users can now search for group chats by writing the name of any contact who is part of that group.

Can Arattai replace WhatsApp? 

WhatsApp is the undisputed leader when it comes to messaging platforms. However, Arattai has emerged as a potential made-in-India alternative to the Meta-owned app. Arattai is a messaging platform built by homegrown tech firm Zoho.

Arattai has soared in popularity in the past couple of days, even reaching number 1 on the Apple App Store. The app was also endorsed by government officials, including Union Education Minister Dharmendra Prasad.

Arattai has some unique features compared to WhatsApp. Users get a dedicated meeting section akin to Google Meet. This allows for organised meetings and calls through Arattai.

Moreover, Arattai also brings a ‘Till I reach’ feature for location sharing. The live location automatically stops when the user has reached the set destination, making it more convenient.

Arattai does have the potential to make it big in India. But there is still a long way to go before it can even come close to replacing WhatsApp. Messages on Arattai are not end-to-end encrypted, a major concern for individuals who want to keep their data private. Though Zoho has asserted that they will bring end-to-end encryption to the app soon.

Stalin launches Chennai One app to bring seamless commute experience

Stalin launches Chennai One app to bring seamless commute experience

The mobile app from CUMTA works as a journey planner for commuters and provides multiple transport options, including buses, Chennai Metro Rail, suburban trains, and autorickshaws. The app enables its users to travel by different modes of commute using a single QR code ticket

Ease of travel: Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, Minister P.K. Sekarbabu and Chennai Mayor R. Priya with other Ministers and officials during the launch of the mobile application ‘Chennai One’ in Chennai on Monday.

 SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

The Hindu Bureau

CHENNAI. 23.09.2025

With the launch by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday, Chennai city has now got a single ticketing application — ‘Chennai One’ for commuting using different modes of transportation.

Rigorous testing

The mobile app that underwent trials for many months aims bring in a seamless commuting experience for travellers in city.

This app works as a journey planner for a commuter and offers multiple options of commuting including buses, Chennai Metro Rail services, suburban trains or autos.

The plan for developing an app to create a single QR code was mooted by Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (CUMTA)more than two years ago and following that,CUMTA did the ‘Journey Planner-cum-Integrated Ticketing in Chennai Metropolitan Area’ study.

With 47 lakh travellers in the city commuting using different modes, CUMTA felt such an app could significantly benefit commuters if it could help them plan their daily travel and generate a single QR code ticket that could be used in all these modes.

Subsequently, they floated bids, awarded the contract for developing the app. Early this year, CUMTA started trials for the app before the launch on Monday.

On the social media platform X, CUMTA said: “For the first time ever, MTC Buses, Metro Rail, Suburban Rail, Autos & Cabs come together in ONE powerful app CHENNAI ONE – making travel in Chennai seamless, smart & stress-free.”

Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, Minister for Natural Resources S. Regupathy,Transport Minister S.S. Sivasankar, Minister for Housing, Prohibition and Excise S Muthusamy, Chennai Mayor R. PriyaandMinister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments and Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) P.K. Sekarbabu were also present at the launch of the app.

How to use the app

After downloading the mobile application (available for free on both Android and iOS platforms), a commuter has to register their mobile phone number which is verified through one-time password (OTP). Later, the user is required to enter details including their full name, e-mail address, gender. Then, the commuter has to provide the origin and destination of the journey.

User choice

After a request for location access, the app will ask the preferred mode of transport of the commuter and the if the commuter wants fewer transfers, best route or less walking.

For instance, if someone wants to travel from Vadapalani to Thiruvanmiyur, the app indicates a few commuting options, routes and cost taken to travel for each route. One of the routes suggested for travel between Vadapalani and Thiruvanmiyur is 13.4 km ride (a 50-minute trip) which will cost the commuter ₹35.

As the first option, the commuter is suggested to walk to the nearest Vadapalani Metro Rail station and to take a train till Ekkatuthangal. For the second leg of the journey, the app suggests the option of bus and an auto; if the commuter chooses to travel by bus, it provides direction to the nearest bus stop, the bus number (49, in this case) and time taken to the stop, which is about half a km walk.

The final step is the last leg of the ride by the bus till Thiruvanimyur.

If the commuter picks the route he wants to travel by, then the app takes him to the payment gateway and provides the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) option and finally, the single QR code ticket is generated.

Technology amplifies teacher’s impact, but cannot replace human connection

Technology amplifies teacher’s impact, but cannot replace human connection

Teachers, like their students, must become lifelong learners, continuously picking up new skills in digital pedagogy, data-driven assessment, and AI-enabled personalisation

Rajlakshmi.Ghosh@timesofindia.com   08.09.2025

With the exponential growth of technology, especially internet access and digital learning resources, teachers today are moving towards becoming facilitators of learning, guiding students in navigating information, critically analysing content, and applying knowledge through a practical lens. The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated this trend, inducing a transition to online and hybrid learning models. Teachers showcased their resilience, mastering video conferencing platforms and maintaining student interaction remotely. Despite their adaptability, Indian educators today face several challenges, including uneven access to technology, lack of adequate training, lower pay packages and resource constraints. Institutional Support The truth is that teachers, like their students, must become lifelong learners in the digitised era. 

“They need to continuously pick up new skills in digital pedagogy, data-driven assessment, and AIenabled personalisation. Institutions should support them with structured training and opportunities to engage directly with industry and new technologies,” says Prof V Ramgopal Rao, vice-chancellor, BITS Pilani group. “Teachers benefit when they move from being observers to adopters, collaborators, and innovators in AI usage. So, educational institutions must focus on hands-on training. That could start with scenario-based workshops, peer learning, mentorship, and online modules. It must include ethics, privacy, data literacy, and classroom application. Technology amplifies the teacher’s impact. 

However, it does not replace the human connection,” says M Jagadesh Kumar, former chairman, UGC. Mind is the Source “The real value of a teacher lies in contextualising knowledge, in adapting it to the learner, and in inspiring curiosity–no machine can do that,” Rao says. Despite tech disruptions, the relationship between the teacher and the taught will thrive. “While technology provides information and knowledge, the teacher imparts human values. Books, teachers and technology will coexist, with one complementing the other. Technology fosters singularity in an essentially pluralistic world. Till our exam system changes, human intervention will persist unlike in foreign universities where they allow students to use technology to get knowledge in an instant. But even there, the mind is the source,” says Shayama Chona, former principal, DPS, RK Puram, New Delhi. Covid underscored technology’s impact in unprecedented ways. “The latter can at best be a supplement but cannot replace the college experience which contributes to students’ holistic development,” says Prof Vijaya Venkataraman, HOD, Germanic and Romance Studies, University of Delhi (DU). Some worry that the human mentors will lose their importance in the face of technology. But evidence points to the opposite.

 “Teachers focus more on emotional and motivational needs when freed from routine tasks,” Prof Kumar says. Collaboration between teachers and technology can improve education on multiple fronts. “AI can handle routine evaluations and even help design personalised learning paths. Virtual labs and simulations can create experiential learning opportunities for students who otherwise would never access such facilities,” Prof Rao says. Towards Inclusion Across India, AI readiness is however uneven—not for lack of intent, but for lack of structured pathways. “We need to treat AI-readiness as professional literacy, not a luxury,” says Prof Suman Chakraborty, director, IIT Kharagpur, underpinning the need for a hub-and-spoke mentoring model where the use of institute/school clusters such as the NITs/IITs and DIETs/ SCERTs—can run quarterly ‘learning hackathons’, tele-mentoring, and mobile teacher studios to upskill teachers. At the macro level, the AI India Mission has the potential to transform how rural teachers gain new skills by giving them access to digital training platforms in local languages.

 “To access and use AI tools, one needs smartphones and reliable broadband. The situation is rapidly changing, as rural India has 488 million internet users while urban India has 397 million users. Imagine a teacher in a small village using AI-driven apps to learn classroom strategies or even practise coding. That picture is no longer distant because India’s digital public infrastructure has grown remarkably, from UPI to Aadhaar-enabled services. With the proliferation of low-cost data and government-supported platforms, the direction is unmistakably towards inclusion and opportunity,” Prof Kumar adds. But even if rural schools manage to have digital infrastructure, they often lack good teachers. “This is because teaching is not the first choice of the majority since it does not pay as much as the corporate sector,” Chona says. As India moves from contentheavy schooling to innovative learning, AI will not define our teachers; our teachers will define how India uses AI—rooted in ethics, powered by science, and focused on every child’s potential, Prof Chakraborty adds.

Enabling Access Collaboration between teachers and technology can make education more datadriven and student-centric. “The era has evolved from taking attendance orally and marking it on sheets to later entering it on computers, and now, using applications and even AI-powered face detection for attendance,” says Prof Debabrata Das, director, IIIT-Bangalore.

ChatGPT Go subscription launches in India at ₹399 with UPI payments support

ChatGPT Go subscription launches in India at ₹399 with UPI payments support

By Debashis Sarkar

Updated on: Aug 19, 2025 07:56 am IST

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Go plan in India at Rs. 399 per month. It offers higher messages limits, file uploads, and double memory compared to free tier.

OpenAI has launched a new subscription tier called ChatGPT Go in India, priced at Rs. 399 per month. The plan is designed to give Indian users more access to popular features such as higher usage limits, image generation, file uploads and extended memory, all at a fraction of the cost of the Plus plan.OpenAI launches ChatGPT Go in India at Rs. 399 with UPI payments and 10× higher limits.(Unsplash)

Nick Turley, Vice President and Head of ChatGPT, announced that ChatGPT Go is rolling out in India first before expanding to other countries. He explained that one of the biggest requests from Indian users has been affordability and local payment options, which the new tier directly addresses.

With ChatGPT Go, users get ten times higher message limits, ten times more image generations, ten times more file uploads, and double the memory length compared with the free plan. This makes it a practical choice for students, freelancers and professionals who often find the free plan restrictive but may not need the full set of features offered under Plus or Pro.

Another important update is the shift to Indian rupee pricing across subscription tiers. All users in India will now see prices displayed in INR, removing confusion around currency conversions. For the first time, OpenAI is also allowing payments through UPI, India’s most widely used digital payment method. This move makes upgrading to a paid plan simpler and more accessible for a much larger audience.

ChatGPT currently offers four tiers: the free plan with limited usage, the new Go plan at Rs. 399, the Plus plan priced at Rs. 1,999, and the Pro plan at Rs. 19,999. The Go tier is aimed at bridging the gap between free and Plus, giving users breathing space for daily usage at a lower cost.

The India-first rollout highlights OpenAI’s strategy to expand AI adoption in cost-sensitive markets by offering flexible and locally relevant options. It also reflects a shift towards making generative AI tools more inclusive, not just for enterprises and premium users but also for students and individuals using ChatGPT for learning, creative projects, and work.

For everyday users, this launch means fewer interruptions due to usage caps, smoother workflows, and greater creative freedom. Whether drafting long documents, generating images, or uploading files for analysis, the Go plan provides enough capacity for real-world productivity without the high subscription cost.

ChatGPT Go’s launch in India is not just about affordability but also about accessibility. By combining lower pricing with UPI payments, OpenAI has removed two of the biggest barriers for Indian users. With this pilot, India becomes the testbed for a new global strategy, and feedback from users here will likely shape how ChatGPT Go expands worldwide.

Man consults ChatGPT for diet advice, three months later diagnosed with bromide intoxication: Know what it is and how serious it can get

Man consults ChatGPT for diet advice, three months later diagnosed with bromide intoxication: Know what it is and how serious it can get

etimes.in | Aug 12, 2025, 07.51 AM IST

A man decides to overhaul his diet, he’s concerned about table salt (sodium chloride) and wants to eliminate chloride altogether. In comes ChatGPT, the AI advisor, suggesting a replacement… which ends up being sodium bromide. He takes the advice, skips normal salt, and starts adding sodium bromide to his meals. Fast forward three months, and things go off the rails. He’s in the emergency department (ED), experiencing full-blown psychiatric symptoms, paranoia, hallucinations, and all that.

The case has been published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine Clinical Cases.

Diagnostics? His lab results are weird, his blood shows what looks like high chloride levels, but it’s actually a false flag thanks to bromide messing with the measurements. Doctors look into it, hit up Poison Control, and land on bromism as the likely cause.

In the hospital, he’s thirsty and paranoid about drinking water, then starts hallucinating and tries to bolt out of the ward. That lands him in an involuntary psych hold, and he gets an antipsychotic along with fluids and electrolyte corrections. Slowly, things stabilize—his mental state clears, and he eventually admits he’d been following ChatGPT’s recommendation. He also mentions other symptoms: acne, weird red skin bumps (maybe a hypersensitivity reaction), muscle coordination issues, fatigue, insomnia, and an unrelenting thirst—all pointing toward bromide toxicity.

"This case also highlights how the use of artificial intelligence (AI) can potentially contribute to the development of preventable adverse health outcomes. Based on the timeline of this case, it appears that the patient either consulted ChatGPT 3.5 or 4.0 when considering how he might remove chloride from this diet. Unfortunately, we do not have access to his ChatGPT conversation log and we will never be able to know with certainty what exactly the output he received was, since individual responses are unique and build from previous inputs," the researchers have said.

"Thus, it is important to consider that ChatGPT and other AI systems can generate scientific inaccuracies, lack the ability to critically discuss results, and ultimately fuel the spread of misinformation. While it is a tool with much potential to provide a bridge between scientists and the nonacademic population, AI also carries the risk for promulgating decontextualized information, as it is highly unlikely that a medical expert would have mentioned sodium bromide when faced with a patient looking for a viable substitute for sodium chloride," they have warned.

What is bromide intoxication?

Bromide intoxication happens when too much bromide — a chemical element related to chlorine — builds up in your body. Bromide itself isn’t something you’ll normally find in your everyday food in high amounts. Bromide can still sneak into your system from certain medications, supplements, or imported products. The problem is, your body doesn’t get rid of bromide super quickly. It competes with chloride (yes, like in table salt) for space in your cells. When bromide sticks around, it starts messing with your nervous system.

Common symptoms? They can be sneaky and wide-ranging — headaches, confusion, memory problems, dizziness, slurred speech, tremors, and in severe cases, hallucinations or psychosis. Because the symptoms are vague, people sometimes go months without realizing bromide is the culprit.

How do people get it today?

Old or imported sedatives that still contain bromide compounds

Certain dietary supplements or “detox” products that use bromide salts without clear labeling

Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in some soft drinks (less common now in the US, phased out in the UK and Canada)

Very rarely, exposure from industrial chemicals or contaminated water

If you keep taking in bromide faster than your body can flush it out, it accumulates — that’s when intoxication kicks in.

Diagnosis usually involves blood or urine tests to measure bromide levels. But here’s the catch: because bromide interferes with certain lab readings, it can look like you have a severe electrolyte imbalance when you don’t. That can lead to misdiagnosis unless the doctor specifically thinks to check for bromide.

Is AI going to be the future of web browsing?

Is AI going to be the future of web browsing? 

Brian X Chen

13.07.2025

When was the last time you thought about your web browser? If you don’t remember, no one will blame you. Web browsers have remained fundamentally unchanged for decades: You open an app, such as Chrome, Safari or Firefox, and type a website into the address bar, and off you go. A web browser is important because so much of what we do on computers takes place inside one. 

But things are perhaps about to change a bit, as a new kind of browser is appearing on the horizon. The ones powered by generative artificial intelligence or GenAI, the tech driving popular chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini. Dia from New York-based startup the Browser Company illuminates how a web browser can do much more than load websites –– in seconds, Dia can provide a written recap of a 20-minute video without you having to watch its entirety. While scanning a breaking news article, the browser generates a list of other relevant articles for a deeper understanding. Like other web browsers, Dia is an app you open to load webpages. 

What’s unique is the way the browser seamlessly integrates an AI chatbot to help — without leaving the webpage. Hitting a shortcut (command+E) in Dia opens a small window that runs parallel to the webpage. Here, you can type questions related to the content you are reading or the video you are watching, and a chatbot will respond. In contrast, chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude require opening a separate tab or app and pasting in content for the chatbot to evaluate and answer questions. This week, Perplexity, a startup that makes a search engine, announced an AI web browser called Comet, and some news outlets reported that OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, also plans to release a browser this year. 

OpenAI declined to comment. Tech behemoths like Google and Apple have added lightweight AI features into their existing browsers, Chrome and Safari, including tools for proofreading text and summarising articles. The Browser Company said it had teamed up with multiple companies to use their AI models for Dia. Basically, the user doesn’t need to know or think about which chatbot to use. That, in a way, makes generative AI more accessible to the mainstream. The privacy question Privacy experts have long warned not to share any sensitive information, like a document containing trade secrets, with an AI chatbot since arogue element could gain access to the data. When browsing something you wouldn’t want others to know about, like a health condition, it’s better to refrain from using the AI. This exchange — potentially giving up some privacy to get help from AI — may be the new social contract going forward. Will you pay for it? Dia is free, but AI models have generally been very expensive for companies to operate. Consumers who rely on Dia’s AI browser will eventually have to pay, say its makers. 

The browser will remain free for those who use the AI tool only a few times a week. So whether an AI browser will be your next web browser will depend largely on how much you want to use, and pay, for these services. So far, only 3% of those who use AI every day are paid users, according to a survey by Menlo Ventures, a venture capital firm. NYT

Human calculator: 13-year-old prodigy from Vadodara rules numbers game

Human calculator: 13-year-old prodigy from Vadodara rules numbers game

 Prashant.Rupera@timesofindia.com 03.07.2025

Vadodara : While most teenagers are still learning basic algebra, 13-year-old Ayan Mohsin Vahora from Anand is busy performing complex mental calculations faster than a calculator — and even determining the day of the week for dates from centuries ago. Whether it’s memorizing 500 random digits in under 30 minutes or solving intricate equations in seconds, Ayan’s brain seems wired for numbers. 

His extraordinary talent recently earned him the Champion of Champions (COC) title at the 20th UCMAS Mental Maths State-Level Competition held in Gujarat. Competing in the grand level— the most advanced and demanding category — Ayan not only took home the coveted trophy but also won a cash prize of Rs 11,000. “This achievement is a dream come true for us,” said Dr Mohsin Vahora, Ayan’s father and a veterinary doctor at Amul Dairy. 

The Universal Concepts in Mental Arithmetic System (UCMAS) is a global child development programme that uses abacus-based visual arithmetic to enhance cognitive skills in children aged 4 to 13. It sharpens memory, concentration, and logical thinking — alongside improving mathematical ability. “At the state-level competition, the grand level is the toughest category,” explained Dr Vahora. “Participants are given just eight minutes to solve a maximum number of problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and square roots — sometimes with up to six-digit numbers and decimals.” Ayan’s top score in this gruelling challenge earned him the COC title — granted to the highest scorer across the state. But his success doesn’t stop there. Ayan has bagged multiple UCMAS titles and participated in several national and international contests. 

In Dec last year, he competed in an international mental maths championship in New Delhi, featuring 6,000 students from more than 30 countries — where he secured the second runner-up position. Back home, the young prodigy continues to set new challenges for himself. In one recent feat, he multiplied a 50digit random number by a single digit in under two and a half minutes — all in his head

How intelligent automation is a tool for progression of workplaces

times education 26.05.2025 DELHI edition

How intelligent automation is a tool for progression of workplaces 

Future Of Jobs Education Times examines the impact of emerging technologies on classrooms and careers 

Focusing on Innovation Institutions are reshaping their curricula to stay ahead in the AI-driven era. Recognising that AI can automate repetitive tasks, HEIs emphasise nurturing innovation and creativity, distinctly human traits that machines cannot replicate. Courses now integrate the art of innovation. Moreover, HEIs promote translatable research with real-world impact, especially in AI ethics, bias, and accountability. Inclusivity is another core focus. Institutions are teaching how AI can break barriers for the specially abled through assistive technologies like voice recognition. Prof Debabrata Das, director, IIIT Bangalore 

Future-proofing Healthcare Sector Integrating robotics, AI, and high-fidelity simulation labs is redefining how medicine is taught and practised. Robotic surgery training programmes are now part of postgraduate curricula, with several institutions providing students exposure to robotic consoles and dual-console learning environments, ensuring familiarity with precision-driven procedures. Dr Somashekhar SP, chairman, Medical Advisory Board, Aster DM healthcare-GCC & India 

Ensuring Faster Justice When pandemic struck, it could have brought the legal system to a standstill as courts in India functioned entirely in person, with judges, lawyers, clients, and staff required to be physically present. But the India n judiciary rose to the challenge and within days, virtual hearings began, with the Supreme Court leading the way. The change has been remarkable. Today, courts such as the Delhi High Court are paperless, and apps such as LiquidText have become essential tools for advocates. Litigants can attend hearings virtually, and avoid being physically present in the court. Manish Jha , senior advocate, Supreme 

Court Resilient Pathways The automobile industry is evolving rapidly, driven by the shift towards sustainable mobility. Electric Vehicles (EVs) account for nearly 50% of our overall sales at JSW MG Motor India. Faster EV adoption in the country is also reshaping the talent demand in the industry. This shift brings a wider scope of career opportunities across the automotive ecosystem, ranging from EV manufacturing to battery technology, software engineering, AI integration, and connected car technology. These emerging domains are unlocking more diverse job opportunities, especially for India’s young tech-savvy talent pool. More than employment, the future of automotive careers is about building resilient pathways for growth. Yeshwinder Patial , director, HR, JSW MG Motor India 

Creating Contexts Society needs individuals to be comfortable operating in uncertainties and understand that an innovation must be relevant in a social context. Entrepreneurs must combine technological fluency with systems thinking. In the years ahead, founders will be required to bridge gaps between AI and ethics, local relevance and global scale, speed and sustainability. There is a shift across India’s premier institutes from treating entrepreneurship as an extracurricular activity to embedding it into the academic fabric. Incubators now serve as living laboratories where policy, pedagogy, and product meet. This architecture will shape solution providers for a changing world. Nikhil Agarwal , managing director, FITT-IIT Delhi

How to set Google Translate as the default translation app on iPhone

How to set Google Translate as the default translation app on iPhone

iOS 18.4 lets users set Google Translate as their default app for system-wide translations, expanding customization and complying with global regulatory changes.

Agencias May 25, 2025

Updated: May 25, 2025 at 11:23 PM

With the release of iOS 18.4, Apple has introduced a long-awaited feature: the ability to change your default translation app. This move aligns with broader regulatory pressures, especially from the European Union, and gives iPhone and iPad users more control over system functions. Now, Google Translate can be set as your go-to translation tool across the system.

Why Apple made this change

Apple historically restricted users to its built-in Translate app, especially for translations initiated by Siri or text selection tools. But under new regulations like the EU’s Digital Markets Act, Apple is now required to allow third-party apps more system-level access. While this change responds to EU mandates, Apple has decided to roll out the feature globally, not just in Europe.

How to make Google Translate your default app

Setting up Google Translate as your default app is simple. First, ensure your iPhone or iPad is updated to iOS 18.4 or later. Then go to:

Settings > Apps > Default Apps > Translation,and select Google Translate from the list.

Once selected, all translation requests made through system features will be redirected to Google Translate instead of Apple’s native app. This includes actions initiated via Siri, text popups, and possibly future integrations.

What this means for users

The change marks a significant step in giving users true customization power within iOS. Along with recent options to set default apps for navigation and media playback, Apple is opening its ecosystem more than ever before. For users who rely on Google’s superior language support and real-time camera translation, this is a big win.

Introducing Claude 4

https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-4

Introducing Claude 4 

May 22, 2025 

Today, we’re introducing the next generation of Claude models: Claude Opus 4 and Claude Sonnet 4, setting new standards for coding, advanced reasoning, and AI agents.

Claude Opus 4 is the world’s best coding model, with sustained performance on complex, long-running tasks and agent workflows. Claude Sonnet 4 is a significant upgrade to Claude Sonnet 3.7, delivering superior coding and reasoning while responding more precisely to your instructions.

Alongside the models, we're also announcing:

Extended thinking with tool use (beta): Both models can use tools—like web search—during extended thinking, allowing Claude to alternate between reasoning and tool use to improve responses. New model capabilities: Both models can use tools in parallel, follow instructions more precisely, and—when given access to local files by developers—demonstrate significantly improved memory capabilities, extracting and saving key facts to maintain continuity and build tacit knowledge over time. Claude Code is now generally available: After receiving extensive positive feedback during our research preview, we’re expanding how developers can collaborate with Claude. Claude Code now supports background tasks via GitHub Actions and native integrations with VS Code and JetBrains, displaying edits directly in your files for seamless pair programming. New API capabilities: We’re releasing four new capabilities on the Anthropic API that enable developers to build more powerful AI agents: the code execution tool, MCP connector, Files API, and the ability to cache prompts for up to one hour. Claude Opus 4 and Sonnet 4 are hybrid models offering two modes: near-instant responses and extended thinking for deeper reasoning. The Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise Claude plans include both models and extended thinking, with Sonnet 4 also available to free users. Both models are available on the Anthropic API, Amazon Bedrock, and Google Cloud's Vertex AI. Pricing remains consistent with previous Opus and Sonnet models: Opus 4 at $15/$75 per million tokens (input/output) and Sonnet 4 at $3/$15.

Claude 4 Claude Opus 4 is our most powerful model yet and the best coding model in the world, leading on SWE-bench (72.5%) and Terminal-bench (43.2%). It delivers sustained performance on long-running tasks that require focused effort and thousands of steps, with the ability to work continuously for several hours—dramatically outperforming all Sonnet models and significantly expanding what AI agents can accomplish.

Claude Opus 4 excels at coding and complex problem-solving, powering frontier agent products. Cursor calls it state-of-the-art for coding and a leap forward in complex codebase understanding. Replit reports improved precision and dramatic advancements for complex changes across multiple files. Block calls it the first model to boost code quality during editing and debugging in its agent, codename goose, while maintaining full performance and reliability. Rakuten validated its capabilities with a demanding open-source refactor running independently for 7 hours with sustained performance. Cognition notes Opus 4 excels at solving complex challenges that other models can't, successfully handling critical actions that previous models have missed.

Claude Sonnet 4 significantly improves on Sonnet 3.7's industry-leading capabilities, excelling in coding with a state-of-the-art 72.7% on SWE-bench. The model balances performance and efficiency for internal and external use cases, with enhanced steerability for greater control over implementations. While not matching Opus 4 in most domains, it delivers an optimal mix of capability and practicality.

GitHub says Claude Sonnet 4 soars in agentic scenarios and will introduce it as the model powering the new coding agent in GitHub Copilot. Manus highlights its improvements in following complex instructions, clear reasoning, and aesthetic outputs. iGent reports Sonnet 4 excels at autonomous multi-feature app development, as well as substantially improved problem-solving and codebase navigation—reducing navigation errors from 20% to near zero. Sourcegraph says the model shows promise as a substantial leap in software development—staying on track longer, understanding problems more deeply, and providing more elegant code quality. Augment Code reports higher success rates, more surgical code edits, and more careful work through complex tasks, making it the top choice for their primary model.

These models advance our customers' AI strategies across the board: Opus 4 pushes boundaries in coding, research, writing, and scientific discovery, while Sonnet 4 brings frontier performance to everyday use cases as an instant upgrade from Sonnet 3.7.

Claude 4 models lead on SWE-bench Verified, a benchmark for performance on real software engineering tasks. See appendix for more on methodology.

Claude 4 models deliver strong performance across coding, reasoning, multimodal capabilities, and agentic tasks. See appendix for more on methodology. Model improvements In addition to extended thinking with tool use, parallel tool execution, and memory improvements, we’ve significantly reduced behavior where the models use shortcuts or loopholes to complete tasks. Both models are 65% less likely to engage in this behavior than Sonnet 3.7 on agentic tasks that are particularly susceptible to shortcuts and loopholes.

Claude Opus 4 also dramatically outperforms all previous models on memory capabilities. When developers build applications that provide Claude local file access, Opus 4 becomes skilled at creating and maintaining 'memory files' to store key information. This unlocks better long-term task awareness, coherence, and performance on agent tasks—like Opus 4 creating a 'Navigation Guide' while playing Pokémon.

Memory: When given access to local files, Claude Opus 4 records key information to help improve its game play. The notes depicted above are real notes taken by Opus 4 while playing Pokémon. Finally, we've introduced thinking summaries for Claude 4 models that use a smaller model to condense lengthy thought processes. This summarization is only needed about 5% of the time—most thought processes are short enough to display in full. Users requiring raw chains of thought for advanced prompt engineering can contact sales about our new Developer Mode to retain full access.

Claude Code Claude Code, now generally available, brings the power of Claude to more of your development workflow—in the terminal, your favorite IDEs, and running in the background with the Claude Code SDK.

New beta extensions for VS Code and JetBrains integrate Claude Code directly into your IDE. Claude’s proposed edits appear inline in your files, streamlining review and tracking within the familiar editor interface. Simply run Claude Code in your IDE terminal to install.

Beyond the IDE, we're releasing an extensible Claude Code SDK, so you can build your own agents and applications using the same core agent as Claude Code. We're also releasing an example of what's possible with the SDK: Claude Code on GitHub, now in beta. Tag Claude Code on PRs to respond to reviewer feedback, fix CI errors, or modify code. To install, run /install-github-app from within Claude Code.

Getting started These models are a large step toward the virtual collaborator—maintaining full context, sustaining focus on longer projects, and driving transformational impact. They come with extensive testing and evaluation to minimize risk and maximize safety, including implementing measures for higher AI Safety Levels like ASL-3.

We're excited to see what you'll create. Get started today on Claude, Claude Code, or the platform of your choice.

As always, your feedback helps us improve.