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.

E-office goes offline: Are ministers in love with pen and paper in MP?

E-office goes offline: Are ministers in love with pen and paper in MP?

9 Months Since Its Launch, New System Fails To Bridge The Last-Mile Gap

Ankur.Sirothia@timesofindia.com 29.09.2025

Bhopal : The much-publicised e-office system in Madhya Pradesh, intended to transition government file processing from paper to digital, has failed to gain full traction—particularly among ministers, who remain reluctant to adopt the paperless system. While files now move digitally from clerks to senior bureaucrats like additional chief secretaries, principal secretaries, and secretaries, the process breaks down at the ministerial level. 

Once a file reaches a minister, it is printed out and converted back into a physical document for approval. Recently, officials from the General Administration Department (GAD) confirmed that ministers have yet to begin using the e-office system. The system was formally launched on January 1 this year by chief minister Mohan Yadav, who hailed it as a step toward transparency and good governance through digitalization. 

Prior to its launch, departments received training in digital file handling. The system was first introduced in the Secretariat, CM Office, and chief secretary’s office, and later expanded to departmental heads and district collectors. Notably, on October 25, 2024, the chief secretary had ordered all departments to fully implement e-office by January 1, 2025. The objective was to improve transparency, streamline workflows, and ensure timely completion of tasks. However, ministers remain outside the digital loop, with no set timeline for their inclusion. 

This isn't the government’s first attempt at digitalizing file movement. The idea of replacing penand-paper with a digital system was floated as early as 2006, but little progress was made. It was revived in 2016, and serious implementation efforts began in 2017. The e-office system was introduced in April 2018, and the General Administration Department mandated all departments to adopt it. A dedicated control room was established, and around 500 new computers and 150 scanners were installed at the Secretariat. Employees were trained in various aspects of the system—including file tracking, confidentiality protocols, and digital drafting—but the initiative lost momentum due to the 2018 election year. 

When the Congress government took office, it expanded the e-office system to the district level and set deadlines, but the administration changed again within 18 months, followed by the disruption of the Covid-19 pandemic. In November 2021, new security guidelines were issued for e-office usage, emphasizing data safety, e-signatures, and limiting physical copies to confidential documents only. However, interest in the system faded once more. The project was relaunched in January 2025 and is now active across the Secretariat and field offices. Yet ministers continue to prefer paper files. “Files in the e-office cannot be held back indefinitely. The e-office system shows when and at which level a file is stuck”, said a senior GAD official.

Social media abuzz with glitches in Chennai One Issues Include Screen Bugs, Untrained Conductors

Social media abuzz with glitches in Chennai One Issues Include Screen Bugs, Untrained Conductors

Omjasvin.MD@timesofindia.com  26.09.2025

Chennai : Teething troubles while using Chennai One app, which recorded nearly two lakh downloads in four days, have kept social media abuzz with commuters using the ChennaiOne hashtag or tagging Chennai One to flag glitches and provide feedback. A large number of users wanted the facility to book ‘return ticket’ in local trains, and some said MTC bus conductors were still unaware of the app, leading to discussions aboard crowded buses.

Another user reported bugs in the ‘Book Metro’ screen as they couldn’t find the ‘green line’. K Senthil, a user from Chromepet, said it also did not allow booking tickets from within the railway station due to geo-location issues. Cumta (Chennai unified metropolitan transport authority) must add return ticket booking facility soon,” he said. 

Another user, R Bharat from Tambaram, flagged that all the bus routes hadn’t been mapped yet. “Just two bus routes were seen in the app,” he said. Users also flagged ‘bus bunching’ at prime stops such as Vadapalani, as buses didn’t stop despite the app mandating stoppage there. 

S Sathish Kumar, a user, said he booked the bus route no. 72, and the app said the bus would arrive at 4pm. “But, about six buses of different routes came to the bus stop all at once. Only two of them stopped, while the remaining overtook the others and went without stopping. This defeats the purpose of booking tickets,” he said, adding that he waited another 20 minutes to get the next bus. 

Commuters also said conductors weren’t entirely aware of the system. Bharat said the online ticket should change from grey to green once it is activated inside the MTC bus. “But, after scanning the code, it took 10 minutes for it to turn green. Conductors were impatient and urged people to buy tickets. This led to unnecessary arguments,” he said. Commuters said the ticket validity for railways was just three hours, unlike the six hours for MTC. Of 20,000 ticket bookings completed, 58% were MTC, 22% railways, and 20% metro. 

Southern Railway on Thursday in an X post announced that they were adding AC EMU booking options soon. Cumta member-secretary I Jeyakumar said their team has been rectifying all the glitches instantly. “Season passes for MTC and railways have been the major demand. These will be rolled out,” he said

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.

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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.

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

Google Maps lands group of five in stream

Google Maps lands group of five in stream

06.07.2025

Jangaon : For road users, using Google Maps to reach their destinations safely has become a common choice, especially in unfamiliar areas. However, for a group of five people from Nagpur headed to Tirupati, relying on Google Maps proved costly as they ended up in a stream

Fortunately for them, there was not much water flow in the stream at that time, and the group escaped unharmed. Inspector P Damodar of Telangana’s Jangaon district said the mishap took place late Friday on the outskirts of Gangupahad village. “Sravan, who was driving with the help of Google Maps, failed to notice the stream and drove the car straight into it,” he said.

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

160 கோடி சமூக வலைதள கணக்குகளின் தகவல்கள் கசிவு:

160 கோடி சமூக வலைதள கணக்குகளின் தகவல்கள் கசிவு: 

கடவுச்சொல்லை மாற்ற அறிவுறுத்தல் 160 கோடி சமூக வலைதள கணக்குகளின் தகவல்கள் கசிவு: கடவுச்சொல்லை மாற்ற நிபுணா்கள் அறிவுறுத்தல்

 TNIE Din Updated on: 22 ஜூன் 2025, 3:12 am 

உலகம் முழுவதும் கூகுள், ஃபேஸ்புக், இன்ஸ்டாகிராம் உள்ளிட்ட பல்வேறு சமூக ஊடகங்களின் 160 கோடி கணக்குகளின் ‘கடவுச்சொல்’ கசிந்துள்ளதாக கூறப்படும் நிலையில் தங்கள் இணையக் கணக்குளின் கடவுச்சொல்லை பயனாளா்கள் விரைவாக மாற்றுமாறு இணைய நிபுணா்கள் அறிவுறுத்தியுள்ளனா்.

மேலும், கசிந்துள்ள முக்கியத் தகவல்களை சைபா் குற்றவாளிகள் பல்வேறு குற்றங்களுக்கு பயன்படுத்த வாய்ப்புள்ளதாகவும் அவா்கள் எச்சரித்துள்ளனா்.

ஐரோப்பியாவைச் சோ்ந்த ‘சைபா்நியூஸ்’ ஆய்வாளா்கள் அண்மையில் இணைய தரவுகளின் பாதுகாப்பு குறித்த அறிக்கையை சமா்ப்பித்தனா்.

அதில், ‘30 தரவுதளங்களில் இருந்து கூகுள், ஃபேஸ்புக், இன்ஸ்டாகிராம், மின்னஞ்சல் முகவரி என உலகளவில் 160 கோடி இணையக் கணக்குகளின் கடவுச்சொல் உள்ளிட்ட முக்கியத் தகவல்கள் கசிந்துள்ளது கண்டறியப்பட்டுள்ளது. தற்காலத்தில் ஒருவரே பல சமூக வலைதள கணக்குகளை பயன்படுத்துவதால் ஒருவரின் தனிப்பட்ட விவரங்கள் பெருமளவில் கசிந்திருக்க வாய்ப்புள்ளது. இதை சைபா் குற்றவாளிகள் தங்களுக்கு ஏற்றவாறு பயன்படுத்தக்கூடும் என்பதால் இணையவாசிகள் முதலில் தங்கள் கடவுச்சொல்லை மாற்ற அறிவுறுத்தப்படுகிறது.

குறிப்பாக ஒரே கடவுச்சொல்லை பல்வேறு இணைய கணக்குகளுக்கு பயன்படுத்துவதை தவிா்க்க வேண்டும். ஒவ்வொரு கணக்குக்கும் வெவ்வேறு கடவுச்சொல்லை உருவாக்குவதன் மூலம் தங்களின் இணையக் கணக்கு பாதுகாப்பாக இருப்பதை உறுதிசெய்ய முடியும்.

கடவுச்சொல்லை நினைவுகூருவதில் சிரமம் இருப்பவா்கள் அதை பிரத்யேகமாக வேறு தளங்களில் சேமித்து வைக்கலாம். அதேபோல் கைப்பேசி, மின்னஞ்சல் என பன்முக அங்கீகார முறையையும் ஏற்படுத்திக்கொள்ளலாம்’ எனத் தெரிவிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.

Govt sets minimun temp for airconditioners at 20°C

Govt sets minimun temp for airconditioners at 20°C

Sanjay Dutta TNN 11.06.2025

New Delhi : All new air-conditioners (ACs) will soon come with a minimum temperature setting of 20°C instead of 16 or 18°C and a maximum of 28°C against 30°C at present, a move that can potentially result in savings of ₹18,000-20,000cr for consumers over three years. 

Power minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday also announced ₹5,400-crore VGF funding for 30GW of battery storage projects and extension of the waiver of inter-state transmission charges for green power till June 28, 2028. These decisions are expected to spur investments of ₹33,000 crore in battery storage projects and prove a boon for ₹1 lakh crore worth of green transmission projects underway. Describing it as a “unique experiment”, Khattar said the new mandate for AC makers will improve efficiency in cooling operations, mitigating the surge in power demand and electricity bills as summers get hotter. 

As and when the new norms are notified, they will apply to ACs used across sectors — from residential places to commercial establishments such as office blocks, malls, hotels and movie theatres, which often run their units at the lowest setting. The ‘experiment’ appears to be inspired by similar moves in Italy and Japan. 

While Rome has fixed the lowest temperature setting for public buildings at 23°C , Japan follows a fixed temperature of 27°C . Govt data indicate that every 1°C increase in temperature setting for cooling reduces power consumption by 6%. They also show that if 6 crore urban households and 12 lakh commercial establishments keep their AC setting between 22 and 24°C, it will save 12-15 billion units of power annually, do away with the need to build 4-5 coal-fired power plants and substantially reduce carbon emissions. Industry bodies representing the manufacturers said the move will raise their R&D expenses but also push up demand for more efficient units, which usually cost more. 

Based on a 2018 Bureau of Energy Efficiency study, the govt had in 2020 mandated a default setting of 24°C for ACs and suggested running units at 26-27°C. In Oct 2023, the International Energy Agency said India’s demand for electricity from household ACs will increase significantly by 2050, potentially exceeding total power consumption in Africa. It also anticipated India witnessing the highest energy demand growth globally over the next three decades, driven by rising incomes and a warming climate. NEW SUMMER SETTING: The ‘experiment’ appears to be in- spired by similar moves in Italy and Japan. While Rome has fixed the lowest temperature setting for public buildings at 23°C, Japan follows a fixed temperature of 27°C

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.