OpenAI buys thousands of Macs to train AI agents

John Ternus, the incoming CEO of Apple, is expected to make major changes in the company's executive team. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the changes will mainly affect senior executives in hardware, marketing, retail and human resources. The transition comes as Tim Cook prepares to step down from his role as CEO on September 1 and take up a new position as executive chairman of Apple's board.

Two suspected shooters involved in the murder of Haryanvi singer Ankit Baliyan were killed in a police encounter on Monday morning. The incident took place in the industrial area of Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, according to The Times of India. The deceased have been identified as Sumit and Mohit, both members of the Gogi gang from Sonipat. They were carrying rewards of ₹50,000 each on their heads.

Apple's Mac mini and Mac Studio have emerged as popular choices for running AI models locally. The demand for these devices isn't just limited to local use, but also extends to AI labs like OpenAI and Anthropic. Both companies are using the machines to train their AI agents, with OpenAI reportedly buying tens of thousands of them while Anthropic is renting through Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Obtaining a birth certificate in India is an important task, but it can be a complicated process. The document is essential for various purposes, including school admissions and identity verification. Knowing the steps involved can make this task a lot easier. Here are five important insights to help you navigate the Indian birth certificate process with ease and efficiency.

Elon Musk has made a bold prediction about the future of AI. He believes that AI systems are improving at such a rapid pace that they could become "superhuman" as early as next year. The prediction was made in response to Vercel CEO Guillermo Rauch's post on X about the future capabilities of AI models. Musk clarified that this superhuman level of AI would likely be confined to the digital realm, not extending to tasks that require physical manipulation.

Former State Bank of India (SBI) Chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara is being considered as a potential successor to Sashidhar Jagdishan for the position of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) at HDFC Bank. The bank's board is said to be evaluating Khara for the top post, reported CNBC-TV18.

A number of Tamil Nadu-based companies are preparing to launch their initial public offerings (IPOs). The trend is being led by Erode-based dairy brand Milky Mist and Chennai's Lalithaa Jewellery, which have already gone public this year. Other firms such as Garuda Aerospace and Sathya Agencies are also expected to join the list soon.

SK Hynix's CEO, Kwak Noh-jung, has said that the company is open to more semiconductor investments in the US. The statement comes as he predicts a global memory chip shortage until 2030. "We are always open (for more investment), but nothing has been decided," Kwak told reporters after the groundbreaking ceremony for an advanced packaging plant in West Lafayette, Indiana.

India's Beauty and Personal Care (BPC) market is set to witness a massive growth from $23 billion in FY26 to $42 billion by FY31. This will make India the fourth-largest BPC market in the world by 2030, according to a report by Aditya Birla Capital. The domestic BPC sector is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 12%.

The Indian government has officially notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026. The new regulations make Indian Standard Time (IST) the sole reference for legal, administrative, commercial and other official purposes across the country. The move is aimed at standardizing digital systems and reducing dependence on foreign sources of time.