According to a recent report from Anthropic, seven Chinese artificial intelligence laboratories were using fraudulent accounts, proxy networks, and other methods to extract functionalities from Claude models.
It is reported that Alibaba used over 151 million exchanges to train its Qwen model, while Moonshot AI and DeepSeek allegedly directed millions of user queries to Claude, thereby exposing confidential government, military, and corporate data to American servers.
Concurrently, OpenAI temporarily suspended new subscriptions for its $200 per month Pro plan because the demand for the recently launched Astra AI model exceeded company expectations. The surge in usage, reports indicate, created a strain on OpenAI's computing power, prompting the company to limit new Pro registrations while it works to meet demand.
The Astra model, introduced earlier this month, is available across all paid OpenAI plans and is positioned as more powerful for tasks such as coding and computer use.
In the domestic market, Hero Motors is preparing for an IPO worth 1 trillion rupees next week. The two-wheeler component manufacturer aims to attract new capital and provide an exit for existing shareholders.
In other news, California has approved new regulations restricting social media interaction with users under 16 years old. These rules include limitations on features like infinite scrolling and autoplay. Furthermore, the package introduces stricter protections for AI-based chatbots and bans AI companion toys for four years, as the state intensifies efforts to protect children online.
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In its September 2026 Threat Report, Anthropic identified a critical structural vulnerability in existing AI safety frameworks. While suspending or banning cloud accounts remains a primary defense mechanism for AI providers, this is proving to be an incomplete solution. The report states that once an AI model generates autonomous software, firmware, or independent execution scripts, these digital artifacts continue to function in the physical world completely outside the reach of cloud bans or provider intervention.
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Startup: Popo Global
Amount: 532 crore rupees
Round: Not disclosed
Startup: Graph AI
Amount: $13.3 million
Round: Series A
What started as a weekend venture in Bengaluru is now a self-funded children's clothing brand building its business around traditional Indian attire. Desi Tales targets parents looking for festive outfits that blend modern styles with traditional craftsmanship. The brand is now aiming to expand its presence as demand for ethnic children's wear grows.