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X Admits Lapse in India, Removes 3,500 Grok Posts and Deletes 600 Accounts Over Objectionable Content


Microblogging platform X acknowledged lapses in handling objectionable content generated by its AI chatbot Grok, removing around 3,500 posts and deleting over 600 accounts in India after concerns were raised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

Events in Goa, IFFI 2025

Masterclass on โ€œThe New AI Cinemaโ€ Explores the Future of Filmmaking at IFFI 2025


At IFFI 2025, a groundbreaking masterclass titled โ€œThe New AI Cinemaโ€ brought together filmmaker Shekhar Kapur and leading technologists to explore how generative AI and LLMs are reshaping the future of filmmakingโ€”from scripting and storyboarding to democratizing creativity for all.

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LTIMindtree Partners with IFFI and NFDC to Launch Indiaโ€™s First AI Film Festival and Hackathon in Goa


LTIMindtree, in collaboration with the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) and the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), is set to debut Indiaโ€™s first-ever Artificial Intelligence (AI) Film Festival and Hackathon during the 56th edition of IFFI in Goa, from November 20 to 28, 2025. The initiative aims to bridge cinema and emerging technologies, offering filmmakers, technologists, and creators a space to experiment with AI-driven storytelling tools and showcase innovative cinematic expressions.

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Lenskart Set to Launch AI-Powered Smart Glasses in December, Built on Gemini 2.5


Eyewear giant Lenskart is preparing to debut its first AI-powered smart glasses, internally called โ€œB by Lenskart Smartglassesโ€, by the end of December. The device, likely powered by Qualcommโ€™s Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 chipset, will integrate AI-driven interactions, health insights, and even UPI payment support. The launch is expected shortly after Lenskartโ€™s stock market listing on November 10, signaling the companyโ€™s transition from a D2C eyewear retailer to a technology-led lifestyle brand.

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OpenAI Developing Generative Music Tool That Makes Music from Text & Audio Prompts


OpenAI is reportedly working on a new AI music-creation tool that can generate original music from text and audio prompts. The tool, still without a launch date or full product details, could allow users to add soundtracks or instrumental accompaniments to videos. It also marks a fresh move into the creative audio space, tapping into independent musicians, content creators โ€” and sparking debates around copyright and ethics.