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In Gaya, cyber law enforcement has taken action against Rajesh Rao, known as Sardar, after a controversial video circulated online. The clip reveals Rao delivering menacing threats, peppered with casteist insults, directed at Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi. Investigators are diligently working to track down the suspect and scrutinize digital trails.

In a dramatic turn of events, Gaya cyber police have detained Rajendra Rao, known as Sardar, for making threats against Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi in a video that quickly gained traction online. The Patna native was located in Nalanda after extensive digital tracking.

Online abuse in India, from trolling to threats, can now lead to police action under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and IT Act. While criticism is protected, criminal intimidation, stalking, and sharing private content are serious offences. Victims should preserve evidence and report to authorities, as anonymous accounts are often traceable.

The White House is poised to unveil an executive order bolstering cybersecurity and AI safety. This initiative aims to fortify national infrastructure and establish a voluntary system for AI firms to notify the government about powerful new systems before their release, addressing growing concerns over advanced AI's potential cyber risks.

President Donald Trump last week halted a planned executive order. This order would have required government safety checks for advanced artificial intelligence models. Major tech companies like Google and Microsoft were to be affected. Trump cited a desire to maintain America's lead over China as the reason for the cancellation. The decision came after his state visit to China.

Bihar Police apprehended Rajesh Rao Sardar for allegedly posting a video on Facebook containing casteist slurs, abuse, and death threats against Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi. The accused, a Patna-based businessman, was arrested in Nalanda district. Authorities are investigating the motive and seeking technical data from Facebook.

IIT Bhubaneswar has partnered with WhizHack Technologies to launch a new industry-linked MTech program in cyber security. This blended-mode initiative is designed for working professionals, offering a combination of online learning and on-campus immersion to equip them for evolving digital security challenges across various sectors.

EY Canada has removed an AI-generated report on loyalty rewards programs after researchers discovered significant errors, including fabricated data and non-existent citations. The consulting firm is now reviewing the publication process for the report, which was used to market cybersecurity services. This incident highlights growing concerns about AI accuracy in professional services.

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Responding to TOI readers’ queries, Charu Sinha, DG, Women Safety says police have identified hotspots for eve teasing and stepped up surveillance to make Hyderabad safer for women. She also urges parents to be cautious about children’s online safety and report all forms of harassment

Anthropic is now allowing users of its Mythos cybersecurity AI model to share threat information. This change supports Project Glasswing, a controlled initiative testing the unreleased Claude Mythos Preview model. Major tech firms like Amazon, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Apple are involved. The move aims to enhance defensive security by enabling broader information dissemination among organizations and relevant bodies.

Standard Chartered will cut about 7,800 jobs by 2030, roughly 15 per cent of its corporate functions, with back-office hubs in Bengaluru, Chennai, Shenzhen and Warsaw hardest hit. CEO Bill Winters said the Asia-focused bank is replacing "lower-value human capital" with AI and automation, as StanChart targets an 18 per cent return on tangible equity by 2030 and higher income per employee.

Cybercriminals are now leveraging AI to discover and exploit unknown software flaws, as revealed by Google's recent interception of a major attack. This development confirms fears about AI-powered hacking, prompting urgent discussions and a cautious approach to releasing advanced AI models. The cybersecurity landscape faces a new arms race as attackers gain speed.