OpenAI's chief people officer, Julia Villagra, is departing on Friday. She joined in February 2024 and was promoted in March. Fidji Simo will hire a replacement; Jason Kwon will fill the role in the interim. Villagra will focus on art and storytelling to explain AI's impact. This comes amid concerns about AI job displacement and a talent war with companies like Meta. OpenAI's valuation may reach $500 billion.

Constitutional expert P D T Achary warns that the new accountability bills could destabilise governments. The bills, which target prime ministers, chief ministers, and Cabinet ministers, represent "uncharted Constitutional territory". Achary argues that these measures could be used as "weapons" to destabilise state governments and potentially lead to the collapse of India's federal structure.

White House advisor Peter Navarro claimed India is getting too close to China and is profiting by refining discounted Russian oil, thus helping Russia's war in Ukraine. He said India's actions are not creating peace. Navarro's statements follow criticism of US tariffs on India and discussions about India's role as a counterweight to China. India defends its oil imports as necessary for its energy security, pointing out that other countries also buy Russian energy.

The Trump administration considers equity stakes in companies receiving CHIPS Act funds, a White House official confirmed. This approach excludes larger firms like TSMC and Micron, despite their increased U.S. investments. Commerce Secretary Lutnick suggested a 10% stake in Intel and similar arrangements for other recipients. TSMC executives have discussed returning subsidies if equity is demanded.

Tata Digital is in talks to appoint an external CEO, its third since 2019, following the exit of Naveen Tahiliyani due to strategic disagreements. The new CEO will overhaul operations and streamline the consumer digital portfolio, including BigBasket and Tata Cliq. Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran is directly overseeing Tata Digital, aiming to fix execution issues and focus on profitability. The Tata Neu app is also being reworked to broaden its category focus.

Microsoft is re-entering the handheld gaming market with the Xbox ROG Ally, launching October 16, to compete with Nintendo's successful Switch. The device, developed with Asus, features a screen and Xbox-style controls. Microsoft aims to expand its gaming ecosystem amid declining console sales. Nintendo's Switch 2 achieved 5.8 million sales in seven weeks. Sony, previously unsuccessful in the handheld market, offers the PlayStation Portal for remote play.

Ravichandran Ashwin has revealed why he retired from Test cricket mid-series in 2024. The Indian spin legend cited repeated overseas exclusions and a desire to prioritize family as reasons for his sudden retirement. Ashwin, India's second-highest Test wicket-taker with 537 scalps, admitted that constant benching took a toll on his mindset. He also expressed a desire to reconnect with cricket through domestic formats.

Delhi Police detained a friend of Rajesh Khimji, accused of attacking Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, for allegedly transferring money. Police are tracking ten contacts of Khimji, with one suspect to be brought to Delhi. Statements are being recorded from five others in Rajkot. Khimji is in five-day judicial custody. Following the attack, Gupta reaffirmed her commitment to public service and will hold public hearings across Delhi. She now has Z-category security from the CRPF.

Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang visited TSMC in Taipei, discussing AI chip access amid US-China friction. He confirmed talks with the U.S. government about a new chip for China, a successor to the H20. Nvidia faces scrutiny over security risks and supply chain adjustments. Foxconn and others have halted work on the H20. The US government may receive 15% of revenue from some advanced chip sales in China.

China eased rare earth export restrictions, potentially benefiting India's electronics sector. The move addresses supply constraints for electronics manufacturing, including EVs and mobile phones. Industry leaders expect increased advanced manufacturing and research in India. Experts note India's vulnerability to global supply fluctuations, urging investment in domestic rare earth infrastructure. The policy shift may improve India-China relations.