The Download: AI hacking beyond Mythos, and chatbots’ impact on our brains

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The Meta hack shows there’s more to AI security than Mythos On Monday, reports emerged that attackers had used Meta’s AI customer support agent to steal Instagram accounts. Their approach was…
Bybit Lists Western Union’s USDPT Stablecoin for Trading and Transfers

Bybit has integrated Western Union’s USDPT stablecoin, allowing users to hold, trade, and transfer the digital dollar on the exchange. The move expands USDPT’s reach beyond payments and into the crypto trading ecosystem.
RBI Outlines FPI Limits: Rs 4.62 Trillion For G-Secs, Rs 1.53 Trillion For State Bonds In H1

For State Development Loans, which are bonds issued by state governments, the investment limit for foreign investors has been fixed at Rs 1.53 trillion for the same period.
India-US Trade Deal: First Tranche To Be Signed By Mid-July, Says Piyush Goyal

A high-level delegation from India is expected to visit the United States later this month for further trade-related talks, Piyush Goyal said.
Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada OTT Releases This Weekend: Patriot, KD: The Devil, Valavaara And More — Here’s What To Watch

29, Peter, The Rise Of Ashoka and Mechanic Rocky are some more titles arriving on OTT platforms for this weekend watch.
Centre To Ramp Up E-85 Fuel Adoption, Affordability; Here’s How It Stacks Up To Global Standards

Ethanol is extracted from the fermentation of biomass like wheat, rice and sorghum, a renewable alternative to petroleum which is non-renewable and costly.
Listing To Leave: Mega MNC IPOs Are Stripping Cash Instead of Funding Indian Expansion, Data Shows

Hyundai, LG and other global companies have repatriated nearly $5 billion through Indian IPOs since 2024, as rich valuations make stake sales more attractive than fresh fundraising.
Trump Says US In Final Negotiations To End Iran War; House Vote Against Military Action ‘Meaningless’

US President says peace talks are nearing a breakthrough even as lawmakers move to limit his authority over the conflict.
Dividend Alert: This Aditya Birla NBFC Arm Declares Rs 9/Share Payout; Check Details

The proposed dividend is subject to approval by shareholders at the company’s upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Ram Charan’s Peddi vs RRR vs Game Changer: Advance Bookings, Occupancy And Day 1 Collections Compared

While Peddi is performing well in Telugu-speaking regions, it is currently trailing the actor’s previous films RRR and Game Changer in advance bookings and Day 1 collections.