Researchers Flag AI Overreach, Moneyview’s Bumper IPO & More

OpenAI's Codex, a machine learning model, has been accused of potentially solving the Navier-Stokes equations, a centuries-old mathematical problem, in a mere four days. Mathematician Tristan Buckmaster is concerned that his unpublished work may have contributed to the AI's solution. OpenAI claims not to have used user inputs for this specific output, but the incident raises questions about credit and ownership in the AI era.

The potential for confidential academic work to be fed into AI tools without proper safeguards could lead to a loss of priority and career-defining credit for researchers. In response, Indian academia is beginning to establish policies for responsible AI use, with many institutions avoiding the upload of complete solutions or patentable methods.

However, there is currently no standalone law in India governing AI in research, leaving scientists uncertain about how to protect their work. Experts recommend filing provisional patents before using AI, utilizing APIs with non-training clauses, and maintaining offline notebooks to document invention timelines. Meanwhile, fintech startup Moneyview made a successful IPO in August 2024, listing at a 62% premium to its issue price and achieving a market capitalization of ₹9,788.6 Cr.

Additionally, digital lender Seeds Fincap raised $10.4 Mn in Series B funding to expand its branch network and market reach. In the realm of electric vehicles, September saw a 12.2% increase in monthly electric two-wheeler registrations in India, with legacy auto giants accounting for a significant portion of sales. Meanwhile, electric bus operator Fresh Bus reported a substantial rise in its FY26 revenue, driven by the expansion of its electric fleet and route network.

Google has also unveiled its new AI model, Gemini 4 Argon, targeting long-running workloads in software engineering, enterprise knowledge work, and cybersecurity.