EP-135 Paytm’s Upi Comeback in India 📱, Anthropic’s Ai Evolution 🚀, Faa’s Evtol Rules Take Flight ✈️

welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for wednesday, october 23rd! explore today's pivotal tech developments:

• paytm's resurgence in india: after an eight-month suspension, paytm can again add new upi payment users, potentially reversing a decline in user base from 100 million to 68 million, with significant implications for their growth strategy.
• anthropic's ai advancements: the amazon-backed startup is trialing ai capable of executing complex computer tasks like humans. with companies like asana, canva, and notion as early adopters, this feature is in public beta and may be widely available early next year.
• ai in journalism: backed by a $10 million investment from microsoft and openai, news outlets such as newsday and the minnesota star tribune are exploring ai tools in journalism, leveraging technology for research, content creation, and distribution.
• aerospace innovation: the faa has implemented new rules for electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles, marking a milestone in aviation with the introduction of the "powered-lift" category. companies like joby aviation and archer are gearing up for new opportunities in air taxis and cargo delivery.
• openai's strategic hire: aaron chatterji joins as openai's first chief economist, aiming to assess ai's economic impact. with experience from the 2022 chips act, his role could crucially influence openai's ai chip design efforts.

stay tuned for more updates tomorrow!