AI world vastly different from IT Act era, believe new law is needed: Union minister VaishnawIndia's IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw believes a new law is needed for Artificial Intelligence. The current IT Act, enacted in 2000, predate...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media accessNations worldwide are enacting strict rules for social media access by children. Australia has banned platforms for those under 16. Britain...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
Big tech firms must stop young people circulating nude images, says UK PM StarmerUnder the new plans, companies like Apple and Google should build or activate technical solutions on smartphones and tablets to detect and...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Meta weighs big equity raising to finance AI infrastructure: FTThe report comes after Alphabet moved to raise $84.75 billion in upsized equity offerings, as Big Tech competes to build data centers and...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
Facebook privacy settlement checks coming from June 9 - here’s who qualifies, how much you’ll get and everything you need to knowFacebook user privacy settlement: Facebook users who previously cashed their initial privacy settlement payment are now eligible for a seco...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
Meta AI chief sees opportunity in models’ giving health adviceThe 29-year-old founder of data-labeling startup Scale AI joined Meta after Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg overhauled his company’...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
Voda Idea launches silent mobile verification for its subscribers using Meta platformsVodafone Idea has introduced silent mobile verification for its users on WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram. This technology allows for pass...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Who is Anita Bishnoi, the Jodhpur-based Instagram influencer who consumed poison on Instagram live?Anita Bishnoi News: A Jodhpur social media influencer, Anita Dinram Bishnoi, is in critical condition after allegedly consuming poison duri...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Court rules EU must drop strict curbs on Facebook MarketplaceThe appeal before the EU's General Court in Luxembourg regarded the platforms' designation under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), one of seve...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Who was Paola Márquez? Mexican social media star found dead inside residence at age 30; police investigate possible suicide - Here's what we know so farMexican social media personality Paola Márquez was found dead in her San Luis Potosí residence on May 30. Her father confirmed her passing,...
02 Jun, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
Hajj flight redirected for Ahamedabad stopover due to Srinagar airport restrictions, baggage curbs for returning pilgrimsDue to payload restrictions at Srinagar Airport, Hajj pilgrims will experience adjustments to their baggage allowances. Akasa Air flights w...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Malaysia Bans Under-16s From Social Media: New Age Verification Rules EnforcedMalaysia has begun enforcing new rules. Children under 16 are now banned from social media accounts. Platforms must implement age verificat...
01 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Meta launches paid subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, WhatsAppMeta has launched paid subscriptions for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, offering enhanced features like audience growth tools, premium ...
31 May, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Meta commits extra funding to oversight board until 2028Meta's Oversight Board has secured additional funding for its operations until 2028. This watchdog makes binding decisions on content moder...
28 May, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
Meta's paid subscription: Soon you have to pay more for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp Plus to access new featuresMeta subscription: Meta has introduced paid subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. These plans offer users extra feature...
28 May, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
US Supreme Court declined to hear Meta's challenge to Vermont social media addiction lawsuitThe US Supreme Court has refused to hear Meta's appeal. This allows a lawsuit against Meta's Instagram to proceed. Vermont's attorney gener...
26 May, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
ETtech Explainer: Everything to know about Meta’s Forum and Instants appsForum is Facebook Groups reimagined as a Reddit-style discussion platform with AI-powered search and recommendations, while Instants turns ...
25 May, 2026, 09.11 PM IST