Forensic experts call for AI-driven playbook to counter deepfakes and digital scamsFinancial crime is evolving rapidly with AI-generated deepfakes and complex fraud rings. Traditional methods are no longer sufficient. Expe...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.02 PM 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
New Mexico seeks $3.7 billion, changes to Meta platforms in youth harm trialNew Mexico is suing Meta Platforms, accusing it of harming young users. The state wants a judge to declare Meta's Facebook, Instagram, and ...
05 May, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
New Mexico seeks child safety restrictions on Meta apps and algorithms in trial's 2nd phaseNew Mexico prosecutors are demanding significant changes to Meta's social media platforms. This follows a jury verdict finding the company ...
04 May, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
Roblox, Reddit and Atlassian stock prices and earnings explain market reaction after forecast changes and AI growth signalsRoblox, Reddit and Atlassian stock prices and earnings explain market reaction after forecast changes and AI growth signals. Roblox shares ...
02 May, 2026, 04.06 AM IST
US stocks today: Roblox shares tumble as forecast cut signals safety measures weighing on user growthRoblox shares on Friday plunged to their lowest levels in 18 months after the company cut its annual bookings forecast, raising concerns th...
01 May, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
EU urges fast rollout of age-verification app to protect minors onlineThe call followed the EU's announcement earlier this month that the app was ready, amid a broader push by member states to limit children...
29 Apr, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Norway plans to ban social media use by children under 16Norway plans to ban children under 16 from social media. A bill will be presented to parliament by year-end. Technology companies will be r...
24 Apr, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Bot or not: World ID 4.0, Sam Altman’s `proof of human' for the AI eraSam Altamns's Tools for Humanity launched World ID 4.0, an enhanced, open-source human verification protocol. This upgrade introduces key r...
19 Apr, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
EU updates age-check app after vulnerabilities foundThe European Union is updating its new age verification app. This comes after independent developers identified security flaws. The app aim...
17 Apr, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
EU to soon roll out age-check app for social media where India could be looking to followEuropean Union is launching an age-verification app to shield children online. India's Karnataka state has banned social media for under-16...
15 Apr, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
EU age verification app ready as Europe moves to curb children's social media accessThe European Union is launching an age verification app for online platforms. This tool will help parents and guardians protect children. U...
15 Apr, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
EU accuses four porn platforms of letting children access adult contentThe European Union accused four pornographic platforms on Thursday of allowing children to access adult content in breach of digital rules,...
26 Mar, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
Apple rolls out age checks for UK usersApple began rolling out age verification requirements for UK users as part of a software update Wednesday, as the government increases pres...
25 Mar, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
Apple lowers App Store commissions for 'mini apps'Apple will cut App Store commissions to 15% for “mini app” developers who use its age-range technology. Mini apps, common in China and grow...
14 Nov, 2025, 07.57 AM IST
Google, Meta at loggerheads over age-verification methods for child usersGoogle and Meta have different ideas on verifying children's age online. This is happening because of rules in Europe and India. Google wan...
27 Jun, 2025, 09.44 AM IST
This US state poised to enforce age verification on Apple, Google app stores for users under 18Texas is considering a law for age checks on app stores. Parental approval is needed for users under 18 to download apps. Apple and Google ...
27 May, 2025, 04.15 PM IST