Canada introduces legislation to ban social media for children under 16, regulate AI chatbotsThe bill also aims to make AI chatbots safer by setting up a digital regulator to establish safety standards, a government official said. C...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.20 AM IST
Tap-and-pay takes off; ADIA to trim Lenskart stakeHappy Thursday! Tap-and-pay card usage is on the rise in India despite UPI's dominance. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
11 Jun, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
Contactless card payments on the rise as Indian shoppers swipe less, tap moreIndian shoppers are increasingly opting for contactless 'tap-and-pay' card transactions, with estimates suggesting they now account for up ...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
If AI Can Create Anything, How Do We Know What's Real?As generative AI makes it easier to create realistic images, documents, and digital content, organisations are investing in AI-powered frau...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Centre hands approval letters to 3 foreign universities for India campusesIndia is welcoming top universities from the UK and Australia to set up campuses. The University of Bristol and University of York will ope...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
EU rejects Apple blame for delayed Siri AI rolloutThe European Union has rejected Apple's claims regarding the delayed launch of its AI-powered Siri. EU officials state that Apple alone is ...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
India, Nepal launch UPI-NPI linkage for real-time cross-border remittancesIndia and Nepal have unveiled a direct payment link between their respective UPI and NPI systems, revolutionizing cross-border remittances....
09 Jun, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Paytm plans 10% staff increase in AI pivot, to lay off 400The increase would mark a roughly 10% increase in its headcount that stands at about 40,000 employees. Paytm is also laying off 1% of its s...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.26 AM 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
Delhi HC refuses urgent hearing on plea against Cockroach Janta Party protestThe Delhi High Court has declined to hear a petition concerning potential law and order issues. The petition raised concerns about a planne...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Citi leverages AI to transform payments, boost efficiency and enhance cross-border transactionsCiti is leveraging AI to revolutionize its payments business, enhancing developer efficiency by up to 40% and streamlining complex cross-bo...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
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
Meta lashes Australia's bid to make tech giants pay for newsTech giant Meta on Thursday attacked Australia's "grossly unfair" bid to make social media companies pay for news, saying it is vehemently ...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.16 AM IST
Mastercard to look beyond card biz; target tier 3 & 4 markets for growthMastercard is targeting India's expanding credit-on-UPI market. The company is looking beyond traditional card payments for future growth. ...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Tokenisation could be the next big upgrade to India's market plumbingTokenisation represents financial assets as digital tokens on programmable blockchains, simplifying ownership and settlement. India's finan...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
RBI announces UPI launch in Cambodia: What it means for Indian tourists & businessesUnified Payments Interface (UPI) services are now live in Cambodia, enabling Indian travelers to make QR code-based payments. This collabor...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.41 PM IST
Indian travellers can now make UPI payments across CambodiaIndian travellers can now pay in Cambodia using UPI. This new service allows them to scan Cambodia's KHQR code with their UPI apps. Payment...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.19 PM IST