Meta deploys new AI tools to combat child exploitation on Facebook, InstagramMeta said the new measures are designed to identify advertisements that either feature child sexual abuse material (CSAM) or covertly direc...
07 Oct, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
Apple's Tim Cook praises EU over efforts to protect children onlineApple executive chairman Tim Cook on Tuesday pledged the US giant would protect children online and praised the EU's efforts to ensure mino...
07 Oct, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
Keeping AI models under control: When an agent causes harm, who bears the blame?If an AI agent goes rogue, who do you hold responsible— the agent, the LLM developer or the human? asks EY partner Shivaprakash Abburu. Exp...
06 Oct, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
A reckoning on social media addiction came late for many kids. Will AI safety be different?When Meta agreed to changes to its social media platforms and enhanced safeguards in an $18 billion settlement, it made progress by "gettin...
06 Oct, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
WhatsApp rolls out new parental controls for teenagers: Here's everything you need to knowWhatsApp has introduced enhanced parental controls to assist parents in monitoring their teenage children's app activity. These new feature...
01 Oct, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
India’s media industry needs to move from scale to value: PrabhatPrabhat emphasized the need for India's media and entertainment industry to create enduring economic value. He noted that overwhelming scal...
29 Sep, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
IRDAI proposal hits insurance stocks; FSSAI vs ecomm giantsThe insurance regulator has proposed new limits on commissions as part of a wider overhaul. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
24 Sep, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Meta launches camera-free AI glasses amid privacy pushbackMeta unveiled several new wearables powered by its artificial intelligence (AI) models on Wednesday, including an audio-only, camera-free v...
24 Sep, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
ETtech Explainer: Decoding EU’s move to dismantle addictive technology for childrenThe proposed KIDS Act would set different access rules by age, bring AI companions and conversational chatbots under the bloc’s child-safet...
24 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
AI may transform economies, but US-China rivalry makes slowing it down unlikelyAI's rapid advancement poses challenges, as concerns from key stakeholders highlight potential risks to humanity. Political leaders in the ...
23 Sep, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
Ex-Google safety chief warns AI could harm children more than social media didThe founder of the trust and safety team at Alphabet's Google this week called for a slowdown in AI development, warning that the tech indu...
22 Sep, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
Australian PM seeks big tech backing for internet safety, AI rulesAustralian leader Anthony Albanese said Sunday he was seeking big tech backing for his country's child online safety laws and greater AI re...
21 Sep, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
ISM 2.0: Several chip companies plan to invest in India in 6 months, says Ashwini VaishnawIndia’s second semiconductor mission has drawn nearly $12 billion in industry interest, with investments expected to begin within six month...
21 Sep, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Delhi Rs 2 crore contest: Govt is offering huge prize to India's youth for solving real problems. Check eligilibty, how to apply and other detailsDelhi has launched the SEVA FIRST - Rashtriya Youth Innovation Challenge 2026, a 100-day initiative with a ₹2 crore prize pool to encourage...
21 Sep, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Ashwini Vaishnaw on India’s chip push; Emergent's new AI betHappy Monday! The next set of investments under India’s semiconductor scheme are expected to begin in the next six months, IT minister Ashw...
21 Sep, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
Top Meta India officials appear again before child rights body in sexual abuse material caseThose who appeared before the child rights panel included Meta India chief Arun Srinivas. While coming out, he didn't reply to repeated med...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
UPI charges from October 15; Activate’s maiden fundHappy Wednesday! The NPCI has announced charges on select UPI merchant payments. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
16 Sep, 2026, 08.00 AM IST