TikTok gave thousands of young users fake safety tools in tests, New York lawsuit allegesTikTok is facing allegations from New York for conducting misleading placebo tests on its safety features. Those tests involved thousands o...
08 Oct, 2026, 07.49 AM IST
US, China, EU: three paths to regulating AIThe United States, China and the European Union are taking different paths to govern artificial intelligence, as calls grow worldwide to re...
07 Oct, 2026, 09.06 AM 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
Karachi's women delivery riders navigate traffic, stigma and the road to independenceFour women in Karachi are taking to motorcycles for food delivery work to support their families. They have each faced personal challenges ...
03 Oct, 2026, 02.05 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
Centre backs Supreme Court, plans legal bar on social media accounts for under-18sThe Centre plans to amend the Information Technology Rules to restrict children under 18 from opening social media accounts. During a Supre...
29 Sep, 2026, 07.21 AM 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
Melania Trump arrived at the United Nations this week with a familiar subject at the centre of her agenda, but the First Lady's appearance was more than a children's initiativeMelania Trump highlighted her initiatives related to children's well-being and technology during a recent UN event. The first lady’s coalit...
23 Sep, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Delhi to get ‘pink force’ as cases against women rises in the national capital?’ LG TS Sandhu orders high-visibility patrolling near schools, metro stations and other vulnerable areasIn a bold move to bolster women's safety, Lieutenant Governor TS Sandhu has announced the launch of a specialized 'Pink Force' in Delhi. Th...
23 Sep, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Meta leans into AI, smart glasses amid privacy pushbackMeta has spent billions to stay competitive with artificial intelligence, but the tech giant faces growing pushback as CEO Mark Zuckerberg ...
23 Sep, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Your house is worth Rs 2 crore, but are you really retirement ready?While an expensive home is nothing less than an achievement, you must remember that the house in which you live produces no rent at all. Ap...
22 Sep, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
UPI MDR explained; AI leaders split on slowing downUPI’s new MDR framework will change how large merchant payments are charged. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
16 Sep, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
Meta not a simple intermediary but service provider when algorithms decide visibility: Govt source"Service providers have many responsibilities. Meta must take on more onus after agreeing to be responsible for content on its platform," t...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Who is Michael Kremer, the Nobel laureate set to become World Bank’s next chief economist?Nobel laureate Michael Kremer will become the World Bank's next chief economist. He is recognized for his experimental approach to alleviat...
16 Sep, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
EU chief to unveil social media, gaming curbs for under-15sEU chief Ursula von der Leyen will on Wednesday unveil long-awaited plans to protect children from online harm by curbing access to social ...
16 Sep, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
AI helps terror groups target women, children with propaganda, UN report warnsTerrorist groups now use artificial intelligence for personalised propaganda targeting youth. Generative AI allows faster creation and loca...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
EU faces revolt over social media ban for childrenThe European Union is poised for a big reveal of its plans to keep minors safe online -- but proposals to restrict their social media acces...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.35 AM IST