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
No reason to slow AI efforts here, India focused on applications not frontier models: IT Ministry sourcesIndia sees no reason to pause its artificial intelligence research, as its focus remains on developing applications and models suited to th...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.13 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
Apple's Tim Cook sees Australia's social media curbs as 'world-leading', PM Anthony Albanese says"Tim Cook gave us a lot of time this morning. He regards the work that we've done on social media to be world-leading," Albanese said in re...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
These large- and mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos have upside potential of up to 25%, according to analystsTalk of tariffs, especially steep ones, makes the market nervous. Which is exactly why the next few trading sessions are critical, and why ...
18 Sep, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Europe eyes battle over 'pervert' AI glassesAnyone wearing smart glasses can take photos, film videos, listen to music, make phone calls, translate text or interact with an AI assista...
12 Sep, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Dark patterns under scrutiny: Why digital trust must be designed into consumer journeysIndia’s regulatory direction is becoming clearer: consumer choice should be genuine, consent should be affirmative, and important informati...
12 Sep, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
California governor signs law to limit children's social media risksCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom signed more than a dozen new laws on Thursday that address various aspects of children's safety online, in...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.22 PM 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
California bans addictive social media features for under-16s, AI chatbot toysCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom signed technology laws protecting children online. These measures restrict social media features designed ...
11 Sep, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
Raids, shutdowns, warning labels - India's unprecedented food safety pushIndia's food safety regulators are intensifying checks on eateries and restaurants nationwide. This crackdown follows years of consumer com...
10 Sep, 2026, 01.00 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
Government to ask Meta if US child safety defaults will extend to India as wellThe Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has been having regular meetings with Meta on technical measures since last ...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
China's Temu may have spent as much as $962 millionon Meta ads in the UK and Europe, with 73 of its top 100 creators likely fakeTemu may have spent nearly one billion dollars on Meta ads promoting products. Research suggests many boosted accounts likely do not repres...
07 Sep, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
IAMAI seeks sector-specific, phased framework for draft RPwD accessibility rulesIAMAI has urged the government to reconsider uniform accessibility obligations for persons with disabilities. They propose a sector-specifi...
03 Sep, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Pakistan's Punjab Assembly seeks ban on social media accounts for children under 16The Punjab Assembly has passed a resolution seeking a legal ban on social media for children under sixteen. This move addresses growing con...
02 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox to adhere to EU's "very large platform" rulesThe services have declared that they reach at least 45 million monthly users in the EU. This qualifies them for the "very large" designat...
31 Aug, 2026, 04.26 PM IST