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Canada's move to rein in AI chatbots, spurred by school shooting, faces doubts over loopholesCanada's new AI chatbot and social media regulation bill, prompted by a school shooting, faces criticism for potential loopholes and a leng...
South Korea fines Coupang $409 million in country's largest data breach penaltyThe Personal Information Protection Commission said the New York-listed company had leaked personal data of more than 33 million customers ...
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...
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...
Don't allow hiding under forgetting: Why Delhi HC's 'right to be forgotten' ruling raises serious concernsA recent Delhi High Court ruling grants acquitted individuals a 'right to be forgotten'. Their names will be removed from online search res...
Canada says AI strategy will help create 250,000 jobs, boost GDP by 3%Canada has unveiled a new artificial intelligence strategy. This plan aims to create 250,000 jobs by 2031. A new C$500 million tech fund wi...
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...
UN says protecting children online an 'urgent priority'The United Nations is demanding tech companies prioritize child safety on their platforms. Officials state that business practices and desi...
RMG cos reel from GST ruling; new-age firms’ costly rideHappy Friday! The Supreme Court’s latest GST ruling is the final blow for real-money gaming platforms after last year’s ban. This and more ...
Psychology suggests adults who never post on social media aren’t out of touch: They may be protecting a version of themselves that does not need an audienceMany people avoid social media posts not due to detachment, but to protect their identity. Public sharing can feel like a performance, lead...
Who is Queen Sonja and why is she trending on social media? Norway royal hospitalised after heart complicationsWho is Queen Sonja and why is she trending on social media? Norway’s Queen Sonja, 88, was admitted to Rikhospitalet in Oslo after heart-rel...
Psychology says men who spend long hours in the toilet with their phones aren’t just avoiding people: The secret behind ‘bathroom escape’In a world shaped by constant demands and endless stimulation, even the smallest spaces can turn into emotional refuges. Sometimes, what ap...
Keyboards losing ground fast as voice AI takes rootEngineers and founders are ditching keyboards for AI voice commands as speed and convenience reshape workflows. Swathi Moorthy decodes the ...
Kalshi, Polymarket defy India ban on online betting platformsDespite India's technology ministry warning that prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are illegal, customers in India continue to ...
WhatsApp’s Incognito AI Push Signals Meta’s Bigger Privacy StrategyMeta is attempting to solve one of the biggest barriers slowing mainstream AI adoption: trust. With the launch of Incognito Chat for Meta A...
Skin Doctor case: Can you be arrested over your social media posts in India?Social media influencer Dr. Neelam Singh, 'The Skin Doctor', was arrested by Delhi Police for alleged posts targeting businessman Sunjay Ka...
Irish regulator investigates Shein over data transfers to ChinaIreland's Data Protection Commission is investigating Shein. The probe focuses on how the Chinese online retailer transfers European user d...
Lord’s Mark among few global players to win HIV self-test approval, exports from June 2026Lord's Mark Industries Ltd. has secured Central Licensing Authority approval for its LordsMed HIV 1&2 Self Test, becoming one of nine globa...
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...
Google gets pointers from EU regulators on helping AI rivals access servicesThe European Commission has unveiled new guidelines for Google, aimed at ensuring that its competitors can access key services, thereby pro...