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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...
AI addiction becoming new concern for doctors? 5 signs that you might be addicted to chatbots without even realisingAI chatbots have quickly become part of everyday life, helping people with tasks, advice and even emotional support. However, new research ...
Advocacy groups urge YouTube to protect kids from 'AI slop' videosAdvocacy groups and experts are condemning YouTube for serving low-quality AI-generated videos to children, warning of developmental harm. ...
Meta faces $310 billion market value drop on legal, AI concernsShares of the Facebook and Instagram parent are down 19% this month, putting them on pace for their worst performance since October 2022. T...
Here’s how countries are cracking down on kids’ social media useAs concerns over online safety increase, governments around the world are tightening rules on children’s access to social media. In India, ...
India’s tech hiring edge; Fashion funding heats upHappy Friday! AI and lower-cost talent have given a hiring advantage to countries like India, Philippines and Brazil. This and more in toda...
Make social media companies more accountable: Milind Murli Deora in Rajya SabhaRaising the issue during Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Deora stressed on the need for awareness on the impact of social media and internet ...
China issues drafts rules to regulate AI with human-like interactionChina’s cyber regulator has proposed new rules to tighten control over AI services that mimic human personalities and form emotional bonds ...
China issues drafts rules to regulate AI with human-like interactionChina's cyber regulator is proposing new rules for AI services that mimic human personalities. These draft regulations aim to enhance safet...
So, who’s glued to the screens? A new, fast-growing vulnerable group is now addicted to phonesTeens and screens have been a source of worry for some time now. Social psychologists warn of the rise of an “anxious generation”. The worr...
Why Gen Z Is Turning to AI-Powered Astrology Apps for Guidance in 2025Astrology has gone viral in 2025, and it's because of Generation Z. This article explores the ways technology, social media, and AI are shi...
Need AI friend? Companion startups are a click awayAccording to a report from IT industry body Nasscom, the global AI companion market is estimated to have touched $28 billion in size this y...
'Smartphones are the new cigarettes': How homework to family messages are making kids addicted and how to deal with itSmartphone addiction among children is a growing concern. Health experts are drawing parallels to cigarettes and alcohol. Excessive screen ...
Is AI repeating social media’s mistakes? Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis warns against ‘move fast and break things’ mentalityGoogle DeepMind CEO and Nobel Laureate Demis Hassabis has warned that artificial intelligence must avoid repeating the mistakes of social m...
From friendship to love, AI chatbots are becoming much more than just tools for youth, warn mental health expertsHealth experts have expressed grave concerns about the role of AI in the current generation's life. They have warned that a new trend is em...
ET Explainer: What is Trump's Take it Down Act to tackle ‘revenge porn’President Trump has signed the Take it Down Act, a federal law criminalising the publication of non-consensual intimate images, including d...
Putin shocks Trump, says 'We like Melania better'; US President then shares his hilarious responseUS President Donald Trump revealed details of his call with Russia's Vladimir Putin at an event where he signed a law that makes posting so...
ETtech Explainer: Wife by his side, Trump makes it a crime to share explicit images with Take It Down ActThe Take It Down Act makes it illegal to knowingly share intimate images online without consent, including content generated with AI tools....
Futurist Sinead Bovell warns against kids' growing dependence on AI in education: 'We missed the smartphone era, let’s not miss this'Canadian futurist Sinead Bovell warned of a rising dependency among children on AI chatbots, likening it to a new form of addiction. She ur...
The purpose of a banking system is to serve people — we need metrics to understand their financial health: Michael J. HsuMichael J. Hsu, Acting Comptroller of the Currency, highlights the importance of financial literacy and inclusion. He discusses the challen...