Oversight Board blasts 'inadequate' Meta safeguards for AI deepfakesMeta on Thursday moved to remove AI-generated videos targeting two women, including a British politician, after the tech giant's Oversight ...
18 Sep, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
Psychology says adults who struggle with reading books but devour short stories online may have trained their attention differentlyA book usually demands sustained engagement with one context, while a feed continuously offers novelty and natural stopping points. The two...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
Motivational Quote of the Day by Cindy Crawford: “The face you have at age 25 is the face God gave you, but the face you have after 50 is… – Timeless life lessons from an inspiring quote on aging, growing older, beauty, lifestyle and why every wrinkle tells a story by the iconic SupermodelQuote of the Day by Cindy Crawford: Cindy Crawford’s quote, “The face you have at age 25 is the face God gave you, but the face you have af...
17 Sep, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Delhi HC asks govt if it is contemplating policy to regulate addiction causing features on social media appsThe Delhi High Court sought the Centre's stance on regulating social media's addictive design elements. The court questioned if a policy is...
16 Sep, 2026, 02.27 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
Limit AI now or humanity will lose its agency, says Nobel laureate RessaThe Filipino and American journalist, who jointly won the 2021 award in part for her work documenting the power of large tech companies, se...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Muttahida Majlis Ulema passes resolutions focussing on drugs abuse, alcoholism, suicides, depression and environmental degradation in Jammu & KashmirMuttahida Majlis-e-Ulema adopted resolutions on drug abuse and the challenges posed by social media. The conference also focused on promoti...
15 Sep, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
Psychology says people who compliment you right before asking for help may be doing more than being nicePeople often make requests feel warmer and less demanding by expressing appreciation, offering praise or using polite language. Giving some...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
Limit AI now or humanity will lose its agency, says Nobel laureate Maria RessaNobel laureate Maria Ressa expresses urgent concerns about the risks that artificial intelligence poses to human agency, emphasizing the ne...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
Tyranny of 'typing...' In an eternal limboThe 'typing...' notification on WhatsApp induces notable psychological strain on users. This digital pause tends to fuel anxiety, prompting...
14 Sep, 2026, 11.11 PM 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
Portuguese group D3 sues Meta, TikTok and YouTube over addictive designA spokesperson for Alphabet's Google, owner of YouTube, said providing people with "a safer, healthier experience has always been core to o...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
'Agar aap le aayenge...': Akhilesh on Akash Anand's possible entry into SPAkhilesh Yadav hinted at welcoming Akash Anand into the Samajwadi Party. Mayawati declared her nephew completely freed from her Bahujan Sam...
10 Sep, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
Amusing or addictive? The algorithms powering our social feedsOpen TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or other platforms and you'll see a scrolling feed or recommendations bar showing content targete...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Psychology explains the effect of social media on Gen Z’s mental health - how constant comparison, online pressure and endless scrolling can shape self-esteem and well-beingGeneration Z faces both the positive and negative impacts of social media on their lives and mental health. While constant scrolling and co...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Don't ban children from social media, Estonia tells EUThe European Union should make social media platforms change instead of banning children from using the apps, Estonia'Monday, just over a w...
08 Sep, 2026, 08.28 AM IST