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
Meghalaya steps up tech push with Shillong Technology Park, aims to emerge as Northeast’s innovation hubIn an effort to bolster its technology sector, Meghalaya is actively working to generate fresh employment opportunities for its residents. ...
15 Sep, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Dronathon 2026: IAF demonstrates multi-mode system designed to facilitate drones' management in airspaceThe Indian Air Force recently showcased the Vayu UTtaM drone management system at Pokhran. This innovative system provides crucial support ...
14 Sep, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitionsBRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.31 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
ET Excellence Awards Telangana 2026 celebrates business excellence and innovationThe ET Excellence Awards Telangana 2026 highlighted the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in Hyderabad. Chief guest Governor Shiv P...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
AI regulations should be nimble to boost innovation: Principal Scientific Advisor Ajay SoodIndia's top scientific advisor advocates for agile AI regulations that foster innovation. New amendments to the IT Act 2021 address risks f...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Dr. Seuss’ ‘Cat in the Hat’ trend sparks school fears in Kentucky and Tennessee as creepy posts name students and schoolsDr. Seuss’ iconic Cat in the Hat has taken a disturbing turn online, with creepy AI-generated videos and images spreading across TikTok and...
01 Sep, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
WHO renews Science Council as AI, gene editing and emerging technologies reshape global healthThe World Health Organization has renewed its Science Council with twenty-one global experts. This council will advise on emerging technolo...
27 Aug, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
Meta's social media settlement leaves its money machine unscathedWhile the headline figure is among the largest ever settlements paid by a technology company, it is unlikely to strain a business that earn...
27 Aug, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Meta shares hit 5% intraday high after $16.68 billion settlement over alleged harm to young usersMeta shares hit a 4.96% intraday high after the company agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion to settle claims that Facebook and Instagram har...
26 Aug, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
Meta reaches $16.68 billion settlement over social media harms to childrenThe deal was reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by 29 states, averting one of the highest-profile tests ye...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
India’s rousing $14.8 billion coaching industry story gets 'vidyapeeth' partnerIndia’s competitive-exam coaching industry is entering a new phase as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s free online coaching push meets a rapi...
20 Aug, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Meet 10-year-old Hsu Ting-wei, who won a top Silicon Valley invention award for building an AI ‘electronic nose’ that could detect drugs and African swine feverA talented young inventor from Taiwan has achieved remarkable recognition for developing an AI-powered electronic nose. This groundbreaking...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
A look at major lawsuits against Meta, other social media companies over harms to kidsIn a federal trial beginning Tuesday in Oakland, California, the Instagram and Facebook parent company is fighting claims that it has contr...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Manipur: CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh condemns Kangpokpi incident, appeals for mutual trust and peaceful coexistenceSingh stressed that peace is the foundation of development and that lasting stability can be achieved through mutual trust, justice, dignit...
15 Aug, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Vijay vows Centre cooperation but says Tamil Nadu will oppose curbs on state rightsTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay pledged cooperation with the Union government on administrative matters. He asserted opposition to...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.55 PM IST