Ireland, India and UK move toward social media age limits

Governments across Europe and Asia are preparing to tighten restrictions on minors’ access to social media, drawing momentum from Australia’s landmark ban that has led to the removal of 4.7 million accounts belonging to users under 16 since December. Ireland’s Cabinet is expected to......

India opens landmark AI summit as leading Global South host

India on Monday launched one of the largest gatherings ever devoted to artificial intelligence as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The five day event, running from February 16 to 20, marks the first major global AI summit hosted......

DeepMind executive says AI can democratize global scientific research

Artificial intelligence has the potential to decode the “recipe book of life” hidden within human DNA and position India as a global hub for advanced scientific research, according to Pushmeet Kohli, vice president of research at Google DeepMind. In an interview with Moneycontrol, Kohli......

India considers social media restrictions for minors amid rising online risks

Indian authorities are exploring regulations that would restrict access to social media for minors, citing growing concerns over compulsive usage and exposure to harmful content. The proposal was included in a government document presented to the federal Parliament in New Delhi, ahead of the upcoming......

Goa considers restricting social media access for children

India’s leading tourist destination, the state of Goa, is examining the possibility of restricting or banning access to social media platforms for children, following rising concerns about mental health and online safety. The proposal is inspired by measures adopted in other countries, notably......

Eric Schmidt warns Europe about falling behind in the global AI race

At the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, starkly different visions for the future of artificial intelligence collided, as former Google chief executive Eric Schmidt cautioned that Europe risks becoming dependent on Chinese AI systems unless it rapidly scales up investment in its own......

Musk says Grok needs moral constitution amid global deepfake backlash

Elon Musk's xAI faces intense worldwide scrutiny as its AI chatbot Grok triggers investigations, bans, and lawsuits across multiple countries for producing non-consensual sexualized images of women and children. This crisis prompted Musk to admit Grok requires a "moral constitution," coming......

WAM Morocco debuts to drive Africa’s industrial transformation

The World Advanced Manufacturing & Future Mobility Exhibition (WAM Morocco) is set to debut in Casablanca from January 20 to 22, marking a significant milestone as the region’s first Industry 4.0-focused platform. Dedicated to advanced and intelligent manufacturing, future mobility, industrial......

Grok AI acknowledges ethical lapses in generating sexualized images of minors

Elon Musk's Grok chatbot has admitted to shortcomings in its safety measures after producing sexually explicit images of minors in response to user prompts, sparking widespread calls for regulatory intervention and intensifying scrutiny over platform accountability for AI-generated abuse material. The......

Social media screening slows U.S. visa processing, prompting travel warnings across the tech sector

U.S. technology companies are urging foreign employees to avoid international travel as new consular procedures cause widespread visa delays. The warning follows updates to the State Department’s security vetting system, which now requires applicants under visa categories such as H-1B and H-4 to......

Microsoft commits $17.5 billion to accelerate AI adoption across India

Microsoft has unveiled a transformative $17.5 billion investment in India, marking its largest in Asia to date. This ambitious commitment aims to advance India's cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, workforce skilling, and digital sovereignty from 2026 to 2029. The initiative builds......

Tejas fighter jet crash at Dubai Airshow clouds India’s export ambitions

The crash of India’s homegrown HAL Tejas fighter jet during the Dubai Airshow has dealt a significant blow to the country’s hopes of promoting the aircraft on the global stage. The incident, which occurred during an aerial demonstration in front of international arms buyers, marks a setback......

NSO Group acquired by US investors, appoints Friedman as executive chairman

The Israeli spyware manufacturer NSO Group, known for its controversial Pegasus surveillance software, announced it has been acquired by a consortium of American investors led by Hollywood producer Robert Simonds. Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman will serve as the company’s executive......

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