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Dutch regulator to probe Roblox over risks to minors
The regulator said it will assess whether Roblox is taking adequate...
Air India pilot reports a possible defect in fuel control switch of Boeing 787-8, aircraft grounded
"After receiving this initial information, we have grounded the...
PM Modi expresses concern over threats emanating from digital frauds, cybercrimes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi As a counter measure to the potential threats generated by digital frauds, cybercrimes and AI technology, the prime minister called on the police leadership to convert the challenge into an opportunity by harnessing India's double AI power...
Social media ban for children under 16 becomes law in Australia
The law will make platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram liable for fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars ($33 million) for systemic failures to prevent children younger than 16 from holding accounts Canberra: With bipartisan...
Existing PAN holders do not need to apply afresh under PAN 2.0: Tax dept
"With existing PAN database of 78 crore PANs and 73.28 lakh TANs, the project addresses the requirements of taxpayers, focusing on consolidation of multiple platforms/portals and efficient services to PAN/TAN holders," Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said in a...
Govt announces Rs1,435 cr project to make PAN a common business identifier
"The PAN 2.0 Project resonates with the vision of the Government enshrined in Digital India by enabling the use of PAN as Common Identifier for all digital systems of specified government agencies," an official release said New Delhi: The government on Monday...
HDFC Life launches probe after customer data shared with “mala fide” intent
The company, in its statement, did not elaborate if the source had obtained the data by breaching the company's security, or what data was shared Mumbai: HDFC Life Insurance Company said on Monday that an unknown source shared certain customer data with the company...
Social media platforms urge Australia to delay ban on children under 16
The legislation would impose fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars ($33 million) on platforms for systemic failures to prevent young children from holding accounts. It seems likely to be passed by Parliament by Thursday with the support of the major parties.It...
CCI rejects Apple’s request to put antitrust report on hold
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) in August ordered a recall of investigation reports after Apple said the watchdog had disclosed commercial secrets to competitors in the case dating back to 2021, including Tinder-owner Match New Delhi: India's antitrust body...
HC directs Centre to nominate panel members to examine deepfake menace
The court further directed the committee to invite the experiences and suggestions of a few of the stakeholders like the intermediary platforms, telecom service providers, victims of deepfakes, and websites which provide and deploy deepfakes before submitting its...
National Consumer Helpline to roll out AI-based features, partners with 1,000 firms
The technological transformation of National Consumer Helpline(NCH has led to a significant increase in its call-handling capacity. The number of calls received by NCH has grown nearly tenfold, from 14,795 calls in January 2015 to 1,41,817 calls in January 2024. This...
Pressure groups trying to use social media to affect outcome of cases: ex CJI Chandrachud
D Y Chandrachud, Former Chief Justice of India "Everybody, therefore wants to form an opinion in 20 seconds of what they see on YouTube or any social media platform. This poses a grave danger because the process of decision-making in the courts is far more serious. It...