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Why Indian govt wants smartphone makers to pre-install an app on all devices
In a move to boost India’s cybersecurity, the telecom ministry has told smartphone companies to pre-install a government-developed ‘Sanchar Saathi’ app on every new device and also roll out a software update to add the app on existing devices. The mandate had triggered strong pushback from Opposition leaders, who say the move could open the door to state surveillance.
First Post - Dec 05, 2025 4:31am EST
Taiwan bans Chinese social media app RedNote for one year on fraud risks
It said that it will block access to the app, describing it as one that is "potentially becoming a high-risk area for online shopping fraud."
CNBC - Dec 05, 2025 3:16am EST
Penguin starvation crisis: New study revealed sardine population collapse causes 60,000 bird deaths
According to a new study published by researchers from the University of Exeter and South Africa’s Department of Forestry, more than 60,000 penguins in colonies off the coast of South Africa...
International The News - Dec 05, 2025 3:11am EST
'Dispose of batteries properly to avoid causing fires'
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service says blazes caused by batteries are "completely avoidable".
BBC News - Dec 05, 2025 1:08am EST
'Taking away my purpose' - Influencers on Australia's social media ban
Australia is banning social media for everyone under 16 from December 10. The BBC spoke to two teenage content creators about how this might change their lives.
BBC News - Dec 05, 2025 12:12am EST
When the judge meets the algorithm: AI tools entering India’s courts
Indian courts are adopting AI and emerging technologies to tackle backlogs and bureaucracy, yet success depends on addressing ethical safeguards and effectively training judges and citizens for responsible implementation.
Global Voices - Dec 05, 2025 12:01am EST
HPE's server and hybrid cloud revenue go into reverse
Register UK - Dec 04, 2025 11:43pm EST
'I don't know how I'm going to cope': Teens will be banned from social media in Australia next week
Emma Mason has campaigned for Australia's under-16s ban on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and other platforms since her daughter Tilly took her own life. But the new law is dividing opinion.
Sky News - Dec 04, 2025 10:53pm EST
What do teens think of Australia's social media ban?
Under-16s in Australia have begun having their accounts closed on Meta platforms, as the country prepares to ban teenagers from social media platforms.
Sky News - Dec 04, 2025 9:39pm EST
Facial age verification: Can it be fooled and how safe is it?
Scanning a face to guess its age is likely to be a major part of the “waterfall” of methods used to comply with the social media ban.
Sydney Morning Herald - Dec 04, 2025 8:08pm EST
Nvidia’s $100-billion deal with OpenAI not finalized, chip maker’s CFO says
Deal would add to the $500-billion in bookings Nvidia has already secured, Colette Kress says
The Globe and Mail - Dec 04, 2025 7:23pm EST
‘Signalgate’ Inspector General Report Wants Just One Change to Avoid a Repeat Debacle
Wired News - Dec 04, 2025 7:17pm EST
The more that people use AI, the more likely they are to overestimate their own abilities
Live Science - Dec 04, 2025 7:17pm EST
Waterstones would sell books written by AI, says chain's boss
James Daunt says booksellers instinctively have "disdain" for AI but it could be sold if clearly labelled.
BBC News - Dec 04, 2025 7:08pm EST
Commission's call for interest for AI Gigafactories pushed to spring 2026 | Euractiv
Euractiv - Dec 04, 2025 6:03pm EST
Meta stock climbs 3% on report of planned metaverse cuts
The Facebook parent company changed its name to Meta in October 2021 to signal its pivot beyond social media.
CNBC - Dec 04, 2025 5:43pm EST
Ex-Spotify Employee Exposes Wrapped Decay: 2,400 Human Storytellers Replaced With Cold AI Logic
A former Spotify employee reveals 2,400 layoffs, and AI automation ruined Wrapped, while exposing the CEO's move to military drones and confirming users' privacy fears.
International Business Times - Dec 04, 2025 5:10pm EST
Despite accessing user data, Kohler still says its smart toilet cameras use E2EE
Kohler is getting the scoop on people’s poop.
Ars Technica - Dec 04, 2025 4:53pm EST
Hegseth's Signal use put US troops at risk, Pentagon says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth compromised the safety of U.S. troops by using his personal phone to share sensitive details about a planned military strike...
Daily Sabah - Dec 04, 2025 4:31pm EST
Volcanic eruption may have sparked Europe's Black Death plague, scientists find
The plague killed between a third and half of the European population in the mid-14th Century. But it's unknown what triggered the pandemic.
Sky News - Dec 04, 2025 4:05pm EST
Google partners with Replit, in vibe-coding push
Replit will expand usage of Google Cloud services, add more of Google's models onto its platform, and support AI coding use cases for enterprise customers.
CNBC - Dec 04, 2025 3:37pm EST