Social media ban for children BENGALURU: Karnataka is preparing to ban social media access for children under 16, chief minister Siddaramaiah announced Friday in his budget speech, placing the state in sync with a growing international push to limit young people’s digital exposure.“We are not suggesting that children should not have access to mobile phones….
The US is considering another change to its chip import policy. A report claims that the US Department of Commerce’s new chip export proposal may require foreign governments to invest in US AI infrastructure to get large shipments of AI chips from Nvidia or AMD. The draft rule, under review, would introduce a tiered approval…
Indonesia is set to begin restricting access to social media for children under 16 starting March 28. The move places Indonesia among a growing number of governments introducing rules aimed at limiting minors’ exposure to online risks such as cyberbullying, fraud, and excessive use. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, Indonesia’s Communications…
Defense technology companies are now moving quickly to distance themselves from Athropic’s Claude AI assistant after the Trump administration designated the company a supply chain risk. The decision announced recently, effectively blacklists Anthropic from US defense contracts. According to a report by CNBC, as a result, the firms working with the Department of Defense (DoD)…
Sanju Samson (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Speculation surfaced on social media after India’s win over West Indies that Sanju Samson could face disciplinary action — or even a ban — for his emotional on-field celebration in Kolkata. The rumours claimed that the Indian batter might miss the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final against…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Travancore Devaswom Board will file an affidavit before the Supreme Court to preserve existing traditions at Sabarimala temple, opposing the 2018 ruling that opened the hill shrine to women of all ages, board president K Jayakumar said Monday.The decision was taken at a board meeting as the court considers petitions on the entry of…
Just hours after President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies to stop using artificial intelligence tools developed by Anthropic, US forces in the Middle East relied on the company’s Claude system during a major air operation targeting Iran, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.What happenedAccording to the Journal, US Central Command (Centcom), which…
Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic said on Friday (local time) that it will challenge Pentagon’s decision to classify the company as a supply-chain risk in court, according to a Reuters report. This comes hours after US President Donald Trump directed federal agencies to stop using the firm’s technology. Trump had ordered every federal department to “immediately”…
Kamal Haasan’s name and image are protected by a Madras High Court interim ban on commercial use, extended indefinitely. This follows a case where a firm allegedly used his likeness without permission. The court’s decision underscores celebrities’ rights over their brand. Meanwhile, Haasan remains busy with major film projects, including ‘Thug Life’ and ‘Kalki 2898…
Dalilah Coleman and Donald Trump In his longest-ever State of the Union address, President Donald Trump pressed Congress to pass “Dalilah’s Law,” a proposed measure that would bar states from issuing driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants, aligning with his administration’s hardline immigration policies.Trump said the legislation was named after Dalilah Coleman, a first-grade student who…