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X tests new ad format that links user posts directly to product promotions

X is experimenting with a new advertising format that directly links user…

Karnataka becomes the first Indian state to ban social media access for children under 16

Karnataka is set to become the first state in India to ban…
EU AI rules trigger industry debate

US could mandate government approval for global AI chip sales by Nvidia, AMD and others

The United States is reportedly drafting a new set of export control…

Google settles legal battle with Epic Games, in-app commission cut to 20% with alternative billing

After nearly six years of legal battles, Google has agreed to settle…
Russia blocks WhatsApp, pushes state app

India’s Supreme Court issues notice to Meta over proposed five-year ban on WhatsApp ads

India’s Supreme Court has issued a notice to Meta over a proposal…
India offers 20-year GIFT City tax holiday and 2047 cloud tax exemption to attract global AI and finance hubs

India sets $200Bn AI infrastructure investment target to expand GPU and data center capacity

With demand for AI computing surging worldwide, India is accelerating its push…
Alibaba profit rises amid revenue challenges

US adds Alibaba, BYD, and Baidu to ‘DoD 1260H’ list for alleged support to China’s military

The United States has intensified its scrutiny of major Chinese companies by…
India offers 20-year GIFT City tax holiday and 2047 cloud tax exemption to attract global AI and finance hubs

India enforces ‘3-hour deadline’ for social media takedowns under revised IT rules

India is tightening the rules for social media platforms, making it much…

Starlink set for India debut through preliminary deal with state of Gujarat to test satellite internet in remote areas

India’s western industrial hub Gujarat, is joining the global shift toward satellite…
Russia blocks WhatsApp, pushes state app

EU threatens interim action against Meta over WhatsApp AI policies that block rivals

Meta is facing fresh pressure from European regulators over how it is…
Amazon slashes 16,000 jobs

Amazon reveals $200Bn AI investment plan after posting $21.2Bn net income in Q4 FY25

Amazon is making a long-term bet on artificial intelligence by planning around…

Oracle could cut up to 30,000 jobs despite $50Bn fundraise amid AI data centre push

Oracle is reportedly considering cutting 20,000 to 30,000 jobs worldwide as it…
Google teases new screenless Fitbit band

Google agrees to $135Mn settlement over alleged Android background data usage

Google isn’t new to lawsuits. The search giant is dealing with a…
Amazon slashes 16,000 jobs

Amazon could cut 16,000 corporate jobs globally as restructure continues

With Amazon facing continued pressure from growth that has steadily slowed, along…

OpenAI plans view based advertising model for ChatGPT, starting a limited pilot: Report

Amid rising costs tied to training and running large-scale artificial intelligence models,…

Elon Musk demands up to $134Bn from OpenAI and Microsoft over not-profit to profit shift

Elon Musk is intensifying his legal battle with OpenAI and Microsoft as…