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X’s Engineering Director Haofei Wang steps down amid leadership changes

Twitch, a subsidiary of Amazon, was among roughly a dozen companies named in the original antitrust suit filed by X last November.

Wang’s exit comes as X strengthens its engineering leadership with recent hires Mike Dalton and Uday Ruddaraju, both former Robinhood technical leads.

Delhi HC grants MeitY panel 3 months for detailed report on deepfake

The HC decision follows the hearing of three petitions against the non-regulation of deepfake technology in the country and the threat of its potential misuse.

The panel, established by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on November 20, 2024, is tasked with addressing the challenges posed by deepfakes in ads.

Kunal Kamra receives YouTube donations as free speech debate heats up

The Khar police station, where the First Information Report (FIR) was registered last month, had earlier summoned Kamra twice, but he failed to appear.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis responded, stating that while free speech is encouraged, it has limits.

CCI raids on media cartel: A week later, Ad agencies still in the dark

After reviewing the feedback and terms of the proposal, the CCI acknowledged Google’s commitment to major structural changes under its newly introduced “New India Agreement.”

In the ongoing probe of alleged media cartelization, multiple sources claimed that Dentsu filed leniency petition with the CCI leading to uncovering the matter.

Heavy ChatGPT use linked to increased loneliness and emotional dependence: OpenAI study

The findings have sparked further conversation around the psychological effects of AI chatbots, particularly those designed with an emphasis on virtual companionship.

A joint study by OpenAI and MIT Media Lab highlights the emotional risks of forming bonds with AI chatbots.

India’s ITeS job market set to grow by 20% in 2025, driven by AI and Cybersecurity

Skill-based hiring is expected to take priority over diversity hiring, as companies focus on deep tech and AI expertise.

Java professionals have seen their salaries increase fivefold from entry-level to over ten years of experience.

Samay Raina faces Maharashtra Cyber Cell over ‘India’s Got Latent’ case after ignoring summons

According to reports, Raina apologised and expressed regret over his remarks during the programme.

Kunal Kamra summoned by Mumbai Police over remarks on Eknath Shinde

The comedian also said he is willing to cooperate with the police but questioned whether the law would be applied equally to those who resort to vandalism in response to a joke.

Kamra’s remarks about Eknath Shinde during his latest stand-up special triggered a political backlash.

Reddit becomes a big draw for brands, cornering 10% of digital ad spends

With its anonymity, community-driven ethos, and tolerance for nuanced conversations, Reddit is fast becoming a go-to destination for other D2C sexual wellness brands like Sangya Project, Manzuri, and MyMuse, each of which is trying to build authenticity and trust in a culturally complex market.(Representative image by Brett Jordan via Unsplash)With its anonymity, community-driven ethos, and tolerance for nuanced conversations, Reddit is fast becoming a go-to destination for other D2C sexual wellness brands like Sangya Project, Manzuri, and Mymuse, each of which is trying to build authenticity and trust in a culturally complex market.(Representative image by Brett Jordan via Unsplash)

An increasing number of brands are directing their advertising budgets to Reddit to reach its highly engaged user base. However, experts caution that Reddit users’ strong preference for anonymity often leads to boundary-pushing discussions, posing potential risks to brand reputation.

Samsung mourns loss of Co-CEO Han Jong-hee

A company spokesperson confirmed that Han died in hospital while receiving treatment. Samsung has not yet named a successor.

Last week, Han chaired Samsung’s shareholder meeting, where he and other executives faced tough questions about the company’s failure to capitalise on the AI market, which contributed to its weak stock performance.