A joint study by OpenAI and MIT Media Lab highlights the emotional risks of forming bonds with AI chatbots.
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India’s ITeS job market set to grow by 20% in 2025, driven by AI and Cybersecurity
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
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
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
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.
Meta settles UK lawsuit, agrees to halt ad-tracking on plaintiff’s data
Tanya O’Carroll successfully secures a settlement with Meta, forcing the social media giant to stop using her data for targeted advertising.
Centre’s safe harbour framework ‘Sahyog’ becoming a censorship apparatus? Experts weigh in
X’s petition before Karnataka HC raises concerns about MeitY’s ‘Sahyog’ portal, which is designed to enhance cooperation between government agencies and social media intermediaries. Experts argue that the portal’s lack of public consultation and legislative backing makes it constitutionally and procedurally problematic.
Parliamentary panel proposes unified media council to regulate digital, print, and broadcast content
The committee also suggested merging MIB, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and the Department of Telecommunications to address regulatory challenges arising from technological convergence.
Supreme Court restores petition seeking ban on opinion trading apps
Recently, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) formally appealed to the Indian government, urging a ban on opinion trading apps and websites.