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Indonesia eyes minimum age requirement for social media users

A survey conducted by the Indonesia internet service providers' association showed that internet penetration in the country reached 79.5% last year, based on data from 8,700 respondents.

Proposed regulation follows Australia’s lead in safeguarding children online.

Donald Trump mulls 60-90 day suspension of TikTok ban enforcement: Report

Both TikTok and ByteDance have asked for a delay in the ban’s implementation, arguing that it violates First Amendment protections against government abridgment of free speech. (Image: CNBC-TV18)

170 million American users may lose access unless last-minute intervention occurs.

Meta faces major regulatory setback in India over WhatsApp data-sharing

India is a critical market for Meta, home to over 350 million Facebook users and more than 500 million WhatsApp users.

The Competition Commission of India has imposed a $24.5 million fine and a five-year ban on data-sharing, forcing Meta to rethink its operations in its largest market.

From Scripts to Screens: Here’s how AI is redefining India’s entertainment landscape

From script enhancement to creating trailers for movie production, here’s how AI is changing the Indian entertainment industry’s landscape for the coming time

Google’s global search engine share falls below 90% for the first time in nearly a decade

The United States, traditionally one of Google’s strongest markets, experienced fluctuations with Google’s share peaking at 90.37% in November before falling to 87.39% in December. (Image: Unsplash)

As AI-driven models and alternative search engines gain traction, Google’s dominance in the search engine market is showing signs of decline, with its market share dipping below the 90% threshold.

ASUS brings quick commerce to Indian consumers with Zepto

Taiwanese technology company ASUS has partnered with quick commerce platform Zepto to deliver its range of accessories

DPDP Rules: Govt may give extension on consultation period

Industry stakeholders raise concerns over children’s data restrictions and virtual consent mechanisms, as Minister Vaishnaw hints at a 15-day extension for deliberations.