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Cricket, celebrities, and beyond: what Indian users asked Alexa in 2024
From cricket scores to celebrities’ net worth, 2024 revealed what captivated Indian Alexa users the most, as they turned to the voice assistant for everything from general knowledge to cooking tips.
15 lakh drivers could reclaim Rs 1,12,500 crores in 5 years: ONDC
Innovations like gaming apps enabling e-commerce and Prasar Bharati’s collaboration with an OTT platform illustrate the network’s experimental nature.
Antitrust actions against major tech firms: A global overview
From Google’s search monopoly to Meta’s acquisitions, authorities worldwide are stepping up efforts to combat monopolistic practices and ensure fair competition in the tech sector. Here’s a roundup of the top antitrust lawsuits against the big tech.
US lawmakers urge Google and Apple to remove TikTok ahead of January 19 divestiture deadline
The deadline is seen as a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate over the national security risks posed by TikTok, with lawmakers intensifying their efforts to push for its removal from US app stores.
OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji found dead
Balaji’s death has drawn heightened attention in light of his recent public accusations against OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT.
85% DDoS attacks in India target financial sector, 15% hit govt agencies: Report
Access credentials are the second most popular cybercrime service, accounting for 23% of posts on dark web forums
Australia cracks whip on big tech, enforces hefty fines on failure to pay for news content
Proposed rules threaten fines for platforms that refuse to pay Australian media outlets.
TikTok takes Canada to court over dissolution order
Chinese-owned platform calls government action “unreasonable” and “driven by improper purposes,” seeks to overturn forced shutdown of Canadian business.
ChatGPT down globally after Instagram and WhatsApp, OpenAI working on a fix
ChatGPT was down for users globally on December 12. This was hours after Meta’s platforms WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook were down for users across the globe.