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Donald Trump announces $500 bn Stargate Project to strengthen U.S. leadership in AI

The Stargate Project is backed by a coalition of powerhouse companies, including SoftBank, OpenAI, Oracle, and MGX. (Image: OpenAI)

Aiming to invest $500 billion over four year, the Stargate Project JV will enhance AI infrastructure, create jobs, and boost economic growth while reinforcing national security. It is backed by a coalition of powerhouse companies, including SoftBank, OpenAI, Oracle, and MGX.

Infosys ranked among Top 3 IT services brands globally

According to Infosys, freshers get three attempts to clear the assessment, failing which they would not be able to continue with the organization

Brand Finance report highlights Infosys as the fastest-growing IT services brand with an 18% CAGR, and applauds CEO Salil Parekh’s brand leadership.

Next wave of digital growth in rural India, 1 billion people to have smartphones

Expanding on his point about the digital empowerment of rural India, Rajesh Magow said, “We would have one billion people on smartphones. It will cover a lot of the rural population, open up many avenues for them, and generate employment.

Lowering GST from 18% to 5% in EdTech will boost industry growth: Report

In recent years, the rising demand for EdTech services has contributed significantly to the economy through taxes.

If the GST rate on EdTech services were reduced from 18% to 5%, the sector could experience an impressive 34% compound annual growth rate (CAGR)

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

When asked about Microsoft's interest, Trump said in a media report, "I would say yes," noting that other companies have also expressed interest, though he withheld specifics on who else is involved.

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

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

NCLAT noted that WhatsApp is free of cost and that a five-year year ban on WhatsApp from sharing user data with Meta may lead to collapse of the business model.

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.

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

US Supreme Court denies Meta’s appeal in multi-billion dollar class action

This latest round of layoffs comes on the heels of another significant strategic shift at Meta, following the termination of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programme.

Meta’s battle against claims of overcharging advertisers on Facebook and Instagram continues, as the Supreme Court declines to hear its case.