Meta and Google clash over new child safety law on app downloads

The law shifts the responsibility of age verification from individual apps to the app stores, such as Google Play and Apple's App Store.

Utah has become the first state to pass a law enforcing Meta’s proposed approach, with other states now considering similar regulations. The legislation is backed by Meta, Snap, and X, who argue it gives parents more control over their children’s digital habits.

French publishers sue Meta over AI copyright use

India remains Meta’s largest user base, with over one billion users across Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Messenger.

The National Union of Authors and Composers, alongside concerns regarding unauthorized data usage, has also expressed apprehension about AI’s potential to generate “fake books” that could compete with traditionally published works.

AI job market to boom with 2.3 million jobs expected by 2027: Study

AI-powered applications like fashion avatars, smart shopping carts, and virtual influencers are enhancing customer engagement. 47% of retailers state that AI has led to new product and service developments

The study has expected the AI talent pool to grow to 940,000 from 800,000 in 2024. And, in 2026, the AI talent pool could reach up to 1.08 million

IndiaAI mission marks milestone with launch of AIKosha, compute portal, and key initiatives

Among the key initiatives launched were AIKosha: IndiaAI Datasets Platform, the AI Compute Portal, the AI Competency Framework for Public Sector Officials, iGOT-AI Mission Karmayogi, the IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Program with Station F, the IndiaAI Application Development Initiative, and IndiaAI FutureSkills.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveils transformative AI infrastructure to propel India’s AI leadership.

YouTube crosses 125 million paid subscribers, expands ‘Premium Lite’ tier

The new plan allows users to watch most videos ad-free across various content categories like gaming, cooking, comedy, and education, but excludes music videos, Shorts, and background play.

The Google-owned video-sharing giant continues its rapid paid subscriber growth, adding 25 million users in just over a year.