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Microsoft implements instant layoffs with no severance for departing staff

Satya Nadella mused that if he were to depart from Microsoft, he would harness "tokens per watt per dollar"—a cutting-edge metric revolutionizing AI efficiency—to drive innovations in under-resourced fields such as healthcare, education, and public sector institutions.

Tech giant’s new performance management policy results in swift terminations without severance, as it tightens standards amid a competitive tech landscape.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg lauds DeepSeek, predicts breakthrough year for AI assistants

Meta is set to stand trial in Spain this October over a €551 million lawsuit filed by more than 80 media companies, who allege it engaged in unfair advertising competition.

Meanwhile, Mark Zuckerberg said Meta’s open-source platform Llama 4 is making great progress in training

Navigating cookies: Global enforcement cases and key judgments

As detailed in the comprehensive white paper by ASCI Academy, PSA Legal, and Tsaaro Consulting, organizations must recalibrate their cookie strategies to align with emerging legal standards.

A roundup of pivotal decisions and regulatory actions that reveal how cookie consent requirements—and user data privacy—are evolving across various jurisdictions.

Microsoft in talks to acquire TikTok: Donald Trump

Neither TikTok nor ByteDance has commented on the situation outside regular business hours.

Trump, who previously advocated for a full ban on TikTok, reversed his stance last year, claiming that the app helped him connect with younger voters during the 2024 presidential election.

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

Infosys reports 21.8% decline in standalone profit in Q4 FY25

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.