Canberra, June 28 (IANS) The Australian government has announced that it will move to double the maximum fine for companies that fail to enforce the nation’s social media ban for children younger than 16.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in a statement on Saturday night that technology companies are not “doing enough” to comply with the under-16 social media ban, Xinhua news agency reported.He said that the government will introduce legislation to the federal parliament that will increase the…
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Washington, June 27 (IANS) US lawmakers have warned that China is intensifying efforts to acquire American artificial intelligence technology and other advanced innovations through economic espionage, cyber operations and commercial investments, describing the campaign as a growing threat to both national security and global technological leadership. The warning came during a hearing of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, where former Acting Director of the Defence Intelli…
Los Angeles, June 25 (IANS) English singer-songwriter Harry Styles, who has been serenading fans with his gigs in London, had a run-in with an unusual encounter while he was on stage. A particular moment appeared to leave music lovers at one of his shows gobsmacked this week, reports ‘Mirror.co.uk’.As per viral videos circulating online, the unexpected moment occurred on night six of his Wembley Stadium run in London, and it left people in total awe.Footage has emerged on TikTok which appear…
Sydney, June 25 (IANS) Australia’s world-first social media age restrictions for users under 16 have had a limited early impact on adolescent use, a new study has revealed. Researchers found more than 85 per cent of under-16s continued to use restricted platforms, with many accessing services through their own accounts, as well as alternative or shared accounts, according to a statement from Australia’s University of Newcastle (UON) released on Thursday.The UON-led study tracked 408 adolescents …
Dhaka, June 7 (IANS) Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven criminal tendencies are witnessing an alarming surge in Bangladesh, in parallel to the number of AI users expanding at an exponential rate, said a report on Sunday.There is an urgent need to introduce a comprehensive national and global ‘AI Policy’ or regulatory framework to curb these negative impacts and prevent institutional misuse, as per experts, the Pressenza International Press Agency reported.”According to a harrowing statistic…
Los Angeles, May 21 (IANS) Hollywood actor Glen Powell has shared a disturbing encounter he had with a woman who eats pictures of his face. The 37-year-old actor was stunned to learn about the antics of TikTok creator @mynameismonique, who has vowed to munch on pictures of him every day until she is cast in one of his films or TV shows as an extra, and couldn’t believe such a “liability” had found her way onto the red carpet for the premiere of his movie ‘The Running Man’, reports ‘Female …
Los Angeles, April 26 (IANS) Hollywood actress Marissa Bode, who is known for her work in ‘Wicked’, recently opened up on the discrimination that she faced as a differently abled person. The actress posted a video on TikTok claiming she was recently barred from a Southern Airways flight because of her wheelchair, reports ‘Variety’.She said, “I was denied boarding a flight because I’m disabled. I wish that were clickbait. I wish that were false, but that is what happened”.As per ‘…
Washington, March 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said he plans to visit China soon, highlighting his strong personal relationship with President Xi Jinping while emphasising that the United States continues to compete with Beijing on trade and economic policy.Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative summit in Miami, Trump said he maintains a close relationship with Xi. “I get along really well with him,” he said, citing cooperation on issues including a deal involving TikTok.Trump s…
Washington, March 26 (IANS) A US jury has found Meta and YouTube liable in a landmark case, ruling that their platforms harmed a young user through addictive design features and failed to warn of risks to children and teens. Delivered by a Los Angeles court, the ruling marks one of the most significant legal setbacks for major social media companies in years. Jurors found Instagram’s parent Meta and Google-owned YouTube negligent for operating products that harmed young users and for failing t…
Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Actor and comedian Gaurav Gera, who plays a pivotal role in Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster “Dhurandhar”, took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as he revisited a letter he had written to his parents on December 3, 1998, shortly after moving to Mumbai. Gaurav, who plays an Indian spy in the movie, took to Instagram to share a glimpse of the handwritten letter.In the letter, a 23-year-old Gera wrote warmly to his “Mamma and Papa,” reassuring them that he was doing well…