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Humanoid robot kicks child in viral video, netizens say Terminator is just one update away| Watch
A humanoid robot has gone viral after accidentally kicking a child in the stomach while performing a series of movements during a public demonstration. The incident has triggered concerns about the safety of increasingly capable robots. While the incident drew immediate attention, many viewers also noted the robot's improved balance and control, as it quickly stabilised itself after the mishap.
Canada launches ‘AI for All’ plan, says strategy could create up to 90,000 jobs
Prime Minister Mark Carney has launched a sweeping national AI strategy aimed at creating jobs, expanding access to artificial intelligence and strengthening Canada's domestic technology infrastructure. The plan promises economic growth and stronger safeguards, but arrives amid growing public scepticism about whether AI is delivering on its promises.
Anthropic sounds alarm on self-improving AI, says world should be ready to hit the brakes
The AI company behind Claude says the world may soon face a turning point where advanced systems begin enhancing their own capabilities with minimal human input. As competition among AI giants intensifies, Anthropic is urging governments, researchers and industry leaders to prepare for a future that could arrive faster than expected.
US wants a stake in AI boom. Officials discuss equity in OpenAI and peers: Report
Senior US officials have reportedly discussed acquiring equity stakes in leading AI firms such as OpenAI, exploring ways to share the financial gains of the artificial intelligence boom with the broader public
Meta launches AI creator assistant to offer personalised insights for Facebook creators
Meta has launched an AI-powered creator assistant on Facebook while expanding AI translation tools to help creators grow and reach global audiences
iPhone 18 Pro Max tipped to keep its familiar footprint as Apple focuses on internal improvements
A new leak suggests Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max could retain its current thickness while gaining a larger battery and several hardware upgrades
Meta's oversight board flags transparency gaps in account bans, recommends clearer alerts for users
Meta's Oversight Board says the company's account suspension process lacks transparency, due process, and meaningful avenues for appeal
Canada unveils new AI strategy, targets 250,000 jobs and 3% GDP boost by 2031
Canada unveils new AI strategy targeting 250,000 jobs by 2031 and C$1 billion in support for domestic AI adoption and innovation.
Google unveils Gemma 4 12B, a multimodal AI model designed to run on laptops with 16GB of memory
Google's Gemma 4 12B brings advanced multimodal AI and long-context reasoning to enterprise laptops with just 16GB of memory
Europe wants to break free from Big Tech. It's easier said than done
The EU has unveiled a new strategy to boost domestic AI, cloud and semiconductor capabilities while reducing dependence on foreign technology provider
Google promises to return more water than it consumes amid AI data centre backlash
Google has announced a series of water stewardship measures aimed at reducing the environmental impact of its AI data centres, including a pledge to replenish more water than it consumes by 2030. The move comes as public opposition to large-scale AI infrastructure grows across the United States over sustainability concerns.
Oracle layoffs: Fresh claims suggest company reclassified hybrid workers before job cuts
Oracle's recent workforce reduction is facing new questions after an anonymous online post alleged that some hybrid employees were reclassified as remote workers before being laid off. The unverified claims have reignited discussion around US labour laws as the software giant presses ahead with one of its biggest restructurings.
Apple users in Texas to face mandatory age verification under new state law
Apple users in Texas will soon face age checks when creating new accounts as a state law comes into effect. The legislation introduces stricter parental consent requirements for minors, places new responsibilities on app developers, and reignites a debate over privacy, online safety and free speech.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ launched in India, price starts at Rs 47,999
Motorola has launched the Edge 70 Pro+ in India, bringing flagship-grade hardware to the premium mid-range segment. The smartphone features a 144Hz AMOLED display, a quad 50MP camera setup, Android 16, a large 6,500mAh battery and MediaTek's latest Dimensity chipset, starting at Rs 47,999.
Uber layoffs: Company trims HR workforce by 23%, says AI not behind cuts
Uber has reduced headcount within its People and Places division as part of a broader organisational overhaul led by President Jill Hazelbaker. The company says the move is aimed at simplifying operations and improving efficiency, even as it grapples with surging demand for AI tools across its workforce.
Global media join forces to confront AI challenges
A coalition led by the BBC, Sky News and The Guardian expanded on Wednesday as around 30 news publishers across Europe and North America signed up to demand equitable payment from AI firms for journalism used in their systems.
Apple's new ChatGPT-like Siri may run on Nvidia chips
Apple is reportedly turning to Nvidia's latest AI hardware to support its upcoming Siri overhaul, expected to be unveiled at WWDC 2026. The development comes after reports that Apple had already reached an agreement with Google to integrate Gemini models into Siri.
‘Money in politics should go away’: Altman rules out political donations amid AI lobbying surge
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he will not make political donations this election cycle, distancing himself from campaign spending as scrutiny grows over the AI industry's expanding lobbying efforts and influence in Washington
US runs out of EB-2 visas for Indians this fiscal year, pauses fresh issuances until October
The US has exhausted its annual allocation of EB-2 immigrant visas for Indian nationals, forcing a temporary halt to new issuances until October 2026. The move highlights the growing pressure on employment-based immigration pathways and could further lengthen waiting times for thousands of highly skilled Indian professionals.
IIT-led probe finds Claude and other AI tools behind CBSE cyber attack: Report
An expert panel from IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras has reportedly found that AI tools, including Claude, were used to detect vulnerabilities in the CBSE's evaluation portal. The findings have prompted a government-backed security overhaul, CERT-In scrutiny and tighter monitoring of India's examination technology infrastructure.
Apple scales back vision product roadmap under incoming CEO John Ternus: Report
Apple has reportedly scaled back its Vision product roadmap under incoming CEO John Ternus, shifting focus toward AI-powered smart glasses while shelving several mixed-reality devices
CBSE foils 3.8-million-packet DoS attack as verification portal crosses 56,000 applications
CBSE says it successfully blocked a 3.8-million-packet cyberattack on its website as technical teams work to strengthen security and maintain uninterrupted services
Instagram alerts users who were targeted by hackers during AI chatbot attacks
A flaw in Meta's AI support chatbot allegedly allowed hackers to take over Instagram accounts by posing as account owners, with reports suggesting the attacks continued even after the company said the issue was fixed.
Apple WWDC 2026 Roundup: Everything expected at the June 8 event
Apple's upcoming iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 updates are expected to introduce a smarter AI-powered Siri, foldable iPhone optimizations, new app features, Liquid Glass refinements, and major performance improvements
TikTok launches Pro events app for FIFA World Cup and other major cultural moments
TikTok launches a standalone FIFA World Cup-focused app in the U.S. as it expands beyond social media into fan engagement, commerce, and live events
Meta’s WhatsApp business AI Agent is now available globally — Here’s what’s new
Meta launches its AI-powered Business Agent globally on WhatsApp, expanding customer support and workflow automation tools for businesses
Is Google quietly buying code from play store developers to train AI? Here's what it's offering
Reports suggest Google may be offering developers incentives to share Android app code as it seeks to strengthen its AI coding tools
India advances unmanned warfare ambitions with Divyastra Mk-1 demonstration
India's indigenous defence technology capabilities received a major boost after defence technology company Hoverit successfully demonstrated its tactical loitering munition platform, Divyastra Mk-1.
UK watchdog gives publishers more control over google AI search summaries amid traffic concerns
UK watchdog grants publishers greater control over Google AI Search summaries amid concerns over declining traffic and revenue
Hackers exploit Meta’s AI support bot, exposing flaws in automated security systems
Meta's AI support chatbot reportedly exploited in Instagram account takeover hack, raising concerns over AI-driven security and account recovery systems