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TRAI finalises spam rules: Bars apps like Truecaller from blanket-blocking 140, 1600-series calls

TRAI has finalised new spam rules for 2026 covering AI detection, Truecaller, A2P calls, UCC complaints, consent and ...
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Seller KYC, counterfeit listings & AI: conversation on Indian e-commerce enforcement

A discussion on 'e-commerce, AI & illicit trade', saw experts call for seller KYC checks while onboarding and shared alerts across platforms.
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Lowdown: What’s in the EU KIDS Act restricting children’s social media access

The European Commission’s proposed KIDS Act sets new rules for children’s online safety, age assurance, parental controls and platform design.
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Here’s how tech leaders and countries reacted to Amodei’s call to slowdown AI

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's call to slowdown AI development has drawn sharp reactions from tech companies and govts with some agreeing.
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Oversight Board’s recommendations on Meta’s AI labelling raise questions for India’s deepfake rules

Oversight Board orders Meta to remove an AI deepfake and urges tougher labels, penalties and safeguards for political AI.
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PhonePe, Paytm, MobiKwik back UPI MDR above Rs 2,000

UPI will carry a 0.4% MDR on P2M transactions above Rs 2,000 from October 15, 2026. Payment executives explain why they want ...
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Delhi HC to examine whether creator can challenge YouTube termination through writ petition

Delhi HC has issued notice to Google and MeitY over whether a creator can challenge YouTube channel termination through a ...
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Apple softens EU tracking prompts after antitrust pressure

Apple will allow developers in five European Union countries to replace its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) pop-up with a redesigned, less intrusive version, following a multi-year antitrust ...