Policy
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Meta censors posts on Instagram about its own content restrictions in India
Meta has restricted several posts on Instagram related to content censorship in India, including those by the Software Freedom Law Center (SFLC) and media…
21 Sept, 05:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
India’s drug regulator forms AI expert committee for healthcare oversight
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) established an expert committee on artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, Drugs Controller Gen…
21 Sept, 03:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
CCPA fines Xboom Rs 10 lakh for selling drone jammers without disclosures
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) fined e-commerce platform Xboom Rs 10 lakh for listing six anti-drone systems, drone jammers, and GPS jamm…
21 Sept, 03:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Report maps AI actors to clarify responsibility in India’s AI regulation
A new report published by The Quantum Hub in September breaks down the generative AI value chain into eight distinct actor classes and five functional control attributes.
21 Sept, 01:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Karnataka approves sustainable data centre policy with Rs 1,300 crore budget
Karnataka’s cabinet has approved the Sustainable Data Centre Policy 2026–31, targeting 1 GW of cumulative data centre IT capacity by 2031 and aiming for a…
21 Sept, 01:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
TRAI bars Truecaller from blocking 140 and 1600-series spam calls
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) finalised amendments to the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations on September…
19 Sept, 03:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Gates Foundation commits $400 million to AI tools in education
The Gates Foundation announced a $1 billion commitment this week to develop and deliver equitable AI tools across sectors including education, healthcare, and agriculture.
19 Sept, 03:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
EU proposes KIDS Act to restrict children's social media access
The European Commission has introduced the Keeping Internet Digital Spaces Accountable and Trustworthy (KIDS) Act, a proposed law aiming to protect childre…
18 Sept, 07:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Indian e-commerce enforcement highlights seller KYC and counterfeit challenges
A closed-door discussion involving brand owners, law firms, customs officials, and intellectual property offices focused on the challenges of seller verifi…
18 Sept, 05:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 1 min
Oversight Board orders Meta to remove AI-generated hate speech video
The Oversight Board on September 17 overturned Meta’s decision to keep an AI-generated video of a Scottish Labour councillor, ordering its removal as hate…
18 Sept, 05:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Delhi HC orders blocking of piracy sites ahead of Amazon’s VIBE release
The Delhi High Court ordered 11 piracy websites to stop hosting or streaming Amazon’s upcoming film “VIBE” on September 15, three days before its pan-India theatrical release on September 18.
18 Sept, 01:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Apple updates EU tracking prompts after antitrust probe
Apple has agreed to soften its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) prompts in five European Union countries following a multi-year antitrust investigation by G…
18 Sept, 01:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
NHAI uses AI for drone analytics and vehicle scanning in road projects
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) detailed its extensive use of artificial intelligence (AI) in road construction and toll management at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) on September 11.
18 Sept, 11:28 am IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
FAA to invest $875 million in AI to improve air traffic management
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a $875 million investment in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies aimed at improving air traffic management across the United States.
18 Sept, 05:28 am IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
China warns against linking tariffs to Russian oil purchases
China issued a warning against linking tariffs to purchases of Russian oil following the US House of Representatives' passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act 2026.
17 Sept, 11:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Delhi High Court examines legality of copyright strikes on social media
The Delhi High Court is reviewing the legality of copyright strike procedures used by social media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and Amazon.
17 Sept, 09:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Supreme Court PIL challenges MDR charges on UPI payments above Rs 2,000
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Centre’s new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges on Unified Payment…
17 Sept, 07:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 1 min
Delhi HC questions search restrictions on Indian Kanoon over livelihood concerns
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday questioned the impact of restricting name-based searches on Indian Kanoon, highlighting concerns over access to legal jud…
17 Sept, 03:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Prasar Bharati seeks feedback on AI avatars and content creation
Prasar Bharati, India's public service broadcaster, has issued a draft Expression of Interest (EOI) inviting agencies, studios, and startups to participate…
17 Sept, 03:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
GM CEO Mary Barra commits $200 million to train Gen Z in skilled trades
General Motors CEO Mary Barra announced a $200 million investment to train Generation Z in skilled trades, emphasizing the importance of blue-collar career…
17 Sept, 03:28 pm IST