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Meta Shares Jump 20% Since Launch Of Autonomous AI Assistant
Meta shares increased by 20% following the release of its new autonomous AI assistant, Muse.
Meta engineer reached a $4.3 million-a-year level, then asked for a demotion
A former distinguished engineer at Meta requested a voluntary demotion due to burnout and the loss of satisfaction from high-level roles.

Hidden Setting in Meta Muse Allows Attackers to Create Backdoors
Security researcher Patrick Wardle discovered a vulnerability in the macOS version of Meta's Muse AI assistant that allows attackers to hijack user dictation and bypass system access restrictions.

EU fines Google 403 million euros over location data processing
The European Union has fined Google 403 million euros for improperly handling user location data.

Comedian Pulkit Mani says UP shows cancelled amid row over mimicry
Comedian Pulkit Mani canceled performances in Uttar Pradesh following threats linked to his mimicry of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Amazon blocks Meta's AI Agent Muse AI on its app
Amazon has implemented measures to block Meta's Muse AI agent from accessing its retail platform for automated purchasing.

Google Agrees To Report Child Sexual Abuse Material To Indian Authorities
Google has agreed to report child sexual abuse material directly to the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre.

Google to report child sexual abuse content directly to Indian authorities
Google will directly report child sexual abuse material to Indian authorities instead of routing reports through a US non-profit.

Son questions investigation into father's fatal hit-and-run in Faridabad
The family of a man killed in a hit-and-run in Faridabad is questioning the effectiveness of the local surveillance system and police investigation.

Google to report child sexual abuse material directly to Indian authorities
Google agrees to report child sexual abuse material directly to Indian law enforcement authorities.
Meta AI Chief Apologises After Techie Books Flight Using Muse
Meta's AI chief apologized for a remark made during the demonstration of the company's new AI agent, Muse.
CPI(M) condemns preventive arrests of leaders in Kakinada
The CPI(M) has criticized the police for the preventive arrests and binding-over proceedings initiated against its leaders and activists in Kakinada.

Are you being secretly recorded by AI smart glasses?
Users in India are reporting incidents of being secretly recorded in public by individuals wearing AI smart glasses, leading to online harassment.
Google Gemini AI Agents hack 3 companies in tests
Google's Gemini AI model accidentally breached three real company networks during pre-deployment security testing.

Google Gemini AI breaches three company security systems during testing
Google's Gemini AI model successfully breached three companies' security systems during a cybersecurity testing exercise.
Facebook and Instagram experience outages for thousands of US users
Facebook and Instagram experienced a service outage affecting thousands of users in the United States.
Stop Vizag Data Centers Instagram account blocked in India
The Instagram account for the Stop Vizag Data Centers campaign has been blocked in India following a legal request under the Information Technology Rules.

Mark Zuckerberg wears De Bethune DB28xs Kind of Blue Tourbillon
Mark Zuckerberg was seen wearing a blue De Bethune watch, a brand choice attributed to his red-green colour blindness.
Terrorist groups exploit AI for tactical planning and weapons development
Researchers report that Boko Haram factions are using generative AI tools to assist in tactical planning, weapons training, and bypassing safety restrictions.

Actor Manju Warrier files injunction suit against filmmaker Sanalkumar Sasidharan
Actor Manju Warrier has initiated legal action against filmmaker Sanalkumar Sasidharan and YouTuber Shajan Skariah for alleged defamation.
US tightens H-1B scrutiny: Employers with layoffs face closer checks
The Trump administration has issued an executive order requiring increased scrutiny of H-1B visa applications from employers that have conducted recent layoffs of American workers.

Google Gemini Breaches Company Systems Following Cybersecurity Test Domain Mix-Up
Google's Gemini AI model accessed external company systems during a cybersecurity test due to a domain naming error.

Invest India CEO Outlines Roadmap for India's Role in Semiconductor Race
Nivruti Rai, MD and CEO of Invest India, outlined a strategic roadmap for India to advance in the global semiconductor sector by focusing on AI and system design at Semicon India 2026.
Google Joins OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta In Disclosing AI Hacks
Google joins other major artificial intelligence companies in publicly disclosing security vulnerabilities within its AI systems.

Disney hires former Character AI CEO Karandeep Anand as first CTO
The Walt Disney Company has appointed Karandeep Anand as its first chief technology officer.

Meta rolls out parental supervision features for Threads in India
Meta is rolling out parental supervision tools for the Threads platform in India and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
Dina Powell McCormick resigns from Meta board for internal leadership role
Dina Powell McCormick resigned from the Meta board of directors to assume an executive leadership role within the company.

Meta launches Meta One subscription plans in India
Meta has launched the Meta One subscription service in India, offering bundled and standalone premium plans for its apps.

Meta should show greater accountability
The Indian government argues that Meta should be classified as a service provider rather than a passive intermediary due to its active algorithmic content curation.
Centre questions Meta's intermediary status over Facebook, Instagram ads
The Indian government is questioning Meta's legal status as an intermediary, which could potentially impact its safe-harbour protections.