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Bill Gates says billionaires should pay more taxes as AI reshapes economy

Gates said that governments must take primary responsibility for tackling inequality as AI generates wealth, warning that philanthropy cannot replace public support systems

US visa, PERM worries push up IT companies' subcontracting bill

Subcontracting costs at eight Indian IT firms rise to 11.3% of revenue as immigration curbs and talent shortages increase reliance on locally hired workers

Nasa's Swift burns up, highlighting challenges of boosting satellites

Failed attempt to rescue Nasa's Swift observatory highlights the technical and fuel challenges facing the emerging satellite servicing industry

In the cybersecurity space, we have to use AI to fight AI: Tim Gokey

Broadridge CEO Tim Gokey says AI is driving demand for skills in engineering design and solutions, even as the company uses the technology to improve productivity and strengthen cybersecurity.

86% of companies suffer cyber breaches amid crisis to find talent

Fortinet's 2026 report finds that 86% of organisations suffered at least one cybersecurity breach in the past year, highlighting the urgent need for experienced security professionals.

Govt working on telecom PLI with focus on higher local value addition

The proposed second edition will prioritise design-led manufacturing and higher domestic value addition, with the proposal set to undergo inter-ministerial consultation before Cabinet approval

DoT, telecom majors working on steps to curb AI-led cyberattacks

Three to four rounds of discussions held with telecom operators and strategic infrastructure providers to strengthen network security

Apple's predictive text curbs vulgar, sensitive, drug-related phrases

An undisclosed multilingual list restricts iPhone autocomplete and swipe-typing suggestions for thousands of words and phrases, including politically sensitive terms

Satellite-ready smartphones in India: What Trai's latest proposal means

Trai has proposed that future smartphones should support satellite frequency bands, potentially paving the way for features such as satellite messaging and emergency SOS on devices in India

WhatsApp now lets non-users RSVP to events without downloading the app

WhatsApp users can now invite non-users to events through shareable links, track RSVPs, send reminders and manage upcoming gatherings from a new Events Home section

Instagram moves Edits beyond mobile with desktop version for Mac: Features

Instagram's Edits app is now available on Mac, bringing multi-track editing, keyframes, colour-grading tools and watermark-free 4K exports to creators working on desktop

OpenAI promises greater transparency in data centre deals after backlash

The company's National Community Compact also promises greater transparency on noise, water and energy use, peak-time power cuts and local hiring as it seeks stronger community support for AI infra

Defence secy proposes Indo-Pacific ocean data exchange, maritime AI network

Rajesh Kumar Singh outlines four proposals to strengthen Indo-Pacific cooperation through ocean data sharing, maritime AI, pollution monitoring and academic research

Why India may rethink social media safe harbour over algorithmic influence

India is reviewing whether social media platforms should retain Section 79 protection when algorithms influence content visibility, raising questions over liability and online speech

Bluetooth SIG adopts HDT to deliver standardised lossless, high-res audio

Bluetooth HDT increases maximum data speeds from 2 Mbps to 7.5 Mbps, promising faster transfers and improved efficiency, with lossless wireless audio applications expected in 2027

Apple lowers internal AI usage budgets in move to reduce spending

Last month, Apple quietly lowered the daily spending cap for some engineers using AI models to $200 from $300, according to people with knowledge of the change

Govt weighs removing 'blanket protection' for social media platforms

Proposed changes could make platforms liable for algorithm-driven content, while allowing users to seek faster removal of deepfakes and non-consensual images

Meta kicks off first euro bond sale in latest test for tech sector

Facebook parent turns to global debt markets to finance rising AI infrastructure investments even as concerns emerge over the sustainability of the AI boom

Teradyne eyes India's growing semiconductor testing equipment market

Teradyne expects demand for semiconductor testing equipment to rise as global companies, OSAT firms and chip design startups expand operations in India, says country manager Alpa Sood

AI training opt out: How a new standard can help publishers protect content

A proposed policy token aims to simplify how publishers opt out of AI training. While companies such as OpenAI, Anthropic and Google have backed the proposal, it is yet to become a standard