technology
Porn company starts new age checks after £1m Ofcom fine
The media regulator Ofcom said AVS Group Ltd had started age checks on some of its porn websites. Source link
McDonald's pulls AI Christmas ad after backlash
McDonald’s said the moment served as “an important learning” as it explored “the effective use of AI”. Source link
Amazon, Microsoft pledge mega AI investments in India
India, which is an emerging AI and cloud infrastructure hub, has witnessed a surge of global tech investment recently. Source link
Kids locked out of social media apps after Australia's world-first ban
The new law requires tech platforms to ensure that Australians aged under 16 don’t hold accounts. Source link
Tech Life
A popular streamer tells us about the downsides of making online content. Source link
Google unveils plans to try again with smart glasses in 2026
It is a significant turnaround for the tech giant after its first attempt – Google Glass – was pulled in 2015. Source link
EU investigates Google over AI-generated summaries in search results
It is examining whether the tech giant did not offer “appropriate compensation” to web publishers. Source link
Is AI in recruitment a 'race to the bottom'?
AI helps jobseekers to apply for hundreds of roles, meanwhile employers use AI to filter them. Source link
Trump gives Nvidia green light to sell advanced AI chips to China
Nvidia had been at the centre of a geopolitical tug-of-war between the US and China in recent months. Source link
Trump says $72bn Netflix-Warner Bros deal 'could be a problem'
The US president said Netflix’s market share “could be a problem” if the planned deal goes ahead. Source link