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aninda chakraborty

ITU calls for stricter controls on AI-generated deepfakes

The ITU urges robust standards and digital verification tools for content distributors to combat manipulated multimedia such as deepfakes.

Meta strengthens portfolio with PlayAI acquisition

The acquisition adds a new platform to Meta’s portfolio that creates natural conversational agents for user interaction.

Indeed and Glassdoor join wave of AI-driven job cuts

Indeed and Glassdoor will cut 1,300 jobs, which represent around 6% of the workforce in Recruit’s HR technology segment.

Accenture, Microsoft partner to tackle cyber threats with AI

The partnership will enhance cybersecurity with solutions in SOC modernisation, data security, migration, and identity management.

Oracle to establish cloud services centre in Indonesia

The American database company plans to lease DayOne’s data centres at Nongsa Digital Park on Batam Island.

Amazon considers additional investment in Anthropic

The potential investment would follow Amazon’s previous $4bn injection into Anthropic in November 2024.

Linda Yaccarino resigns as CEO of Elon Musk’s X

Yaccarino managed operations and addressed advertiser concerns during major shifts in X’s safety and content moderation policies.

Meta faces scrutiny in France over advertising practices

The French competition authority accused Meta of restricting access to ad verification partnerships under terms that are reportedly opaque, discriminatory, and unfair.

Meta injects $3.5bn in Ray-Ban maker to push AI glasses development

Meta’s $3.5bn investment enhances its partnership with EssilorLuxottica, advancing their long-term collaboration on AI-powered smart glasses.

Jack Dorsey introduces Bitchat

Bitchat offers decentralised, Bluetooth-based messaging with encrypted, ephemeral chats, requiring no internet or personal data.