Texts obtained by POLITICO reveal Trump nominee Paul Ingrassia’s racist and inflammatory remarks about MLK Jr., Asians, and “white nationalism,” intensifying scrutiny of his nomination.
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FBI Director Kash Patel, the first Indian American in the role, celebrates Diwali online, sparking both backlash from MAGA supporters and support from diverse communities.
Wikipedia faces an 8% drop in human traffic as generative AI and social media reshape how people seek information, raising concerns about content integrity and volunteer engagement.
Meta is tightening control over AI chatbots on WhatsApp, banning third-party assistants like ChatGPT and Perplexity from 2026 to strengthen its in-house AI ecosystem.
Discord reports a data breach impacting 70,000 users after a cyberattack on a third-party age verification provider, exposing personal data and ID photos.
Elon Musk will settle a $128 million lawsuit with former Twitter executives, including Parag Agarwal, over unpaid severance following his 2022 takeover of the company.
OpenAI’s new invite-only iOS app, Sora, lets users create short videos from text prompts but experts warn it could spark major copyright disputes.
India pushes for digital self-reliance as ministers endorse Zoho, MapmyIndia, and Arattai, urging citizens to adopt homegrown tech alternatives over global giants like Google and Microsoft.
Meta’s Threads has surpassed Elon Musk’s X in global daily mobile users, signaling strong growth, rising ad revenue potential, and platform updates to enhance user engagement.
President Trump approved a deal handing TikTok’s U.S. operations to American investors led by Oracle, ensuring data security and compliance with the 2024 divestment law.
Abu Dhabi’s royal family and U.S. investors including Oracle, Silver Lake, Dell, and Fox are set to take majority control of TikTok’s $14B American arm.
President Donald Trump is set to approve a deal transferring TikTok’s U.S. operations to American investors, ensuring U.S. control over data, ownership, and its algorithm.
Meta is introducing an AI assistant and “Meet Cute” feature on Facebook Dating to reduce swipe fatigue, personalize matches, and help young adults find meaningful connections.
The rise of tragedy and charisma as twin engines of political mobilization is reshaping global movements, destabilizing institutions, and transforming how societies channel collective grievances.
President Trump confirms U.S. investors including Larry Ellison, Michael Dell, and the Murdochs will take control of TikTok’s U.S. operations and algorithm under new ownership rules.
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are due to speak at 9 a.m. ET, or 9 p.m. in Beijing on Friday about a framework agreement unveiled this week to shift control of TikTok’s U.S. operations
Immigration-focused narratives, especially those related to H-1B visas and portraying Indians as “job stealers” dominated online discourse
President Donald Trump announced a deal with China allowing TikTok to continue operating in the U.S., with Oracle retaining its cloud partnership under the agreement.
TikTok’s U.S. future hangs on a proposed Oracle-led deal amid national security concerns, geopolitical tensions, and questions over ByteDance’s ongoing influence.
Hike, once India’s unicorn messaging app turned gaming startup, shuts down after 13 years, unable to withstand regulatory shocks from India’s real-money gaming ban.
Viral nano-banana trend drives Gemini ahead of ChatGPT on Apple App Store. From social media memes to top spot, Gemini captures global attention.
The Suchir Balaji case highlights deep tensions in AI, with Elon Musk disputing suicide claims, raising questions of ethics, transparency, and OpenAI’s accountability.
Attaullah Baig alleges Meta retaliated against him after he notified leaders of security issues at the messaging app
The viral video of a Texas man’s anti-Indian rant sparked backlash, with Indians in the U.S. pushing back through Yelp reviews, doxxing, and heated online debates.
Elon Musk’s X has open-sourced its “For You” timeline recommendation code, aiming for transparency, community collaboration, and greater trust in algorithmic content curation.