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Jay Clayton to head US AI task force: Here’s what we know
Jay Clayton has taken on a pivotal role as Trump appoints him the AI czar to steer the newly established Super Intelligence Force. This strategic initiative aspires to fortify US dominance in artificial intelligence and related technologies. Clayton's mandate includes a 120-day assessment period to identify AI's risks and prospects.
Spy chief Jay Clayton, the Trump loyalist tech bosses trust on AI
The 60-year-old lawyer, who will keep his post as director of national intelligence, is unlikely to question the central place of artificial intelligence in the US economy, even as opposition to the technology grows among American voters.
Trump-Xi dinner: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, Huang, Nadella among star-studded guest list
Billionaires and leaders from the technology sector gathered at the White House for a state dinner. This event hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, with various US officials. The discussions included trade, artificial intelligence, and strategic issues between the two nations. Trump highlighted his friendship with Xi during the dinner and emphasized mutual cooperation.
Emmy Awards Night 1 Big Winners: Bad Bunny and Jimmy Kimmel shine as ‘The Traitors’ dominates reality categories; check full winners list
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards kicked off on September 5, 2026, with a spectacular Night 1 ceremony. The evening was dominated by the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, which took home seven prestigious awards. The Traitors followed closely, earning six accolades, including one for the talented Alan Cumming's hosting. Additionally, The Muppet Show clinched four Emmys, celebrating its notable variety special win.
Meta sued over claims that WhatsApp messages are fully secure
An international group of plaintiffs has sued Meta Platforms, alleging false claims about WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption. The lawsuit claims Meta can access and analyze users' private communications, contradicting the company's assurances. Meta denies the allegations, calling the suit "frivolous" and plans to seek sanctions against the lawyers.
India's Ambassador to US Vinay Kwatra hosts key American lawmakers
India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, hosted American lawmakers to acknowledge consistent bipartisan support for the deepening India-US partnership. Discussions covered trade, technology, defense, and counterterrorism, with the envoy highlighting India's strong economic growth. This meeting follows ongoing negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement.

Netflix cancels Arnold Schwarzenegger's 'Fubar' after two seasons. Here's why
Netflix has canceled Arnold Schwarzenegger's 'Fubar' after two seasons, despite a successful initial run in 2023. The action-comedy series, which features Schwarzenegger as a CIA operative, failed to maintain viewership during its second season. While the show performed well initially, it quickly dropped from Netflix's viewing charts.

Reacher Season 4 Casting Update: Christopher Rodriguez-Marquette joins cast. See which role will he play
Christopher Rodriguez-Marquette has joined Reacher Season 4, replacing Jay Baruchel in the role of police officer Jacob Merrick. Baruchel exited due to a personal issue. The new season adapts Lee Child’s Gone Tomorrow and adds several new cast members. A spin-off series led by Frances Neagley is also in development.

‘Fubar’ teaser out; Arnold Schwarzenegger’s TV-starring debut set for release in May
In late May, the action comedy "FUBAR," which also stars Monica Barbaro, will make its premiere.

Twitter to add ‘edit tweet’ button, rebutting Jack Dorsey’s 2020 decision. Read details here
The Twitter edit button is finally here as it will enable users to edit their tweets after posting but there is a catch. It is a long-sought-out feature by users whereas Twitter’s former CEO Jack Dorsey once stated that they would ‘never’ consider adding the feature.

Twitter's Kayvon Beykpour speaks out after being ‘asked’ to leave by CEO Parag Agrawal
While Twitter employees fear if Elon Musk will scale back the site's vast content monitoring system, Kayvon Beykpour lauded his team for their work on new goods and safety features.

Twitter CEO says two leaders will depart, hiring pauses ahead of Elon Musk deal
Agrawal also said that the social media company would pause most hiring. The news comes as billionaire Elon Musk is working to close a $44 billion deal to acquire Twitter.

This is how Twitter's Edit button will finally work
The Edit button will show the user the entire original content, and the user can then either delete the whole post or start over, as the tool appears not just for grammatical errors.

Twitter's edit feature may keep digital traces of earlier tweets
App researcher and reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong said in a tweet that the edit button may have an "immutable" quality.

Twitter acquires OpenBack to make push notifications better
"OpenBack and their talented team joining Twitter will help us improve our ability to deliver the right notifications at the right time, in a way that puts people's privacy first," said Jay Sullivan who is Twitter's head of consumer product.

Edit button will be tested on Twitter Blue in the coming months
Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry and many others have long begged for an edit button.

Facebook Messenger introduces app lock and new privacy settings
The platform is working on new controls so users can decide who can message or call them directly.

Two-day annual Mahindra Blues Festival kick-starts in Mumbai on Saturday
This year’s line-up for the festival includes (from left) Chicago-based singer Nikki Hill and Danish bluesman Thorbjørn Risager.

Mozilla plans Rs 1,500 smartphone for emerging markets
Technology firm Mozilla has showcased a smartphone prototype for developing countries, which could cost as less as $25 (about Rs 1,500).
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