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Nvidia to Anthropic, OpenAI & Meta: Here are the five biggest tech scandals of 2026 explained in a nutshell
In 2026, significant scandals rocked the technology sector, involving major companies like Nvidia, Anthropic, OpenAI, and Meta. Jensen Huang resigned from Nvidia amid allegations related to a personal relationship and potential security concerns. Anthropic faced lawsuits over unauthorized use of copyrighted materials for AI training data, raising intellectual property issues. OpenAI and Meta dealt with security failures related to AI agents and Instagram account safety, respectively.
Meta fined by UK regulator over repeated inaccuracies in WhatsApp Business data
Britain's media regulator, Ofcom, has slapped Meta with a £450,000 fine due to consistent misinformation regarding WhatsApp Business. This penalty ensued after 11 months of erroneous data that contravened five statutory requirements under the communications act. However, Meta's cooperation and acceptance of liability led to a reduced fine. The company is also grappling with separate legal hurdles concerning Ofcom's information requests tied to online safety regulations.
Are oblique kicks going to be banned from UFC? Joe Rogan reportedly leaks decision on the controversial knee-shattering move
During a recent podcast, Joe Rogan brought up the possibility of banning oblique kicks, which target the knee and can result in long-term injuries. MMA analysts have frequently voiced their worries regarding the risks associated with this maneuver. Support for the ban comes from UFC CEO Dana White and the California State Athletic Commission, emphasizing the persistent debate over safety regulations in mixed martial arts.
Meta India’s Arun Srinivas on CSAM, AI for small businesses and Muse’s India launch timeline
Meta India Managing Director Arun Srinivas discusses how harmful ads linked to child sexual abuse material slipped through Instagram's review process, the safety measures introduced since then and questions around accountability. In an interview with ET, he also talks about Muse AI's India launch timeline, how small businesses are using AI to create advertisements, Instagram's plans for creators and WhatsApp's growing ambitions in digital payments.
NCMEC urges India to avoid duplicate reporting of online child sexual abuse cases
The letter comes amid discussions following recent Supreme Court proceedings on the reporting and removal of child sexual exploitation and abuse material online. The court directed the government to strengthen the mechanisms for detecting and removing such material and reiterated that platforms must comply with reporting obligations under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
Meta's longtime infrastructure head Janardhan to depart in early 2027: Bloomberg
Janardhan, who is also co-head of engineering, did not detail reasons for his departure in the memo, the Bloomberg report said. Dave Brown, who joined Meta earlier this year as vice president of infrastructure after nearly two decades at Amazon Web Services, will succeed him, the report added.
Instagram’s 90-minute video bet could soon take it into direct confrontation with YouTube
Instagram is testing videos of up to 90 minutes with select creators in the US and Brazil as it looks to expand beyond short-form content and compete with YouTube and OTT platforms for viewers and advertising budgets. The move could bring podcasts, comedy specials and episodic shows to the platform, with creators using Reels to attract viewers to longer videos. Instagram is also working on a TV version of Reels to tap into connected TV (CTV) audiences. No India launch timeline has been announced.
Meta unveils India pricing for AI agent Muse ahead of local launch
Meta has announced the pricing details for its AI companion, Muse, in India. The subscription options are set at ₹1,799 for the 'Power' tier and ₹8,999 for the 'Maximum' tier. Users currently outside supported markets can register via a VPN. Muse aims to enhance user experience by integrating with various Meta services, positioning itself against local competitors like Instinct, available worldwide.
Meta expands teen protections, brings AI age checks to more users
Meta uses AI to analyse whether a user is a teenager. This allows the company to identify users who may have lied about their age during registration and place them under Teen Account protections, which will automatically limit who can contact them, the content they see, and the time spent on its apps.
Claude Fable 5.2, Claude Mythos 5.2: Anthropic unveils new AI models, check features, speed, price, release date
Claude Fable 5.2 targets coding, reasoning and AI agent tasks, while Claude Mythos 5.2 targets approved cybersecurity and life-sciences research applications.
Meta launches Muse Ember, its most efficient AI model to handle repetitive tasks; know what it can do and here's how it works
Meta has said that Muse Ember is significantly cheaper than competitors like Haiku and Luna. Despite being designed as a lightweight execution model, Ember can process different types of information. Meta claims it supports text, images and audio. The objective is to make the AI agents faster and cheaper to operate.
Kamal Haasan unveils first-look poster of Sandiyar on 72nd birthday. How he reclaimed the film title he was forced to drop 23 years ago
As he celebrates his 72nd birthday, Kamal Haasan unveils the first look poster of his next project, Sandiyar. Directed by SU Arun Kumar, this film, set for release next year, promises to showcase Haasan in a gripping role steeped in themes of rural vengeance and action. Notably, the title recalls his earlier 2004 film Virumaandi, which faced title changes due to disputes.
Google, Meta, TikTok sue to block California youth social media law
The law, known as Assembly Bill 1709, prohibits such platforms from offering underage children "psychologically exploitative features" that could lead to compulsive use, such as providing personal recommendations and sending videos through autoplay features. It also requires the deletion of children's accounts with those features.
ETtech Explainer: Why Meta is raising billions through bonds
Developing AI models and offering AI-powered services requires enormous computing capacity. This involves building data centres, purchasing specialised chips and servers, expanding cloud infrastructure, and securing the electricity needed to run these facilities.
Meta halts new business terms after backlash over data scraping and AI use
Meta has postponed the rollout of new terms affecting its business accounts due to significant backlash. Critics claimed these changes could lead to unauthorized data scraping and unfair competition against news publishers. A Norwegian court granted an injunction on the terms, highlighting concerns over Meta's market dominance. The U.K. competition authority has also initiated an investigation into these new business conditions.
Does Snapchat cause depression, anxiety, eating disorders? A court trial that tells bold story against social media platforms
Social media companies face thousands of lawsuits in federal and state courts brought by individuals, school districts, municipalities and other government entities alleging the companies knowingly sought to addict children to their platforms.
As US midterms enter last lap, Indian "consultants" suddenly thrust into spotlight
Indian "consultants" are under scrutiny for allegedly engaging in election manipulation on a global scale. These activities reportedly range from creating false narratives on social media networks to shape voter perceptions. Reports say these firms have operated in multiple countries, including the US.
Meta settles with teen during trial testing claims social media caused depression, eating disorders
Meta Platforms has settled with a teen plaintiff who accused the company of designing Instagram and Facebook to be addictive, causing her mental health problems
Meta, Snap head to trial in another case about social media's harms
Jury selection is expected to begin on Wednesday in Los Angeles for another landmark trial about the alleged harms of social media on young users, with Meta and, for the first time, Snap as defendants. Meta and YouTube lost the first so-called bellwether case earlier this year, when a jury found them collectively liable for harming a young user known by the initials KGM, and ordered the tech companies to pay a combined $6 million penalty.
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