MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan said the ministry will consult stakeholders on AI regulation and begin drafting. He also addressed AI use cases, messaging app notices, Meta’s Muse feature, and CSAM concerns. The post MeitY to start stakeholder discussions on separate law for AI regulation, says S Krishn
Meta defends the capture LED on its AI glasses, but bystanders in India still lack notice, consent, and clear legal remedies against covert filming. The post Meta tightens AI glasses security as questions over bystander privacy persist appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
RBI told a parliamentary panel that VDAs threaten the economy and should not be legalised, backing containment over regulation as ICAI sought a clearer legal framework. The post Why does the RBI want to keep cryptocurrencies out of India’s banking system? appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
TRAI wants to become an authorised agency under the IT Act to act against call management apps that allegedly violate telecom regulations. The proposal raises broader questions about intermediary liability and regulatory jurisdiction. The post TRAI seeks IT Act powers to act against Truecaller, othe
Google and Meta have opposed a Delhi HC plea seeking proactive monitoring of court recordings, arguing India's intermediary law does not permit general surveillance. The post Google, Meta tell Delhi HC they can’t proactively block court recording uploads appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
Govt ordered removal of BAT-BMS, Epoch-i-ion and Lossigy over security concerns, after reports that the apps could remotely disable e-rickshaws using Bluetooth battery systems. The post Explained: Why the government shut down apps linked to Bluetooth-enabled battery systems appeared first on MEDIANA
Amazon has been fined $2.25M by the US FTC for allegedly denying identity theft victims records of fraudulent transactions, despite legal requirements under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The post Amazon fined $2.25 million for refusing to help identity theft victims appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
Physical AI promises to transform homes and factories, but deployment depends on solving trust, liability, privacy and data challenges that digital AI never faced. The post The physical world isn’t ready for physical AI appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
Telangana Cyber Security Bureau deploys C-SIGHT, an offline AI platform developed with Vatins Systems, to investigate child sexual exploitation material with 98% accuracy in under 20 minutes. The post How Telangana police is using air-gapped AI systems for child sexual abuse investigations appeared
The Delhi High Court has found a prima facie case of passing off after sellers allegedly exploited Flipkart's latching on feature to market counterfeit products. The post Flipkart faces legal heat over its ‘latching on’ feature again: Here’s how it can fix the issue appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
TRAI is reviewing Airtel's Priority Postpaid plan to determine whether its premium 5G service complies with net neutrality rules. The post TRAI Sees No Immediate Net Neutrality Breach in Airtel’s Priority 5G Plan, Seeks More Data appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
Google is rolling out a fake call detection feature for Android that helps identify AI-powered impersonation scams by verifying whether calls from saved contacts actually originate from their devices. The post Android to warn users of AI-Powered fake calls appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
MeitY may notify the final IT Rules amendments by the end of May, even as concerns grow over IDC powers and regulation of user-generated news content. The post Government may notify draft IT Rules amendments by month-end: Report appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
Speaking about the concerns of age verification at scale, the experts highlighted the privacy & surveillance risks of age-assurance systems, as they have to verify everyone, and anonymity is safety. The post ‘They’ll have to verify everyone’: privacy & surveillance implications of age verification a
Madras HC stayed Tamil Nadu police's blanket social media blocking orders on X, ruling they lacked individualised reasoning, violated free speech safeguards, and bypassed proper procedure under the IT Act. The post ‘Lack of application of mind & recorded reasons’: Madras HC stays Tamil Nadu police b
The US Senate Banking Committee advanced the CLARITY Act of 2025 in a 15-9 bipartisan vote, establishing regulatory rules for digital assets, splitting oversight between the CFTC and SEC. The post Lowdown: What is the landmark US cryptocurrency regulation passed by the Senate Banking Committee appea
OpenAI has endorsed the Kids Online Safety Act and new AI safety bills while positioning artificial intelligence as essential public infrastructure. The post OpenAI backs kids safety law, says AI must avoid social media’s failures appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
A new infostealer malware, MicroStealer, has emerged and is rapidly spreading across the threat landscape. First detected in December 2025, this malware quickly gained traction in sandbox environments. It is actively targeting organizations in the telecom and education sectors. Source: Cybersecurity News
Indian telecom operators are urged to address cyber risks posed by advanced AI systems. CERT-In and banks are actively reviewing these threats to critical infrastructure. Ignoring AI-driven cyber defenses could lead to significant security vulnerabilities. Source: Varindia