Some lawmakers are calling for an outright ban on AI-powered kids' toys, citing concerns about children's safety and data protection.

Google updates review policies, bans people from posting negative reviews of former employers, aiming to make reviews more accurate and unbiased.

A payroll system error in Papua New Guinea sparked a two‑week emergency and deadly unrest, underscoring fragile tech oversight across the region.

A growing trend sees clients opting for AI chatbots over traditional carousels, driven by advancements in conversational AI and changing user expectations.

Meta begins rolling out end-to-end encryption on Messenger and Facebook, but Instagram messaging remains unencrypted for now.

Most of the Linux Foundation's budget doesn't go to Linux. A new AI-native malware scanner for Linux aims to change security.

EU regulators focus on VPNs and browsers

OpenAI's latest model release sparks skepticism among tech enthusiasts. ChatGPT 5.5 Pro fails to impress in real-world testing.

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Toyota will remanufacture cars three times, Stellantis pours €30bn into software, and Nio rolls out Europe’s first five‑minute battery swap as raw material prices squeeze margins.

Tech giants struggle with security; researchers sound alarm

Google's AI search will now cite sources in several new ways. The update aims to improve transparency and credibility.