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Introduction In a significant step toward shaping the country’s technological future, the Government of India has initiated wide-ranging consultations to develop a national regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, with a strong focus on deepfakes and emerging agentic AI systems. As the influence of AI grows across sectors—ranging from media and...

In a worrying trend for the digital age, cybersecurity firms worldwide have sounded the alarm over a sharp rise in AI-assisted phishing campaigns. Over the past year, cybercriminals have increasingly turned to artificial intelligence to craft attacks that are smarter, more convincing, and far harder to detect — signaling a...

In today’s world, where artificial intelligence and digital images are everywhere, it’s becoming harder to tell what’s real and what’s not. From social media profiles to news stories, AI-generated faces are so convincing that even trained eyes can struggle to spot them. But new research from the University of Reading...

In just a few short years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved from a niche research concept into one of the most transformative forces shaping our modern world. From predictive healthcare and personalized education to self-driving cars and autonomous weapons, AI is changing how societies function at every level. While the...

In a major step toward tackling the challenges posed by artificial intelligence, the Government of India is preparing to roll out strict regulations requiring clear labeling of AI-generated content across all digital platforms. The proposal — currently being fine-tuned by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) — comes...

Artificial intelligence is continuing to push the boundaries of technology, creativity, and human capability. From major partnerships and product launches to ethical debates and scientific breakthroughs, today’s AI stories show how quickly this field is advancing—and how deeply it is shaping our world. Below is a detailed yet reader-friendly look...

In today’s world, technology can recreate reality with uncanny accuracy, and society is facing a new frontier: deepfakes of deceased individuals. While the law is clear—libel doesn’t apply to the dead—the ethical, emotional, and social consequences of digitally resurrecting someone without consent are significant. As AI media becomes easier to...

In a political world that is finding its feet in the digital age, technology is starting to impinge ever harder on politics. Technology recently took center stage in remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump, after he made an eyebrow-raising comment about artificial intelligence (AI). At a recent public appearance,...

Few advancements have had such a profound impact on our society as generative AI in the fast-paced tech world. From hyper-realistic images and videos—including deepfakes featuring public figures like Trump or the infamous "Drunk Nancy" clip—to AI-generated text mimicking human writing, we are witnessing a fundamental transformation in how we...

A new report by cybersecurity consultancy, CyXcel, finds 29% of UK businesses questioned have only recently established their first AI risk strategy, with 31% still without an AI governance policy in place at all. But a third of businesses already know that artificial intelligence (AI) could be a threat to...