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As UK looks to ban ‘nudify’ apps, what does Indian law say about AI-generated deepfakes?

December 22, 2025 10:06 am

The proliferation of AI-powered ‘nudify’ apps on the internet has prompted legislative action in places like New Jersey in the United States.

Britain issues first online safety fine to US website 4chan

October 14, 2025 1:00 pm

If 4chan ignores the fine, Ofcom can take steps to stop internet service providers allowing access to its site in Britain.

Behind UK anti-immigration sentiment, skyrocketing numbers and hollow assurances

October 03, 2025 4:20 pm

The UK economy has performed poorly since 2007-08 and people do not feel their lives improving, rather the reverse. In those circumstances, there is the usual scapegoating of ‘the other’ and at the same time entirely justified complaints about the negative consequences (economic and social) of the recent exceptionally high rates of immigration

Travel 101: Five European countries you can explore with one Schengen visa

September 26, 2025 9:46 am

Whether you want cultural immersion, nature exploration, or beach relaxation, these five Schengen destinations offer it all, with none of the border hassle or extra visa paperwork.

Google would be the third U.S. tech giant to be fined under the DMA after penalties handed out to Apple and Meta Platforms in April.(Image: Reuters)

Google sets out $6.8 bln UK investment ahead of Trump's state visit

September 16, 2025 12:27 pm

In its statement, Google also said it had agreed on a deal with Shell that would contribute to grid stability and Britain's energy transition.

UK, US to sign multibillion-dollar tech deal during Trump's visit

September 14, 2025 9:01 am

While the final details were still being negotiated, the embassy said the partnership will focus on key technologies, including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, telecommunications, and quantum computing.

despite some scepticism towards Wikipedia, its information tends to be far more factual than broad datasets like the Common Crawl, which scrape diverse web pages from the internet. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)

Wikipedia operator loses court challenge to regulations under UK Online Safety Act

August 11, 2025 4:18 pm

The Online Safety Act was criticised earlier this month by social media site X, which said significant changes were needed to the law.

The UK's Online Safety Act was signed into law in 2023 but its provisions have been implemented gradually.

Why the UK's new online safety rules are raising concerns about free speech

August 05, 2025 7:50 pm

UK Online Safety Act 2025, UK online safety rules: The British government has pushed ahead with one of the most contentious age verification mandates to date, despite concerns flagged by experts about its impact on the rights of both children and adults.

Elon Musk’s X Money reportedly set to introduce physical debit cards for users. (File photo)

UK's online safety law is putting free speech at risk, X says

August 03, 2025 10:48 am

Elon Musk's X, which has implemented age verification, said the law's laudable intentions were at risk of being overshadowed by the breadth of its regulatory reach.