Meta has appointed Joel Kaplan, the former Deputy Chief of Staff under President George W. Bush, as its new head of global policy. Kaplan takes over the position from Nick Clegg, who had previously led the company’s policy initiatives. This significant leadership shift comes at a critical time as Meta faces increasing regulatory pressures and growing challenges across its global operations. Kaplan, who brings years of experience in government and policy, is expected to play a key role in helping the company navigate the complex landscape of privacy concerns, misinformation,…
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GCCs Set to Offer Higher Pay Hikes Than IT Companies in FY26
Global Capability Centers (GCCs) are projected to offer higher pay hikes than IT companies in FY26, driven by their rapid expansion and the growing demand for skilled professionals. As businesses increasingly rely on GCCs for critical services, the sector’s growth is pushing these centres to offer competitive compensation to attract and retain top talent. With the IT industry already facing challenges in meeting the demand for specialized skills, GCCs are stepping up to the plate. These centres are becoming key players in the job market, offering more attractive financial incentives…
Read MoreTelegram introduces new features: collectible gifts, advanced search filters, and a QR code scanner to enhance user engagement and platform functionality
Telegram has rolled out a series of new features aimed at enhancing user experience and platform functionality. Among the updates are collectible gifts, advanced search filters, and a QR code scanner, each designed to improve interaction and streamline navigation on the platform. The collectible gifts feature allows users to send and receive unique digital items, adding a personalized and interactive touch to conversations. Advanced search filters provide a more efficient way to locate messages, files, and chats, ensuring that users can quickly find what they need. The QR code scanner…
Read MoreBlinkit Launches 10-Minute Basic Life Support (BLS) Ambulance Service in Gurugram
Blinkit, a leading delivery platform, has rolled out a new 10-minute Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance service in Gurugram, aimed at significantly improving emergency medical response times. This new service is designed to provide prompt medical assistance during emergencies, ensuring that help arrives within just 10 minutes of booking. The BLS ambulances, which are equipped with essential life-saving equipment and staffed by trained medical professionals, will offer immediate medical support such as oxygen supply, cardiac monitoring, and other critical care during transit to a hospital. The service is part of…
Read MoreTelegram Launches Third-Party Verification to Fight Scams
Telegram has introduced a new third-party verification feature aimed at reducing scams and improving user security on its platform. The new feature allows users to verify the authenticity of accounts, helping to distinguish between legitimate profiles and fraudulent ones, which have increasingly become a concern for Telegram’s growing user base. The initiative is designed to address the rise of impersonation scams and fraudulent activities, particularly those targeting users with fake offers or malicious intent. By leveraging third-party verification, Telegram aims to provide a more secure environment for its users, ensuring…
Read MoreNick Clegg Steps Down as President of Global Affairs at Meta
Nick Clegg, the former British Deputy Prime Minister, has announced that he is stepping down from his role as President of Global Affairs at Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Clegg’s departure marks the end of his seven-year tenure at the company, during which he played a key role in navigating the complex regulatory landscape and managing Meta’s policy and public affairs. Clegg’s exit comes at a time of significant leadership changes within the company. His position will be filled by Joel Kaplan, a seasoned Republican figure…
Read MoreU.S. Mulls Restrictions on Chinese-Made Drones Over Security Concerns
The U.S. Commerce Department is considering new regulations that could impose restrictions or a potential ban on the sale of Chinese-made drones due to national security concerns. The move comes in response to recent sightings of unidentified drones in New Jersey and New York, which have raised fears that these devices could be exploited by China and Russia to access and manipulate sensitive U.S. data. The potential restrictions are part of an ongoing effort by the U.S. government to safeguard its airspace and digital infrastructure from foreign espionage. With drones…
Read MoreDigilocker Outage Disrupts Fintech User Onboarding
A technical outage in the Digilocker system has disrupted the onboarding process for several fintech companies, causing delays in verifying users’ documents. The issue, which affected the digital platform used for secure storage and sharing of documents, has caused significant setbacks in the customer acquisition process for fintech firms that rely on Digilocker for KYC (Know Your Customer) verification. This disruption has drawn attention to the vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure and the dependence of many industries on government-backed digital services. Several fintech companies have expressed frustration, with some users experiencing…
Read MoreApple Agrees to $95 Million Settlement Over Siri Eavesdropping Lawsuit
Tech giant Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit alleging its voice assistant, Siri, improperly recorded users’ conversations without their consent. The settlement comes in response to claims that Siri’s inadvertent activation led to unauthorized audio recordings, raising concerns about privacy violations. The lawsuit accused Apple of collecting, storing, and sharing voice data from users without explicit permission, breaching privacy rights. Plaintiffs argued that these recordings were sometimes analysed by third-party contractors to improve Siri’s functionality, further heightening privacy concerns. Apple denied any wrongdoing but opted…
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