OpenAI rolls out age prediction on ChatGPTOpenAI on Tuesday said it is rolling out age prediction on ChatGPT globally, to determine whether an account is likely owned by a minor, as the artificial intelligence startup prepares to allow adult content on the popular chatbot. MORE..Jan 21, 202607:26 AMUK to consult on social media ban for under 16sThe British government will consult on whether social media should be banned for under-16s in the UK. MORE..Jan 20, 202610:58 AMIndia’s central bank proposes linking BRICS’ digital currenciesIndia’s central bank has proposed that BRICS countries link their official digital currencies to make cross-border trade and tourism payments easier, two sources said, which could reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar as geopolitical tensions rise. MORE..Jan 19, 202606:00 PMIndia’s central bank proposes linking BRICS’ digital currenciesIndia’s central bank has proposed that BRICS countries link their official digital currencies to make cross-border trade and tourism payments easier, two sources said, which could reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar as geopolitical tensions rise. MORE..Jan 19, 202606:00 PM‘Send Your Name to the Moon’: NASA opens public participation for Artemis II missionNASA Artemis II: As part of one of its historic missions, NASA has invited people from around the world to become part of its Artemis II mission by sending their names to space. MORE..Jan 19, 202612:28 PM‘Send Your Name to the Moon’: NASA opens public participation for Artemis II missionNASA Artemis II: As part of one of its historic missions, NASA has invited people from around the world to become part of its Artemis II mission by sending their names to space. MORE..Jan 19, 202612:28 PMEuropean Space Agency hit by cyberattacks, hundreds of gigabytes of data stolen by hackersA major cybersecurity incident has taken place at the European Space Agency (ESA) after hackers targeted their systems and managed to steal scientific data. MORE..Jan 18, 202605:11 PMEuropean Space Agency hit by cyberattacks, hundreds of gigabytes of data stolen by hackersA major cybersecurity incident has taken place at the European Space Agency (ESA) after hackers targeted their systems and managed to steal scientific data. MORE..Jan 18, 202605:11 PMNasa’s mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad for Artemis II missionNasa’s mega rocket has been moved to the launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida, as the final preparations get underway for the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years. MORE.. Jan 18, 202601:13 PMNasa’s mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad for Artemis II missionNasa’s mega rocket has been moved to the launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida, as the final preparations get underway for the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years. MORE.. Jan 18, 202601:13 PMWhen does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew?The first crewed Moon mission in more than 50 years could be launched by Nasa as soon as the first week of February. MORE..Jan 17, 202602:30 PMWhen does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew?The first crewed Moon mission in more than 50 years could be launched by Nasa as soon as the first week of February. MORE..Jan 17, 202602:30 PMChatGPT to carry adverts for some usersAdverts will soon appear at the top of the AI tool ChatGPT for some users, the company OpenAI has announced. MORE..Jan 17, 202612:18 PMChatGPT to carry adverts for some usersAdverts will soon appear at the top of the AI tool ChatGPT for some users, the company OpenAI has announced. MORE..Jan 17, 202612:18 PMMusk’s Starlink faces high-profile security test in Iran crackdownIran’s crackdown on dissidents is shaping up as one of the toughest security tests yet for Elon Musk’s Starlink, which has served as a lifeline against state-imposed internet blackouts since its deployment during the war in Ukraine. MORE..Jan 17, 202610:44 AMMusk’s Starlink faces high-profile security test in Iran crackdownIran’s crackdown on dissidents is shaping up as one of the toughest security tests yet for Elon Musk’s Starlink, which has served as a lifeline against state-imposed internet blackouts since its deployment during the war in Ukraine. MORE..Jan 17, 202610:44 AMTikTok to tighten age checks in Europe as regulators ramp up pressure TikTok will start rolling out new age-detection technology across Europe in the coming weeks, it told Reuters on Friday (Jan 16), as the ByteDance-owned platform faces regulatory pressure to better identify and remove accounts belonging to children under 13. MORE.. Jan 16, 202601:42 PMTikTok to tighten age checks in Europe as regulators ramp up pressure TikTok will start rolling out new age-detection technology across Europe in the coming weeks, it told Reuters on Friday (Jan 16), as the ByteDance-owned platform faces regulatory pressure to better identify and remove accounts belonging to children under 13. MORE.. Jan 16, 202601:42 PMWikipedia inks AI deals with Microsoft, Meta and Perplexity as it marks 25th birthdayWikipedia unveiled new business deals with a slew of artificial intelligence companies on Thursday as it marked its 25th anniversary. MORE..Jan 16, 202612:35 PMWikipedia inks AI deals with Microsoft, Meta and Perplexity as it marks 25th birthdayWikipedia unveiled new business deals with a slew of artificial intelligence companies on Thursday as it marked its 25th anniversary. MORE..Jan 16, 202612:35 PMAustralia social media ban hits 4.7 million teen accounts in first monthSocial media companies have collectively deactivated nearly five million accounts belonging to Australian teenagers just a month after a world-first ban on under‑16s took effect, the country’s internet regulator said, a sign the measure has had a swift and sweeping impact. MORE..Jan 15, 202607:22 PMAustralia social media ban hits 4.7 million teen accounts in first monthSocial media companies have collectively deactivated nearly five million accounts belonging to Australian teenagers just a month after a world-first ban on under‑16s took effect, the country’s internet regulator said, a sign the measure has had a swift and sweeping impact. MORE..Jan 15, 202607:22 PMAiling astronaut returns to Earth early in NASA’s first medical evacuationAn ailing astronaut returned to Earth with three others on Thursday, ending their space station mission more than a month early in NASA’s first medical evacuation. MORE..Jan 15, 202602:51 PMAiling astronaut returns to Earth early in NASA’s first medical evacuationAn ailing astronaut returned to Earth with three others on Thursday, ending their space station mission more than a month early in NASA’s first medical evacuation. MORE..Jan 15, 202602:51 PMUS approves sale of Nvidia’s advanced H200 chips to ChinaThe US government has given chip giant Nvidia the green light to sell its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) processors in China, the Department of Commerce said on Tuesday. MORE..Jan 14, 202608:08 AMUS approves sale of Nvidia’s advanced H200 chips to ChinaThe US government has given chip giant Nvidia the green light to sell its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) processors in China, the Department of Commerce said on Tuesday. MORE..Jan 14, 202608:08 AMApple teams up with Google Gemini for AI-powered SiriApple plans to use Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence model to power its updated version of Siri, which is set to launch later this year, the two companies announced Monday. MORE..Jan 13, 202608:43 AMApple teams up with Google Gemini for AI-powered SiriApple plans to use Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence model to power its updated version of Siri, which is set to launch later this year, the two companies announced Monday. MORE..Jan 13, 202608:43 AMMeta blocks 550,000 accounts under Australia’s social media banAbout 550,000 accounts were blocked by Meta during the first days of Australia’s landmark social media ban for kids. MORE..Jan 12, 202602:15 PMMeta blocks 550,000 accounts under Australia’s social media banAbout 550,000 accounts were blocked by Meta during the first days of Australia’s landmark social media ban for kids. MORE..Jan 12, 202602:15 PMApple leads global smartphone market with 20% share in 2025Global smartphone shipments rose 2 per cent year-on-year in 2025, lifted by stronger demand and economic momentum in emerging markets, Counterpoint Research said on Monday. MORE..Jan 12, 202601:59 PMApple leads global smartphone market with 20% share in 2025Global smartphone shipments rose 2 per cent year-on-year in 2025, lifted by stronger demand and economic momentum in emerging markets, Counterpoint Research said on Monday. MORE..Jan 12, 202601:59 PMOnline shopping in future will be AI-driven, says Google CEOGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai announced the launch of the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), saying that artificial intelligence (AI) agents will play a major role in the way people shop in the near future. MORE..Jan 12, 202612:40 PMOnline shopping in future will be AI-driven, says Google CEOGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai announced the launch of the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), saying that artificial intelligence (AI) agents will play a major role in the way people shop in the near future. MORE..Jan 12, 202612:40 PMISRO spy satellite launch tomorrow to boost India’s private space ecosystemThe Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch its 64th Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) mission tomorrow, marking a critical moment for India’s space program and signalling the rise of the country’s private space ecosystem. MORE..Jan 11, 202606:10 PMISRO spy satellite launch tomorrow to boost India’s private space ecosystemThe Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch its 64th Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) mission tomorrow, marking a critical moment for India’s space program and signalling the rise of the country’s private space ecosystem. MORE..Jan 11, 202606:10 PMMusk’s X to open source new algorithm in seven daysElon Musk said on Saturday that social media platform X will open to the public its new algorithm, including all code for organic and advertising post recommendations, in seven days. MORE.. Jan 11, 202611:49 AMMusk’s X to open source new algorithm in seven daysElon Musk said on Saturday that social media platform X will open to the public its new algorithm, including all code for organic and advertising post recommendations, in seven days. MORE.. Jan 11, 202611:49 AM