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Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Meta introduces PG-13 content filtering for teens on Instagram

US social media company will automatically place teen users under 18 into content protections aligned with movie ratings standards

OpenAI to allow erotica on ChatGPT for verified adults

OpenAI announced plans on Tuesday to relax restrictions on its ChatGPT chatbot, including allowing erotic content for verified adult users as part of what the company calls a "treat adult users like adults" principle.

Google to invest $15 bn in India, build largest AI hub outside US

Google said Tuesday it will invest $15 billion in India over the next five years, as it announced a giant data centre and artificial intelligence base in the country

Billionaires’ AI push could erase millions of US jobs – Bernie Sanders

A report by Senator Bernie Sanders warns that AI and automation could jeopardize nearly 100 million US jobs over the next decade.

End of an Era? Apple Gears Up for Tim Cook’s Exit

Apple is reportedly preparing for a major leadership transition as it plans for the eventual succession of CEO Tim Cook, according to Bloomberg

From Free to Fee: Snapchat Users Slam New Storage Charges

From Free to Fee: Snapchat Users Slam New Storage Charges

Microsoft Takes Stand Against Mass Surveillance of Palestinians

Microsoft has disabled certain services used by an Israeli military unit after evidence suggested its Azure software was being used for mass surveillance of Palestinian phone calls.

OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank Expand Stargate AI Project With Five New U.S. Data Centers

OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank are accelerating their $500 billion Stargate initiative with five new U.S. data centers to meet soaring demand for AI computing power.

Huawei unveils new computing tech as China seeks AI strength

Chinese tech juggernaut Huawei plans to launch powerful computing setups that allow chips to connect at high speeds, an executive said Thursday, as Beijing looks to bolster domestic AI prowess and reduce reliance on Western firms.

Meet the iPhone 17: Apple’s Thinnest iPhone Yet

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 17 lineup, introducing the all-new iPhone Air — its thinnest model yet — alongside upgrades to the Pro and Pro Max. The range features MagSafe charging, improved cameras, brighter displays, and longer battery life, with pre-orders starting Sept. 12 and launch on Sept. 19.

AI and iPhones likely stars of Apple event

Apple is set to unveil its iPhone 17 lineup on Tuesday, with enhanced artificial intelligence features expected to take center stage.

ChatGPT to get parental controls after teen’s death

American artificial intelligence firm OpenAI said Tuesday it would add parental controls to its chatbot ChatGPT, a week after an American couple said the system encouraged their teenaged son to kill himself.