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Frontier AI & Machine Learning 09 Oct 2026, 05:30 AM IST

New York Says TikTok Used a Fake Safety Feature to Reassure Teens and Children

New York has accused TikTok of giving young users a placebo safety feature that created the appearance of protection without materially reducing the app’s addictive pull. The allegation lands in one of more than two dozen state lawsuits claiming the platform was engineered to keep children engaged for longer periods and to intensify compulsive use.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning09 Oct 2026, 04:19 AM IST

New York Says TikTok Gave Children a Fake Safety Feature in Addictive Design Case

New York has accused TikTok of giving teenagers and children a placebo safety feature rather than a meaningful protection, escalating one of the most closely watched state cases against the social media platform. The lawsuit is part of a broader wave of more than two dozen state actions alleging that the company engineered its product to maximize compulsive use among minors.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace05 Oct 2026, 08:55 PM IST

Navy’s Free High-Speed Wi-Fi Rollout Reaches 90% Across Unaccompanied Housing

The U.S. Navy says its initiative to provide free, high-speed Wi-Fi across all unaccompanied housing is now 90% complete, with service active in 865 of 962 buildings since the rollout began in November 2025. The milestone underscores a broader effort to modernize quality-of-life infrastructure for sailors living in barracks and similar housing, while closing a longstanding connectivity gap that has affected daily life, training access and morale.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 06:41 PM IST

Comedy Wildlife Awards 2026 Finalists Spotlight Nature’s Unscripted Humor

The 2026 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards finalists have been unveiled, featuring 18 images that capture animals in unexpectedly comic, human-like moments. Beyond their entertainment value, the shortlisted photographs underscore the growing power of visual storytelling to widen public engagement with wildlife conservation.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning12 Oct 2026, 05:48 PM IST

TikTok CEO Says AI Could Deliver Major Scientific Breakthroughs Within Three Years

TikTok Chief Executive Shou Chew said artificial intelligence could produce major scientific breakthroughs within the next three years, underscoring the pace at which the technology is moving from productivity tool to discovery engine. He also warned that the expanding capabilities of AI will require stronger safeguards, especially as autonomous systems become more common across industries and markets.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning12 Oct 2026, 03:44 PM IST

TikTok CEO Says AI Could Deliver Major Scientific Breakthroughs Within Three Years

TikTok chief executive Shou Zi Chew said artificial intelligence could drive major scientific breakthroughs within the next three years, underscoring the speed at which the technology is moving from productivity tool to discovery engine. He also warned that the expanding capabilities of AI will demand stronger safeguards, especially as autonomous systems become more widely deployed.

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Frontier AI & Machine LearningJust now (05:53 PM IST)

TikTok to Pay at Least $100 Million in Alabama Settlement Over Child Safety Claims

TikTok has agreed to pay Alabama at least $100 million to settle allegations that it misled users about the safety of its platform and was engineered to keep children hooked, according to people familiar with the matter. The deal adds to mounting legal and regulatory pressure on the short-form video giant as governments scrutinize how social media platforms design products for younger users.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (06:45 AM IST)

Alabama Teens to Get Custom TikTok Alternative After $100M Settlement

In a landmark settlement, TikTok agrees to pay Alabama $100 million, paving the way for a tailored social media platform aimed at addressing teen addiction concerns. The deal marks a significant shift in how social media companies engage with youth and their mental health.

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World Politics & DiplomacySept 26, 2026

TikTok Agrees to $100 Million Settlement in Alabama Over User Safety Claims

TikTok has reached a settlement of at least $100 million with Alabama, addressing allegations of misleading users regarding safety features and concerns over addiction among children. This landmark agreement reflects growing scrutiny of tech companies and their responsibilities towards younger audiences.

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India Entertainment & Culture10 Oct 2026, 07:14 PM IST

Orkut Creator Signals Revival Bid as Petition Momentum Builds Across Brazil and Beyond

Orkut, the once-dominant social network that shaped an early era of internet culture in India and Brazil, may be headed for a comeback after its creator indicated plans to revive the platform. The move comes as an online petition backing the relaunch crossed 270,000 signatures by October 9, with Brazil accounting for the bulk of support and users from Portugal, Ireland and Paraguay also joining the campaign.

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Washington, D.C.(3)State of New York(2)U.S. Navy(1)United States(1)The Guardian(1)Shou Zi Chew(1)