February 16, 2026

ByteDance Pledges Fixes After Hollywood Hits Seedance 2.0 for Copyright Breach

ByteDance vows to fix its Seedance 2.0 AI video generator after Hollywood groups accuse it of using actors' likenesses without permission. The tool is currently only in China and faces strong backlash from the Motion Picture Association and actor unions.

February 16, 2026

UAE Teams Up With Starlink to Bring Satellite Internet to Remote Learners Globally

The UAE and SpaceX's Starlink have joined forces to provide satellite internet to remote schools worldwide. The deal aims to connect 100 underserved sites with digital classrooms and online resources, bridging the education gap for students lacking reliable internet.

February 16, 2026

ByteDance to Curb AI Video App Seedance After Disney's Legal Threat

ByteDance will limit its AI video app Seedance following Disney's cease-and-desist over copyright violations. Hollywood studios raise concerns over unauthorized use of characters.

February 16, 2026

Karnataka's FASTag Toll Collections Cross ₹11,000 Crore in Three Years

Karnataka has earned over ₹11,000 crore through FASTag toll payments from 2022 to 2025. Electronic Toll Collection now covers over 98% of tolls, slashing cash use and easing highway travel.

February 16, 2026

South Korean YouTubers' Average Earnings Soar 25% to $49,000 in 4 Years

South Korean YouTubers now earn an average of $49,000 yearly, up 25% in four years. Top creators' earnings jump sharply after 2024's political content boom, leading to calls for tougher tax monitoring.