February 15, 2026

UAE Bans AI Use for Kids Under 13, Sets Strict School AI Rules for 2026

The UAE Ministry of Education has set tough rules on AI use in schools starting 2026. Kids under 13 cannot use AI tools like ChatGPT. Older students get strict controls to ensure AI is a 'tutor,' not a 'ghostwriter,' with strong data privacy and cultural rules.

February 15, 2026

Meta Slashes Payments to Indian Fact-Checkers by Up to Half, Raising Survival Concerns

Meta cuts fact-checker payouts in India by 33-50% for six months. Smaller groups may face layoffs as Social media giant pushes Community Notes.

February 15, 2026

India’s New IT Rules: AI Content Must Be Labelled, Takedown Time Slashed to 2–3 Hours

Starting February 20, 2026, India requires social media to label AI-generated posts clearly and remove illegal content within 2-3 hours. The Ministry of Electronics and IT aims to fight deepfakes and misinformation with these strict new rules.

February 15, 2026

Karnataka Sees 6156 Investment Fraud Cases in 2025, Exceeding Digital Arrests

Karnataka reported 6156 investment fraud cases in 2025, far surpassing its 346 digital arrests. Most scams involved fake stock apps and social media job offers, according to state data.

February 14, 2026

Supreme Court to Hear Challenge Against Digital Data Law Affecting RTI on February 16

The Supreme Court will hear a petition on February 16 against India’s new data protection law. The petition claims the law uses privacy rights to block citizens from accessing information under the RTI Act.