Month: July 2026
TikTok planned layoffs in Dublin
Social media company TikTok could cut as many as 300 jobs from its Irish workforce as part of a restructuring at the Irish headquarters. The company said the proposed restructuring would allow TikTok to shift internal resources away from legacy frontline tasks and toward higher-skilled, specialised positions.The precise number of jobs that will be lost
UN warns of Global inequalities that may arise due to AI
A new United Nations report has raised concerns that artificial intelligence could exacerbate global inequality unless countries adopt a shared framework for its responsible development, as AI adoption and investment remain uneven across the world.Countries that rely on foreign AI models, cloud infrastructure and data pipelines may gain access to the technology while losing practical
Worries arise over gaming of WhatsApp usernames
WhatsApp’s upcoming shift from phone numbers to usernames has triggered concerns over user privacy, impersonation and deeper integration with parent Meta’s broader advertising ecosystem across Facebook and Instagram. WhatsApp told ET that such fears were overblown. The feature, expected to roll out later this year, will allow users to connect using usernames instead of sharing
Mark Zuckerberg says AI could create more jobs
Just days after Meta issued layoff notices to around 8,000 employees, CEO Mark Zuckerberg has argued that concerns over artificial intelligence replacing large numbers of workers may be exaggerated. Instead of viewing AI as a force that will inevitably eliminate jobs, Zuckerberg believes the technology could ultimately create more employment opportunities if businesses use it
US lifts restrictions on Anthropic’s Fable
The US government has rolled back export restrictions imposed on Anthropic’s Fable and Mythos artificial intelligence models, marking a significant reversal less than three weeks after the company was directed to halt access to its most advanced systems over national security concerns. The decision comes as Washington continues to tighten scrutiny of cutting-edge AI technologies,