The UK government plans to use AI facial age estimation on asylum seekers, a move criticized for potential inaccuracies and bias. An investigation revealed the technology struggles with certain demographics, raising concerns about misclassifying children as adults and impacting legal protections.
The NEET UG Re-Exam 2026 is scheduled for June 21, with over 22 lakh medical aspirants expected to participate. Strict security, document verification, and dress code checks will be enforced at examination centers. Candidates must carry the new admit card, original photo ID, and passport-sized photographs.
A new Iran deal, while ending hostilities, sidelines Israel, its key ally. The agreement's terms, including asset unfreezing and a large reconstruction fund, raise concerns about Iran's nuclear program and regional stability, echoing past criticisms of appeasement.
The UK plans to ban social media access for under-16s without age verification, requiring ID uploads. Critics argue this will increase data collection by Big Tech, harm privacy, and stifle competition, while proponents seek tighter speech restrictions.
Google is launching its developer verification system for Android apps on September 30, starting in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand. The system aims to combat malware by verifying developer identities, impacting app sideloading and requiring participation from third-party app stores.
The Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh will announce the AP SSC Advanced Supplementary examination results on June 19 at 10 AM. Results will be released by the Minister for Human Resource Development and will be available on the official portal, Mana Mitra, and LEAP App.
A written rent agreement, executed on stamp paper, is crucial for legal recourse in tenancy disputes. It must detail rent, security deposit, tenancy duration, occupants, property use, repairs, and alterations. Required documents include proof of ownership, tenant police verification, ID/address proofs for both parties and witnesses, and registration for agreements over 11 months.
A UK government report reveals AI facial age estimation systems used for asylum seekers show significant bias, particularly against Sub-Saharan Africans, and frequently misclassify children as adults. The technology's deployment raises concerns about accuracy and human rights.
Pramaana Labs announced $27 million in seed funding to apply formal verification tools, inspired by mathematical proofs and the LEAN programming language, to large language models. The startup aims to improve AI reliability in sensitive sectors like law and drug discovery, where errors are costly.
UK PM Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media for under-16s and mandatory identity verification for adults using major platforms. Critics argue this is a backdoor to introducing a mandatory digital ID system, a plan previously rejected by the public.
The Supreme Court is reviewing a plea to restrict Aadhaar's use to identity verification only, citing concerns it's being accepted as proof of citizenship, domicile, address, or DOB, potentially enabling illegal immigrants to obtain voter IDs and impact election integrity.
Discord's new age verification system, requiring video selfies and ID documents, has led to user backlash and a postponement of its rollout. This has driven users to seek open-source alternatives like Stoat and Element, which offer more control and privacy.
The NEET UG 2026 admit card portal is experiencing technical glitches, with many of the nearly 4 lakh candidates who have downloaded their hall tickets reporting server issues and login errors. The National Testing Agency acknowledged the problems and is working on a resolution, but candidates also expressed frustration over fee refund confusion and unexpected centre changes.
Aztec Connect, a deprecated DeFi platform, lost approximately $2.1 million in crypto on Sunday after an attacker exploited its transaction verification function. Aztec Labs confirmed the incident, stating it did not affect the current Aztec network users or assets. The exploit highlights the risks associated with abandoned DeFi contracts.
Ethereum could implement post-quantum account protection for as little as $0.07 per account, without a hard fork, by adapting the SPHINCS+ standard. This addresses quantum computing threats to current cryptography, with Bitcoin also facing similar risks.
US President Donald Trump announced a "complete" deal with Iran, authorizing the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and removal of the US naval blockade. Iran stated an immediate end to war on various fronts. Pakistan's PM confirmed the peace deal, with a signing ceremony set for Friday in Switzerland.
A Russian senator claims Ukraine has become a "testing ground" for inhumane scientific experiments and weapons, citing US statements about biolabs working with dangerous pathogens. He calls for international verification of research conducted in these facilities.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will commence the KCET 2026 counselling web option entry process on June 13. This crucial step allows candidates to select and rank their preferred colleges and courses for engineering, pharmacy, and other professional programs. The process follows the release of the KCET 2026 verification slip.
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines, killing 46 and leaving 38 missing. Officials credit years of disaster-preparedness drills for preventing a higher death toll, noting that timely evacuations and education on earthquake response played a crucial role. The quake also injured 688 and displaced over 45,000, damaging thousands of homes.
Empyrean Technology, a Chinese EDA provider, has backed a new chipmaking method using "true-3D" stacking, compatible with Huawei's LogicFolding architecture. This approach, presented as an alternative to Moore's Law, aims to bypass US sanctions on advanced lithography equipment by compressing signal travel time instead of shrinking transistors.
Canada's government has proposed the Safe Social Media Act, which would ban social media for children under 16, requiring age verification and safeguards against harmful content. The bill also targets AI chatbots and mandates better crisis reporting, establishing a new digital safety regulator.
Microsoft has signed a three-year agreement with Indian startup Alt Carbon to purchase nearly 37,000 tons of carbon removal credits using enhanced rock weathering, marking its first such deal in Asia.
India's West Bengal state has deported nearly 5,000 undocumented Bangladeshi nationals, marking a key test for the ruling BJP's "detect, delete and deport" policy. The move has sparked tensions with Bangladesh, which insists on proper verification of citizenship before accepting repatriations, and raised concerns among rights groups about due process for those deported.
OpenAI has confidentially filed for an IPO, while CEO Sam Altman's other venture, Tools for Humanity (Worldcoin), is reportedly undergoing layoffs amid regulatory and ethical concerns over its iris-scanning identity verification and cryptocurrency plans.
