Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Grok’s harmful turn shows clear legal gaps in AI regulation

The majority of the regulatory discussion has focused on proposed changes to the IT Rules, which would require platforms to label synthetic content and follow disclosure and tracking measures. Legal experts argue that this approach mainly places the burden on platforms that distribute content, while leaving significant gaps concerning AI tool developers and app stores that enable misuse.

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US Court rules Trump can impose extra H-1B employer fee under broad INA authority powers law

A federal district court has ruled that President Donald Trump lawfully imposed an additional $100,000 fee on employers seeking new H-1B visas, citing the Immigration and Nationality Act’s broad grant of authority. The judge rejected claims from business and higher education groups that the proclamation exceeded presidential powers or was improperly implemented. The decision upholds agency compliance with a binding directive, while challengers have filed an appeal.

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Half of Americans are reading less than one book a year: Here's what they stand to lose

A new YouGov survey reveals a stark reading divide in the US, with 40% of Americans reading no books in 2025 and a small minority accounting for most reading. The decline, driven by digital saturation, academic pressure, and cultural shifts, threatens attention spans, critical thinking, civic engagement, and long-term learning across society.

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US embassy warns Indian students against breaking law: How studying in America has become a challenge in 2025

The US Embassy in India has cautioned international students that violating US laws could lead to student visa revocation, deportation, and ineligibility for future visas. The warning, issued through an official post on X, stressed that a US visa is a privilege, not a right. The advisory comes amid tighter visa scrutiny, falling international student enrolments, longer H-1B waiting periods, and renewed warnings against illegal immigration.

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Compliance hurdles weigh heavily on GCCs expanding to tier-II cities

GCCs have been rapidly expanding into tier-II and tier-III cities, as ET reported earlier, with locations like Coimbatore, Jaipur, Indore, Vizag, and Kochi emerging as new hubs. While the Union Budget 2025 announced a national framework to support this expansion, state-specific labour law variations continue to create compliance challenges.

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Monday, January 5, 2026

ET Explainer: Big privacy risks in view as glasses turn AI smart

Apple recently received a patent for its smart glasses, while Meta has already launched its version and Amazon is preparing to enter the market. ​​ According to Apple's patent, the glasses would be equivalent to augmented reality devices rather than merely AI or camera accessories, given that they would visually display information. The future of smart glasses could see a shift towards more visual features, but could also spark greater privacy concerns, with everyday life being recorded.

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Syracuse University boosts Central NY economy with $2B from research, construction, startups, and visitor impact

Syracuse University (SU) contributes nearly $2 billion annually to Central New York’s economy through R1 research, student spending, startups, construction, and visitor activity. The Lightcast report shows SU supports over 14,000 jobs, spends $176 million on research, and attracts 167,000 visitors, injecting millions into the regional economy. Investments in infrastructure, payroll, and local operations amplify economic benefits. Vice Chancellor Mike Haynie highlighted SU’s ongoing contributions in payroll, taxes, and regional development as quoted by syracuse.com.

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