Jamie Dimon, CEO of the world's largest bank JPMorgan Chase, accepted that AI will eliminate jobs, adding, "That doesn't mean that people won't have other jobs." Sharing his advice for people to avoid getting fired due to AI, Dimon said employees must shift to developing 'emotional quotient'. He also advised them to work on communication and writing skills.

World's largest bank's CEO accepts AI will eliminate jobs, advises shift to 'EQ'

Meta blocked access to two AI-generated videos related to PM Narendra Modi posted from verified accounts of Congress on its platforms. It didn't remove the content globally, limiting the restriction to India. This comes after Meta received content takedown notices from Delhi Police. The reported content consisted of AI-generated reels depicting PM Modi allegedly granting favours to a businessman.

Meta restricts access to Congress' AI videos on PM Modi in India 

Barcodes on government-issued documents like educational certificates store student name, roll number, and course details for easy verification. Similarly, barcodes on land record certificates connect them to a centralised database, which enables real-time tracking of any updates made to land records. Citizens can scan codes on government portals to track application status instantly in real-time.

Why are there barcodes on government certificates?

HCLSoftware, the software business division of HCLTech, on December 22 announced its intent to acquire Jaspersoft, a business unit of Cloud Software Group. Reportedly, the deal is worth $240 million (nearly ₹2,150 crore) in cash and will be executed as an asset carve-out. As part of the deal, all 115 employees at Jaspersoft will be transferred to HCLSoftware.

HCLTech to buy Cloud Software Group's business unit for ₹2,150 cr

Home Affairs Ministry flagged nearly 1,100 URLs over the 20-month span to X for violating various provisions of law. Over half (566) of these URLs were flagged for the offence of "disturbing public order", followed by 124 for targeting political and public figures, according to The Indian Express. Government also issued as many as 91 takedown notices to X.

Half of flagged notices by govt to X cite disturbing public order

Google has informed its employees that it will ramp up Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) applications in 2026, Business Insider reported. However, only those meeting certain criteria regarding education, experience and rating will be eligible for the sponsorship. PERM is a crucial step to securing a green card, which allows the holder to live and work permanently in the US.

Google to ramp up green card sponsorships in 2026: Report

Several inventions were mocked and dismissed at first, yet became essential tools for daily life. The Western Union rejected the idea of the telephone when Alexander Graham Bell invented it, calling it a 'toy' with no commercial value, News18 reported. Critics called Thomas Edison's bulb too fragile. When the Wright brothers developed aeroplanes, the critics called them "unsafe".

Which inventions were mocked at first but later became essential tools?

A 59-year-old man lost ₹2.49 lakh to delivery scam in Hyderabad. The victim, who was expecting a courier, received an SMS from unknown mobile number asking for a delivery charge of ₹25 via link. On clicking the link and entering OTP, an unauthorised transaction of ₹2.49 lakh was processed from his credit card. The man later filed a police complaint. 

Man loses ₹2.49 lakh in courier delivery scam in Hyderabad

Vince Zampella, a key figure in the creation of video game series Call of Duty, passed away in a Ferrari crash in US. The 55-year-old's net worth stood at an estimated $40 million (around ₹359 crore), according to multiple reports. In his lawsuit against Call of Duty distributor Activision, he reportedly received tens of millions in settlement.

What was the net worth of 'Call of Duty' creator Vince Zampella?

EdTech platforms often struggle with low engagement and course completion. Missing features like adaptive learning, progress tracking, and intuitive UX reduce learner outcomes. Well-designed websites and apps prioritise usability, personalisation, and performance, enabling EdTech companies to improve retention, learner satisfaction, and monetisation at scale.