Meta on Tuesday announced a set of WhatsApp account security features, including support for multiple passkeys to a single account to help users with both iOS and Android devices sign into their accounts using the phishing-resistant method. The tech giant said more than 1 billion people use a passkey to log into WhatsApp. Support for passkeys was first introduced in Android in October 2023,
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Taiwan has charged nine individuals with illegally exporting AI servers and advanced semiconductors to China, with the accused including employees from Nvidia and Super Micro Computer. The case highlights growing tensions over AI infrastructure exports as the U.S. and China compete for technological superiority in artificial intelligence capabilities. Taiwan's action reflects escalating enforcement efforts to prevent the transfer of sensitive computing technology to China amid broader geopolitical competition.
New Zealand's government has introduced legislation requiring high-risk social media platforms to prevent access by users under 16 through age verification methods, with non-compliant companies facing fines up to 10 percent of global revenue. The proposed framework places legal obligations on platforms rather than children or parents to identify and mitigate risks, including exposure to harmful content and addictive design practices, and is designed to evolve alongside emerging technologies like AI companions. The move aligns with similar regulatory efforts in Spain and France to shift responsibility for child online safety from families to technology companies.