Saturday, 08 August 2026 — Today
Technology news today centers on how digital platforms are pulling more forcefully into questions of power, security and child protection. Big money flows into AI infrastructure even as lawmakers and authorities focus on the risks that come with online access, from data exposure to how young users are allowed onto major services.
Nvidia is reported to plan an investment of up to $3 billion in Lancium, a developer of power infrastructure for data centres. The initial tranche is said to be $2 billion for about a 20% stake in Lancium’s power infrastructure business, deepening Nvidia’s push to secure the energy backbone needed for large-scale AI expansion.
An Indian Air Force officer is arrested in Delhi over allegations that he shared sensitive defence-related information through digital channels after contact began on social media. He is booked under the Official Secrets Act and placed in judicial custody at Tihar Jail, in a case that underscores the security risks tied to online communication.
A private member’s bill introduced by BJP MP Baijayant Panda proposes banning children under 13 from creating accounts on social media and online gaming platforms. The SHIELD Bill, 2025, also calls for age verification, parental controls and tighter limits on personalised advertising, reflecting growing pressure for stronger online child-safety rules.
A TikTok video from Donald Trump’s campaign that used Taylor Swift’s song “August” now appears with the audio removed. The post remains online with a caption referencing Swift, highlighting how campaigns’ use of popular music on social media can quickly run into rights or platform-enforcement issues.
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