From Grok bans to safer digital spaces: Here are some of the biggest tech stories of 2026 so far

From Grok bans to safer digital spaces: Here are some of the biggest tech stories of 2026 so far

Now that we’re past the six-month mark for the year, it’s a good time to recap some of the biggest tech stories so far. On Jan 11, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) slapped a temporary ban on access to Grok, the AI-powered chatbot on X (formerly Twitter). This was due to Grok repeatedly…

New Tools Aim to Make AI ‘Vibe Coding’ Safer for Crypto

New Tools Aim to Make AI ‘Vibe Coding’ Safer for Crypto

In brief ASI Alliance and Matterhorn said they are building tools to reduce risks from AI-generated blockchain code. The platform combines automated analysis, human review, and testing tools to audit smart contracts before deployment. The partnership runs on ASI:Chain and aims to onboard 20,000 developers in 2026. Artificial intelligence is starting to write the code…

Under-16 Social Media Ban? The Urgent Push To Make the Internet Safer For Children

Under-16 Social Media Ban? The Urgent Push To Make the Internet Safer For Children

By Zakir Hussain Rangwala In today’s digital world, children are growing up with smartphones, tablets, online games, and social media. The internet helps them learn, explore creativity, and stay connected with friends. However, along with these benefits, there are serious risks. Cyberbullying, online predators, gaming addiction, harmful content, identity theft, and screen dependency are rising…

Generative AI can be made safer for children, says expert

Generative AI can be made safer for children, says expert

Should India have a child safety solutions observatory? Is it high time we devise a youth advisory council? Is there a need to look at child well-being more than just child safety? These were some of the pertinent questions raised at the session titled ‘Safeguarding Children in India’s AI Future: Towards Child-Centric AI Policy and…

Liberty Caribbean embraces Safer Internet Day 2026 with a renewed commitment to digital responsibility and ethical technology use

Liberty Caribbean embraces Safer Internet Day 2026 with a renewed commitment to digital responsibility and ethical technology use

  In celebration of Safer Internet Day 2026, Liberty Caribbean has aligned itself with the global effort to promote safer, more responsible, and inclusive online practices. This year’s theme, ‘Smart Tech, Safe Choices – Exploring the Safe and Responsible Use of AI,’ underscores the growing importance of ethical decision-making as advanced technologies like artificial intelligence…