Courts are starting to hold platforms responsible for the operation of their recommendation systems, indicating a departure from prior legal safeguards. Substantial investments are driving AI infrastructure development in Asia, with China establishing regulations for synthetic identities. Changes in leadership at prominent AI companies, along with increasing supply chain concerns, underscore the industry’s volatility. In India, layoffs associated with global tech reorganization have sparked demands for policy measures and worker safeguards.
First Published: Apr 6, 2026 8:13 AM IST