Brazil has blocked access to social network X, previously known as Twitter, following a decision by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. The suspension occurred after X owner Elon Musk refused to appoint a legal representative in Brazil, amid accusations of the platform aiding criminal activities and spreading fake news. Approximately 40 million Brazilians use X monthly. Brazil now joins other countries with restrictions on X, including China, Iran, and Russia. Users attempting to access X via VPN face daily fines of 50,000 reais ($8,900).

David Game College in London is launching the UK's first "teacherless" GCSE class this September, where 20 students will learn through artificial intelligence (AI) rather than human teachers. The course uses AI platforms and virtual reality headsets to deliver personalized lessons. The AI adapts to each student's strengths and weaknesses, creating bespoke lesson plans that prioritize weaker subjects early in the term and save stronger topics for later revision. This innovative approach aims to tailor education to individual needs, providing a unique learning experience without traditional classroom teachers. The course represents a significant shift in how education can be delivered using technology.

In a brief disruption, microblogging site X experienced a global outage on Tuesday, affecting thousands of users. The platform's services were unavailable for a short period, causing inconvenience to its users. However, the issue was resolved, and services were restored. The company has not yet disclosed the cause of the outage. This incident highlights the importance of robust infrastructure and backup systems to ensure uninterrupted services.

Pavel Durov, CEO and founder of Telegram, was arrested at Bourget Airport near Paris while traveling from Azerbaijan on his private jet. The arrest follows an arrest warrant related to a preliminary police investigation into the lack of moderators on Telegram. French authorities are probing how insufficient moderation may have enabled criminal activity on the app. Telegram has yet to comment on the arrest. Durov, who left Russia in 2014, has faced government pressure in the past but has maintained that Telegram should remain a neutral platform.

A US court has ruled that Google is a monopolist, violating competition law with its dominant position in "general search services." The District of Columbia court suggested that Google implement "search neutrality," making its results more transparent. "This decision is a crucial step towards restoring competition in digital markets," stated a legal expert. The US Department of Justice may push for interoperability between Google and smaller rivals. The court's decision comes amid growing scrutiny of major tech giants like Apple and Amazon, which also face similar legal challenges.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar informed the Rajya Sabha that former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sought immediate refuge in India following political turmoil in her country. After a crucial meeting with security leaders, Hasina decided to resign and urgently requested approval to enter India. "She requested approval to come to India for the moment," Jaishankar said. She arrived in Delhi on Monday evening. Jaishankar highlighted that India received a simultaneous flight clearance request from Bangladeshi authorities before her arrival at Hindon Airbase in Ghaziabad. The announcement came shortly after an all-party meeting held by the Indian government to address the escalating crisis in Bangladesh.

A ransomware attack on C-Edge Technologies, a banking technology provider, has affected nearly 300 small Indian banks. The attack has temporarily shut down payment systems, impacting customers' access to services. The National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) has isolated C-Edge from the retail payments system as a precautionary measure. The incident follows recent warnings from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and cybersecurity authorities about potential cyber threats. An investigation is underway to resolve the issue and restore services. NPCI is working to minimize the disruption and ensure secure payment processing.

A ransomware attack on C-Edge Technologies, a key provider of banking technology, has temporarily shut down payment systems for nearly 300 small Indian banks. The National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) isolated C-Edge from its retail payment network to prevent broader impact. Affected banks, primarily cooperative and regional, represent only 0.5% of the country's payment system volume. The Reserve Bank of India and Indian cyber authorities had recently warned banks of potential cyber threats. NPCI is auditing to ensure the attack doesn’t spread further.

A global tech outage caused by a software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike affected nearly 8.5 million Microsoft devices, the company reported on Saturday. The disruption led to significant issues for air passengers worldwide, including delays and flight cancellations, as well as impacts on various industries from banking to media. Microsoft is working with CrowdStrike, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud Platform to accelerate a fix for the affected Windows devices, which constitute less than one percent of all Windows machines.

A routine software update from cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike turned into a global tech nightmare on Friday. The flawed update, meant to protect Microsoft Windows systems, instead brought down computer networks worldwide. The far-reaching impact was felt by airlines, banks, businesses, and healthcare providers, exposing vulnerabilities in the digital infrastructure. As the world grapples with the aftermath, questions arise about the reliability of security measures and the potential for human error in the tech industry. CrowdStrike's swift response has mitigated the damage, but the incident serves as a wake-up call for the digital age.