Telegram Ban in India Explained | AI Cold War, Fable 5 & FIFA World Cup 2026 Tech

Published 22 June 2026 · sports

This week on Tech Today, Cyrus dives into three of the biggest technology stories shaping our world. Big Tech Story: Telegram Ban in India Following

This week on Tech Today, Cyrus dives into three of the biggest technology stories shaping our world. Big Tech Story: Telegram Ban in India Following concerns around the NEET re-exam and the spread of exam-related scams, Telegram was temporarily banned in India. But is Telegram really the root cause of the problem, or is it simply the latest platform being blamed for a much deeper issue? We break down • Why the government invoked Section 69A of the IT Act • How Telegram’s message-editing feature allegedly helped scammers • Whether app bans actually work in the age of VPNs • The impact on students, businesses, journalists and creators • Why the real issue may lie beyond the platform itself Tech & You: The New AI Cold War The global AI race is entering a new phase.

The United States has restricted access to some of the world's most advanced AI models, while China has moved to prevent key AI talent and technologies from leaving its borders. As AI becomes a strategic asset, countries are increasingly treating it like critical infrastructure. In this segment • Why Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 became a geopolitical issue • China's intervention in the Manus acquisition deal • How AI access is becoming a matter of national security • Why AI sovereignty matters for India • The risks of depending entirely on foreign AI platforms AI Guru: The Technology Behind FIFA World Cup 2026 The FIFA World Cup is no longer just about football. It's also one of the world's biggest showcases of cutting-edge technology.

We explore • Semi-Automated Offside Technology (SAOT) • AI-powered officiating systems • The Adidas Trionda connected match ball with embedded sensors • Football AI Pro and next-generation tactical analysis • Referee body cameras and real-time AI stabilization • How sports technology is changing the future of global competition Do you think Telegram bans can stop digital scams? Should India build its own sovereign AI stack? And which FIFA World Cup technology impressed you the most? Let us know in the comments. Subscribe for the latest updates from the world of technology. Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button!

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