India’s widening protein gap is boosting demand for “protein-washed” snacks, but experts warn many are heavily processed and packed with unhealthy additives. With FSSAI under pressure, the debate is shifting to stricter labeling, testing, and clearer standards so consumers get real nutrition—not marketing glossed as health.
Singapore has brought an AI-enabled teddy back on sale after a recall tied to concerns from a sex-chat scare. In trial runs, researchers from PIRG tested the toy’s conversation abilities and say that when they introduced the topic of “kink,” the AI engaged in ways that raised alarm over how these products handle sexual content.
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