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Meta Says Its AI Model Hacked Another Company During Testing
Meta discloses AI model breach during security testing, joining OpenAI and Anthropic in similar incidents.
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Sri Lanka AI Week 2026 launched as government targets $15bn digital economy
AI Week 2026 launches September 28-October 4 as government targets $15 billion digital economy with $1.5bn from AI.
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Sri Lanka blocks 122 more gambling websites, taking total to 146
The telecom regulator ordered a second round of blocking a day after naming 24 betting platforms, widening the crackdown sharply.
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Sri Lanka blocks 24 unlicensed online betting sites, including bet365 and Stake
The Gambling Regulatory Authority named 24 platforms operating without licences and ordered telecom providers to cut access with immediate effect.
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Meta apologises to India over brief restriction of Modi post
Meta chief apologises to India IT minister over moderator error affecting PM Modi post visibility.
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Sri Lanka CERT warns of fresh surge in social media extortion scams
Sri Lanka CERT says fraudsters with fake profiles on Instagram and Messenger record victims on video calls and demand money, now via local bank accounts.
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Telecom operators ordered to block all unlicensed online gambling websites
TRCSL orders telecom operators to block all unlicensed online gambling sites across Sri Lanka.
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Defence Secretary reviews Doppler weather radar project in Puttalam
Installation of Sri Lanka's Japanese-funded Doppler weather radar network is set to begin in January, with completion targeted for the end of July 2027.
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SLCERT audit finds 46 of 56 areas high risk in Parliament's digital systems
An SLCERT assessment rated 46 of 56 cybersecurity areas as high risk, Parliament's 2025 Annual Performance Report says, warning of data theft and defacement.
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AmCham Sri Lanka, Standard Chartered to Host 'SeCure 2026' Cybersecurity Forum in Colombo
AmCham Sri Lanka and Standard Chartered will convene business leaders on 4 August for SeCure 2026, an executive forum on strengthening cyber resilience.
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Sri Lanka seeks more Indian funding as digital ID bids exceed grant
Sri Lanka seeks India funding for digital identity project after bids exceeded grant.
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Over 6,000 Schools Targeted in Accelerated Digital Education Drive
Sri Lanka to connect over 6,000 schools to national digital education systems.
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Sri Lanka Begins Feasibility Study for First Canal-Top Solar Project
A preliminary feasibility study has begun for Sri Lanka's first canal-top solar power project along the 20km Viyana Canal in Mahiyanganaya.
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Sri Lanka tells World AI Conference developing nations must shape global AI rules
At WAIC Shanghai, Deputy Minister Eranga Weeraratne said countries like Sri Lanka deserve a seat at the table where global AI rules are written.
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Sri Lanka performs first AI-assisted robotic surgeries at Colombo hospital
A medical team has performed Sri Lanka's first AI-assisted robotic surgeries at Asiri Surgical Hospital in Colombo, marking a healthcare milestone.
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Civil Aviation Authority plans pilot project for passenger-carrying drones
Sri Lanka's Civil Aviation Authority plans a pilot project for passenger-carrying drones able to seat up to six people, its director general says.
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National Digital Portal launched to modernise Sri Lanka's cooperative sector
Sri Lanka has launched a National Digital Portal for cooperative member registration, building a unified database for its 8,900-plus active societies.
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Police warn public over fake GovPay websites and scam messages
Sri Lanka Police warn of fraudulent websites and text messages impersonating the official GovPay platform to steal money from unsuspecting users.
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Sri Lanka champions 'Sovereign AI' at world's largest AI summits in Geneva
Presidential envoy Dr Hans Wijayasuriya represented Sri Lanka at three major AI governance forums in Geneva, championing 'Sovereign AI' for developing nations.
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Sri Lanka Police preparing iOS and Android app for public services
Police are building a mobile app with clearance reports, emergency contacts and location-based alerts under IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya's directive.
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Foreign Ministry launches LankaKonect app for overseas Sri Lankans
Sri Lanka's Foreign Ministry launched the LankaKonect mobile app handling consular complaints and requests from citizens living, working or studying overseas.
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Sri Lanka Police launch QR code-based community feedback portal at all stations
Sri Lanka Police launched a QR code-enabled Community Feedback Portal letting citizens submit complaints, compliments and suggestions on station services.
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SEC and Digital Economy Ministry move to regulate virtual assets in policy pivot
Sri Lanka's SEC and Ministry of Digital Economy briefed top officials on virtual assets, signalling a regulated framework after years of crypto caution.
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Sri Lanka tells ILC Geneva that AI must uplift workers, not replace them
Labour Minister Anil Jayantha addressed the 114th International Labour Conference on Monday, calling for fair value distribution as AI reshapes the workplace.