How AI and Blockchain Are Combating Telecom Scams – Plus the Latest Tech Releases

India uses AI and blockchain to block telecom scams

India's telecom regulator TRAI ordered operators to block unregistered telemarketers and share offender information on a distributed ledger (DLT) within 24 hours. Other operators must cut off any lines used by the blocked callers for up to two years, with monthly compliance reports required.

Since early 2021, complaints against telemarketers have fallen 60%, and TRAI plans to further employ AI to curb such abuse.

Microsoft improves Windows 11 power efficiency

Microsoft released build 27686 in the Canary channel, adding optimizations that extend battery life. The update introduces a new "power mode" setting that automatically switches between "Best performance" when plugged in and "Best efficiency" on battery, along with UI improvements in Settings → System → Power & battery.

Aria open‑source download tool removed after misuse

The developer of the Aria download tool deleted the entire GitHub repository because the software was being exploited by scammers, leading to cross‑province legal issues for the author.

Flutter 3.24 and Dart 3.5 released

Flutter.dev announced the release of Flutter 3.24, featuring the experimental "Flutter GPU" low‑level graphics API and early support for Swift Package Manager on macOS/iOS. Flutter enables cross‑platform app development using Dart, which serves as a JavaScript alternative and supports mobile, web, and desktop targets.

KDE Frameworks 6.5.0 released

KDE released Frameworks 6.5.0, a collection of libraries built on Qt 6. The update adds enhancements such as support for a new version field in Attica's DownloadDescription and multiple improvements to Breeze icons.