Dangers Of Online Media

A Texas law that bars large social media companies from censoring users based on viewpoint was reportedly upheld by a US appeals court a day ago. This is said to be a setback for the technology industry groups who say the measure would turn platforms into bastions of dangerous content.

Hate speeches on social media and other online spaces has grown exponentially in the past couple of years. To control such speeches, the Canadian government is currently holding consultations on a new online hate bill. While steps to control hate speech is understandable, the bill runs the very real risk of making things considerably worse.

Snake viral video: A video of a blue pit viper has gone viral on social media, with thousands of people commenting on its beauty. The blue snake, sitting on a red rose, makes for a striking image in this video which surfaced online recently.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been spreading like wildfire around the world, so too has the misinformation and fake rumours about the disease on social media platforms.

Pope Francis has warned of the dangers that young people face when accessing the Internet and called on digital companies to boost protective measures.

Wu Yongning, the 26-year-old daredevil, sometimes referred to as "Chinese Superman," had amassed a considerable following online for his adventures in "rooftopping." Despite the risks, Wu always survived his stunts. However, his lucky streak came to an end on Nov. 8 as he attempted to do pullups off the top of a 62-story skyscraper in Changsha, the...

City police on Monday issued an advisory to parents to monitor their social media activity in the backdrop of the Blue Whale challenge, an online game involving a series of dangerous tasks.

Kajol was trolled online for posting a video of a beef dish and Mamata Banerjee said being intolerant of food habits of others is a dangerous trend

A Texas law that bars large social media companies from censoring users based on viewpoint was reportedly upheld by a US appeals court a day ago. This is said to be a setback for the technology industry groups who say the measure would turn platforms into bastions of dangerous content.

Hate speeches on social media and other online spaces has grown exponentially in the past couple of years. To control such speeches, the Canadian government is currently holding consultations on a new online hate bill. While steps to control hate speech is understandable, the bill runs the very real risk of making things considerably worse.

Snake viral video: A video of a blue pit viper has gone viral on social media, with thousands of people commenting on its beauty. The blue snake, sitting on a red rose, makes for a striking image in this video which surfaced online recently.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been spreading like wildfire around the world, so too has the misinformation and fake rumours about the disease on social media platforms.

Pope Francis has warned of the dangers that young people face when accessing the Internet and called on digital companies to boost protective measures.

Wu Yongning, the 26-year-old daredevil, sometimes referred to as "Chinese Superman," had amassed a considerable following online for his adventures in "rooftopping." Despite the risks, Wu always survived his stunts. However, his lucky streak came to an end on Nov. 8 as he attempted to do pullups off the top of a 62-story skyscraper in Changsha, the...

City police on Monday issued an advisory to parents to monitor their social media activity in the backdrop of the Blue Whale challenge, an online game involving a series of dangerous tasks.

Kajol was trolled online for posting a video of a beef dish and Mamata Banerjee said being intolerant of food habits of others is a dangerous trend