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Hate Speech Watchdog To Quit Elon Musk's X Over Updated Terms Of Service
The Center for Countering Digital Hate said on Thursday it would leave Elon Musk-owned social media site X, citing concerns that upcoming changes to the platform's terms of service could hinder the nonprofit's ability to prevail in court battles.
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Petition Seeks Ban On WhatsApp Over Compliance, Supreme Court Says No
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a PIL seeking directions to the Centre to ban the operation and use of WhatsApp if it does not comply with the orders of the authorities in the country.
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German Company Launches First-Of-Its-Kind 'Digital Condom'. Here's How It Works
CAMDOM is only available on Android devices and the company plans to launch an app for iOS soon.
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India's Piracy Economy Stands at Rs 224 Billion in 2023: EY-IAMAI Report
India’s piracy economy hit Rs 224 billion in 2023, according to the EY-IAMAI report. Of this, Rs 137 billion came from pirated content in theatres, and Rs 87 billion from OTT platforms. Streaming accounted for the largest share of pirated content at 63%, followed by mobile apps and torrents. The report highlights that 51% of Indian media consumer...
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Instagram Rolls Out Customisable Profile Card Feature for Easy Sharing via QR Codes
Instagram has announced a new feature for creators that makes it easier and more fun for them to share their profiles with others. They can now create a two-sided digital card on the Meta-owned social media platform which matches their style courtesy of multiple customisable options, depending on their preference.
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Viral Video: Digital Creator Tries "Frozen Popcorn" For The First Time, Internet Reacts
A vlogger shared his experience trying out a social media 'hack' for making popcorn taste better. Here's what he discovered after his taste test.
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Experts Warn Of Scammers Using 'Deepfakes' Of Famous Doctors On Social Media
Social media is being flooded by digitally created "deepfake" videos using the trusted identities of famous doctors to promote dangerous miracle cures for serious health problems, experts warn.
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Can Social Media Ban For Children Like Australia's Work? Evidence Suggests
Banning children under 16 from social media sounds like a seductive idea. For overwhelmed parents navigating their kids' lives in a digital age, this move from the Australian government may seem like a welcome relief.
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Australia Plans Social Media Minimum Age Limit, Angering Youth Digital Advocates
Australia is mulling about setting a minimum age limit for children around the usage of social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his centre-left government would run an age verification trial before introducing age minimum laws for social media this year.
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Blog | 'Don't Do Drama': My Story Of Online Sexual Harassment Isn't Mine Alone
Women are made to watch over their shoulders even more in digital space. I have written multiple times about the intellectual moorings of this trend of making women invisible by either blocking women's entry to, or bullying them out of public spaces.
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Viral Video: Vlogger Had "Worst Meal" At This Michelin Star Restaurant, Review Divides Social Media
Digital creator Chloe Jade shared candid thoughts on her dining experience at Mugaritz, which has sparked a heated debate online.
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No TV Or Screen For Toddlers At All, Sweden Recommends To Parents
Children under the age of two should be kept away from digital media and television completely, Sweden's Public Health Agency said.
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South Korea Urges Telegram To Help Combat Digital Sex Crimes
South Korean authorities called on Telegram and other social media platforms on Wednesday to work together with them in deleting and blocking sexually explicit deepfake content, seeking to appease public and political outrage over the problem.
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UP Drafts Social Media Policy, Up To Rs 8 Lakh Per Month For Influencers
The Uttar Pradesh government has drafted a new digital media policy that allows it to pay up to Rs 8 lakh per month to an influencer to promote its schemes. It also warns of legal action if any "objectionable content" is put online.
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News Broadcasters Body Meets PM Modi, Flags Challenges In Digital Era
A delegation of the News Broadcasters and Digital Association (NBDA), led by its president Rajat Sharma, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and apprised him of the industry's concerns against the backdrop of the digital media's emergence.
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Hate Speech Watchdog To Quit Elon Musk's X Over Updated Terms Of Service
The Center for Countering Digital Hate said on Thursday it would leave Elon Musk-owned social media site X, citing concerns that upcoming changes to the platform's terms of service could hinder the nonprofit's ability to prevail in court battles.
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Petition Seeks Ban On WhatsApp Over Compliance, Supreme Court Says No
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a PIL seeking directions to the Centre to ban the operation and use of WhatsApp if it does not comply with the orders of the authorities in the country.
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German Company Launches First-Of-Its-Kind 'Digital Condom'. Here's How It Works
CAMDOM is only available on Android devices and the company plans to launch an app for iOS soon.
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India's Piracy Economy Stands at Rs 224 Billion in 2023: EY-IAMAI Report
India’s piracy economy hit Rs 224 billion in 2023, according to the EY-IAMAI report. Of this, Rs 137 billion came from pirated content in theatres, and Rs 87 billion from OTT platforms. Streaming accounted for the largest share of pirated content at 63%, followed by mobile apps and torrents. The report highlights that 51% of Indian media consumer...
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Instagram Rolls Out Customisable Profile Card Feature for Easy Sharing via QR Codes
Instagram has announced a new feature for creators that makes it easier and more fun for them to share their profiles with others. They can now create a two-sided digital card on the Meta-owned social media platform which matches their style courtesy of multiple customisable options, depending on their preference.
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Viral Video: Digital Creator Tries "Frozen Popcorn" For The First Time, Internet Reacts
A vlogger shared his experience trying out a social media 'hack' for making popcorn taste better. Here's what he discovered after his taste test.
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Experts Warn Of Scammers Using 'Deepfakes' Of Famous Doctors On Social Media
Social media is being flooded by digitally created "deepfake" videos using the trusted identities of famous doctors to promote dangerous miracle cures for serious health problems, experts warn.
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Can Social Media Ban For Children Like Australia's Work? Evidence Suggests
Banning children under 16 from social media sounds like a seductive idea. For overwhelmed parents navigating their kids' lives in a digital age, this move from the Australian government may seem like a welcome relief.
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Australia Plans Social Media Minimum Age Limit, Angering Youth Digital Advocates
Australia is mulling about setting a minimum age limit for children around the usage of social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his centre-left government would run an age verification trial before introducing age minimum laws for social media this year.
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Blog | 'Don't Do Drama': My Story Of Online Sexual Harassment Isn't Mine Alone
Women are made to watch over their shoulders even more in digital space. I have written multiple times about the intellectual moorings of this trend of making women invisible by either blocking women's entry to, or bullying them out of public spaces.
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Viral Video: Vlogger Had "Worst Meal" At This Michelin Star Restaurant, Review Divides Social Media
Digital creator Chloe Jade shared candid thoughts on her dining experience at Mugaritz, which has sparked a heated debate online.
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No TV Or Screen For Toddlers At All, Sweden Recommends To Parents
Children under the age of two should be kept away from digital media and television completely, Sweden's Public Health Agency said.
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South Korea Urges Telegram To Help Combat Digital Sex Crimes
South Korean authorities called on Telegram and other social media platforms on Wednesday to work together with them in deleting and blocking sexually explicit deepfake content, seeking to appease public and political outrage over the problem.
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UP Drafts Social Media Policy, Up To Rs 8 Lakh Per Month For Influencers
The Uttar Pradesh government has drafted a new digital media policy that allows it to pay up to Rs 8 lakh per month to an influencer to promote its schemes. It also warns of legal action if any "objectionable content" is put online.
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News Broadcasters Body Meets PM Modi, Flags Challenges In Digital Era
A delegation of the News Broadcasters and Digital Association (NBDA), led by its president Rajat Sharma, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and apprised him of the industry's concerns against the backdrop of the digital media's emergence.
