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Legal Advice, Support: This AI Chatbot Helps Digital Sexual Violence Victims In Latin America
Two women from Mexico and Ecuador who spent years fighting to be recognized as victims of online sexual violence have inspired an artificial intelligence chatbot that helps others facing abuse.
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Opinion | Digital Anarchy Is Exposing Youth To Dangerous Content
The lack of accountability among social media platforms has led to the unchecked proliferation of content related to violence, pornography, misinformation, and cybercrime.
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Growing Demand For Stricter Online Content Rules: Broadcast Ministry To House Panel
The Information and Broadcasting Ministry is examining the existing statutory provisions and the need for a new legal framework to regulate "harmful" content amid complaints of "obscenity and violence" being shown on digital platforms.
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American Murder: Gabby Petito Now Streaming on Netflix
‘American Murder: Gabby Petito’ is now streaming on Netflix, offering a detailed look into the 2021 case that captivated the nation. The three-part documentary uses personal messages, social media footage, and expert analysis to trace the timeline of Gabby’s disappearance and the investigation that followed. Featuring interviews with her pare...
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United Nations Launches "Bodyright" Symbol Against Online Violence
The United Nations on Thursday launched a campaign against gender-based violence on the internet, complete with the symbol which can be added to social media posts.
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres Calls for Regulating Social Media Companies
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called Thursday for global rules to regulate powerful social media companies like Twitter and Facebook.
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Donald Trump’s Digital Downfall: Banned From Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat; Parler Suspended From Google Play
Donald Trump’s social media accounts have been banned after violence at the US Capitol by his supporters. These include Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and more.
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Digital Media Spreading Venomous Hatred, Regulate First: Centre To Court
Digital media is spreading venomous hatred and is involved in "deliberate instigation" of violence and terrorism, the government told the Supreme Court today, saying that the court should regulate web-based media first. The government also suggested that the court should leave it to parliament to decide on rules for electronic media.
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Centre Concerned Over Social Media Abuse For Fake News, Porn: Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad
The government on Thursday expressed serious concern over "public platforms" like YouTube, Google, WhatsApp and others being abused for revenge porn, fake news and content designed to incite violence and cautioned that while the digital world cannot be caged, players have to be accountable and responsible.
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Indian Women Lawmakers Face Abuse as Global Online Violence Rises: Amnesty International
Digital rights experts said gender-based online violence was increasing which was intimidating women and deterring them from putting themselves forward for public office.
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Abhay Deol On Censorship: 'It Baffles Me How Sexuality Seems More Offensive Than Violence'
"If you have to be thorough in censoring content, you would have to censor the Internet," said Abhay
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UP Police To Bring In "Digital Armies" Of Volunteers To Check Fake News
To keep a vigil on incidents of violence resulting from the spread of fake news on social media, the Uttar Pradesh police will set up 'Digital Armies' comprising of prominent residents.
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UN Has Radical, Dangerous Vision For Future Of Internet
The UN's Broadband Commission for Digital Development released a damning "world-wide wake-up call" on what it calls "cyber VAWG," or violence against women and girls.
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Legal Advice, Support: This AI Chatbot Helps Digital Sexual Violence Victims In Latin America
Two women from Mexico and Ecuador who spent years fighting to be recognized as victims of online sexual violence have inspired an artificial intelligence chatbot that helps others facing abuse.
-
Opinion | Digital Anarchy Is Exposing Youth To Dangerous Content
The lack of accountability among social media platforms has led to the unchecked proliferation of content related to violence, pornography, misinformation, and cybercrime.
-
Growing Demand For Stricter Online Content Rules: Broadcast Ministry To House Panel
The Information and Broadcasting Ministry is examining the existing statutory provisions and the need for a new legal framework to regulate "harmful" content amid complaints of "obscenity and violence" being shown on digital platforms.
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American Murder: Gabby Petito Now Streaming on Netflix
‘American Murder: Gabby Petito’ is now streaming on Netflix, offering a detailed look into the 2021 case that captivated the nation. The three-part documentary uses personal messages, social media footage, and expert analysis to trace the timeline of Gabby’s disappearance and the investigation that followed. Featuring interviews with her pare...
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United Nations Launches "Bodyright" Symbol Against Online Violence
The United Nations on Thursday launched a campaign against gender-based violence on the internet, complete with the symbol which can be added to social media posts.
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres Calls for Regulating Social Media Companies
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called Thursday for global rules to regulate powerful social media companies like Twitter and Facebook.
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Donald Trump’s Digital Downfall: Banned From Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat; Parler Suspended From Google Play
Donald Trump’s social media accounts have been banned after violence at the US Capitol by his supporters. These include Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and more.
-
Digital Media Spreading Venomous Hatred, Regulate First: Centre To Court
Digital media is spreading venomous hatred and is involved in "deliberate instigation" of violence and terrorism, the government told the Supreme Court today, saying that the court should regulate web-based media first. The government also suggested that the court should leave it to parliament to decide on rules for electronic media.
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Centre Concerned Over Social Media Abuse For Fake News, Porn: Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad
The government on Thursday expressed serious concern over "public platforms" like YouTube, Google, WhatsApp and others being abused for revenge porn, fake news and content designed to incite violence and cautioned that while the digital world cannot be caged, players have to be accountable and responsible.
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Indian Women Lawmakers Face Abuse as Global Online Violence Rises: Amnesty International
Digital rights experts said gender-based online violence was increasing which was intimidating women and deterring them from putting themselves forward for public office.
-
Abhay Deol On Censorship: 'It Baffles Me How Sexuality Seems More Offensive Than Violence'
"If you have to be thorough in censoring content, you would have to censor the Internet," said Abhay
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UP Police To Bring In "Digital Armies" Of Volunteers To Check Fake News
To keep a vigil on incidents of violence resulting from the spread of fake news on social media, the Uttar Pradesh police will set up 'Digital Armies' comprising of prominent residents.
-
UN Has Radical, Dangerous Vision For Future Of Internet
The UN's Broadband Commission for Digital Development released a damning "world-wide wake-up call" on what it calls "cyber VAWG," or violence against women and girls.
