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Lokesh Kanagaraj On Fake Facebook Account: "Only Available On Twitter And Instagram"
In October, Lokesh Kanagaraj's latest film, Leo, starring Vijay in the lead role, made a great impact at the box office
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Twitter Failed to Submit Complete Report on Efforts to Combat Online Disinformation, EU Says
Twitter did not provide a full report to the European Union (EU) on the efforts taken by the microblogging platform to combat disinformation and fake news, according to officials. Twitter said it's "making real advancements across the board" at fighting disinformation in its baseline report, but lagged behind firms like Google, TikTok, Microsoft as...
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Big Tech Firms Not Doing Enough to Remove Fake News, Comply With EU Online Content Rules: NGO Avaaz
Big Tech services like Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok didn't do enough to tackle disinformation in languages other than English, an activist NGO claims. The firms are expected to submit reports on compliance with updated EU rules on disinformation as part of the Digital Services Act (DSA) that came into force last November.
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Man Gets Bail After Arrest For Fake Tweet About Haryana Chief Minister
A 31-year-old man was arrested allegedly for sharing on Facebook a morphed screenshot of a tweet made by Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar.
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Facebook Adds Feature To Remove Misinformation From Groups
Facebook on Thursday added a method for people running groups to automatically sift out claims that have been debunked since being posted.
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EU's New Rules May Compel Google, Facebook, Twitter to Counter Deepfakes, Spam Accounts
Google, Facebook, Twitter and other companies may come under compulsion to counter deepfakes, spam accounts once soon after EU announces its updates code of practice this week. Ignoring the rules may attract hefty fines on social media giants.
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Google, Facebook, Twitter To Tackle Deepfakes Or Risk Fines: Report
Alphabet Inc unit Google, Facebook Inc, Twitter Inc and other tech companies will have to take measures to counter deepfakes and fake accounts on their platforms or risk hefty fines.
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India Blocks 16 YouTube Channels For Spreading Hate, Fake News
The Centre on Monday blocked 16 YouTube channels, including six operating from Pakistan, and a Facebook account for spreading disinformation related to India's national security, foreign relations and public order, according to an official statement.
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Minister Issues Warning To Online Channels Over Fake News
Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur on Tuesday warned of stern action against online channels found spreading misinformation and fake news as India blocked YouTube channels, Twitter accounts and Facebook accounts indulging in
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Over 60 Social Media Accounts Blocked Over Anti-India Fake News: Centre
The government on Thursday said it has blocked more than 60 social media accounts, including YouTube channels and Facebook and Instagram pages, in the last two months for spreading anti-India fake news.
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Must Act To Control Fake News: Centre's Strong Message To Social Media Giants
A meeting between executives from social media giants Google, Twitter and Facebook and Information ministry officials on content moderation and fake news control today, got prickly as the government strongly put its views forward.
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Google, Facebook, Twitter Said to Have Heated Meetings With Indian Officials Over Removal of Fake News
Indian officials have held heated discussions with Google, Twitter, and Facebook for not proactively removing what they described as fake news on their platforms.
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Government's Heated Meet With Google, Twitter On Fake News: Report
Officials have held heated discussions with Google, Twitter and Facebook for not proactively removing what they described as fake news on their platforms, sources told Reuters, the government's latest altercation with Big Tech.
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35 Pak-Based YouTube Channels Blocked For Fake Anti-India News: Centre
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Thursday blocked 35 YouTube channels, two Twitter accounts, two Instagram accounts, two websites and a Facebook account, stated Vikram Sahay, Joint Secretary (P&A), Ministry of Information and Broadcast
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Man Posts Woman's 'Obscene' Pics From Fake Facebook Profile, Held: Police
A 21-year-old man was arrested for allegedly creating a fake Facebook profile of his brother-in-law's sister and uploading her objectionable photographs, police said on Wednesday.
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Lokesh Kanagaraj On Fake Facebook Account: "Only Available On Twitter And Instagram"
In October, Lokesh Kanagaraj's latest film, Leo, starring Vijay in the lead role, made a great impact at the box office
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Twitter Failed to Submit Complete Report on Efforts to Combat Online Disinformation, EU Says
Twitter did not provide a full report to the European Union (EU) on the efforts taken by the microblogging platform to combat disinformation and fake news, according to officials. Twitter said it's "making real advancements across the board" at fighting disinformation in its baseline report, but lagged behind firms like Google, TikTok, Microsoft as...
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Big Tech Firms Not Doing Enough to Remove Fake News, Comply With EU Online Content Rules: NGO Avaaz
Big Tech services like Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok didn't do enough to tackle disinformation in languages other than English, an activist NGO claims. The firms are expected to submit reports on compliance with updated EU rules on disinformation as part of the Digital Services Act (DSA) that came into force last November.
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Man Gets Bail After Arrest For Fake Tweet About Haryana Chief Minister
A 31-year-old man was arrested allegedly for sharing on Facebook a morphed screenshot of a tweet made by Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar.
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Facebook Adds Feature To Remove Misinformation From Groups
Facebook on Thursday added a method for people running groups to automatically sift out claims that have been debunked since being posted.
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EU's New Rules May Compel Google, Facebook, Twitter to Counter Deepfakes, Spam Accounts
Google, Facebook, Twitter and other companies may come under compulsion to counter deepfakes, spam accounts once soon after EU announces its updates code of practice this week. Ignoring the rules may attract hefty fines on social media giants.
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Google, Facebook, Twitter To Tackle Deepfakes Or Risk Fines: Report
Alphabet Inc unit Google, Facebook Inc, Twitter Inc and other tech companies will have to take measures to counter deepfakes and fake accounts on their platforms or risk hefty fines.
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India Blocks 16 YouTube Channels For Spreading Hate, Fake News
The Centre on Monday blocked 16 YouTube channels, including six operating from Pakistan, and a Facebook account for spreading disinformation related to India's national security, foreign relations and public order, according to an official statement.
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Minister Issues Warning To Online Channels Over Fake News
Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur on Tuesday warned of stern action against online channels found spreading misinformation and fake news as India blocked YouTube channels, Twitter accounts and Facebook accounts indulging in
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Over 60 Social Media Accounts Blocked Over Anti-India Fake News: Centre
The government on Thursday said it has blocked more than 60 social media accounts, including YouTube channels and Facebook and Instagram pages, in the last two months for spreading anti-India fake news.
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Must Act To Control Fake News: Centre's Strong Message To Social Media Giants
A meeting between executives from social media giants Google, Twitter and Facebook and Information ministry officials on content moderation and fake news control today, got prickly as the government strongly put its views forward.
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Google, Facebook, Twitter Said to Have Heated Meetings With Indian Officials Over Removal of Fake News
Indian officials have held heated discussions with Google, Twitter, and Facebook for not proactively removing what they described as fake news on their platforms.
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Government's Heated Meet With Google, Twitter On Fake News: Report
Officials have held heated discussions with Google, Twitter and Facebook for not proactively removing what they described as fake news on their platforms, sources told Reuters, the government's latest altercation with Big Tech.
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35 Pak-Based YouTube Channels Blocked For Fake Anti-India News: Centre
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Thursday blocked 35 YouTube channels, two Twitter accounts, two Instagram accounts, two websites and a Facebook account, stated Vikram Sahay, Joint Secretary (P&A), Ministry of Information and Broadcast
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Man Posts Woman's 'Obscene' Pics From Fake Facebook Profile, Held: Police
A 21-year-old man was arrested for allegedly creating a fake Facebook profile of his brother-in-law's sister and uploading her objectionable photographs, police said on Wednesday.
