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Hong Kong Student Made Pro-Independence Posts From Japan, Jailed
A Hong Kong court today sentenced a student to two months imprisonment for sedition over pro-independence social media posts she published while studying in Japan.
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Metaverse Could Contribute Up to 2.4 Percent of US GDP by 2035, Says Meta Study
The metaverse could contribute as much as $760 billion (roughly Rs. 62,36,088 crore) or about 2.4 percent to US annual gross domestic product (GDP) by 2035, according to a study commissioned by Facebook owner Meta Platforms.
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Smartphones Help Divert Teens' Attention From Bad Thoughts Before Sleep, Research Shows
Smartphones can help provide a distraction to teenagers, diverting their attention from bad thoughts and helping their ability to sleep, according to researchers. A study of 631 adolescents also revealed a higher tendency of app use among youth with existing sleep problems versus those not reporting a sleep problem.
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Data of 6 Lakh Indians Stolen, Sold on Bot Markets So Far; Around 50 Lakh Users Affected Globally, Study Shows
Around 6 lakh people in India had their data stolen and sold on bot networks, according to a study by NordVPN. The service found that 50 lakh users were affected globally, making India the worst country affected. Meanwhile, the study found stolen logins including those from Google, Microsoft and Facebook accounts on three major bot markets.
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Here's How You Can Minimise the Negative Effects of Social Media
While the Internet does have its advantages, there are negatives to social media overuse that we need to careful of. Here's what you can do to avoid burnout.
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Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen Launches 'Beyond the Screen' Organisation to Tackle Social Media Harms
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen on Thursday announced the launch of a nonprofit organisation that aims to highlight harms caused by social media platforms, while providing solutions to those issues. Last year, Haugen leaked reams of internal studies showing executives knew of their site's potential for harm, and has maintained that the tech t...
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Big Tech Firms Grilled by Parliamentary Panel Ahead of Upcoming Fair Competition Framework for Digital Markets
Big Tech firms were grilled by a parliamentary panel on Tuesday, where representatives of firms including Apple, Google, Amazon, Facebook, Twitter, Netflix, and Uber were questioned on alleged anti-competitive practices. The panel, working under Union Minister Jayant Sinha is working on a report on developing a legal framework to ensure fair compet...
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Meta Reportedly Files Motion to Settle Location Tracking Lawsuit for $37.5 Million: Details
Facebook parent Meta has reportedly filed a motion to settle a lawsuit that alleged that the company had violated the privacy of its users by collecting its location without their permission for $37.5 million (roughly Rs. 300 crore). Facebook was accused in 2018 of collecting users' data including their location, based on their IP addresses, even w...
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Facebook, Instagram Parent Meta Releases First Human Rights Report for 2020, 2021
Facebook-owner Meta released its first annual human rights report on Thursday, following years of accusations that it turned a blind eye to online abuses that fueled real-world violence in places like India and Myanmar. The report covers due diligence performed in 2020 and 2021.
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54 Percent in India Turn to Social Media for Factual Info, Says OUP Study
Despite concerns around misinformation and false claims, social media users around the world continue to believe that the information they read and share on platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook is factually correct, with levels of trust highest in emerging economies, the Oxford University Press (OUP) study says.
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Facebook Fails to Spot Hate Posts Aimed at East Africa Amid Kenya’s Upcoming Elections: Study
Facebook has been once again found amid discussion about the platform promoting hate speech, violence. According to aa new study, Facebook allowed posts by terrorist organisations that suggested to create uproar in East Africa in the light of Kenya’s upcoming elections.
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Many of Top 100,000 Websites Found to Be Collecting Data Typed by Users Before Hitting 'Submit' Button
Some of the top 100,000 websites are collecting data from their online forms before you hit the Submit button, a study conducted by the researchers from Leuven, Radboud University, and University of Lausanne has shown.
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Facebook Misidentified Thousands Of Political Advertisements: Study
Facebook misidentified tens of thousands of advertisements flagged under its political ads policy, according to a study released Thursday, which warned that the failure could lead to political manipulation.
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Cloud Computing Providers' Anti-Competitive Practices Should Be Curbed by EU Tech Rules: Study
Draft EU rules to curb the power of Amazon, Apple, Google, and Facebook should also tackle providers of cloud computing services for possible anti-competitive practices, a study said.
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Facebook Reports Quarterly Profit Of Over $9 Billion; Users Rise To 2.91 Billion
Facebook's former employee Frances Haugen leaked reams of internal studies showing executives knew of their sites' potential for harm, prompting a renewed US push for regulation
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Hong Kong Student Made Pro-Independence Posts From Japan, Jailed
A Hong Kong court today sentenced a student to two months imprisonment for sedition over pro-independence social media posts she published while studying in Japan.
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Metaverse Could Contribute Up to 2.4 Percent of US GDP by 2035, Says Meta Study
The metaverse could contribute as much as $760 billion (roughly Rs. 62,36,088 crore) or about 2.4 percent to US annual gross domestic product (GDP) by 2035, according to a study commissioned by Facebook owner Meta Platforms.
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Smartphones Help Divert Teens' Attention From Bad Thoughts Before Sleep, Research Shows
Smartphones can help provide a distraction to teenagers, diverting their attention from bad thoughts and helping their ability to sleep, according to researchers. A study of 631 adolescents also revealed a higher tendency of app use among youth with existing sleep problems versus those not reporting a sleep problem.
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Data of 6 Lakh Indians Stolen, Sold on Bot Markets So Far; Around 50 Lakh Users Affected Globally, Study Shows
Around 6 lakh people in India had their data stolen and sold on bot networks, according to a study by NordVPN. The service found that 50 lakh users were affected globally, making India the worst country affected. Meanwhile, the study found stolen logins including those from Google, Microsoft and Facebook accounts on three major bot markets.
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Here's How You Can Minimise the Negative Effects of Social Media
While the Internet does have its advantages, there are negatives to social media overuse that we need to careful of. Here's what you can do to avoid burnout.
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Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen Launches 'Beyond the Screen' Organisation to Tackle Social Media Harms
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen on Thursday announced the launch of a nonprofit organisation that aims to highlight harms caused by social media platforms, while providing solutions to those issues. Last year, Haugen leaked reams of internal studies showing executives knew of their site's potential for harm, and has maintained that the tech t...
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Big Tech Firms Grilled by Parliamentary Panel Ahead of Upcoming Fair Competition Framework for Digital Markets
Big Tech firms were grilled by a parliamentary panel on Tuesday, where representatives of firms including Apple, Google, Amazon, Facebook, Twitter, Netflix, and Uber were questioned on alleged anti-competitive practices. The panel, working under Union Minister Jayant Sinha is working on a report on developing a legal framework to ensure fair compet...
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Meta Reportedly Files Motion to Settle Location Tracking Lawsuit for $37.5 Million: Details
Facebook parent Meta has reportedly filed a motion to settle a lawsuit that alleged that the company had violated the privacy of its users by collecting its location without their permission for $37.5 million (roughly Rs. 300 crore). Facebook was accused in 2018 of collecting users' data including their location, based on their IP addresses, even w...
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Facebook, Instagram Parent Meta Releases First Human Rights Report for 2020, 2021
Facebook-owner Meta released its first annual human rights report on Thursday, following years of accusations that it turned a blind eye to online abuses that fueled real-world violence in places like India and Myanmar. The report covers due diligence performed in 2020 and 2021.
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54 Percent in India Turn to Social Media for Factual Info, Says OUP Study
Despite concerns around misinformation and false claims, social media users around the world continue to believe that the information they read and share on platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook is factually correct, with levels of trust highest in emerging economies, the Oxford University Press (OUP) study says.
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Facebook Fails to Spot Hate Posts Aimed at East Africa Amid Kenya’s Upcoming Elections: Study
Facebook has been once again found amid discussion about the platform promoting hate speech, violence. According to aa new study, Facebook allowed posts by terrorist organisations that suggested to create uproar in East Africa in the light of Kenya’s upcoming elections.
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Many of Top 100,000 Websites Found to Be Collecting Data Typed by Users Before Hitting 'Submit' Button
Some of the top 100,000 websites are collecting data from their online forms before you hit the Submit button, a study conducted by the researchers from Leuven, Radboud University, and University of Lausanne has shown.
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Facebook Misidentified Thousands Of Political Advertisements: Study
Facebook misidentified tens of thousands of advertisements flagged under its political ads policy, according to a study released Thursday, which warned that the failure could lead to political manipulation.
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Cloud Computing Providers' Anti-Competitive Practices Should Be Curbed by EU Tech Rules: Study
Draft EU rules to curb the power of Amazon, Apple, Google, and Facebook should also tackle providers of cloud computing services for possible anti-competitive practices, a study said.
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Facebook Reports Quarterly Profit Of Over $9 Billion; Users Rise To 2.91 Billion
Facebook's former employee Frances Haugen leaked reams of internal studies showing executives knew of their sites' potential for harm, prompting a renewed US push for regulation
