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Facebook, YouTube Said to Be Warned Against Misuse of Deepfakes by Indian Government
India's government on Friday warned social media firms including Facebook and YouTube to repeatedly remind users that local laws prohibit them from posting deepfakes and content that spreads obscenity or misinformation, two sources told Reuters. The warning was conveyed by deputy IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a closed-door meeting where he sa...
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Meta Allows Quest VR Headset Usage Without Facebook Account As Firm Bows to German Regulator
Meta will allow the use of its Quest VR headsets without a Facebook account, clearing the way for the wearable headset to be sold in Germany. The German cartel office has been closely watching Meta since May when it declared it was of "paramount significance for competition across markets". In a statement on Wednesday, the office said Meta will all...
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EU Antitrust Regulators Said to Draw Up Charges Against Facebook Parent Meta Over Customer Data Usage
Meta could face charges from EU antitrust regulators over the social media firm's use of customer data and the tying of its classified advertisements service to its social network. The European Commission began an investigation into social network company Meta in June 2021, and has asked Meta rivals to remove confidential information from their sub...
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Facebook Use Among US Teens Plunging; Use of TikTok, YouTube Rising, Survey Says
Facebook could see a massive drop in US teens on the platform, according to a new survey. Data from a Pew survey of teens in the US suggests that they have left the Meta-owned platform in droves over the past seven years. Instead, they use YouTube and TikTok, as well as apps like Instagram and Snapchat, which remain popular among younger users in t...
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Google Asked to Block Banned Groups, Organisations From YouTube in Nigeria
Google has been asked to remove YouTube channels of banned groups in Nigeria in an effort to regulate social media usage in the country. Meanwhile, Google's sub-Saharan African director for government affairs and public policy said in a statement the company already has measures to address the Nigerian government's concerns.
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Facebook Parent Meta Begins Trading Under Ticker META, Drops FB Symbol
Facebook owner Meta has dropped FB symbol from the trading listings nearly after a decade of its usage, as it begins using the ticker META from Thursday. Meta Platforms rebranded from its eponymous social networking platform in October 2021. Meanwhile, the company shares have fallen 42 percent this year.
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OnePlus 10R 5G, Nord CE 2 Lite 5G, Nord Buds India Launch Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications
OnePlus launch event will be livestreamed on OnePlus’ official website and its YouTube Channel. For live updates, one can also browse through OnePlus India’s social media handles on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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Instagram Brings Auto-Generated Captions to Videos; Encrypted DMs Now Available in Russia, Ukraine
Instagram has launched auto-generated for the videos in users’ feeds along with making encrypted one-to-one chats available to all adults in both Ukraine and Russia. Up until now, creators had to manually add captions to their videos. The introduction of automated captions makes the process smooth. The decision to rollout end-to-end encryption on...
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Facebook Weathers Social Media Turmoil, TikTok Rises: US Survey
Facebook usage has held steady in the United States despite a string of controversies about the leading social network, even as younger users tap into rival platforms such as TikTok, a survey showed.
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Facebook Building Clubhouse-Like Audio Chat Product: Report
Facebook is building a new audio chat product similar to audio-based social network Clubhouse, the New York Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
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WhatsApp Sets Single Day Record With 1.4 Billion Voice, Video Calls on New Year’s Eve
WhatsApp users globally made over 1.4 billion voice and video calls on New Year’s Eve 2020, as per statistics shared by Facebook. This makes it the most ever calls in a single day on WhatsApp, said the company. Facebook’s other services, Instagram and Messenger, also experienced big surges in usage on New Year’s Eve 2020.
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Opinion: My Facebook Experience While Handling AAP's Social Media
Did Facebook try to manipulate India's leadership like it is known to do in failing democracies and autocracies? How did Facebook deploy data of usage patterns? What data was shared with the ruling party? What incidents of hate-related violence could have been stopped had Facebook not acted in the manner it did? Big questions that need to be answer...
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Zoom Unveils Touchscreen for Home Conferencing
Zoom on Wednesday set out to capitalise on its pandemic-powered popularity with a touchscreen display tuned to its video-conferencing platform.
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Officer Files Plea Against Social Media Ban For Army Officials
A senior rank officer of the Indian Army Monday approached the Delhi High Court challenging a recent policy banning armed forces officials from using social networking platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
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WhatsApp Usage Increased by 40 Percent Due to Coronavirus Outbreak: Kantar
WhatsApp has seen a 40 percent increase in usage due to the COVID-19 spread, according to a report based on a market survey conducted by consulting firm Kantar.
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Facebook, YouTube Said to Be Warned Against Misuse of Deepfakes by Indian Government
India's government on Friday warned social media firms including Facebook and YouTube to repeatedly remind users that local laws prohibit them from posting deepfakes and content that spreads obscenity or misinformation, two sources told Reuters. The warning was conveyed by deputy IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a closed-door meeting where he sa...
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Meta Allows Quest VR Headset Usage Without Facebook Account As Firm Bows to German Regulator
Meta will allow the use of its Quest VR headsets without a Facebook account, clearing the way for the wearable headset to be sold in Germany. The German cartel office has been closely watching Meta since May when it declared it was of "paramount significance for competition across markets". In a statement on Wednesday, the office said Meta will all...
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EU Antitrust Regulators Said to Draw Up Charges Against Facebook Parent Meta Over Customer Data Usage
Meta could face charges from EU antitrust regulators over the social media firm's use of customer data and the tying of its classified advertisements service to its social network. The European Commission began an investigation into social network company Meta in June 2021, and has asked Meta rivals to remove confidential information from their sub...
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Facebook Use Among US Teens Plunging; Use of TikTok, YouTube Rising, Survey Says
Facebook could see a massive drop in US teens on the platform, according to a new survey. Data from a Pew survey of teens in the US suggests that they have left the Meta-owned platform in droves over the past seven years. Instead, they use YouTube and TikTok, as well as apps like Instagram and Snapchat, which remain popular among younger users in t...
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Google Asked to Block Banned Groups, Organisations From YouTube in Nigeria
Google has been asked to remove YouTube channels of banned groups in Nigeria in an effort to regulate social media usage in the country. Meanwhile, Google's sub-Saharan African director for government affairs and public policy said in a statement the company already has measures to address the Nigerian government's concerns.
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Facebook Parent Meta Begins Trading Under Ticker META, Drops FB Symbol
Facebook owner Meta has dropped FB symbol from the trading listings nearly after a decade of its usage, as it begins using the ticker META from Thursday. Meta Platforms rebranded from its eponymous social networking platform in October 2021. Meanwhile, the company shares have fallen 42 percent this year.
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OnePlus 10R 5G, Nord CE 2 Lite 5G, Nord Buds India Launch Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications
OnePlus launch event will be livestreamed on OnePlus’ official website and its YouTube Channel. For live updates, one can also browse through OnePlus India’s social media handles on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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Instagram Brings Auto-Generated Captions to Videos; Encrypted DMs Now Available in Russia, Ukraine
Instagram has launched auto-generated for the videos in users’ feeds along with making encrypted one-to-one chats available to all adults in both Ukraine and Russia. Up until now, creators had to manually add captions to their videos. The introduction of automated captions makes the process smooth. The decision to rollout end-to-end encryption on...
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Facebook Weathers Social Media Turmoil, TikTok Rises: US Survey
Facebook usage has held steady in the United States despite a string of controversies about the leading social network, even as younger users tap into rival platforms such as TikTok, a survey showed.
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Facebook Building Clubhouse-Like Audio Chat Product: Report
Facebook is building a new audio chat product similar to audio-based social network Clubhouse, the New York Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
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WhatsApp Sets Single Day Record With 1.4 Billion Voice, Video Calls on New Year’s Eve
WhatsApp users globally made over 1.4 billion voice and video calls on New Year’s Eve 2020, as per statistics shared by Facebook. This makes it the most ever calls in a single day on WhatsApp, said the company. Facebook’s other services, Instagram and Messenger, also experienced big surges in usage on New Year’s Eve 2020.
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Opinion: My Facebook Experience While Handling AAP's Social Media
Did Facebook try to manipulate India's leadership like it is known to do in failing democracies and autocracies? How did Facebook deploy data of usage patterns? What data was shared with the ruling party? What incidents of hate-related violence could have been stopped had Facebook not acted in the manner it did? Big questions that need to be answer...
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Zoom Unveils Touchscreen for Home Conferencing
Zoom on Wednesday set out to capitalise on its pandemic-powered popularity with a touchscreen display tuned to its video-conferencing platform.
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Officer Files Plea Against Social Media Ban For Army Officials
A senior rank officer of the Indian Army Monday approached the Delhi High Court challenging a recent policy banning armed forces officials from using social networking platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
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WhatsApp Usage Increased by 40 Percent Due to Coronavirus Outbreak: Kantar
WhatsApp has seen a 40 percent increase in usage due to the COVID-19 spread, according to a report based on a market survey conducted by consulting firm Kantar.
