Offensive Content On Facebook

Google went on the offensive Monday against an Australian plan forcing digital giants to pay for news content, telling users their personal data would be "at risk".

Google claimed that its robots flag three in four offensive videos from YouTube even before they are reported by users.

A dozen or more companies are wrestling with the problem, those in the industry say. Google and Facebook are working on their own solutions.

WhatsApp and Facebook group admins beware. A rumour, a fake news story or even videos deemed offensive posted on the group can now land you in jail, says a new government order issued in Varanasi.

"To my utmost horror, I soon realized that the only quality they found worth roasting about in me was my skin tone," she writes

In an attempt to combat hate speech, Facebook has said its artificial intelligence (AI) systems now report more offensive photos than humans do, which can help remove such content before it hurts the sentiments of people.

Facebook has announced it is updating its policies on "harmful and hateful" content after a campaign complaining it was allowing jokes and other offensive comments about rape and domestic abuse.

Amid a furious debate on Twitter and several international reports, Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal today acknowledged that he has asked Internet firms like Google and Facebook to ensure user content is screened before offensive material is posted online.

Amid a furious debate on Twitter and several international reports, Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal today acknowledged that he has asked internet firms like Google and Facebook to ensure user content is screened before offensive material is posted online. The companies have said this is not possible.

The service is the latest tool from Facebook aimed at improving safety on its site, which has more than 800 million users. Earlier this year, Facebook announced changes to how users report bullying, offensive content and fake profiles.

Google India has removed web pages deemed offensive to Indian political and religious leaders to comply with a court case that has raised censorship fears in the world's largest democracy, media reported Monday.

A Delhi court on Monday reserved its order on the plea of Facebook India seeking removal of its name from the civil suit against various social networking sites for allegedly displaying objectionable content. Administrative Civil Judge Parveen Singh reserved his order for May 22 after Facebook India said that it is not responsible for the contents ...

Google India has removed web pages deemed offensive to Indian political and religious leaders to comply with a court case that has raised censorship fears in the world's largest democracy, media reported Monday.

Court hearings on Friday did not bring any respite for Google or Facebook, both of who are in legal trouble over obscene material posted on their sites. Yesterday, the Delhi High Court wanted that like China, India can shut down these sites.

The service is the latest tool from Facebook aimed at improving safety on its site, which has more than 800 million users. Earlier this year, Facebook announced changes to how users report bullying, offensive content and fake profiles.

Google went on the offensive Monday against an Australian plan forcing digital giants to pay for news content, telling users their personal data would be "at risk".

Google claimed that its robots flag three in four offensive videos from YouTube even before they are reported by users.

A dozen or more companies are wrestling with the problem, those in the industry say. Google and Facebook are working on their own solutions.

WhatsApp and Facebook group admins beware. A rumour, a fake news story or even videos deemed offensive posted on the group can now land you in jail, says a new government order issued in Varanasi.

"To my utmost horror, I soon realized that the only quality they found worth roasting about in me was my skin tone," she writes

In an attempt to combat hate speech, Facebook has said its artificial intelligence (AI) systems now report more offensive photos than humans do, which can help remove such content before it hurts the sentiments of people.

Facebook has announced it is updating its policies on "harmful and hateful" content after a campaign complaining it was allowing jokes and other offensive comments about rape and domestic abuse.

Amid a furious debate on Twitter and several international reports, Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal today acknowledged that he has asked Internet firms like Google and Facebook to ensure user content is screened before offensive material is posted online.

Amid a furious debate on Twitter and several international reports, Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal today acknowledged that he has asked internet firms like Google and Facebook to ensure user content is screened before offensive material is posted online. The companies have said this is not possible.

The service is the latest tool from Facebook aimed at improving safety on its site, which has more than 800 million users. Earlier this year, Facebook announced changes to how users report bullying, offensive content and fake profiles.

Google India has removed web pages deemed offensive to Indian political and religious leaders to comply with a court case that has raised censorship fears in the world's largest democracy, media reported Monday.

A Delhi court on Monday reserved its order on the plea of Facebook India seeking removal of its name from the civil suit against various social networking sites for allegedly displaying objectionable content. Administrative Civil Judge Parveen Singh reserved his order for May 22 after Facebook India said that it is not responsible for the contents ...

Google India has removed web pages deemed offensive to Indian political and religious leaders to comply with a court case that has raised censorship fears in the world's largest democracy, media reported Monday.

Court hearings on Friday did not bring any respite for Google or Facebook, both of who are in legal trouble over obscene material posted on their sites. Yesterday, the Delhi High Court wanted that like China, India can shut down these sites.

The service is the latest tool from Facebook aimed at improving safety on its site, which has more than 800 million users. Earlier this year, Facebook announced changes to how users report bullying, offensive content and fake profiles.