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Top Court Says No To Plea For Barring Kids Below 13 From Using Social Media
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to examine a plea seeking to prohibit children below 13 from using social media, observing it was a policy issue.
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Inside Greece's New Strategy To Curb On Minors' Social Media Usage
In an ambitious attempt to protect children from internet addiction, Greece is planning to launch a national strategy to rein in excessive social media usage by minors.
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$30 Million Fine For Flouting Australia's Social Media Ban For Under 16
Social media companies could be fined more than US$30 million if they fail to keep children off their platforms, under new laws tabled before Australia's parliament Thursday.
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Australia Plans Social Media Minimum Age Limit, Angering Youth Digital Advocates
Australia is mulling about setting a minimum age limit for children around the usage of social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his centre-left government would run an age verification trial before introducing age minimum laws for social media this year.
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Australia To Legislate Minimum Age For Social Media Usage
Anthony Albanese, the Prime Minister of Australia, said that they will legislate a minimum age for social media to keep children safe.
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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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Amid Threads' Soaring Popularity, Twitter CEO Hails "Largest Usage Day" For The Platform
Taking a jibe at Meta's new social media app Threads, Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino claimed that Elon Musk-owned micro-blogging website "outdid" itself last week and even achieved its "largest usage day" since February.
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Should Restaurants Ban Smartphone Usage While Dining? Experts Weigh In
Is using smartphones while dining out acceptable, or should it be banned? We asked experts and restaurateurs to weigh in on this recent social media controversy.
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Kim Kardashian's Daughter North West Looks Like Father Kanye West In TikTok Video
Ye has previously criticized North's social media usage, raising concerns about her access to TikTok.
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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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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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Twitter Reveals Q1 2022 Earnings, Says Daily Usage Miscounted for 3 Years
Twitter reported revenue and ad sales that fell short of expectations and were depressed by the ongoing war in Ukraine, laying out the challenges billionaire Elon Musk will face if he takes over the social media company. The social media company reported 12 million new users, while stating that daily usage was miscounted for the last three years
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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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FakeBuster: IIT Ropar, Australian Researchers Develop Software to Identify Imposters During Virtual Calls
Not only does FakeBuster expose imposters but also detects faces manipulated on social media to defame or crack a joke at someone. The FakeBuster could be seen as the way forward, especially in current times when most of the work and official meetings happen online.
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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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Top Court Says No To Plea For Barring Kids Below 13 From Using Social Media
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to examine a plea seeking to prohibit children below 13 from using social media, observing it was a policy issue.
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Inside Greece's New Strategy To Curb On Minors' Social Media Usage
In an ambitious attempt to protect children from internet addiction, Greece is planning to launch a national strategy to rein in excessive social media usage by minors.
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$30 Million Fine For Flouting Australia's Social Media Ban For Under 16
Social media companies could be fined more than US$30 million if they fail to keep children off their platforms, under new laws tabled before Australia's parliament Thursday.
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Australia Plans Social Media Minimum Age Limit, Angering Youth Digital Advocates
Australia is mulling about setting a minimum age limit for children around the usage of social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his centre-left government would run an age verification trial before introducing age minimum laws for social media this year.
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Australia To Legislate Minimum Age For Social Media Usage
Anthony Albanese, the Prime Minister of Australia, said that they will legislate a minimum age for social media to keep children safe.
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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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Amid Threads' Soaring Popularity, Twitter CEO Hails "Largest Usage Day" For The Platform
Taking a jibe at Meta's new social media app Threads, Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino claimed that Elon Musk-owned micro-blogging website "outdid" itself last week and even achieved its "largest usage day" since February.
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Should Restaurants Ban Smartphone Usage While Dining? Experts Weigh In
Is using smartphones while dining out acceptable, or should it be banned? We asked experts and restaurateurs to weigh in on this recent social media controversy.
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Kim Kardashian's Daughter North West Looks Like Father Kanye West In TikTok Video
Ye has previously criticized North's social media usage, raising concerns about her access to TikTok.
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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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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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Twitter Reveals Q1 2022 Earnings, Says Daily Usage Miscounted for 3 Years
Twitter reported revenue and ad sales that fell short of expectations and were depressed by the ongoing war in Ukraine, laying out the challenges billionaire Elon Musk will face if he takes over the social media company. The social media company reported 12 million new users, while stating that daily usage was miscounted for the last three years
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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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FakeBuster: IIT Ropar, Australian Researchers Develop Software to Identify Imposters During Virtual Calls
Not only does FakeBuster expose imposters but also detects faces manipulated on social media to defame or crack a joke at someone. The FakeBuster could be seen as the way forward, especially in current times when most of the work and official meetings happen online.
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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.
