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Deepfake row: Govt advisory for social media companies in two days

The government held another round of meeting with social media platforms to review progress made by them in tackling deepfake issue.

published on : 6th December 2023
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Canada says Google will pay $74 million annually to Canadian news industry under new online law

The agreement removes a threat by Google to block the ability to search for Canadian news on Google in Canada.

published on : 30th November 2023
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Ukraine says spy chief’s wife is being treated for poisoning with heavy metals

Earlier this year, Lt. Gen. Kyrylo Budanov told Ukrainian media that military intelligence chief had survived 10 assassination attempts carried out by the Russian State Security Service, or FSB.

published on : 29th November 2023
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Russia puts Meta spokesperson Andy Stone on wanted list 

The interior ministry’s database doesn't give details of the case against Stone, stating only that he is wanted on criminal charges. Meta didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.

published on : 27th November 2023
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Court document claims Meta knowingly designed its platforms to hook kids, reports say

Company documents cited in the complaint described several Meta officials acknowledging the company designed its products to exploit shortcomings in youthful psychology...

published on : 27th November 2023
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Rewinding & reliving

It’s a trip down the ’90s for rock-loving Bengalureans as Westlife, Deep Purple, and Goo Goo Dolls come to the city.

published on : 25th November 2023
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Country’s metal sector growing in double digits: Indian Institute of Metals vice president Sajjan Jindal

Odisha has emerged as a hub in both ferrous and non-ferrous sectors

published on : 23rd November 2023
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Kerala police seek data from Meta on fake ID use in Youth Congress election

Highly-placed sources said the arrests would be made once the investigators garner incriminating evidence against those involved in the offence.

published on : 22nd November 2023
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How Google, Meta, TikTok, Apple generated billions in fines but haven't paid them yet

The problem is constant, global and involves tech companies of all sizes, not just the big four.

published on : 19th November 2023
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‘Will meet social media players on deepfake issue’: IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

The government’s action followed the viral spread of a deepfake video featuring actor Rashmika Mandanna on social media platforms.

published on : 19th November 2023
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Social media titans caught in Gaza storm over content

The problems have cast a harsh light on content moderation policies at the big platforms after a big cost-cutting campaign last year saw trust and safety teams gutted.

published on : 18th November 2023
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Once OBCs, Dalits and tribals learn about their actual population, country will change: Rahul

"The day our government comes to power in Delhi, the first signature will be on the (order directing) caste census," Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said at a rally in Chhattisgarh's Bemetara district.

published on : 15th November 2023
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On the trail of Rashmika Mandanna deep fake video: Delhi Police writes to Meta for URL

The Delhi Commission for Women too had on Friday sent a notice to the city police in connection with the video, seeking action against the people involved in the act.

published on : 11th November 2023
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Social media eats into revenue of classified companies like 99 acres

The new generation prefers to spend more and more of their time on social media apps and networks, giving an edge to these networks as far as pushing classified ads is concerned.

published on : 9th November 2023
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To help 2024 voters, Meta says it will begin labeling political ads that use AI-generated imagery

Under the new policy by Meta, labels acknowledging the use of AI will appear on users' screens when they click on ads. The rule takes effect sometime in the new year and will be applied worldwide.

published on : 9th November 2023
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An array of artistic expressions

The recently concluded Design Democracy 2023 event at N Convention Centre celebrated the realms of design, art and innovation.

published on : 31st October 2023
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Heavy metal link to chronic kidney disease in Cuttack district: Study

The study examined the heavy metal concentration of commonly consumed and locally grown food crops in chronic kidney disease (CKD) endemic areas of Cuttack district.

published on : 28th October 2023
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Meta takes down pro-Palestinian account with 6 million followers, cites security breach

The account @eye.on.palestine which had over 6 million followers on Instagram went dark on Wednesday

published on : 26th October 2023
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'Damaging their mental health': Dozens of US states sue Meta over harm to children

Meta has been accused of harming young people’s mental health by knowingly designing features on Instagram and Facebook that addict children to its platforms.

published on : 24th October 2023
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EU opens disinformation probes into Meta, TikTok

The EU launched a similar probe into billionaire mogul Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly Twitter, last week.

published on : 19th October 2023
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