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YouTube Is Recommending AI Trash To Millions, Study Reveals
A Kapwing study reveals that over 20 percent of videos recommended to new YouTube users are low-quality, AI-generated content, raising concerns about the dominance of "AI slop" and its impact on the platform's video discovery systems.
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MeitY Issues Compliance Reminder to Online Platforms Over Obscene Content
MeitY issued a statutory advisory reminding all intermediaries of the mandatory due diligence under the IT Act, 2000, and the IT Rules, 2021, amendment. The ministry reiterated a strict 24-hour takedown requirement for content depicting identifiable individuals in sexual acts or impersonations, including digitally altered or AI-generated material. ...
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Army Personnel Can Now Use Instagram, But There Are Conditions
The army has made a significant change to its policy on the use of social media: soldiers and officers are allowed to use Instagram for viewing and monitoring purposes only, sources said.
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Income Tax Officers To Access Your Bank, Social Media Accounts? A Fact Check
PIB clarified that Income Tax officials cannot access social media or email data of taxpayers unless a formal search operation is underway.
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From Legislation To Surveillance: How Andhra And Telangana Are Regulating Social Media
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are taking bold, but very different approaches to regulating social media. Andhra Pradesh is pursuing comprehensive new legislation to curb misinformation, while Telangana is moving to enhance surveillance
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CBSE Invites Class 9-12 Students To Join Its Podcasts And Digital Outreach
CBSE said the initiative is intended to give students a platform to express themselves while contributing to its outreach efforts.
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Brazil Passes Law Expanding Social Media Protections For Minors
Brazil's lower house approved legislation on Wednesday expanding requirements for digital platforms to protect minors, after a prominent social media influencer allegedly sexually exploited a child.
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France Probes Death Of Man On Live Video Stream After Violence And Humiliations
French authorities are investigating the death of a man during a live video stream on the Kick live streaming platform, where he had regularly been shown enduring violence and humiliations.
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Why Gen Alpha Will Be The Most Watched Generation In Human History
From smart toys and virtual assistants to personalised learning platforms, Gen Alpha is surrounded by AI-powered devices.
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"Helmet Peheniye, Saiyaara Ko Bhi Pehnaiye ": UP Police's Twist On Blockbuster Scene Wins Internet
The Uttar Pradesh Police in a post on X borrowed a scene from the film Saiyaara to promote the importance of wearing helmets while riding two-wheelers.
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Why GenZ Is Sharing Personal Data With Companies Willingly
A significant portion of Gen Z is open to sharing personal data, with 88% willing to share information with social media companies in exchange for incentives. This demographic shift is changing the way companies approach data collection.
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How US Social Media Firms Use American Law To Disregard Laws Of Other Nations
Social media platforms tend not to be that bothered by national boundaries.
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Why Elon Musk's Trans Daughter Snubbed X For Rivals Bluesky, Threads
Vivian Jenna Wilson, the 20-year-old estranged daughter of Elon Musk, has made it clear that she wants nothing to do with her father- or his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter). Instead, she has found a digital home on rival platforms like Me
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After Massive Cyberattack Hits X, Elon Musk Claims A Ukraine Link
Elon Musk has alleged that the massive cyberattack that targeted his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), had digital traces originating from Ukraine.
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Opinion | Digital Anarchy Is Exposing Youth To Dangerous Content
The lack of accountability among social media platforms has led to the unchecked proliferation of content related to violence, pornography, misinformation, and cybercrime.
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YouTube Is Recommending AI Trash To Millions, Study Reveals
A Kapwing study reveals that over 20 percent of videos recommended to new YouTube users are low-quality, AI-generated content, raising concerns about the dominance of "AI slop" and its impact on the platform's video discovery systems.
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MeitY Issues Compliance Reminder to Online Platforms Over Obscene Content
MeitY issued a statutory advisory reminding all intermediaries of the mandatory due diligence under the IT Act, 2000, and the IT Rules, 2021, amendment. The ministry reiterated a strict 24-hour takedown requirement for content depicting identifiable individuals in sexual acts or impersonations, including digitally altered or AI-generated material. ...
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Army Personnel Can Now Use Instagram, But There Are Conditions
The army has made a significant change to its policy on the use of social media: soldiers and officers are allowed to use Instagram for viewing and monitoring purposes only, sources said.
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Income Tax Officers To Access Your Bank, Social Media Accounts? A Fact Check
PIB clarified that Income Tax officials cannot access social media or email data of taxpayers unless a formal search operation is underway.
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From Legislation To Surveillance: How Andhra And Telangana Are Regulating Social Media
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are taking bold, but very different approaches to regulating social media. Andhra Pradesh is pursuing comprehensive new legislation to curb misinformation, while Telangana is moving to enhance surveillance
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CBSE Invites Class 9-12 Students To Join Its Podcasts And Digital Outreach
CBSE said the initiative is intended to give students a platform to express themselves while contributing to its outreach efforts.
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Brazil Passes Law Expanding Social Media Protections For Minors
Brazil's lower house approved legislation on Wednesday expanding requirements for digital platforms to protect minors, after a prominent social media influencer allegedly sexually exploited a child.
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France Probes Death Of Man On Live Video Stream After Violence And Humiliations
French authorities are investigating the death of a man during a live video stream on the Kick live streaming platform, where he had regularly been shown enduring violence and humiliations.
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Why Gen Alpha Will Be The Most Watched Generation In Human History
From smart toys and virtual assistants to personalised learning platforms, Gen Alpha is surrounded by AI-powered devices.
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"Helmet Peheniye, Saiyaara Ko Bhi Pehnaiye ": UP Police's Twist On Blockbuster Scene Wins Internet
The Uttar Pradesh Police in a post on X borrowed a scene from the film Saiyaara to promote the importance of wearing helmets while riding two-wheelers.
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Why GenZ Is Sharing Personal Data With Companies Willingly
A significant portion of Gen Z is open to sharing personal data, with 88% willing to share information with social media companies in exchange for incentives. This demographic shift is changing the way companies approach data collection.
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How US Social Media Firms Use American Law To Disregard Laws Of Other Nations
Social media platforms tend not to be that bothered by national boundaries.
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Why Elon Musk's Trans Daughter Snubbed X For Rivals Bluesky, Threads
Vivian Jenna Wilson, the 20-year-old estranged daughter of Elon Musk, has made it clear that she wants nothing to do with her father- or his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter). Instead, she has found a digital home on rival platforms like Me
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After Massive Cyberattack Hits X, Elon Musk Claims A Ukraine Link
Elon Musk has alleged that the massive cyberattack that targeted his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), had digital traces originating from Ukraine.
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Opinion | Digital Anarchy Is Exposing Youth To Dangerous Content
The lack of accountability among social media platforms has led to the unchecked proliferation of content related to violence, pornography, misinformation, and cybercrime.
