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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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10 Reasons You Should Never Post Your Boarding Pass Online
Sharing a photo of your boarding pass online may look harmless, but it exposes you to cybercrime, identity theft, and even cancelled trips. From hidden barcodes to loyalty point theft, here are 10 reasons you should think twice before posting it.
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No TikTok, Insta: Chilean School Blocks Phones, Students Reconnect With Real-World Life
The first few days of the digital detox demanded some adaptation, but just a few weeks after its launch, the programme has been well received by students, teachers and parents.
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French Commission Recommends Banning Social Media For Children Under 15
A French parliamentary commission probing the psychological effects of TikTok recommends banning social media for children under 15 and adopting a "digital curfew" for 15- to 18-year-olds, according to a report released Thursday.
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What's Behind Nepal's Protests: Economic Woes, Corruption, Digital Crackdown
Nepali youth, digitally savvy but bowed down by unemployment and limited opportunities, hit a breaking point this week, furious at an elderly ruling class they see as out of touch.
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Tagged "Arrogant", "Rigid", 'Gen Z' Brings Government To Knees In Nepal
Till a few days back, 'Gen Z' was a term widely used in LinkedIn posts to take swipes at young individuals who, a section of Millennials claimed, were too individualistic and carefree to be good employees
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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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Resurrecting the Dead Using AI: What Are Deadbots and Why Are They Stirring Ethical Debate?
Deadbots are trained on the digital footprints of an individual, such as text messages, emails, voice recordings, videos, social media profiles, and more. A large language model (LLM) is trained on this dataset, and it can generate responses that appear similar to what the person would have said, in the manner that they would have said.
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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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Uttarakhand Okays Revisions In Stricter Anti-Conversion Law With Heavy Fines
The Uttarakhand Cabinet on Wednesday approved amendments to the anti-conversion law to make it harsher, with stringent provisions like punishment up to life imprisonment and heavy fines being added to the new bill.
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Tamil Nadu Government Issues Digital Safety Rulebook For Girl Students
Aimed at creating awareness in an age where social media and instant messaging dominate communication, the guide explains various forms of cybercrime including cyber bullying, grooming, stalking, picture morphing, and mobile phone addiction.
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"Kept Masturbating": Gurugram Woman Catches Man Flashing Her, Shares Video
A model and digital content creator has alleged she was sexually harassed while waiting for a cab in Gurugram. The incident occurred last Friday, at around 11 am, when the woman returning from Jaipur was waiting for a cab.
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Watch: Sydney Sweeney Given 'Digital Snan' At Sangam, Video Viral
Noted Hollywood actress, Sydney Sweney, has been given a 'digital snan' in the holy waters of Prayagraj's Sangam.
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"Creepiest Date": Bengaluru Woman Claims Man Tracked Down Her Address, Sent Her Gift
The woman shared the experience on social media, recounting how she had matched with the man on a dating app, exchanged numbers, but was shocked to receive the surprise delivery.
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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
-
10 Reasons You Should Never Post Your Boarding Pass Online
Sharing a photo of your boarding pass online may look harmless, but it exposes you to cybercrime, identity theft, and even cancelled trips. From hidden barcodes to loyalty point theft, here are 10 reasons you should think twice before posting it.
-
No TikTok, Insta: Chilean School Blocks Phones, Students Reconnect With Real-World Life
The first few days of the digital detox demanded some adaptation, but just a few weeks after its launch, the programme has been well received by students, teachers and parents.
-
French Commission Recommends Banning Social Media For Children Under 15
A French parliamentary commission probing the psychological effects of TikTok recommends banning social media for children under 15 and adopting a "digital curfew" for 15- to 18-year-olds, according to a report released Thursday.
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What's Behind Nepal's Protests: Economic Woes, Corruption, Digital Crackdown
Nepali youth, digitally savvy but bowed down by unemployment and limited opportunities, hit a breaking point this week, furious at an elderly ruling class they see as out of touch.
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Tagged "Arrogant", "Rigid", 'Gen Z' Brings Government To Knees In Nepal
Till a few days back, 'Gen Z' was a term widely used in LinkedIn posts to take swipes at young individuals who, a section of Millennials claimed, were too individualistic and carefree to be good employees
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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.
-
Resurrecting the Dead Using AI: What Are Deadbots and Why Are They Stirring Ethical Debate?
Deadbots are trained on the digital footprints of an individual, such as text messages, emails, voice recordings, videos, social media profiles, and more. A large language model (LLM) is trained on this dataset, and it can generate responses that appear similar to what the person would have said, in the manner that they would have said.
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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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Uttarakhand Okays Revisions In Stricter Anti-Conversion Law With Heavy Fines
The Uttarakhand Cabinet on Wednesday approved amendments to the anti-conversion law to make it harsher, with stringent provisions like punishment up to life imprisonment and heavy fines being added to the new bill.
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Tamil Nadu Government Issues Digital Safety Rulebook For Girl Students
Aimed at creating awareness in an age where social media and instant messaging dominate communication, the guide explains various forms of cybercrime including cyber bullying, grooming, stalking, picture morphing, and mobile phone addiction.
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"Kept Masturbating": Gurugram Woman Catches Man Flashing Her, Shares Video
A model and digital content creator has alleged she was sexually harassed while waiting for a cab in Gurugram. The incident occurred last Friday, at around 11 am, when the woman returning from Jaipur was waiting for a cab.
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Watch: Sydney Sweeney Given 'Digital Snan' At Sangam, Video Viral
Noted Hollywood actress, Sydney Sweney, has been given a 'digital snan' in the holy waters of Prayagraj's Sangam.
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"Creepiest Date": Bengaluru Woman Claims Man Tracked Down Her Address, Sent Her Gift
The woman shared the experience on social media, recounting how she had matched with the man on a dating app, exchanged numbers, but was shocked to receive the surprise delivery.
