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7 Unique Things About China That Tourists Find Fascinating
With its enormous size and buzzing lifestyle, China never fails to amaze or shock first time travellers. Here is what you can expect in this Asian country.
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Google Brings Major Changes to Play Store Operations in the US After Epic Games Ruling
Starting October 29, Google can no longer restrict the use of alternative payment systems in the US Play Store. Also, the tech giant can not force the developers to use Google Play Billing for payments. The latest update is in line with an injunction resulting from the Epic vs. Google case. Google has listed out the changes being made today on this...
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YouTube to Enforce Stricter Age Restrictions on Violent Gaming Videos, Livestreams
YouTube will introduce stricter content rules from November 17 to limit video game footage featuring “graphic violence.” The updated policy, part of efforts to protect younger viewers, expands existing Community Guidelines to cover more forms of violent depictions. It will target scenes showing realistic human characters being tortured or large...
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Is Internet Entering Its Victorian Era Amid Social Media Restrictions?
Australia was the first to announce restrictions on people under 16 having a social media account.
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OpenAI Prepares Adult-Only ChatGPT With Personalities and Erotic Roleplay Options
OpenAI is reportedly developing a ChatGPT experience tailored for adults. CEO Sam Altman said the company is easing restrictions for verified adults, allowing the chatbot to adopt personalities and even engage in erotic conversations. Altman clarified that these features will remain opt-in and possible only after strict safeguards for minors, inclu...
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Is Taliban's Social Media Ban Based on China Model? Here's The Inside Story
The Taliban plunged Afghanistan into a 48-hour internet blackout last week, and now access is restricted to several social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat.
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OpenAI Introduces Parental Controls for Minor ChatGPT Users, Lets Parents Link Accounts
OpenAI has rolled out new parental controls for ChatGPT, weeks after first announcing them in response to concerns around minors’ safety. The controls let parents link accounts with teenagers, restrict features like Voice Mode and image generation, and set Quiet Hours. All teen accounts also get stricter safeguards by default, with OpenAI also bu...
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OpenAI Plans Stricter Protections for Teens, Expands Privacy for Adult Users
OpenAI on Tuesday announced new safety measures for children and teenagers using ChatGPT, while confirming a different approach for adults. The company said users over 18 will be treated “like adults,” meaning the chatbot may provide sensitive information, such as on self-harm, if framed as educational. OpenAI also teased a privilege system res...
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Internet Suspended, Exams Postponed After J&K Unrest Over AAP MLA's Arrest
Curfew-like restrictions have been imposed, and internet services have been suspended in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district following massive protests and clashes over the arrest of Aam Aadmi Party MLA, Mehraj Malik.
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Protests in J&K Over AAP Legislator's Arrest, Cops Resort To Lathicharge
Massive protests erupted in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district against the arrest of the lone AAP MLA Mehraj Malik under the stringent Public Safety Act, with authorities imposing restrictions and clamping down internet services.
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Real Or Fake? Video Claiming To Show Shah Jahan And Mumtaz's Graves Breaks Internet
A viral video claims to show Shah Jahan and Mumtaz's real graves inside Taj Mahal. Here's what ASI clarified about the secret chamber and the truth.
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WhatsApp Restrictions Worldwide: From China's Full Ban to UAE's Partial Ban
Russia on Wednesday became the latest country to restrict some WhatsApp calls, accusing the Meta-owned platform of failing to share information in fraud and terrorism cases.
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Russia Imposes Partial Restrictions on WhatsApp, Telegram Voice Calls
Russia, through its media and internet regulator, Roskomnadzor, has reportedly imposed a partial restriction on voice calls made via two instant messaging apps, WhatsApp and Telegram. The regulator said that it took this step to better fight crime. Moreover, the regulator said that several law enforcement agencies and citizens appealed that the two...
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YouTube Brings AI-Powered Age Estimation to Enable Features to Protect Teens
YouTube is launching a new age verification feature in the US, utilising machine learning to estimate users' ages. This technology aims to ensure age-appropriate content is displayed for younger viewers, and is designed to bypass instances where users may have provided incorrect birthdates to circumvent age restrictions.
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Tight Security, Internet Suspended In Haryana's Nuh Ahead Of Brij Mandal Yatra
Authorities have imposed multiple restrictions and heightened security in Haryana's Nuh district to ensure the peaceful conduct of the Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra scheduled for Monday, officials said.
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7 Unique Things About China That Tourists Find Fascinating
With its enormous size and buzzing lifestyle, China never fails to amaze or shock first time travellers. Here is what you can expect in this Asian country.
-
Google Brings Major Changes to Play Store Operations in the US After Epic Games Ruling
Starting October 29, Google can no longer restrict the use of alternative payment systems in the US Play Store. Also, the tech giant can not force the developers to use Google Play Billing for payments. The latest update is in line with an injunction resulting from the Epic vs. Google case. Google has listed out the changes being made today on this...
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YouTube to Enforce Stricter Age Restrictions on Violent Gaming Videos, Livestreams
YouTube will introduce stricter content rules from November 17 to limit video game footage featuring “graphic violence.” The updated policy, part of efforts to protect younger viewers, expands existing Community Guidelines to cover more forms of violent depictions. It will target scenes showing realistic human characters being tortured or large...
-
Is Internet Entering Its Victorian Era Amid Social Media Restrictions?
Australia was the first to announce restrictions on people under 16 having a social media account.
-
OpenAI Prepares Adult-Only ChatGPT With Personalities and Erotic Roleplay Options
OpenAI is reportedly developing a ChatGPT experience tailored for adults. CEO Sam Altman said the company is easing restrictions for verified adults, allowing the chatbot to adopt personalities and even engage in erotic conversations. Altman clarified that these features will remain opt-in and possible only after strict safeguards for minors, inclu...
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Is Taliban's Social Media Ban Based on China Model? Here's The Inside Story
The Taliban plunged Afghanistan into a 48-hour internet blackout last week, and now access is restricted to several social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat.
-
OpenAI Introduces Parental Controls for Minor ChatGPT Users, Lets Parents Link Accounts
OpenAI has rolled out new parental controls for ChatGPT, weeks after first announcing them in response to concerns around minors’ safety. The controls let parents link accounts with teenagers, restrict features like Voice Mode and image generation, and set Quiet Hours. All teen accounts also get stricter safeguards by default, with OpenAI also bu...
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OpenAI Plans Stricter Protections for Teens, Expands Privacy for Adult Users
OpenAI on Tuesday announced new safety measures for children and teenagers using ChatGPT, while confirming a different approach for adults. The company said users over 18 will be treated “like adults,” meaning the chatbot may provide sensitive information, such as on self-harm, if framed as educational. OpenAI also teased a privilege system res...
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Internet Suspended, Exams Postponed After J&K Unrest Over AAP MLA's Arrest
Curfew-like restrictions have been imposed, and internet services have been suspended in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district following massive protests and clashes over the arrest of Aam Aadmi Party MLA, Mehraj Malik.
-
Protests in J&K Over AAP Legislator's Arrest, Cops Resort To Lathicharge
Massive protests erupted in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district against the arrest of the lone AAP MLA Mehraj Malik under the stringent Public Safety Act, with authorities imposing restrictions and clamping down internet services.
-
Real Or Fake? Video Claiming To Show Shah Jahan And Mumtaz's Graves Breaks Internet
A viral video claims to show Shah Jahan and Mumtaz's real graves inside Taj Mahal. Here's what ASI clarified about the secret chamber and the truth.
-
WhatsApp Restrictions Worldwide: From China's Full Ban to UAE's Partial Ban
Russia on Wednesday became the latest country to restrict some WhatsApp calls, accusing the Meta-owned platform of failing to share information in fraud and terrorism cases.
-
Russia Imposes Partial Restrictions on WhatsApp, Telegram Voice Calls
Russia, through its media and internet regulator, Roskomnadzor, has reportedly imposed a partial restriction on voice calls made via two instant messaging apps, WhatsApp and Telegram. The regulator said that it took this step to better fight crime. Moreover, the regulator said that several law enforcement agencies and citizens appealed that the two...
-
YouTube Brings AI-Powered Age Estimation to Enable Features to Protect Teens
YouTube is launching a new age verification feature in the US, utilising machine learning to estimate users' ages. This technology aims to ensure age-appropriate content is displayed for younger viewers, and is designed to bypass instances where users may have provided incorrect birthdates to circumvent age restrictions.
-
Tight Security, Internet Suspended In Haryana's Nuh Ahead Of Brij Mandal Yatra
Authorities have imposed multiple restrictions and heightened security in Haryana's Nuh district to ensure the peaceful conduct of the Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra scheduled for Monday, officials said.
