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Zohran Mamdani's Last Name Reflects Centuries Of Trade, Cultural Exchange
When Zohran Mamdani announced his candidacy for mayor of New York City, political observers noted his progressive platform and legislative record. But understanding his background requires examining rich cultural tapestry woven into his very surname.
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Explained: How Australia's Social Media Ban For Kids Under 16 Will Work
From December 10, young teenagers in Australia will be banned, under new legislation, from social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok - one of the toughest online crackdowns in the democratic world.
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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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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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YouTube Exemption From Australian Teen Social Media Ban Opposed by Regulator
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, called on the government to reverse its controversial exemption for YouTube from a social media ban for under-16s. In a blog post, YouTube said Inman Grant’s comments ignored the benefits YouTube offered to school students and teachers.
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AI Music Deepfakes: Easy To Spot, Hard To Stop
The music industry is fighting on platforms, through the courts and with legislators in a bid to prevent the theft and misuse of art from generative AI -- but it remains an uphill battle.
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Big Tech Opposes YouTube Exemption from Australia's Ban on Social Media for Children
Facebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms, Snapchat and TikTok believe Australia should not exempt YouTube from its decision to ban social media for minors. YouTube stands to be exempted from the ban as it is considered a key educational tool and is the only service allowed for children as part of a family account with parental supervision rights...
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Meta Says App Stores Should Police Australia Under-16 Social Media Ban
Australia will impose a ban on social media for people aged under 16 despite calls by Meta Platforms for it to consider shifting responsibility for policing. The legislation will be brought before parliament in the week beginning November 18.
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Australia Proposes 'World-Leading' Ban on Social Media for Children Under 16
Australia is trialing an age-verification system to assist in blocking children from accessing social media platforms, as part of a range of measures that include some of the toughest controls imposed by any country to date.
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Elon Musk Calls Australian Government 'Fascists' Over New Misinformation Law
Elon Musk, owner of social media platform X, on Friday called Australia's centre-left government "fascists" over proposed legislation to slap fines on social media firms for failing to prevent the spread of misinformation online.
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ByteDance Prefers TikTok Shutdown In US Rather Than Selling It: Report
TikTok owner ByteDance would prefer shutting down its loss-making app rather than sell it if the Chinese company exhausts all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US, four sources said.
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"Situation Not Good For Parliament": PM Modi On 'Disruptions' By MPs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he was happy that Parliament and state legislatures were working towards realisation of the goal of one nation, one legislative platform'.
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"Will Be Joining BJP Soon": Gujarat AAP MLA Bhupendra Bhayani Resigns
In a jolt to the Aam Aadmi Party in Gujarat, its MLA Bhupendra Bhupendra Bhayani resigned as member of the state legislative assembly and primary membership of the party on Wednesday, claiming AAP was not the right platform to serve people.
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Canada to Stop Spending on Facebook and Instagram Ads
The Canadian government will stop spending some CAD 10 million (nearly Rs. 62 crore) per year on Facebook and Instagram ads amid a dispute over a new law on paying online news publishers that the Meta-owned platforms have opposed, Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez said on Wednesday.
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Facebook, Instagram to End News Access in Canada Over Incoming Law on Paying Publishers
Facebook and Instagram users in Canada will be blocked from viewing Canadian news soon after parliament-approved legislation requiring internet giants to pay news publishers comes into effect. The legislation, known as the Online News Act, was approved by the Senate upper chamber earlier on Thursday.
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Zohran Mamdani's Last Name Reflects Centuries Of Trade, Cultural Exchange
When Zohran Mamdani announced his candidacy for mayor of New York City, political observers noted his progressive platform and legislative record. But understanding his background requires examining rich cultural tapestry woven into his very surname.
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Explained: How Australia's Social Media Ban For Kids Under 16 Will Work
From December 10, young teenagers in Australia will be banned, under new legislation, from social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok - one of the toughest online crackdowns in the democratic world.
-
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
-
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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YouTube Exemption From Australian Teen Social Media Ban Opposed by Regulator
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, called on the government to reverse its controversial exemption for YouTube from a social media ban for under-16s. In a blog post, YouTube said Inman Grant’s comments ignored the benefits YouTube offered to school students and teachers.
-
AI Music Deepfakes: Easy To Spot, Hard To Stop
The music industry is fighting on platforms, through the courts and with legislators in a bid to prevent the theft and misuse of art from generative AI -- but it remains an uphill battle.
-
Big Tech Opposes YouTube Exemption from Australia's Ban on Social Media for Children
Facebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms, Snapchat and TikTok believe Australia should not exempt YouTube from its decision to ban social media for minors. YouTube stands to be exempted from the ban as it is considered a key educational tool and is the only service allowed for children as part of a family account with parental supervision rights...
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Meta Says App Stores Should Police Australia Under-16 Social Media Ban
Australia will impose a ban on social media for people aged under 16 despite calls by Meta Platforms for it to consider shifting responsibility for policing. The legislation will be brought before parliament in the week beginning November 18.
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Australia Proposes 'World-Leading' Ban on Social Media for Children Under 16
Australia is trialing an age-verification system to assist in blocking children from accessing social media platforms, as part of a range of measures that include some of the toughest controls imposed by any country to date.
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Elon Musk Calls Australian Government 'Fascists' Over New Misinformation Law
Elon Musk, owner of social media platform X, on Friday called Australia's centre-left government "fascists" over proposed legislation to slap fines on social media firms for failing to prevent the spread of misinformation online.
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ByteDance Prefers TikTok Shutdown In US Rather Than Selling It: Report
TikTok owner ByteDance would prefer shutting down its loss-making app rather than sell it if the Chinese company exhausts all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US, four sources said.
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"Situation Not Good For Parliament": PM Modi On 'Disruptions' By MPs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he was happy that Parliament and state legislatures were working towards realisation of the goal of one nation, one legislative platform'.
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"Will Be Joining BJP Soon": Gujarat AAP MLA Bhupendra Bhayani Resigns
In a jolt to the Aam Aadmi Party in Gujarat, its MLA Bhupendra Bhupendra Bhayani resigned as member of the state legislative assembly and primary membership of the party on Wednesday, claiming AAP was not the right platform to serve people.
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Canada to Stop Spending on Facebook and Instagram Ads
The Canadian government will stop spending some CAD 10 million (nearly Rs. 62 crore) per year on Facebook and Instagram ads amid a dispute over a new law on paying online news publishers that the Meta-owned platforms have opposed, Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez said on Wednesday.
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Facebook, Instagram to End News Access in Canada Over Incoming Law on Paying Publishers
Facebook and Instagram users in Canada will be blocked from viewing Canadian news soon after parliament-approved legislation requiring internet giants to pay news publishers comes into effect. The legislation, known as the Online News Act, was approved by the Senate upper chamber earlier on Thursday.
