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MeitY Proposes New Rules to Detect and Track AI-Generated Deepfakes
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has proposed new rules for “synthetically generated information,” such as deepfakes, on Wednesday. These have been proposed as an amendment to the IT Rules, 2021, bringing artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content under the purview of the Indian Government and the legal system.
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Myanmar's Military Junta Faces Biggest Threat To Its Power Since 2021 Coup: Report
The ruling Junta in Myanmar has been losing vital military locations and border towns to well-armed ethnic militias that have collaborated with resistance forces to launch massive new offensives in recent weeks, CNN reported.
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Fact-Check Provision In New IT Rules Is Press Censorship: Newspapers Body
The Indian Newspaper Society on Wednesday said the provision in IT Rules, 2021 amendments allowing a fact-check body to label contents related to it "fake" or "misleading" is tantamount to "censorship" and violates of freedom of expression.
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Government Moots Self-Regulatory Mechanism, Mandatory Verification for Online Gaming Firms
The government on Monday proposed a self-regulatory mechanism for online gaming firms in India as part of the draft online gaming rules. The upcoming rules will also require mandatory verification of players while firms will have to provide a physical Indian address. Meanwhile, the proposed amendments envisage that an online gaming intermediary wil...
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Centre Issued A Total Of 105 Directions To Social Media Firms Since 2021
The government has issued 105 directions to social media platforms under the new Information Technology (IT) rules that came into effect in February last year, Parliament was informed on Friday.
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Government Issued 105 Blocking Orders to Social Media Firms Under New IT Rules
Government has issued 105 directions to social media platforms under the new IT rules, MoS for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said in his written reply to Rajya Sabha. Chandrasekhar said that the government's policies are aimed at ensuring open, safe and trusted and accountable internet for its users.
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WhatsApp Bans Over 22 Lakh Indian Accounts In June 2022
The new, tougher IT rules, which came into effect last year, mandate large digital platforms (with over 50 lakh users) to publish compliance reports every month, mentioning the details of complaints received and action taken.
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Airbnb Permanently Bans Party Events, Breaking Rules May Lead to Account Suspension
Airbnb has announced a permanent ban parties at the properties rented out globally through its app. Under the new policy, the rental platform will also lift its 16-person cap at rental properties. People breaking the rules will face consequences from account suspension to full removal from the platform.
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F1 22 Announced, Releasing July 1; to Feature VR Support on PC, Updated Gameplay, More
F1 22 will be released on July 1, EA announced on Thursday. The upcoming title will feature updated gameplay and new rules, with redesigned cars. PC gamers will gain VR compatibility with F1 22. Pre-orders are now open on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X.
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Don’t Intend to Make Verification of Social Media Users Mandatory: MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar in Lok Sabha
Government does not intend to make social media users' verification mandatory in view of the privacy issue, Minister of State for Electronic and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar told Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
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WhatsApp Working on Yearly Terms of Service Reminder Feature, Disables Quick Replies for Non Business Users
WhatsApp is reportedly working on adding a new entry to the apps settings, as a yearly reminder of the WhatsApp Terms of Service, according to a feature tracker. The entry will only be accessible to users in India, in order to comply with the IT Rules, according to the feature tracker. WhatsApp has also disabled access to the Quick Reply feature th...
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Chinese EdTech Giant New Oriental Laid Off 60,000 Staff After China’s Education Crackdown, Says Founder
Chinese EdTech company New Oriental fired 60,000 employees and saw its operating income plunge by 80 percent after Beijing enforced new sweeping rules on the country's private education industry that barred for-profit tutoring last year, according to its founder.
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Virat Kohli Dismissal In India vs New Zealand 2nd Test: Here Is How The World Reacted
Third umpire took his time and after several replays he came to the conclusion that he didn't have enough evidence to overturn the on-field umpire's call. Virat Kohli was given out. Here is how the world reacted to Kohli's dismissal in Mumbai Test.
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"It's A Massive Blow": Wasim Jaffer On KL Rahul's Injury Ahead Of NZ Test Series
IND vs NZ: Former India batter Wasim Jaffer feels KL Rahul's injury, which ruled him out of the Test series against New Zealand, is a big blow for India as the batter has been in form.
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T20 World Cup 2021, India vs New Zealand: Martin Guptill Doubtful For India Clash After Suffering Toe Injury
India vs New Zealand: If Guptill is ruled out of the India clash, it will be a big blow for the Kiwis, who had lost their pace spearhead Lockie Ferguson before the Pakistan match due to a calf muscle injury.
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MeitY Proposes New Rules to Detect and Track AI-Generated Deepfakes
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has proposed new rules for “synthetically generated information,” such as deepfakes, on Wednesday. These have been proposed as an amendment to the IT Rules, 2021, bringing artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content under the purview of the Indian Government and the legal system.
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Myanmar's Military Junta Faces Biggest Threat To Its Power Since 2021 Coup: Report
The ruling Junta in Myanmar has been losing vital military locations and border towns to well-armed ethnic militias that have collaborated with resistance forces to launch massive new offensives in recent weeks, CNN reported.
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Fact-Check Provision In New IT Rules Is Press Censorship: Newspapers Body
The Indian Newspaper Society on Wednesday said the provision in IT Rules, 2021 amendments allowing a fact-check body to label contents related to it "fake" or "misleading" is tantamount to "censorship" and violates of freedom of expression.
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Government Moots Self-Regulatory Mechanism, Mandatory Verification for Online Gaming Firms
The government on Monday proposed a self-regulatory mechanism for online gaming firms in India as part of the draft online gaming rules. The upcoming rules will also require mandatory verification of players while firms will have to provide a physical Indian address. Meanwhile, the proposed amendments envisage that an online gaming intermediary wil...
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Centre Issued A Total Of 105 Directions To Social Media Firms Since 2021
The government has issued 105 directions to social media platforms under the new Information Technology (IT) rules that came into effect in February last year, Parliament was informed on Friday.
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Government Issued 105 Blocking Orders to Social Media Firms Under New IT Rules
Government has issued 105 directions to social media platforms under the new IT rules, MoS for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said in his written reply to Rajya Sabha. Chandrasekhar said that the government's policies are aimed at ensuring open, safe and trusted and accountable internet for its users.
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WhatsApp Bans Over 22 Lakh Indian Accounts In June 2022
The new, tougher IT rules, which came into effect last year, mandate large digital platforms (with over 50 lakh users) to publish compliance reports every month, mentioning the details of complaints received and action taken.
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Airbnb Permanently Bans Party Events, Breaking Rules May Lead to Account Suspension
Airbnb has announced a permanent ban parties at the properties rented out globally through its app. Under the new policy, the rental platform will also lift its 16-person cap at rental properties. People breaking the rules will face consequences from account suspension to full removal from the platform.
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F1 22 Announced, Releasing July 1; to Feature VR Support on PC, Updated Gameplay, More
F1 22 will be released on July 1, EA announced on Thursday. The upcoming title will feature updated gameplay and new rules, with redesigned cars. PC gamers will gain VR compatibility with F1 22. Pre-orders are now open on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X.
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Don’t Intend to Make Verification of Social Media Users Mandatory: MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar in Lok Sabha
Government does not intend to make social media users' verification mandatory in view of the privacy issue, Minister of State for Electronic and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar told Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
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WhatsApp Working on Yearly Terms of Service Reminder Feature, Disables Quick Replies for Non Business Users
WhatsApp is reportedly working on adding a new entry to the apps settings, as a yearly reminder of the WhatsApp Terms of Service, according to a feature tracker. The entry will only be accessible to users in India, in order to comply with the IT Rules, according to the feature tracker. WhatsApp has also disabled access to the Quick Reply feature th...
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Chinese EdTech Giant New Oriental Laid Off 60,000 Staff After China’s Education Crackdown, Says Founder
Chinese EdTech company New Oriental fired 60,000 employees and saw its operating income plunge by 80 percent after Beijing enforced new sweeping rules on the country's private education industry that barred for-profit tutoring last year, according to its founder.
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Virat Kohli Dismissal In India vs New Zealand 2nd Test: Here Is How The World Reacted
Third umpire took his time and after several replays he came to the conclusion that he didn't have enough evidence to overturn the on-field umpire's call. Virat Kohli was given out. Here is how the world reacted to Kohli's dismissal in Mumbai Test.
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"It's A Massive Blow": Wasim Jaffer On KL Rahul's Injury Ahead Of NZ Test Series
IND vs NZ: Former India batter Wasim Jaffer feels KL Rahul's injury, which ruled him out of the Test series against New Zealand, is a big blow for India as the batter has been in form.
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T20 World Cup 2021, India vs New Zealand: Martin Guptill Doubtful For India Clash After Suffering Toe Injury
India vs New Zealand: If Guptill is ruled out of the India clash, it will be a big blow for the Kiwis, who had lost their pace spearhead Lockie Ferguson before the Pakistan match due to a calf muscle injury.
