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New York Seeks Dismissal Of Lawsuit By Elon Musk's X Over Hate Speech Law
New York asked a judge on Monday to dismiss a lawsuit by Elon Musk's X to void a state law requiring social media companies to disclose how they monitor hate speech, extremism, harassment, foreign political interference and disinformation.
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Meta, TikTok Agree To Obey Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban
Tech giants Meta and TikTok said Tuesday they will obey Australia's under-16 social media ban but warned the landmark laws could prove difficult to enforce.
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Centre's Key Changes To Content Rules After Legal Fight With Elon Musk's X
Following a legal battle with Elon Musk's X over social media guidelines, the Centre has made key amendments to the Information Technology law to "enhance transparency, accountability and safeguards".
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"Best Decision Ever": Barack Obama's 33rd Anniversary Post For Wife Michelle
Barack and Michelle Obama have marked a personal milestone, celebrating 33 years of marriage. The former US President shared a message for his wife.
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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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'New Regime Has No Basis In Law': Elon Musk's X On High Court Order
X, Twitter in its past avatar, has said it is "deeply concerned" by last week's Karnataka High Court order - that 'social media companies cannot be allowed to work unregulated in India'.
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Trump Adviser's "Crap Note" Jibe After X Fact-Checks His Anti-India Post
US President Donald Trump's senior trade adviser, Peter Navarro, got fact-checked on Elon Musk's X over his anti-India post over New Delhi's Russian oil imports.
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Mohammed Shami Breaks Silence On Consuming Energy Drink During Ramzan, Says "Even Our Law..."
Mohammed Shami was severely criticised on social media after he was spotted consuming an energy drink while playing a match for India during the holy month of Ramzan.
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South Korea Passes Bill Banning Mobile Phones In School Classrooms
South Korea has passed a bill banning the use of mobile phones in school classrooms nationwide, officials said Thursday, joining other countries in efforts to curb social media use among minors.
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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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A New Covfefe? Donald Trump's Latest One-Word Post Confuses Internet
The term even trended on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit, with users sharing memes and jokes about the mysterious post.
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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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Spanish Teen Being Investigated Over Nude AI Images Of Classmates
Spanish police said Sunday they were investigating a 17-year-old on suspicion of using artificial intelligence to deepfake nude images of female classmates for sale.
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Meta To Ban Political Advertisements In EU From October, Cites Legal Issues
Meta Platforms will end political, electoral, social issue advertising on its platform in the European Union in early October because of the legal uncertainties due to EU rules targeting political advertising, the US social media company said.
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This US State's Social Media Age Check Law Gets Court Approval
A three-judge panel of the 5th Circuit US Court of Appeals overruled a decision by a federal district judge to block the 2024 law from going into effect.
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New York Seeks Dismissal Of Lawsuit By Elon Musk's X Over Hate Speech Law
New York asked a judge on Monday to dismiss a lawsuit by Elon Musk's X to void a state law requiring social media companies to disclose how they monitor hate speech, extremism, harassment, foreign political interference and disinformation.
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Meta, TikTok Agree To Obey Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban
Tech giants Meta and TikTok said Tuesday they will obey Australia's under-16 social media ban but warned the landmark laws could prove difficult to enforce.
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Centre's Key Changes To Content Rules After Legal Fight With Elon Musk's X
Following a legal battle with Elon Musk's X over social media guidelines, the Centre has made key amendments to the Information Technology law to "enhance transparency, accountability and safeguards".
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"Best Decision Ever": Barack Obama's 33rd Anniversary Post For Wife Michelle
Barack and Michelle Obama have marked a personal milestone, celebrating 33 years of marriage. The former US President shared a message for his wife.
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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
-
'New Regime Has No Basis In Law': Elon Musk's X On High Court Order
X, Twitter in its past avatar, has said it is "deeply concerned" by last week's Karnataka High Court order - that 'social media companies cannot be allowed to work unregulated in India'.
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Trump Adviser's "Crap Note" Jibe After X Fact-Checks His Anti-India Post
US President Donald Trump's senior trade adviser, Peter Navarro, got fact-checked on Elon Musk's X over his anti-India post over New Delhi's Russian oil imports.
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Mohammed Shami Breaks Silence On Consuming Energy Drink During Ramzan, Says "Even Our Law..."
Mohammed Shami was severely criticised on social media after he was spotted consuming an energy drink while playing a match for India during the holy month of Ramzan.
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South Korea Passes Bill Banning Mobile Phones In School Classrooms
South Korea has passed a bill banning the use of mobile phones in school classrooms nationwide, officials said Thursday, joining other countries in efforts to curb social media use among minors.
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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.
-
A New Covfefe? Donald Trump's Latest One-Word Post Confuses Internet
The term even trended on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit, with users sharing memes and jokes about the mysterious post.
-
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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Spanish Teen Being Investigated Over Nude AI Images Of Classmates
Spanish police said Sunday they were investigating a 17-year-old on suspicion of using artificial intelligence to deepfake nude images of female classmates for sale.
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Meta To Ban Political Advertisements In EU From October, Cites Legal Issues
Meta Platforms will end political, electoral, social issue advertising on its platform in the European Union in early October because of the legal uncertainties due to EU rules targeting political advertising, the US social media company said.
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This US State's Social Media Age Check Law Gets Court Approval
A three-judge panel of the 5th Circuit US Court of Appeals overruled a decision by a federal district judge to block the 2024 law from going into effect.
