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Meta, TikTok Under EU Fire For Denying Researchers Access To Public Data
The European Commission said on Friday that US Big Tech giant Meta and Chinese-owned social media app TikTok breach their obligation to grant researchers adequate access to public data under the Digital Services Act (DSA)
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Perplexity’s Comet AI Browser Is Vulnerable to Prompt Injections, Says Brave
A new study by Brave claims that Perplexity’s Comet browser and similar AI-powered browsers could be vulnerable to prompt injections. Researchers demonstrated how malicious instructions hidden in a webpage or image can trick the AI assistant into performing harmful actions, such as accessing emails or social media accounts. The findings highlight...
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Superfood Craze Vs Balanced Nutrition: Are Youth Falling For Quick Fixes?
Trendy "superfoods" like chia, quinoa, and avocado are dominating social media feeds, but are they really better than our traditional Indian staples? Clinical nutritionist Ms. Deepti Khatuja from Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon, explains
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Screen Addiction: Doctor Explains The Silent Crisis Among Youth
Dr. Trideep Choudhury, Consultant Psychiatrist, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, explains why screen addiction is not an official diagnosis but a growing mental health crisis, and how families and schools can intervene early.
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Social Media Claims Strawberries Can Whiten Teeth, But What Does Science Say?
Research shows that while strawberries may remove some superficial stains, they can't change the natural colour of teeth
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Missile Launched From A Drone: Major Boost To India's Military Capabilities
India has successfully test-fired a drone-launched precision-guided missile at a test range in Andhra Pradesh.
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CloudSEK Researchers Expose Social Media-Based Counterfeit Currency Network, Unmasks Perpetrators
CloudSEK, a cybersecurity firm, announced that it has unmasked a syndicate involved in printing and selling counterfeit Indian currency. As per the firm, the group was marketing the fake notes via social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, and even used authentic marketing channels such as Meta ads. As per the report shared by the compa...
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Meta AI Vulnerability That Could Leak Users’ Private Conversations Fixed: Report
Meta AI reportedly had a vulnerability that could be exploited to access other users’ private conversations with the chatbot. As per the report, a researcher found the bug late last year and informed the Menlo Park-based social media giant about it. The company then deployed a fix to the issue in January, and rewarded the researcher for finding t...
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You Might Be Spreading Fake News Online Without Even Realising It: Study
A study finds that people are more likely to share misinformation on social media when it aligns with their moral values, potentially leading to the spread of false information.
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Meta Makes Llama AI Models Available to US Government Agencies
Meta announced making its Llama artificial intelligence (AI) models available to US government agencies and contractors on Monday. The announcement came just days after reports claimed that the company’s open-source AI models were being used by researchers in China for military use. The social media giant highlighted that it will also make its Ll...
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Lounge Pass App Scam Targeting Indian Travellers Uncovered; Reportedly Swindled Rs. 9 Lakhs in One Month
Lounge Pass app scam, a new online scam that involves the eponymous malicious app, has recently been uncovered. The incident came to the surface after an alleged victim of the scam took to social media to share their experience and how they were scammed of a hefty amount. Cybersecurity researchers have now confirmed the existence of the scam which ...
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Chinese-Controlled Bot Army Tries To Influence US Voters: Microsoft Report
An army of Chinese-controlled social media bots is attempting to influence voters in Alabama, Texas and Tennessee, while denigrating Florida Senator Marco Rubio, according to new research published on Wednesday by Microsoft.
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Kamala Harris' '2011 Hit-And-Run' Is Fake News Spread By Russia: Microsoft
A false claim circulating on social media that Kamala Harris left a 13-year-old girl paralysed after an alleged hit-and-run in San Francisco in 2011 is the work of a covert Russian disinformation operation, according to new research by Microsoft.
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Russian Propaganda Group Behind Fake Kamala Harris Hit-And-Run Story: Microsoft
A false claim circulating on social media that Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris left a 13-year-old girl paralyzed after an alleged hit-and-run is the work of a Russian disinformation operation, according to research by Microsoft.
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Gen Z's Favourite Social Media Platforms As Per Data From Pew Research Center
Social media continues to play a crucial role, offering avenues for connection, news consumption, information sharing, and entertainment.
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Meta, TikTok Under EU Fire For Denying Researchers Access To Public Data
The European Commission said on Friday that US Big Tech giant Meta and Chinese-owned social media app TikTok breach their obligation to grant researchers adequate access to public data under the Digital Services Act (DSA)
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Perplexity’s Comet AI Browser Is Vulnerable to Prompt Injections, Says Brave
A new study by Brave claims that Perplexity’s Comet browser and similar AI-powered browsers could be vulnerable to prompt injections. Researchers demonstrated how malicious instructions hidden in a webpage or image can trick the AI assistant into performing harmful actions, such as accessing emails or social media accounts. The findings highlight...
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Superfood Craze Vs Balanced Nutrition: Are Youth Falling For Quick Fixes?
Trendy "superfoods" like chia, quinoa, and avocado are dominating social media feeds, but are they really better than our traditional Indian staples? Clinical nutritionist Ms. Deepti Khatuja from Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon, explains
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Screen Addiction: Doctor Explains The Silent Crisis Among Youth
Dr. Trideep Choudhury, Consultant Psychiatrist, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, explains why screen addiction is not an official diagnosis but a growing mental health crisis, and how families and schools can intervene early.
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Social Media Claims Strawberries Can Whiten Teeth, But What Does Science Say?
Research shows that while strawberries may remove some superficial stains, they can't change the natural colour of teeth
-
Missile Launched From A Drone: Major Boost To India's Military Capabilities
India has successfully test-fired a drone-launched precision-guided missile at a test range in Andhra Pradesh.
-
CloudSEK Researchers Expose Social Media-Based Counterfeit Currency Network, Unmasks Perpetrators
CloudSEK, a cybersecurity firm, announced that it has unmasked a syndicate involved in printing and selling counterfeit Indian currency. As per the firm, the group was marketing the fake notes via social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, and even used authentic marketing channels such as Meta ads. As per the report shared by the compa...
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Meta AI Vulnerability That Could Leak Users’ Private Conversations Fixed: Report
Meta AI reportedly had a vulnerability that could be exploited to access other users’ private conversations with the chatbot. As per the report, a researcher found the bug late last year and informed the Menlo Park-based social media giant about it. The company then deployed a fix to the issue in January, and rewarded the researcher for finding t...
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You Might Be Spreading Fake News Online Without Even Realising It: Study
A study finds that people are more likely to share misinformation on social media when it aligns with their moral values, potentially leading to the spread of false information.
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Meta Makes Llama AI Models Available to US Government Agencies
Meta announced making its Llama artificial intelligence (AI) models available to US government agencies and contractors on Monday. The announcement came just days after reports claimed that the company’s open-source AI models were being used by researchers in China for military use. The social media giant highlighted that it will also make its Ll...
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Lounge Pass App Scam Targeting Indian Travellers Uncovered; Reportedly Swindled Rs. 9 Lakhs in One Month
Lounge Pass app scam, a new online scam that involves the eponymous malicious app, has recently been uncovered. The incident came to the surface after an alleged victim of the scam took to social media to share their experience and how they were scammed of a hefty amount. Cybersecurity researchers have now confirmed the existence of the scam which ...
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Chinese-Controlled Bot Army Tries To Influence US Voters: Microsoft Report
An army of Chinese-controlled social media bots is attempting to influence voters in Alabama, Texas and Tennessee, while denigrating Florida Senator Marco Rubio, according to new research published on Wednesday by Microsoft.
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Kamala Harris' '2011 Hit-And-Run' Is Fake News Spread By Russia: Microsoft
A false claim circulating on social media that Kamala Harris left a 13-year-old girl paralysed after an alleged hit-and-run in San Francisco in 2011 is the work of a covert Russian disinformation operation, according to new research by Microsoft.
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Russian Propaganda Group Behind Fake Kamala Harris Hit-And-Run Story: Microsoft
A false claim circulating on social media that Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris left a 13-year-old girl paralyzed after an alleged hit-and-run is the work of a Russian disinformation operation, according to research by Microsoft.
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Gen Z's Favourite Social Media Platforms As Per Data From Pew Research Center
Social media continues to play a crucial role, offering avenues for connection, news consumption, information sharing, and entertainment.
