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05 Sep

Meta oversight panel says political content cuts could limit dissent in crises including Venezuela’s

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MEXICO CITY -- Meta’s efforts to scale back political content on its platforms could limit the reach of people’s expressions of dissent or awareness during crises, including Venezuela’s post-election situation, the company’s oversight panel said Thursday in a decision on cases involving videos taken after the July vote in the South American country.The quasi-independent Oversight Board urged the social media giant to apply an existing protocol for crisis situations “to ensure that political content during crises can have the same reach as other types of content.” The decision came as Meta clamps down on the amount of news and political…

01 Sep

Brazil blocks Musk’s X after company refuses to name local representative amid feud with judge

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SAO PAULO -- Brazil started blocking Elon Musk’s social media platform X early Saturday, making it largely inaccessible on both the web and through its mobile app after the company refused to comply with a judge’s order.X missed a deadline imposed by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes to name a legal representative in Brazil, triggering the suspension. It marks an escalation in the monthslong feud between Musk and de Moraes over free speech, far-right accounts and misinformation.To block X, Brazil’s telecommunications regulator, Anatel, told internet service providers to suspend users’ access to the social media platform. As of Saturday…

27 Aug

Pakistani judge acquits a man over spreading misinformation that sparked riots in UK

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Farhan Asif, a freelance web developer who was arrested and charged with cyber terrorism for his alleged role in spreading misinformation that led to widespread rioting in the U.K. earlier this month, leaves with officials after his court appearance, in Lahore, Pakistan, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) https://i.abcnewsfe.com/a/37a465fb-b7b8-4827-89f7-14ece791dfa6/wirestory_5a1f48bc6ae9d61c15145c0438265eea_16x9.jpg?w=1600 #Pakistani #judge #acquits #man #spreading #misinformation #sparked #riots

17 Aug

What has caused the growing ideology divide between genders in the youth? | Gender Equity

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There is a widening gap between men and women on social and political views, a global poll under Gen Z shows. What causes this phenomenon? A recent poll on Gen Z’s ideological attitudes has revealed a concerning trend: a growing divide between men and women on social and political issues. Women are increasingly identifying as liberal, while men are shifting toward more conservative views. This divide is most evident in attitudes toward gender-related issues and is not confined to a single region but is seen globally, in countries as diverse as the US, Germany, South Korea, and Tunisia. What are…

16 Aug

X adds passkey logins for Android users

X today that it is rolling out support for passkeys on its Android app. The social media platform formerly known as Twitter introduced this security option for iOS users in January, then in April. Passkeys started to take off as an option from tech companies and online services last year. We have a detailed , but in short, this approach to protecting an account creates a digital authentication credential. It's a stronger alternative to passwords, which can be guessed or stolen. Even have been moving to offer a passkey option for customers. For X users, you'll still need a password…

15 Aug

Gamergate’s Legacy Lives on in Attacks Against Kamala Harris

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Back in August 2014, the misogynistic online campaign that became known as Gamergate was something that bubbled up in the anonymous, dark corners of the internet that only a select few even knew existed. Ten years later, the tactics used against Gamergate targets like Zoë Quinn and Anita Sarkeesian—boosting lies, coordinated harassment, hateful memes—are entrenched in the playbook of the right. So much so that when US vice president Kamala Harris became the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, the attacks didn’t originate from some anonymous troll—they came from inside the House.Representative Tim Burchett, a Republican from Tennessee, called Harris a…

18 Jul

In Kerala’s Perumbalam, Elephant Kaveri And Owner Shimil’s Evening Walks Attract Tourists

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Last Updated: July 18, 2024, 16:52 IST One can see that the elephant is holding a toy in its trunk.Popularly known as Perumbaram Kaveri, the elephant is a beloved presence in the village and a much-loved star, both online and offline. Perumbalam is an island village in Alappuzha district in the Indian state of Kerala. Nowadays, this place has become a popular tourist destination for its wonderful scenic beauty. Every evening, a beautiful sight can be seen at Perumbaram in Malappuram district in Kerala. A beautiful unchained elephant walks along the road here, which has become a major attraction for…

19 Jun

’Dead mouse’ in Hershey’s chocolate syrup discovered by Zepto customer, netizens say: ’New fear unlocked’

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Ordering food or grocery online have its pros and cons. A person can get his or her desired food at doorstep within minutes, but at the same time also can get dead lizard or mouse in it. A similar instance took place with a Zepto customer – Prami Sridhar – as she allegedly found a dead mouse in a bottle of Hershey’s chocolate syrup which she ordered via Zepto. ALSO READ: Delhi restaurant booked after man finds dead lizard in bowl of sambar She instantly recorded the video of it and posted on the social media, that led to response…

19 Jun

Viral video: Couple orders Xbox from Amazon, finds cobra in package; netizens say ’India is not for beginners’

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A couple in Bengaluru discovered a snake in a package they had ordered online from Amazon on June 23. The couple, both software engineers, had ordered an Xbox controller but were alarmed to find a spectacled cobra inside the package. The venomous snake, fortunately, was stuck to packaging tape and could not cause harm, as per an India Today report. They recorded a video of the incident and shared it on social media. "We ordered an Xbox controller 2 days ago from Amazon and received a live snake in the package. The package was directly handed over to us by…

18 Jun

US Surgeon General seeks social media warning labels for teens over mental health concerns | Trending

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US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Monday called for a warning label to be added to social media apps as a reminder that those platforms have caused harm to young people, especially adolescents. Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy urges Congress to introduce warning labels on social media platforms to protect teens. (AP) In an op-ed in the New York Times, Murthy wrote that a warning label alone will not make social media safe for young people but that it can increase awareness and change behavior as shown in evidence from tobacco studies. The U.S. Congress would need to pass legislation…