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Australian PM calls X's fight against removal of church stabbing posts 'extraordinary'

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Australian PM calls X's fight against removal of church stabbing posts 'extraordinary'

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed his astonishment at social media platform X's decision to challenge a cyber regulator's order to remove certain posts related to the stabbing of a bishop in Sydney. The attack, carried out by a 16-year-old, was filmed and shared online. Albanese criticized the dissemination of violent images and highlighted the potential dangers of spreading false information. The eSafety Commissioner had ordered X to remove the posts, but the platform argued that they did not violate its rules and questioned the regulator's authority. Several lawmakers have criticized social media for not doing enough to combat misinformation.

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X vows to 'robustly challenge' Australia order to remove stabbing posts

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

X vows to 'robustly challenge' Australia order to remove stabbing posts

Social media platform X plans to challenge an order from an Australian regulator that mandates the removal of certain posts related to the stabbing of a bishop in Sydney. The Australian eSafety Commissioner demanded that X remove the posts or face a daily fine of A$785,000 ($500,000). X argued that the order exceeded the scope of Australian law and is preparing to challenge the decision in court. The regulator is considering further regulatory action. The bearded bishop, known for his controversial views, was allegedly stabbed by a 16-year-old boy who accused him of insulting Islam.

Australian court lifts order blocking X on church stabbing video

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Australian court lifts order blocking X on church stabbing video

An Australian court has rejected a request by the country's cyber safety regulator for Elon Musk-owned X (formerly Twitter) to continue blocking videos of a stabbing at an Assyrian church. The court refused to extend an injunction granted last month, which had aimed to block the footage labeled as a terrorist attack. The legal battle between Musk and Australian officials has intensified, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticizing Musk for his objections to taking down the video. Musk has referred to the request as censorship and posted memes in protest. The matter will be further reviewed in a hearing on Wednesday.

Elon Musk's X says posts of Australia bishop stabbing don't promote violence

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Elon Musk's X says posts of Australia bishop stabbing don't promote violence

Elon Musk's social media platform X has defended its decision to publish posts showing a bishop being stabbed during a sermon in Australia. X rejected a regulator's order to take down the content, arguing that it should be allowed as part of public discussion and debate. The company maintains that the posts don't encourage violence. This refusal to comply with the order has sparked a controversial back-and-forth between Musk and Australian officials. A court has temporarily upheld the takedown order until a hearing on May 10. The dispute comes after a recent attack on a bishop in Sydney, resulting in terrorism charges for several individuals.

Meta says Malaysian PM Anwar's posts on Haniyeh assassination were removed in error

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Meta says Malaysian PM Anwar's posts on Haniyeh assassination were removed in error

Meta Platforms apologized for mistakenly removing social media posts by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressing condolences to a Hamas official. The posts were restored with a correct label after Meta acknowledged an operational error. Meta designates Hamas as a dangerous organization and prohibits content that praises the group. This is the second incident between Meta and the Malaysian government, which criticized the removal of the posts as unjust and a suppression of free speech. Malaysia has warned of potential action against social media companies that block pro-Palestinian content.

Elon Musk targets Australian senator, gun laws in deepening dispute over X stabbing content

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Elon Musk targets Australian senator, gun laws in deepening dispute over X stabbing content

Elon Musk escalated his battle over a court order to remove video posts of a bishop being stabbed. He accused Australian leaders of trying to censor the internet and suggested the country's gun laws were meant to stop resistance against its fascist government. Musk targeted Senator Jacqui Lambie, saying she should be jailed for censoring free speech. He also promoted posts from anonymous users claiming Australia disarmed its citizens to prevent resistance against the government. Lawmakers condemned Musk's remarks, while social media companies and regulators criticized him for not taking responsibility for the content on his platform.

Karnataka HC adjourns hearing in X’s petition over info blocking orders

Economic Times

Economic Times · 4m ago

Karnataka HC adjourns hearing in X’s petition over info blocking orders

The Karnataka High Court has postponed the hearing of X Corp's (formerly Twitter) petition against the Indian government's order to take down posts, which challenges the removal of safe harbour protection. X's counsel requested the adjournment to file amendments to the petition. The court set July 1 as the new hearing date, allowing time for amendments and government response. Both parties agreed on the timeline for filing additional documents and responses.

Elon Musk's X launches court fight with Australian watchdog

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Elon Musk's X launches court fight with Australian watchdog

Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is being taken to court by Australia's online safety watchdog over its failure to address the issue of combating child sexual abuse content. The eSafety commissioner had fined X for not responding to inquiries about its measures against the content, which the company failed to pay. X has now lodged proceedings seeking a judicial review of the eSafety commissioner's decisions. The company has drawn criticism for a decrease in proactive detection of child sexual exploitation since Musk's takeover. This is not the first time X or Musk have faced scrutiny from the Australian watchdog.

Byju's future hangs in balance as Karnataka HC readies to hear case on March 13

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Byju's future hangs in balance as Karnataka HC readies to hear case on March 13

The future of India's edtech giant, Byju's, is at stake as the Karnataka High Court prepares to address investor concerns over the removal of the CEO and board members. Byju's argues that the extraordinary general meeting (EGM) held by Think and Learn Pvt Ltd, the company's parent, was a disruptive move designed to hinder its operations. With ongoing legal battles against investors, lenders, and vendors, Byju's is facing mounting challenges. The court hearing on March 13 will determine the validity of the resolutions passed during the EGM.

Investors move NCLT against Byju’s; file oppression, mismanagement lawsuit

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Investors move NCLT against Byju’s; file oppression, mismanagement lawsuit

Investors in Byju's, led by Dutch firm Prosus, have filed a petition against the company for oppression and mismanagement. They are seeking the removal of founder Byju Raveendran as CEO and a board overhaul. The investors also want the present management declared unfit to run the company and have requested information sharing, a forensic audit, and the invalidation of a rights issue. Meanwhile, an extraordinary general meeting was disrupted by employees when it commenced, and Raveendran and family members have refused to attend, denouncing it as invalid.

BYJU’S EGM: Karnataka High Court Defers Any Resolutions Passed Till March 13

Inc42 · 1y ago

BYJU’S EGM: Karnataka High Court Defers Any Resolutions Passed Till March 13

The Karnataka High Court has ruled that decisions made by the shareholders of edtech giant BYJU'S at an upcoming extraordinary general meeting (EGM) will not come into effect until the next hearing on March 13. The court was hearing a petition filed by BYJU'S against its own investors, with shareholders calling for the removal of CEO Byju Raveendran and his family members from the company's board. While the court has not specifically invalidated the EGM, it has stated that no decisions taken can be put into effect until the next hearing.

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