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Child rights panel summons YouTube India official over failure to curb indecent content

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Child rights panel summons YouTube India official over failure to curb indecent content

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has summoned YouTube's head of public policy and government affairs to address the platform's alleged failure to control child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and harmful content for children. Failure to comply may result in penalties or legal action against YouTube India. The NCPCR has requested a comprehensive list of YouTube channels featuring "challenges" depicting minors in compromising situations with adults. Additionally, the cyber cell of Maharashtra police has filed an FIR against YouTube India officials and channel owners hosting CSAM and harmful content for children.

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YouTube seeks more time to remove indecent content involving mothers, children

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

YouTube seeks more time to remove indecent content involving mothers, children

YouTube has requested more time to remove inappropriate content featuring mothers and children from its platform. The company has been under pressure to remove such content, which includes disturbing and indecent videos. YouTube has acknowledged the issue and has been working towards improving its content moderation policies. However, it has asked for additional time to address the problem effectively.

Social media companies warned of strict action over child abuse content

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Social media companies warned of strict action over child abuse content

Social media companies Telegram, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter) may face strict action for their failure to remove violent pornographic content, including child sexual abuse material, from their platforms. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw warned that if platforms do not prioritize user privacy, especially for children, actions will be taken against them. The Indian government has sent notices to these companies, asking them to remove all child sexual abuse material from their platforms. Telegram sent a template response, while YouTube and X have not responded yet. Non-compliance may result in penalties and waiver of Section 79 immunity for platforms.

YouTube tests new 'Song Search' feature: Find music by humming or recording

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Livemint · 2y ago

YouTube tests new 'Song Search' feature: Find music by humming or recording

YouTube is testing a new Android app feature that allows users to search for songs by humming or recording them for over three seconds. The feature is accessible through the YouTube app's voice search and displays official music content, user-generated videos, and Shorts.

NCPCR asks social media platforms to explore ways to protect children online

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

NCPCR asks social media platforms to explore ways to protect children online

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) held a meeting with representatives from major social media platforms, including Google, YouTube, Meta, Snapchat, Reddit, Sharechat, and Bumble. The aim of the meeting was to discuss issues related to child safety online and find ways to protect children from harmful content and online exploitation. Discussions revolved around age verification mechanisms, blocking Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), providing support to law enforcement agencies, and reporting cases to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). The NCPCR outlined several recommendations in a letter following the meeting, including mandatory user identity verification, reporting of CSAM, parental consent for minors, warnings about adult content, and detailed reports on child exploitation cases. The social media platforms have been urged to implement these recommendations and submit an Action Taken Report within seven days.

YouTube, Telegram respond to IT Ministry's notice on child sexual abuse material

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

YouTube, Telegram respond to IT Ministry's notice on child sexual abuse material

YouTube and Telegram are taking steps to combat child sexual abuse and exploitation online. YouTube reported the removal of over 94,000 channels and 2.5 million videos for violating child safety policies in Q2 2023. It collaborates with experts and NGOs and restricts certain features and recommendations for videos involving minors in potentially risky situations. Telegram has a zero-tolerance policy and maintains an average response time of 10-12 hours for removal of illegal content. The Indian government issued notices to social media intermediaries, warning of consequences under the IT Act if they don't promptly remove child abuse material. Twitter (X Corp) had not responded.

Australia regulator and YouTube spar over under-16s social media ban

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Australia regulator and YouTube spar over under-16s social media ban

Australia’s internet watchdog urged the government to reconsider exempting YouTube from a social media ban targeting users under 16, citing YouTube's large share of harmful content among youth. The government plans to give YouTube a waiver due to its educational value, a move other social platforms oppose. YouTube argues it is widely seen as suitable for youth, but the eSafety Commissioner prioritizes child safety over public approval. The Communications Minister is reviewing the advice.

IT Ministry asks YouTube to label fake news channels with 'unverified' disclaimer

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

IT Ministry asks YouTube to label fake news channels with 'unverified' disclaimer

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has urged YouTube to take legal action against fake news channels and include a disclaimer stating "news not verified" on such channels. Additionally, MeitY has requested major social media platforms to submit an action plan within 10 days to combat fake news and unlawful content. YouTube has already responded to another notice from MeitY regarding the removal of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), stating their zero-tolerance policy for such content. Telegram has also affirmed its commitment to upholding legal and ethical standards, particularly in relation to child pornography and unlawful content.

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.

Telegram CEO’s arrest: Did messaging platform become a petri dish in India for financial frauds, exam scams, and more? | Mint

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Telegram CEO’s arrest: Did messaging platform become a petri dish in India for financial frauds, exam scams, and more? | Mint

Telegram, a popular messaging app, is facing scrutiny in India for its alleged involvement in criminal activities. It has become a platform for distributing leaked exam papers, child pornography, stock price manipulation, and extortion. The CEO of Telegram, Pavel Durov, was recently detained in France for not adequately addressing these issues on the platform. The investigation into Durov involves allegations of illicit transactions, child pornography, fraud, and failure to cooperate with authorities. With 950 million users, Telegram's role in scams and fraud in India has raised concerns about content moderation and law enforcement challenges.

Will SC's push for online content rules bring clarity or stifle free speech?

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Livemint · 1m ago

Will SC's push for online content rules bring clarity or stifle free speech?

The Supreme Court of India has urged the government to create guidelines to manage obscenity and vulgarity in online content without infringing on freedom of expression. This move has sparked mixed reactions among content creators. Some hope for clearer boundaries and reduced legal ambiguities, while others fear it might threaten creative freedom and lead to self-censorship. The court emphasized the need for regulations to curb inappropriate content while safeguarding constitutional rights.

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