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Govt to enable citizens to file FIR against social media firms for IT rule violation

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Govt to enable citizens to file FIR against social media firms for IT rule violation

The government of India will introduce a platform to help citizens file FIRs (First Information Reports) against social media platforms for violating IT rules. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) will develop this platform to allow users to report violations and file complaints easily. Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar stated that there will be zero tolerance for IT rule violations and that FIRs will be registered against intermediaries or entities that disclose the origin of objectionable content. Social media platforms have been given seven days to align their terms of use with the IT rules.

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Elon Musk's X sues California over social media law

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Elon Musk's X sues California over social media law

Elon Musk's X Corp filed a lawsuit against California government over a state law to bring new transparency rules for social media companies. As per the laws, social media firms will need to publish their policies for policing disinformation, harassment, hate speech and extremism.

Govt to meet industry associations, tech policy groups to discuss DPDP Rules

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Govt to meet industry associations, tech policy groups to discuss DPDP Rules

The government plans to meet with industry and policy groups to discuss the executive rules of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act. Key provisions include parental consent for users under 18 to access social media and categorizing data fiduciaries among e-commerce, gaming, and social media firms. The rules mandate deleting inactive users' data after three years and require notifying the Data Protection Board within 72 hours of a data breach, including detailed breach information.

Meta partners with Telangana govt on e-gov, citizen services leveraging AI tech

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Economic Times · 10m ago

Meta partners with Telangana govt on e-gov, citizen services leveraging AI tech

Social media giant Meta has announced a two-year partnership with the Telangana government to improve e-governance and citizen services using AI technologies. The collaboration aims to empower public officials and citizens with emerging technologies like AI to enhance e-governance and citizen services. Meta will work with the Telangana government to deploy e-governance solutions using its generative AI technologies, such as the 'Llama 3.1 model,' to transform public service delivery and increase efficiency. The partnership aligns with Meta's open approach to AI innovation and Telangana's digital leadership, fostering social and economic opportunities in the state.

US considers tougher trade rules in China chip crackdown

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

US considers tougher trade rules in China chip crackdown

The U.S. is considering using severe trade restrictions against companies providing China with access to advanced semiconductor technology. Measures such as the Foreign Direct Product Rule (FDPR) could be applied to firms like Tokyo Electron and ASML Holding NV. This rule grants the U.S. government power to stop the sale of products made using American technology, regardless of where they are manufactured. The U.S. is presenting this idea to officials in Tokyo and the Hague, as it urges them to tighten their own measures against China.

Elon Musk’s plans to conquer Europe collide with Germany’s culture wars

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Elon Musk’s plans to conquer Europe collide with Germany’s culture wars

The opening of Tesla's factory in Grünheide, Germany has become controversial, with critics ranging from local citizens to environmental activists, left-wing militants, and far-right politicians. Recent incidents include suspected eco-activists sabotaging the plant, a majority of residents voting against its expansion, and protests against deforestation in the area. Tesla CEO Elon Musk's polarizing behavior on social media and his stance against labor unions have also contributed to the negative sentiment. However, Tesla remains committed to expanding the plant and producing vehicles in Germany.

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Data will show efforts to fight hate: X CEO Linda Yaccarino tells staff as advertisers flee

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Meta, Govt Roll Out Initiative Against Online Scams

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Meta, Govt Roll Out Initiative Against Online Scams

Meta, the parent company of social media giant Facebook, has partnered with the Centre to launch a two-month safety campaign titled "Scams se Bacho" (Save yourself from scams) in India. The campaign aims to raise awareness about online scams and provide guidance on how to stay safe online. It supports the government's efforts to combat the increasing cases of scams and cyber fraud in the country. This initiative comes in conjunction with Amazon's digital campaign, #AapkeHittMeJaari, which educates customers on staying vigilant against cyber fraud and scams through YouTube Shorts.

Apple bringing ChatGPT to iPhone in partnership with OpenAI; Musk threatens to ban Apple devices

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Apple bringing ChatGPT to iPhone in partnership with OpenAI; Musk threatens to ban Apple devices

Elon Musk, billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, expressed concerns about Apple integrating OpenAI at the operating system level, calling it an "unacceptable security violation." Musk stated that if Apple were to implement this, he would ban the use of Apple devices at his companies. The statement was made in a post on social media platform X, which Musk also owns.

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