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MeitY directs social media sites to remove content identifying deceased from RG Kar Hospital
Economic Times
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11m ago
Medial
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has instructed social media platforms in India to remove any references to the name of a deceased individual involved in the RG Kar Medical college incident. The directive is in accordance with a recent Supreme Court order, which states that all references, photos, and videos related to the incident should be taken down. MeitY has warned of legal consequences and further regulatory action for non-compliance and has asked social media companies to report on the actions taken to comply with the order.
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ECI Directs Political Parties To Remove Fake Content Within 3 Hrs
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has instructed political parties to remove "fake content" from their social media platforms within three hours of being noticed. The ECI also warned against the misuse of AI-based tools to create deepfakes that distort information or spread misinformation. Parties were directed to remove or report such content, and warn those responsible for generating synthetic content. The ECI's directives aim to promote ethical and responsible use of social media platforms during the ongoing General Elections. Violations related to deepfakes would be subject to legal provisions and the model code of conduct.
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Insulting medicos online? Karnataka govt notifies 3-month jail term or Rs 10,000 fine for violators
Money Control
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11m ago
Medial
Insulting medical service personnel online in Karnataka can now result in a three-month jail term or a fine of Rs 10,000. The state government issued a notification on August 16 to enforce the Karnataka Medical Registration and Certain Other Law (Amendment) Act, 2024. This comes after nationwide protests over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The Act covers intentional insult directed towards healthcare professionals, both online and offline. It also includes provisions for penalties on quackery and safety measures for medical professionals.
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IT Ministry asks YouTube to label fake news channels with 'unverified' disclaimer
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
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.
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MeitY asks all social media intermediaries to remove all bomb hoax content, cooperate with probe agencies
Economic Times
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9m ago
Medial
The Indian government has directed social media platforms to remove hoax bomb threat content from their platforms in an effort to maintain public order and security. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology advised all social media companies to promptly remove any misinformation that affects public safety. There has been an increase in hoax bomb threats on social media, disrupting operations and causing diversions of aircraft. Social media intermediaries are also expected to cooperate with government agencies investigating these hoaxes by providing necessary information. The government has redefined rules for handling these threats, especially when multiple threats are delivered from a single anonymous account.
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Court eases curbs on Biden administration's contacts with social media firms
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
A federal appeals court has ruled that the White House, the FBI, and top health officials cannot "coerce or significantly encourage" social media companies to remove content the Biden administration deems as misinformation, including COVID-19-related content. The court's decision comes after a lower-court judge found that U.S. officials illegally coerced social media platforms into censoring content. The ruling was seen as a victory for free speech protections under the First Amendment, although much of the injunction was narrowed. The case will now be reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Firms say instead of blanket ban, axe deepfakes with ‘ill intent’
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Social media companies are proposing that the government implement regulations to ban or remove content involving deepfakes only if it is released with criminal or ill intent, rather than imposing a blanket ban on all deepfakes. They argue that completely barring deepfake content could hinder innovation and new forms of content, particularly in advertising and marketing. The government intends to regulate deepfakes on the basis of them being misleading, but harmless entertainment value content may not be removed solely for being a deepfake. Discussions are ongoing between social media companies and the government regarding the issue of deepfakes.
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EU urges Big Tech to tackle terrorist content after Hamas attack
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The European Union is urging tech companies to remove terrorist content from their platforms following an attack by Hamas. EU industry chief Thierry Breton has warned Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg to curb disinformation on their platforms and comply with European law. The recently implemented Digital Services Act requires large online platforms to remove illegal content, with potential fines of up to 6% of global turnover for violations. The EU is reminding all social media companies that they are legally required to prevent the spread of harmful content related to Hamas.
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How Australia struggled to get Elon Musk’s X to remove a terrorist attack video
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Australian regulators have demanded that Elon Musk's X remove videos of the stabbing of a religious leader. While X says it has geoblocked the content for users in Australia, regulators argue that the video can still be accessed using virtual private networks (VPNs), which masks a user's true location. The lawsuit filed by the Australian eSafety Commissioner accuses X of not fully removing the video and highlights the difficulties regulators face in getting social media platforms to remove sensitive content. Musk and X argue that Australia's request to remove the video globally sets a dangerous precedent for internet control.
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Govt to enable citizens to file FIR against social media firms for IT rule violation
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
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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Delhi HC Directs Ashneer Grover To Take Down Tweets Against BharatPe, Former SBI Chairman
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover has been directed by the Delhi High Court to remove his tweet against the company and former State Bank of India chairman Rajnish Kumar within 48 hours. Grover had made posts on social media platform X against BharatPe and alluding to Kumar, calling them "petty people." The court observed that Grover's tweet was an innuendo and remarked that he cannot damage the company's reputation. This development comes after Grover reportedly wrote a letter to the Reserve Bank of India urging for a probe into Kumar's alleged equity shares worth hundreds of crores.
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