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Meta clears use of Palestinian slogan 'From the River to the Sea'

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Meta clears use of Palestinian slogan 'From the River to the Sea'

Meta's Oversight Board has ruled that the use of the phrase "From the River to the Sea" does not violate Facebook's content policies. The phrase, often associated with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, has been debated for its potential anti-Semitic connotations. The board concluded that the phrase, when used as a standalone statement, did not constitute hate speech, incitement, or violence and should not result in post removal. The phrase refers to the area including Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza, and is interpreted differently by different users. Some see it as a call for self-determination and equal rights, while others view it as calling for the elimination of Israel as a Jewish state.

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Malaysia to warn TikTok, Meta over alleged blocking of pro-Palestinian content

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Malaysia to warn TikTok, Meta over alleged blocking of pro-Palestinian content

Malaysia's communications regulator plans to issue a warning to social media platforms TikTok and Meta (formerly known as Facebook) for allegedly blocking pro-Palestinian content. The country's communications minister, Fahmi Fadzil, stated that if the issue is ignored, he will take a firm approach. He added that Malaysians have the right to freedom of speech regarding the Palestinian cause and that their rights should not be infringed upon. TikTok and Meta have not yet responded to these allegations. This comes after previous concerns about TikTok's compliance with Malaysian laws and its handling of defamatory or misleading content.

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

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m 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.

Mark Zuckerberg gave a fan his vintage Facebook hoodie with a hand-written note

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Mark Zuckerberg gave a fan his vintage Facebook hoodie with a hand-written note

Matt Thompson, a fan of Mark Zuckerberg and Meta, received a personalized hoodie from the Facebook founder. The hoodie, one of Zuckerberg's old favorites, features the original Facebook slogan, "make the world more open and connected," printed on the lining. Zuckerberg sent it as part of a promotion on the platform's 20th anniversary, where fans could bid on the hoodie for free. Thompson plans to frame it and let his Zuck-obsessed child and high school eSports team members wear it. The gesture also highlights a fundraiser Thompson is organizing for his students, who are big fans of Meta's platforms.

CarDekho’s Southeast Asia unit raises $60 mn from Navis Capital, others

VCCircle

VCCircle · 7m ago

CarDekho’s Southeast Asia unit raises $60 mn from Navis Capital, others

Indian automobile marketplace CarDekho has raised $60m in the first external funding round for its Southeast Asia unit, CarDekho SEA. The funding was led by private equity firm Navis Capital Partners, Dragon Fund and Liquidity Group. CarDekho SEA aims to use the funding to enhance its capabilities and strengthen its presence in Southeast Asia. The company has already raised $40m from its parent company, bringing its total funding to $100m. The Singapore-based SEA unit offers services such as used car finance, dealer inventory funding and classifieds across several Asian markets.

Meta says Iranian group tried to target Trump, Biden officials' WhatsApp accounts

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Meta says Iranian group tried to target Trump, Biden officials' WhatsApp accounts

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, confirmed that it has discovered hacking attempts on WhatsApp accounts belonging to U.S. officials from the Biden and Trump administrations. The attempts were linked to an Iranian hacker group known as APT42, which previously targeted the Trump campaign. The activity involved social engineering on WhatsApp accounts posing as technical support for various companies, such as AOL and Google. Although there is no evidence of compromised accounts, Meta has blocked the suspicious activity. The hackers targeted political, diplomatic, and public figures associated with the Biden and Trump administrations, located in Israel, the Palestinian territories, Iran, the U.S., and the U.K.

TikTok rejects Malaysian accusation it blocks pro-Palestinian content

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

TikTok rejects Malaysian accusation it blocks pro-Palestinian content

TikTok has denied allegations from Malaysia that it is blocking pro-Palestinian content on its platform. The Malaysian government previously accused TikTok of suppressing content related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but the company claims it does not have any policies in place to target specific political perspectives. TikTok affirms its commitment to providing a safe and inclusive environment for its users to express themselves.

LinkedIn issues warning to a site shaming pro-Palestinian sentiment

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

LinkedIn issues warning to a site shaming pro-Palestinian sentiment

LinkedIn has issued a warning to a website that is shaming pro-Palestinian sentiment. The website, called anti-israel-employees.com, published thousands of posts taken mostly from LinkedIn, listing employees of major international corporations. It aimed to expose people who publicly supported Hamas, but also targeted those who expressed support for Palestine. The site faced criticism for equating pro-Palestinian sentiment with supporting terrorism. LinkedIn said the site violated its rules by scraping content, while the website's operators vowed to continue their fight.

India's tech hub of Bengaluru braces for protests over water sharing

Reuters · 1y ago

India's tech hub of Bengaluru braces for protests over water sharing

Authorities in Bengaluru, India have banned gatherings to prevent violence amid protests against the sharing of river waters with a neighboring state. Farmers' groups organized the protests, leading multinational companies like Walmart and Google to instruct employees to work from home. The city, known for its tech industry, has implemented emergency orders to maintain order. The demonstrations stem from a long-standing legal dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu over water sharing from the Cauvery river. School closures and suspension of public transport have also been implemented.

Brazil's Supreme Court clears way to hold social media companies liable for user content - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 20d ago

Brazil's Supreme Court clears way to hold social media companies liable for user content - The Economic Times

Brazil's Supreme Court ruled that social media companies can be held liable for users' illegal content if not removed upon notification, requiring platforms like Google, Meta, and TikTok to monitor and act against hate speech and violence. The decision allows lawsuits against non-compliant companies and aligns Brazil with European approaches to regulating big tech, despite concerns over potential threats to free speech from over-censorship. The court requires proactive action or evidence of attempts to remove harmful content.

Google, Walmart ask Bengaluru staff to work at home amid state water dispute

Reuters · 1y ago

Google, Walmart ask Bengaluru staff to work at home amid state water dispute

Multinational companies like Walmart and Google have asked their employees in Bengaluru, India to work from home due to protests stemming from a river water sharing dispute between two states. Activists are demanding that state authorities stop releasing water from the Cauvery river to Tamil Nadu. Other firms, such as IBM and Accenture, have also advised their employees to work remotely during the strike. Bengaluru, known as India's Silicon Valley, is home to numerous technology companies. The water dispute has been a source of tension between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu for over a century.

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