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X banned over 2 lakh accounts for policy violations in India in May
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Elon Musk's X Corp has banned over 200,000 accounts in India between April 26 and May 25, with the majority being involved in promoting child sexual exploitation and non-consensual nudity. The platform also removed close to 1,000 accounts for promoting terrorism in the country. X received over 17,000 complaints from Indian users during this period, mostly concerning ban evasion and hateful conduct. The microblogging platform, in compliance with India's IT Rules, reported that it received 31 requests for general account-related questions.
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Elon Musk's X banned over 5 lakh accounts for policy violations in India in September
Economic Times
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1y ago
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According to a report, Elon Musk's X Corp (formerly Twitter) banned over 5 lakh accounts in India between August 26 and September 25. The majority of the bans were for promoting child sexual exploitation and non-consensual nudity. In addition, X also took down 1,675 accounts promoting terrorism. X received 3,076 complaints from Indian users and processed 116 grievances during this period. The platform overturned 10 account suspensions after reviewing the situation, while the remaining reported accounts remain suspended.
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X lost millions of active users after being banned in Brazil
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11m ago
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Bluesky has gained 2 million new users recently, likely due to X being banned in Brazil. X's ban resulted from their refusal to remove accounts spreading misinformation in support of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Bluesky may benefit from X's loss, as they are estimated to lose 40 million monthly active users.
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WhatsApp bans 8.4 million accounts in India to combat fraud under IT Rules 2021 | Mint
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5m ago
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WhatsApp, owned by Meta, banned over 8.4 million accounts in India in one month to combat fraud, aligning with IT rules. The enforcement focused on accounts involved in bulk messaging, spam, and illegal activities. Notably, 1.66 million accounts were removed for severe violations, with 1.6 million proactively identified before complaints. This large-scale action is part of WhatsApp’s commitment to user safety, aiming to maintain a secure digital environment in one of its largest markets.
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WhatsApp bans 22.3 million accounts in India amid escalating scams
Livemint
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1y ago
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WhatsApp banned a record 22.3 million accounts in India during Q1 2024, indicating growing challenges related to online scams and user safety. The bans were implemented based on user complaints, violations of Indian laws and WhatsApp's Terms of Service, and directives from the Grievance Appellate Committee. The number of banned accounts increased steadily each month, with 6.7 million banned in January, 7.6 million in February, and 7.9 million in March. These accounts were primarily engaged in activities such as scams and spam, highlighting India's significant misuse of the platform. WhatsApp urges users to follow its guidelines and report unauthorized access.
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X's @GlobalAffairs handle that informed users of blocking orders withheld in India
Economic Times
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3m ago
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X's @GlobalAffairs account reported the Indian government’s blocking orders for 8,000 accounts, but the account is now inaccessible in India. The government issued these orders without always specifying violations. Despite disagreement, X complied, citing platform accessibility concerns. Legal challenges against these blocking orders have been limited. X emphasizes transparency and encourages users to seek legal remedies. Currently, there’s a case in the Karnataka High Court over alleged misuse of IT Act provisions.
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ED found no FEMA violation in Paytm Payments Bank case: Report
Hindustan Times Tech
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1y ago
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Enforcement Directorate found no Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) violations in the case regarding Paytm Payments Bank, The Hindu reported. ED reportedly examined over 50 lakh accounts and wallets. RBI alone is authorised to act on other violations, mainly related to KYC norms. The agency has sent its findings, along with observations, regarding payments banks (other than Paytm's) to RBI.
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‘X’ making more changes to block button
Economic Times
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10m ago
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Elon Musk's social media platform 'X' is changing its block button policy to allow blocked accounts to still view public posts, but not interact with users. This move has sparked debate among users, with some viewing it as a step towards free speech and transparency, while others have concerns about safety and privacy. 'X' has previously experimented with allowing replies from blocked accounts to be visible on feeds. Meanwhile, the platform is facing legal issues in Brazil and Musk may face potential sanctions from the SEC for skipping a deposition.
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Elon Musk’s X resumes operations in Brazil after compliance with Supreme Court orders | Mint
Livemint
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10m ago
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- Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) has been restored in Brazil after the platform complied with the country's Supreme Court order banning far-right accounts. - The restoration comes after nearly a month of shutdown since August 30. - Brazilian Supreme Court's Justice Alexandre de Moraes authorized the restoration of X in Brazil. - Moraes and Musk had been at odds over the issue of far-right accounts, misinformation, and free speech. - Musk's X has now fully complied with the court's demands, including blocking the banned accounts, paying fines, and appointing a legal representative in Brazil. - The move by Musk is seen as a pragmatic decision driven by economic consequences and the potential loss of millions of users and advertising revenue in Brazil, its third-largest market worldwide.
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Journalists, podcasters booted from X in latest banning spree
Gizmodo
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1y ago
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The platform formerly known as Twitter, now called X, has recently banned several prominent accounts without providing clear explanations. Among those affected are journalists, writers, and podcasters who have been critical of the Israeli government. The accounts targeted included those of Ken Klippenstein, Rob Rousseau, and Steven Monacelli. While Elon Musk, who recently acquired X, claims to be a supporter of free speech, he has a history of censoring critics and views he disagrees with. X has not yet responded to requests for comment.
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Sops, tier-2 cities top focus in tech’s Karnataka GCC Policy wishlist
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Karnataka is developing a policy to boost Global Capability Centers (GCC) and attract more Fortune 500 companies to set up their technology centers in the state. Industry leaders have suggested that the policy should include investment in infrastructure growth in tier 2 cities, provide local incentives based on employment creation, and establish single window approval cells. Karnataka plans to collaborate with Nasscom and consult with the industry before finalizing the policy. Currently, Bengaluru is home to over 25% of GCCs in India and accounts for the majority of GCC talent.
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