Meta’s decision to abandon its fact-checking program and adopt a crowdsourced model emphasising “free expression” has sparked intense debate about its implications for misinformation and […]
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Draft Data Protection Rules Mandate Due Diligence, Explicit Consent for Processing Children’s Data
The government on Friday released the long-awaited draft of Digital Personal Data Protection Rules which specify that parent’s verifiable consent will have to be obtained […]
Meta Reportedly Planning to Add ‘Hundreds of Thousands’ of AI Users to Facebook, Instagram
Meta reportedly plans to flood its social media platforms with artificial intelligence (AI) bots that will act as regular accounts. As per the report, the […]
Minimum Wage, AI Safety, Social Media, Here’s What’s Changing In US From 2025
New year, new laws. Starting today, 1st January, employers will have to provide 20 hours of prenatal sick leave, for appointments such as physical examinations, […]
WhatsApp Web Tipped to Be Developing ‘Chat With Us’ Option for Quick Support
WhatsApp Web, the desktop client of the instant messaging app from Meta, is developing a new feature that lets users contact the support team quickly, […]
Space Meets Sound: NASA Lands in 2024 Spotify Wrapped
NASA’s audio storytelling reached new frontiers in 2024, with Spotify Wrapped revealing the agency’s podcasts as a favorite among listeners worldwide. In celebration of the […]
What UnitedHealthCare CEO Murder Suspect’s Social Media Tells About Him
The 26-year-old suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case had a history of posting bizarre and extremist views on social media. On X, Luigi Mangione’s […]
NASA Accelerates Space Exploration, Earth Science for All in 2024
With a look back at 2024, NASA is celebrating its many innovative and inspiring accomplishments this year including for the first time, landing new science […]