In a recent legal filing reviewed by Reuters, India’s government accused Elon Musk’s X of being a “habitual non-compliant platform.” The filing, submitted by India’s IT ministry to the high court in Karnataka, claims that X has consistently failed to follow orders to remove content, which undermines the government’s authority. This ongoing legal battle between
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WhatsApp Channels, the latest feature introduced by the Meta-owned messaging service, aims to enhance user engagement on its platform. This innovative tool allows users to share updates with a large number of people, making communication more efficient and effective. Currently available in India and several other countries, WhatsApp Channels is designed as a one-way broadcast
WhatsApp, the popular messaging service owned by Meta, has been working on a new feature that could potentially revolutionize the way users communicate. Recent reports suggest that WhatsApp is developing a chat interoperability feature, allowing users to communicate with individuals who are not on the platform. This development comes in response to the European Union’s
YouTube, the popular video streaming platform, is constantly experimenting with new features to enhance user experience. In its latest test, YouTube is highlighting the ‘Subscribe’ button whenever the word ‘subscribe’ is mentioned in a video. This update was spotted across various types of content, indicating that the platform has fully automated the process. Alongside this,
The United Kingdom’s planned crackdown on illegal online content has hit a snag as encrypted messaging companies, including WhatsApp, threatened to withdraw their services from the country. This development has raised concerns about the technical feasibility and potential privacy breaches associated with scanning platforms for illegal content. With the Online Safety Bill currently being debated
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of companies like Tesla and SpaceX, recently made some significant financial moves. According to the Wall Street Journal, Musk acquired Twitter, now known as X, for a staggering $44 billion, and around the same time, he withdrew a loan of $1 billion from SpaceX, the rocket company he
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has announced its decision to discontinue the “Facebook News” feature on its social media app in the United Kingdom, France, and Germany later this year. This move marks a significant shift in Meta’s strategy and raises questions about the future of news consumption on the platform. With the
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is reportedly considering the introduction of paid versions of these social media platforms for users in the European Union (EU). This move comes as a response to increasing scrutiny from regulators, according to a report by the New York Times. The paid versions would provide users
Canada has recently released draft rules for the Online News Act, a law aimed at compelling technology giants such as Google and Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook) to pay news outlets for their content. This follows a global trend of holding internet giants accountable for their impact on the news industry. While the law was passed
Apple has recently announced its decision to stop providing human assistance to users on social media platforms. This means that the Apple Support account on these platforms, namely X (formerly known as Twitter) and YouTube, will no longer send human replies to support requests via direct messages. The drop in service will also extend to