Meta adopts X's Community Notes: what it means for businessMark Zuckerberg, chief executive of Meta, on Tuesday released a video explaining this move, using some of the language that conservatives h...
08 Jan, 2025, 03.27 PM IST
Russia shoots down Santa Claus in propaganda video days after Azerbaijani airlines crashRussia released a controversial Christmas video showing a NATO-branded Santa Claus being shot down. The video surfaced after an Azerbaijan ...
28 Dec, 2024, 06.15 PM IST
Greenpeace France quits X over climate 'scepticism'Greenpeace France said it would remain active on other platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Threads, while exploring alter...
23 Nov, 2024, 09.12 AM IST
Musk and friends are smothering the internet’s truth seekersDisinformation research groups in the US face challenges from lawsuits and probes, primarily by Republicans and Elon Musk. These legal acti...
28 Oct, 2024, 11.19 AM IST
Brazil block on Elon Musk's X comes into effect after judge's orderA block on Elon Musk's X social network in Brazil started to take effect early Saturday after a Supreme Court judge ordered its suspension,...
31 Aug, 2024, 12.04 PM IST
In volatile election season, US companies battle 'brand disinformation'The recent boycott calls targeting Netflix, which also spread on other platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, were triggered by false clai...
15 Aug, 2024, 11.20 AM IST
UN unveils principles for fighting online disinformationThe United Nations on Monday published principles for fighting online disinformation, including an overhaul of the advertising model of soc...
25 Jun, 2024, 11.06 AM IST
What is climate misinformation, and why does it matter?Misinformation and disinformation on climate change, such as greenwashing by fashion brands and astroturfing by organizations like the Empo...
24 Jan, 2024, 10.26 AM IST
Average user spends 32 minutes a day on X as Elon Musk completes first year as ownerHowever, one year on, controversies associated with the platform, amid the non-stop spread of disinformation, are far from over.
27 Oct, 2023, 04.04 PM IST
Russell Brand's Rumble to go offline? Here's what report claimsRussell Brand has been facing heat for sometimes and now his social media platform Rumble may face threat due to new stringent regulations.
26 Sep, 2023, 05.58 PM IST
Elon Musk's X Corp sues California to undo content moderation lawX, the social media platform once known as Twitter, said the law known as Assembly Bill 587 violates its free speech rights under the U.S. ...
09 Sep, 2023, 09.22 AM IST
EU's Breton urges Big Tech to use new online content rules to restore trustThe rules known as the Digital Services Act (DSA) require the companies to perform risk management, conduct external and independent auditi...
23 Aug, 2023, 10.00 PM IST
Tanks and Twitter: Sudan generals' multi-pronged warFor five million people in Sudan's capital, trapped inside their homes as street fighting has raged, including around the state TV headquar...
23 Apr, 2023, 06.39 PM IST
Twitter prank spurs unexpected scrutiny of insulin pricesAmong the victims was drugmaker Eli Lilly, whose stock price nosedived -- erasing billions in market capitalization -- after a parody accou...
15 Nov, 2022, 07.40 AM IST
World’s biggest democracies sound warning on Twitter blue checksFrom India to Brazil and the US, officials are warning of a proliferation in fake accounts, with some saying the new system in which a blue...
12 Nov, 2022, 12.54 PM IST
Burberry is facing China's wrath after luxury brand raised voice against labour conditions in XinjiangBurberry's website says its cotton is sourced from the US, Australia, Turkey, India & Egypt.
26 Mar, 2021, 12.16 PM IST
- CD brings Lokpal Panel member under cloud
The contents of the CD suggested that he was on the take for filing a PIL to benefit corporate interests.
14 Apr, 2011, 02.58 AM IST