EU warns Twitter to beef up content moderation as new rules loom"If the technology is not ready they need to have enough resources to match the gap. I spoke on this specific topic with Elon Musk," EU com...
23 Jun, 2023, 08.58 AM IST
EU 'enforcer' visits Twitter, Meta as new rules loomThe two-day visit by Thierry Breton comes just weeks before the European Union's Digital Service Act (DSA) comes into full force for the wo...
22 Jun, 2023, 12.09 PM IST
France's Emmanuel Macron wants to boost AI, calls for rules that don't impede tech growthFrench President Macron's comments came as lawmakers in Europe signed off on Wednesday on the world's first set of comprehensive rules for ...
15 Jun, 2023, 12.27 AM IST
Twitter likely to quit EU code against disinformation, EU official saysThe European Commission beefed up the code last year, requiring companies to submit regular progress reports with data on how much advertis...
26 May, 2023, 12.48 AM IST
Big Tech crackdown looms as EU, UK ready new rulesThe updates help solidify Europe's reputation as the global leader in efforts to rein in the power of social media companies and other digi...
25 Apr, 2023, 10.40 PM IST
Big Tech not doing enough to remove fake news, says activist NGO AvaazThe companies are due to present reports this week on the measures they have taken to comply with the updated EU code of practice on disinf...
07 Feb, 2023, 11.26 AM IST
Explainer: How Elon Musk is changing your feed on TwitterElon Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion in late October.
14 Dec, 2022, 06.42 PM IST
Explained: How Elon Musk is changing what you see on TwitterThe social media platform's new owner, Elon Musk, has been trying to prove through giving selected journalists access to some of the compan...
14 Dec, 2022, 12.00 PM IST
EU warns Elon Musk to beef up Twitter controls ahead of new rulesThierry Breton, the EU's commissioner for digital policy, told the billionaire Tesla CEO that the social media platform will have to signif...
01 Dec, 2022, 12.45 PM IST
Spotify, Epic Games get ally in Elon Musk in fight against Apple feesSpotify has previously submitted antitrust complaints against the iPhone-maker in Europe, and Epic Games sued Apple in the United States in...
30 Nov, 2022, 08.58 AM IST
Amid Twitter chaos, Musk reveals new vision for hate contentMusk on Friday said he had reinstated certain banned accounts on his site, but added that no decision had been made on welcoming back forme...
19 Nov, 2022, 07.45 AM IST
Musk takes control of Twitter, fires top executivesThe billionaire is said to have appointed himself chief executive officer, dismissed senior management and immediately began reshaping stra...
29 Oct, 2022, 08.13 AM IST
Elon Musk's Twitter ambitions to collide with Europe's tech rulesOfficials agreed just days ago on the landmark legislation, expected to take effect by 2024. It's unclear how soon it could spark a similar...
27 Apr, 2022, 06.47 PM IST
Twitter loses online hate speech court battle in FranceThe decision provides ammunition to campaigners elsewhere in Europe who want tougher controls to prevent the spread of racist and discrimin...
21 Jan, 2022, 12.11 PM IST
Like other nations, India also evolving in terms of regulations to deal with social media: CII chiefThe newly-elected president of industry body CII TV Narendran on Thursday said like other countries, India is also evolving in terms of reg...
17 Jun, 2021, 06.23 PM IST
Chaos at Delhi, Mumbai airports as quarantine & testing resumeThe rule, according to the Maharashtra government circular, is that all passengers will stay at the hotels for seven days and tested betwee...
24 Dec, 2020, 03.22 PM IST
Burkini ban: Malala's 2013 comment still relevant 3 years onFrance's highest administrative court suspended the ban on the burkini after it was challenged by rights groups.
27 Aug, 2016, 04.28 PM IST