OPINION | Zuckerberg apology: Power of India’s law
The written apology tendered to the Government of India by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is a clear reflection of the power of Indian laws. Zuckerberg apologised for the temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Facebook post. His top executives admitted to significant content moderation failures, including issues with child sexual abuse material, deepfakes, and the paid boosting of certain content.
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Govt confident of Delimitation Bill passage, yet seeks Congress support after Rijiju-Rahul talks: Sources
For nearly three weeks after the Parliament remained paralysed, Kiren Rijiju again on Thursday spoke to Rahul Gandhi and the talks were held regarding ending the deadlock in the House and on extending support for women’s reservation and delimitation. Rahul Gandhi stated that he would consult with all parties of the INDIA alliance before engaging with the government on the matter.
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Maharashtra govt announces Rs 10 lakh insurance cover for 1.6 lakh ‘Govindas’ ahead of Dahi Handi festival
Ahead of the annual Dahi Handi festival in Maharashtra, the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led government has rolled out a comprehensive insurance scheme for nearly 1.60 lakh Govindas participating in the celebrations across the state. According to the government order, Govindas will be entitled to an accident insurance cover of up to Rs 10 lakh. The move aims to provide financial protection to participants who often perform high-risk human pyramid formations during the festivities.
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Govt crackdown on AI deepfake: What are the new rules for social media platforms and AI content?
To ensure an open, safe, trusted and accountable cyberspace for users, the Central government has strengthened the regulatory framework to prevent Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated content, introducing tougher rules to curb the spread of deepfakes, including AI-generated audio, video and text.
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There is no proposal to extend any dates of Parliament session: Govt sources
Government sources on Wednesday said that there is no proposal to extend any dates of Parliament session. The development comes after earlier reports suggested that the Narendra Modi government has planned to convene a special two-day session of Parliament to discuss its ambitious Delimitation Bill and the Women’s Reservation Bill following the conclusion of the ongoing monsoon session on August 13.
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China blacklists six US firms, tightens drone exports in retaliation to fresh American tariffs
China has announced a fresh round of retaliatory measures against the United States, escalating tensions between the world’s two largest economies. In response to the latest US trade sanctions, Beijing has imposed sanctions on six American companies, tightened export controls on drones and launched a series of additional trade-related actions targeting Washington. The measures were unveiled on Wednesday after the United States introduced another round of tariffs on China and more than 50 other countries as part of President Donald Trump’s broader trade strategy. The US administration has argued that the tariffs are aimed at correcting trade imbalances that it considers “unfair” to Washington.
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Sheikh Hasina’s son says Bangladesh has become another Pakistan on India’s eastern border
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s son Sajeeb Wazed on Wednesday said that what should concern New Delhi most is that Bangladesh has become another Pakistan on India’s eastern border and raised concerns over the role of foreign intelligence agencies in Bangladesh. Addressing an event hosted by the Foreign Correspondents’ Club (FCC) of South Asia in Delhi, Wazed also questioned the death toll reported in connection with the July-August 2024 protests in Bangladesh. He pointed the pointing to differences between figures cited by the United Nations and those cited by the previous administration headed by Muhammad Yunus.
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Petrol bomb attack on Shakib Al Hasan’s home hours after he attends Sheikh Hasina’s presser
Unidentified people attempted to set fire to former Bangladesh captain and ex-lawmaker Shakib Al Hasan’s house in Magura, police said. The incident occurred a little after the former Bangladesh skipper attended a media interaction addressed by ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The interaction was hosted by the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of South Asia in New Delhi.
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BWF World Championships’ draws revealed, Ayush Shetty faces stern test, Sindhu, Lakshya’s opponents confirmed
The draws of the BWF World Championships, set to take place in New Delhi from August 17 to 23, have been revealed. Asian Championships silver medallist Ayush Shetty will be facing a stern test from world champion Shi Yuqi of China in the men’s singles opening round. Shetty had lost to Yuqi in the final of the Asian Championships.
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Mark Zuckerberg apologises for deepfake content and errors in operating platform amid PM Modi video row
Mark Zuckerberg sent his apologies for the CSAM content, deepfake content, and errors in operating the platform. It was made clear to them that they are not covered under the Intermediary definition. They select who receives the content. Safe harbour under the IT Act is not applicable. They admitted that a lot of money was paid for boosting a certain type of content. They apologized and regretted the mistake.
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CM Yogi renames Prayagraj’s Kasari-Masari as Krishnapuri, says area won’t be known for mafia anymore
