Tag: big tech

News USA

Blocking Hunter Biden story was a “total mistake”, admits Jack Dorsey

March 29, 2021
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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey admitted that blocking a story about US President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter…

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Twitter deletes handle of India-based journalist Francois Gautier

March 10, 2021
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Microblogging site Twitter has again used its unilateral power to delete accounts in order to censor…

National News Social Media

After row with Twitter and outrage over ‘Tandav’, Home Ministry issues new rules for social media, digital media and OTT platforms

February 25, 2021
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Following an online face-off with the microblogging site Twitter, the Home Ministry has issued a set…

Australia News

Australia seeks India’s support on global policy to regulate big tech cos like Facebook

February 21, 2021
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison in his latest talks with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, discussed…

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Twitter censors PM Modi, says tweet on Chhatrapati Shivaji is “sensitive”

February 20, 2021
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In a baffling turn of events, Twitter has resorted to hiding the contents of a recent…

National

Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu appointed to National Security Advisory Board

February 3, 2021
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The founder of Zoho Corporation, Padma Shri Sridhar Vembu, has been added to the newly reconstituted…

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Uganda bans Twitter and Facebook ahead of polls amid allegations of election interference, Twitter cries foul

January 13, 2021
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On Tuesday, Uganda banned social media and beefed up security in the capital, ahead of presidential…

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Parler files lawsuit against Amazon for de-platforming it unannounced

January 12, 2021
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Social media platform Parler has dragged Amazon into a lawsuit for allegedly cutting off its services…

National News

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya urges govt to regulate Big Tech, says they violate free speech

January 10, 2021
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BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Saturday January 9 once again urged the Indian government to review…