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Norms to check misleading ads by social media influencers likely soon

Will include strict penal provisions, will have far-reaching impact, say experts

Will introduce framework to regulate social media: Centre tells Delhi HC

The Centre Wednesday told the Delhi High Court that it will introduce at "some point in time" a framework to regulate social media platforms, including de-platforming of users by them. The Centre said the proposed framework would be prospective and therefore existing cases of suspension of social media accounts would have to be decided in terms of the existing regulations. The statement was made by the central government counsel before Justice Yashwant Varma who was hearing a batch of petitions against the suspension of accounts of several social media users, including Twitter users. We have checked up in terms of your lordship's (last) order. The amendment will take place at some point in time, we don't really know (when). It will be prospective and (therefore) these cases will perhaps have to be decided (as per the existing scheme), said advocate Kirtiman Singh, appearing for the Centre. Granting further time to the Centre to apprise it of subsequent developments, the court defer

WhatsApp's new feature may spell trouble for group administrators

A new feature that enables them to delete content shared by a member could make them liable for objectionable posts

WhatsApp takes down 2.4 million bad accounts in India in July: Report

Of the accounts barred, 1.42 million were "proactively banned," before any reports from users

When sending a WhatsApp voice message, what you should or shouldn't do

With an average of 7 billion voice messages sent every day globally, they are a popular way of sharing in-the-moment updates

Twitter to bring Edit Tweet feature finally: Here's all you need to know

Twitter will be paying close attention to how the feature can impact the way people read, write, and engage with tweets

Facebook and Instagram: Why Meta removed 27 million posts in India?

Facebook and Instagram removed 2.7 crore posts in India in July 2022. Why these posts were deleted? What do netizens feel about meta? Read this article to know everything

Twitter introduces Circle globally, allows users to make smaller groups

People in the circle will see a green badge under Tweets sent to the group. These Tweets cannot be Retweeted.

Twitter's ex-security chief says company lied about security, bots: Report

Twitter executives don't have the resources to fully understand the true number of bots on the platform, and were not motivated to, says Peiter Zatko

Website InAppBrowser.com, reveals how TikTok, Instagram may track data

As the debate grows about tech companies and apps tracking your data, here comes a website that can reveal how platforms like TikTok and Instagram may potentially see your sensitive data

Twitter going after friends, colleagues over every chat about buyout: Musk

The billionaire on Wednesday complained about it to the judge overseeing their legal dispute

WhatsApp new feature: How to set avatar as profile photo

Whatsapp will introduce its new fun feature . Users will be able to set a creative avatar as the profile picture. Read this article to know how you would be able to do it

Raksha Bandhan 2022: 10 safety apps to suggest your siblings to download

Women's safety and security is a crucial concern everywhere in the world. This Raksha Bandhan, we bring a list of 10 safety apps that you can advise your siblings to download

MeitY may stick with a govt-backed GAC for social media content issues

The IT rules, 2021, require significant social media intermediaries (SSMIs) appoint a resident grievance officer to decide on content-related complaints

WhatsApp announces new security features, including leaving groups silently

Platform will allow stealth mode and prevent screenshots of 'view once' messages

Precise count of social media platforms not possible, says IT Ministry

While admitting that keeping precise count of social media platforms is not possible, the Central government said that all significant social media intermediaries are complying with concerned rules

Elon Musk files defence under seal as Twitter trial is set for Oct 17

Twitter's lawsuit against Elon Musk over a canceled $44 billion buyout of the social-media platform is set for a 5-day trial starting Oct 17 in Delaware

Facebook introduces new chronologically-organised tab called Feeds

Facebook's long overdue and makes sense that the main feed you see when you launch the app is now named Home. The major update is the rolling of a new tab in the app called Feeds.

Not able to move forward in probe against WhatsApp, FB: CCI tells Delhi HC

A senior lawyer appearing for Facebook India urged the court to defer the hearing on the appeal, saying that the case involves issues of significance

Facebook's growth woes in India: too much nudity, not enough women

Many women have shunned the male-dominated social network because they're worried about their safety and privacy, according to the Meta research