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58% young females on social media have faced harassment, abuse: Survey

More than half of young females who are on some social media platforms have faced online harassment or abuse, reveals a new survey

Marking 10-year anniv, Instagram to hide offensive comments, expand warning

Facebook-owned Instagram that completed 10 years with over one billion users announced fresh updates to make its platform safer like hiding potentially offensive comments and expanding nudge warnings

Best of BS Opinion: Not labour's love alone, BJP's new star in Bihar & more

Four labour legislations aim to attract investment and make it easier for companies to do business in India. Our opinion pieces talk about their impact, Bihar elections, and central banking.

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What makes social media platforms the default go-to for millions of people looking to kill time, seek validation, or distract themselves from their loneliness?

Check Point says critical vulnerability found in Instagram, issue fixed

Check Point added that the patch for this vulnerability has already been available for six months now

ShareChat raises $40 mn from investors including Twitter, Lightspeed

The latest funds will be used to drive growth for ShareChat's short-video app Moj, the company said in a statement, a platform which is similar to TikTok

No coercive action against FB VP till Oct 15: SC to Delhi Assembly panel

Mohan had challenged the notice from the Delhi Assembly's 'Peace and Harmony' committee in the Supreme Court

Formulated guidelines for empanelment of social media platforms: Govt

The Centre in May formulated policy guidelines for the empanelment of social media platforms

After Facebook, Twitter announces new measures to empower US voters

Twitter has announced new measures to empower more people to join in the conversation, participate confidently and make their voices heard before the US presidential election on November 3

Facebook India head approaches SC against Delhi Assembly Panel's notice

Facebook executives had earlier skipped the hearing of Delhi Assembly's 'Peace and Harmony' committee

FB neutral, non-partisan, says India chief; defends handling of hate speech

Mohan rejected charges of Facebook India's decisions being influenced by political leanings of individuals

Facebook says it will no longer show health groups in recommendations

The social media giant said it was crucial that people get health information from "authoritative sources"

FB, Coursera to launch social media marketing professional certificate

Facebook has partnered with online learning platform Coursera to help learners of all backgrounds enter the growing field of social media marketing

Social media group ShareChat acquires video production firm HPF Films

Home-grown social media group ShareChat said it had acquired HPF Films, a video production company specialised in digital content

Twitter users thrilled to edit their replies, firm says bug caused it

Several Twitter users were left thrilled when they were able to delete a tweet reply, edit and fix the error in the deleted text as it reappeared, and retweet it again

Social media influencers have a new worry: Govt guidelines on endorsements

Community battling the fallout of India's bank on TikTok asked to take responsibility for products they endorse

CRPF prohibits use of smartphones by staff in high sensitivity areas

According to the CRPF's new guideline, which will be applicable for all staff including jawans and civilian staff, smartphones will be kept at a specified counter if someone brings it to office

We made a mistake by not removing militia post, says Mark Zuckerberg

Facebook took down the page on Wednesday, after an armed civilian allegedly killed two people and wounded a third on Tuesday night amid protests in Kenosha that followed the shooting of Jacob Blake

Congress writes to Facebook again, alleges 'quid-pro-quo' nexus with BJP

Congress party, in the letter, wants to know about steps Zuckerberg's company is planning to take to investigate these matters

US has lots to lose and little to gain from TikTok-WeChat ban: Here's why

Banning TikTok and WeChat would cut off many Americans from popular social media