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Facebook and Amazon set lobbying records as tech scrutiny grows

The world's largest social media site spent more than $4.1 million on lobbying, the most among big internet platforms

US Congress panel seeks documents from 4 big tech firms' top executives

Republicans and Democrats alike on the House Judiciary Committee, which is investigating the market power and behavior of the big 4 companies

While shuttered at home, China looks to exploits social media abroad

Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms have tried for years without success to be allowed into the lucrative Chinese market

Despite its positives, social media can be used to spread falsehoods

Social media messaging has its positives but, being far faster than traditional ways of communication, it can be used to spread destructive falsehoods and distortions

Relief for tech cos as change in proposed digital content norms on cards

Since 2017, rumour-mongering on social media has been blamed for mob attacks that killed 30 people across the country

Social media censorship: HC seeks View of Centre, Twitter for guidelines

On a plea by senior lawyer Sanjay Hegde, Justice Navin Chawla issued notices to the ministry and the social media giant and listed the matter for further hearing on Feb 11

After spying case, Navy bans smartphones, social media on bases, ships

The moves come after the Navy busted a racket where seven of its personnel were found leaking sensitive information through social media platforms, including Facebook

Rules governing data transfer to US by social networks valid: EU advisor

He warned that, where non-EU law conflicts with European privacy protections, it the firm exporting the data and local regulators that must ensure compliance with Brussels' rules

UIDAI shelves plan to hire social media agency to monitor online platforms

"UIDAI has decided not to pursue the project. The issue has become infructuous. As of today, there is no plan that such project will be pursued," he told the bench.

CAA protests: 15,000 social media mediators fight to root out fake news

We flagged and removed as many as 2,500 fake news and communal items, said a mediator

Social media use linked to disordered eating behaviours in teens

Compared to teens without any social media accounts, boys and girls on social media were more likely to report disordered eating behaviours

Data Protection Bill: Raising more concerns than satisfying them

Any user who does not submit "voluntary" verification and remains anonymous could also be specifically targeted by government agencies

HC declines to order linking of social media accounts with Aadhaar, PAN

The bench said linking of accounts with social media platforms with Aadhaar, PAN or any other identity document requires framing of policies or amendment in existing laws by the central government

Online abuse: Chinese apps like TikTok, Bigo Live on women panel's radar

Twitter, Facebook, Instagram told to ensure safer platforms for women, youth

Received more than 14 billion WhatsApp shares this year, claims Sharechat

Sharechat observed that 23% users created entertainment-related content on its platform while engagement on romantic content was around 14%

To improve digital wellbeing, Google rolls out new feature-Focus Mode

The feature for Android devices allows one to turn off distractions such as social media updates or email notifications until they want to focus on a particular task

Twitter India officers meet Parliamentary Panel to discuss cyber harassment

This comes in the wake of sexual assault and murder of a 27-year-old veterinary doctor near Hyderabad

Google takes down UK Conservative Party YouTube ad with BBC material

British political parties are pushing the boundaries of internet campaigning in the upcoming general election

Private firms shouldn't censor politicians, news, political ads: Zuckerberg

While Twitter has banned all political ads, Google last month announced new restrictions on such ads

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