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NHRC issues notices over Meta's alleged role in promoting CSAM via ads, highlighting India's systemic failures in reporting and prosecuting child sexual abuse material cases.
Global watchdog FATF reveals alarming surge in tech-enabled hawala networks, exploiting virtual assets for widespread money laundering and terror financing.
Social media's addictive design exploits teen developmental vulnerabilities, impacting attention spans and agency, despite their efforts to resist platform algorithms.
X's transparency pledge on government censorship orders clashes with India's IT Act, mandating strict confidentiality on content blocking requests.
C-DOT unveils 14 indigenous quantum products, including QKD and PQC systems, to bolster India's communication network security against future quantum threats.
OpenAI's ChatGPT for teens faces significant hurdles in India due to shared devices and diverse user contexts, challenging age verification and safety.
Meta rolls out new safety controls for teens, including default time limits and night mode, following an $18 billion settlement with US states.
Meta agrees to pay $17.1 billion and redesign products in the US over claims of addictive social media harming children's mental health and privacy.
Investigating India's 'scam towns,' this article exposes evolving cyber fraud techniques, police complicity, and socio-economic drivers behind a thriving criminal industry causing immense damage.
India should adopt a civilisational approach, blending traditional values with digital literacy, to prepare youth for social media and AI challenges, beyond mere bans.
Maharashtra committee recommends BNS amendment to criminalize social media defamation, aiming to address free speech concerns after Section 66A's striking down.
Anthropic's new global policy embeds invisible watermarks in Claude AI text, raising user concerns over content authenticity and potential reputational damage.
Union government summons Meta, pressuring it to suppress protest content, sparking fears of internet censorship and undermining democratic free speech in India.
NEET protests expose India's internet governance crisis, highlighting issues with shutdowns, app bans, and surveillance, demanding urgent IT Act and DPDP Act reforms.
BJP MP introduces 'Shield Bill, 2025' to restrict social media access for minors under 13 without parental consent, imposing hefty penalties on non-compliant platforms.
Government scrutinizes Meta's recommendation systems, questioning its intermediary status under IT Act's safe harbour provisions, potentially increasing platform liability.
Delhi Police arrests IAF Wing Commander for leaking sensitive defence data, booked under Official Secrets Act, hinting at a larger espionage network.
I4C warns corporates and finance professionals against the 'Boss Scam', a sophisticated WhatsApp account takeover via malicious files leading to high-value financial fraud.
Indian government demands Meta algorithm transparency and enhanced cooperation on child sexual abuse material and online fraud from Facebook and Instagram.
Government fortifies legal framework with IT Act, BNS, and IT Rules amendments to combat AI-generated deepfakes, ensuring safe cyberspace and user accountability.
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