Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
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IMEI Tampering
India strengthens digital security by combating IMEI tampering through the Telecommunications Act, 2023 and Sanchar Saathi portal, ensuring device integrity and citizen protection.
How EU Plans To Keep Children Under 15 Away From Social Media, Pg9
European Union plans strict new 'Kids Act' regulations, restricting social media and AI access for children under 15, demanding platform accountability and parental oversight.
For AI Governance, Hard Laws And Strong Guardrails, Pg15
Article advocates for robust legal frameworks and strong guardrails for AI governance, citing misuse cases and India's potential to lead global efforts.
Meta to Report Child Safety Cases to India's Cyber Crime Portal Amid Govt Crackdown, Pg12
Meta becomes first major tech firm to directly report child safety cases to India's I4C cybercrime portal amid government crackdown on online abuse.
Why is NCPCR investigating Meta, Instagram?, Pg14
NCPCR summons Meta officials following BBC investigation revealing Instagram's promotion of child sexual exploitation and abuse material ads.
Inside India's problem with reporting child sexual abuse material, Pg12
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.
Watchdog report warns of rise in tech-driven hawala network, Pg12
Global watchdog FATF reveals alarming surge in tech-enabled hawala networks, exploiting virtual assets for widespread money laundering and terror financing.
Teen agency beyond Meta’s reckoning, Pg9
Social media's addictive design exploits teen developmental vulnerabilities, impacting attention spans and agency, despite their efforts to resist platform algorithms.
In India, A Hard Limit for X’s Transparency Pledge, Pg12
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 to Strengthen Security of India’s Communication Networks
C-DOT unveils 14 indigenous quantum products, including QKD and PQC systems, to bolster India's communication network security against future quantum threats.
The many hurdles ChatGPT for Teens safeguards could run into for Indian users, Pg9
OpenAI's ChatGPT for teens faces significant hurdles in India due to shared devices and diverse user contexts, challenging age verification and safety.
Can Meta’s safety controls make Facebook and Instagram less addictive for teens?, Pg9
Meta rolls out new safety controls for teens, including default time limits and night mode, following an $18 billion settlement with US states.
How social media hooks children, Pg16
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.
How India’s Scam Towns Built a Thriving Industry Around Fraud, Pg9
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.
A Civilisational Approach To Social Media, Pg9
India should adopt a civilisational approach, blending traditional values with digital literacy, to prepare youth for social media and AI challenges, beyond mere bans.
Panel Suggests BNS Amendment For Social Media Defamation, Pg17
Maharashtra committee recommends BNS amendment to criminalize social media defamation, aiming to address free speech concerns after Section 66A's striking down.
Understanding Anthropic’s move to watermark Claude AI content, Pg11
Anthropic's new global policy embeds invisible watermarks in Claude AI text, raising user concerns over content authenticity and potential reputational damage.
Internet unbound, Pg10
Union government summons Meta, pressuring it to suppress protest content, sparking fears of internet censorship and undermining democratic free speech in India.
Shutdowns, App Bans Show Crisis of Internet Governance, Pg12
NEET protests expose India's internet governance crisis, highlighting issues with shutdowns, app bans, and surveillance, demanding urgent IT Act and DPDP Act reforms.
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