MEDIA

Amagi, a Bangalore-based unicorn in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and CTV, has acquired Argoid AI. This acquisition aims to integrate Argoid’s AI capabilities into Amagi’s offerings to enhance content recommendations and programming for ...

A special court in Tamil Nadu has sentenced BJP leader H Raja to six months' imprisonment in two cases involving remarks against DMK MP Kanimozhi and threats to demolish Periyar statues. The court condemned his provocative social media posts, assert...

Australia has enacted a groundbreaking law banning social media usage for under-16s, with platforms like Instagram and Snapchat now off-limits to young users. Hefty fines for non-compliance reinforce this move, aimed at mitigating social media's det...

The prime minister also indicated that he is open to discussions with Musk regarding the ban. This ban is one of the more difficult regulations to roll out, targeting tech giants. While the government believes that this is a good move, the X owner b...

The BJP criticised the AAP following an alleged attack on former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal during his padyatra in Delhi. While the BJP claimed the accused was an AAP worker staging a political drama, AAP alleged it was an attempt to harm Kejriw...

Even a 2023 recommendation by the U.S. surgeon general to put health warnings on social media, blaming it for what he called a teenage mental health crisis, could not help lawmakers from Florida to France navigate resistance on grounds of free speec...

Under the law, platforms such as Meta’s Instagram and Facebook, as well as TikTok, must block minors from logging in or face penalties of up to A$ 49.5 million. A trial to determine enforcement methods will commence in January, with the full ban com...

Australia has introduced a new law banning children under 16 from using social media. This measure is set to ensure the safety of minors and will come into effect after a year. Tech giants like TikTok have opposed the move, claiming it could push yo...

Australia is conducting a trial on enforcing a national teen social media ban by using age-checking technology. From late 2025, major social media platforms must enforce age restrictions to prevent users under 16 from accessing their services, with ...

Australia has enacted a comprehensive ban on social media access for children under 16, aiming to protect their mental health and well-being. Social media platforms must enforce age restrictions or face hefty fines, though enforcement methods and pl...

Australia passed a world-first social media ban for children under 16, making platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram liable for fines if they fail to prevent underage users. Critics warn it could isolate vulnerable children and present priva...

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized the responsibility of social media platforms to protect children after parliament approved a bill banning those under 16 from using the services. Tech giants like Meta and TikTok face hefty fines...

The law will make platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram liable for fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars ($33 million) for systemic failures to prevent children younger than 16 from holding accounts.

The Australian Senate is debating a bill to ban children under 16 from social media. The bill, already passed by the House, would impose hefty fines on platforms failing to comply. While major parties support the ban, concerns exist regarding its im...

The minister for information and broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the democratic institutions and traditional forms of the press that once relied on editorial checks to ensure accountability and correctness of content had diminished over time...

Australia's House of Representatives has passed a bill banning children under 16 from social media. Platforms like TikTok and Facebook face hefty fines for non-compliance. While the Senate's approval is pending, bipartisan support makes passage like...

Digital Industry Group Inc., representing major social media platforms, urged the Australian Senate to postpone legislation banning users under 16. They argue the law, which could bring hefty fines, is premature without understanding age verificatio...

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal's recent hiring criteria and subsequent retractions highlight a growing trend of CEOs facing backlash for social media posts. While responsiveness is important, repeated incidents can impact a company's reputation, attract...

The ruling CPI(M) in Kerala faced an embarrassing situation when their official Facebook page briefly featured a campaign video of UDF candidate Rahul Mamkootathil. While initially claiming it wasn't their official page, the party later clarified th...