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Meity has not sent any notice to X or Grok over Hindi slang reply, is in talks with two platforms: Sources
New Delhi, March 20: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has not sent notice to the micro-blogging platform X (formerly Twitter)and its Artificial Intelligence vertical Grok over the chatbot purportedly using Hindi slang in its reply and is in talks with the two platforms to understand what law it is violating, government sources said on Thursday.
Centre issues 1,298 blocking orders related to online betting, gaming
New Delhi, March 20: In a bid to curb the risks posed by online gaming and potential harms like addiction, the government has issued 1,298 blocking directions related to online betting/gambling/gaming websites (including mobile applications) between the year 2022-24.
Rival social media platforms criticise YouTube's likely exemption from Australia's teen social media ban
Canberra, March 5: Three social media platforms -- TikTok, Meta, and Snapchat have criticised proposed regulations that would exclude YouTube from Australia's upcoming social media ban for teenagers.
Nepal tables bill to tab social media despite fear of censorship
Kathmandu, February 10: Nepal has moved forward with the controversial "Social Media Bill" despite claims of attempted censorship and curtailment of Freedom of Expression and Speech.