Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and owner of the social media platform X, recently engaged in a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to defend himself against accusations of antisemitism. The discussion took place at Tesla’s offices in Fremont, California, and was live-streamed on X. Musk has been involved in a dispute with
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India’s government has recently accused Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, of being a “habitual non-compliant platform” that has continuously disregarded content removal orders. These allegations were revealed in a non-public filing made by India’s IT ministry to the high court in Karnataka. In response to these accusations, X and India’s IT ministry have chosen
In a bid to enhance user engagement on its platform, WhatsApp, the popular messaging service owned by Meta, has introduced a new feature called WhatsApp Channels. With the intent to create a one-way broadcast tool, these channels enable users to share updates with a wide audience within the app. This exciting addition is currently being
WhatsApp, the popular messaging service owned by Meta, has recently been making waves with its latest development. Reports have surfaced that WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will allow chat interoperability, enabling users to communicate with individuals who are not on the WhatsApp platform. This move comes in response to the European Union’s
YouTube, the popular video streaming platform, is currently conducting tests on a new feature that aims to enhance user engagement and interaction. This experimental update focuses on highlighting the ‘Subscribe’ button whenever the word ‘subscribe’ is mentioned in a video. By automating this process, YouTube aims to make it easier for content creators to prompt
The UK government’s proposed crackdown on illegal online content may face significant technical hurdles, according to recent developments. Encrypted messaging companies, including WhatsApp, have threatened to withdraw their services from the country. The government’s regulatory body, Ofcom, can only enforce the scanning of platforms for illegal content if it is deemed “technically feasible.” This article
Elon Musk, the renowned billionaire and entrepreneur, recently made headlines with his financial maneuvers. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Musk withdrew a loan of $1 billion from SpaceX, his two-decade-old rocket company, around the same time he was acquiring Twitter, now known as X, for a staggering $44 billion. This unprecedented
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, announced on Tuesday its decision to discontinue the “Facebook News” feature on its social media app in the UK, France, and Germany. This move is set to take effect later this year, signalling a significant shift in the company’s approach to news content. Under the new changes, users
Meta Platforms, the parent company of social media giants Facebook and Instagram, is reportedly considering the introduction of paid versions of these platforms for users residing in the European Union (EU). This move is seen as a response to the heightened scrutiny from EU regulators, particularly regarding privacy concerns. According to sources familiar with the
Canada has unveiled draft rules for its Online News Act, a law aimed at making tech giants like Google and Meta Platforms pay news outlets for content. The law, which was passed in June and is expected to take effect in December, follows a global trend of holding internet giants accountable for their use of