Tag: Social Media

Social Media: How ‘free’ is it?
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Social Media: How ‘free’ is it?

The over-extensive use of social media and technology in global politics today highlights the delicate balance between ethical, just and unbiased reporting. The infamous Twitter Files revealed how the micro-blogging platform concealed the scandal during the 2020 presidential election in the US. India has also gotten into troubled waters with social media giants (especially Meta and Twitter) […]

Social media and OTT platforms welcome to do business in India but need to follow the Constitution and laws of India, says MIB as tougher rules for the platforms are unveiled
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Social media and OTT platforms welcome to do business in India but need to follow the Constitution and laws of India, says MIB as tougher rules for the platforms are unveiled

Amidst growing concerns around lack of transparency, accountability and rights of users related to digital media the government of India has framed the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021 to ensure that the Social media and OTT platforms follow the set laws and adhere to the Constitution of India. The […]

Republicans accuse Twitter and Facebook of political bias at Senate hearing; Company CEOs hide behind action against ‘election disinformation’
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Republicans accuse Twitter and Facebook of political bias at Senate hearing; Company CEOs hide behind action against ‘election disinformation’

On Nov 17th, a Senate hearing was held over legal protections for Social Media companies. CEOs of Twitter and Facebook were put to scrutiny by senators during the hearing. The Republican senators accused the social media companies of political bias and also charged them with unfair business practices and market dominance. The charges are seen […]