The decision follows a 2021 probe into WhatsApp's privacy policy, highlighting growing regulatory scrutiny on tech giants as India plans stricter digital competition laws.
The Australia Today said it looks forward to ‘continued engagement with our Canadian audience, albeit through other accessible channels beyond Meta’s platforms’.
Global Affairs Canada says that Meta blocked news sharing on its platforms, regardless of outlet, as part of its business strategy since the Online News Act took effect in 2023.
The ban comes after the US filed money-laundering charges against two RT employees for a scheme to hire an American company to produce online content to influence the 2024 election.
The Australian assistant treasurer, who is reviewing company's concerns, says he's still collecting advice but claims Meta 'seems to respect law only when it suits'.
Meta says it removed 'Chinese-origin' pages targeting Sikh community, while OpenAI disrupted 'covert influence campaign' by Israeli firm which used its AI model to create 'anti-BJP content'.
If political parties take proactive steps in the absence of fail-proof legislation, we can pave the way for a more informed, resilient, and democratic society.
As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.
Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
That seems to be a puny fine. For all the billions Meta makes from sharing user data from WhatsApp to their other apps, they would be happy to pay $25 million as a cost of doing business.
That seems to be a puny fine. For all the billions Meta makes from sharing user data from WhatsApp to their other apps, they would be happy to pay $25 million as a cost of doing business.