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TopicSocial media regulation

Topic: Social media regulation

Meta’s $17 billion child safety settlement: What changes, the ‘rivals’ caveat & implications for India

Crucial feature of the US settlement is that Meta has now agreed to concrete changes to how its platforms work for children, says a tech lawyer.

Want to enroll with Delhi bar council? First sign an affidavit on social media conduct

The affidavit has to be submitted on a Rs 50 stamp paper and duly attested by a notary public or an oath commissioner.

Plea in HC over ‘extortion’ of content creators—what is the racket involving fake copyright complaints

Delhi HC has sought response from Meta, Centre and Delhi govt on content creator Nitin Joshi’s plea calling for human review of copyright violation complaints & formation of SIT.

India’s AI rules risk curbing lawful content. Three-hour takedown policy is unprecedented

Companies have nine days from the date of release to introduce product-level changes to comply with the law. This will change how users interact with modern-day public squares.

How will Australia’s social media ban for kids under 16 actually work?

The plan has split opinion. It has raised privacy concerns among critics, who warn the ban could be unenforceable. Those in favour say it’s a necessary step to curb online harm.

Regulating social media opaquely is not how a mature democracy functions

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

Maharashtra govt floats tender for fact check unit to track ‘malicious, inaccurate’ content

Tender floated for unit to be set up under Directorate General of Information and Public Relations. Govt says aim is to ‘serve public interest, bring transparency’.

Fadnavis govt officials to be schooled in social media etiquette as conduct rules set to be tightened

A Government Resolution is on the way, says Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in the assembly, with a warning to officials.

I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says stricter laws needed to curb ‘vulgar’ content on social media

The minister said editorial checks on online platforms were scarce, which proliferated ‘uncontrolled expression, which often includes vulgar content’.

Don’t leave regulation in hands of social media platforms. Govt must re-evaluate its role

It can hardly be expected of social media platforms to design self-regulatory mechanisms that encourage them being held liable and penalised for their decisions.

On Camera

The Yamuna River deserves more than a Sunday clean-up

Our ancient cities managed waste better than we do. A cleaner Yamuna begins with reviving that lost sense of shared responsibility.

India’s crude import bill jumps 46% to $90.6 billion in April-September as oil prices surge

Latest Monthly Ready Reckoner by Centre’s Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell shows the sharp increase is largely price-driven, rather than a result of any rise in quantity of crude purchased.

DRDO shortlists SSS Defence & Kalyani Group to develop indigenous aviation gun for Rudra, LCH helicopters

The project is part of India's broader push to indigenous critical weapon systems and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers. 

Street fighter to 2029 challenger? Rahul Gandhi must answer 12 questions first

BJP followers are dismissive of Rahul. For them, he’s an object of derision. But Modi has always held the opposite view. He sees Rahul, and the Gandhis, as the only potential threat.