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X says it won’t cooperate with ‘politically motivated’ French probe on algorithm bias

The Elon Musk-run company denied all charges, calling the probe a ‘threat to free speech’. It refused prosecutors’ request for access to its algorithm & real-time data.

Bluesky was Pakistanis’ go-to social media after X. Not anymore

'Honestly, what was even the point? I didn't see any activism on BlueSky, just people sharing their artwork, so why even block it?' said a Pakistani.

Will pay legal bills of people ‘unfairly treated’ for posting on Twitter, says Elon Musk

Musk who recently rebranded Twitter as X, said there will be no limit for paying the bills and legal action will also be taken against companies found guilty of discrimination.

Musk’s X, formerly Twitter, challenges Karnataka HC ruling on content; cites censorship risk

In July 2022, Twitter sought to overturn govt orders to remove some content from its platform. However, a court in June 2023 quashed that request and imposed a fine of Rs 50 lakh.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.