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The notice comes just days after Law and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad warned the social media giant Facebook of stringent action for any attempt to influence polls through data theft. (Photo: PTI/File)

Mob lynching fuelled by social media must end: Govt to states

Recently, two people were killed in Tripura and the same number in Assam on suspicion of child-lifting.

6 July 2018 6:00 AM IST

Youngsters are using WhatsApp to consume news. (Photo: Pixabay)

Centre asks states, UTs to check mob lynching fueled by rumours on...

Home Ministry urged states, UTs to 'keep watch for early detection of rumours of child lifting and initiate measures to...

5 July 2018 5:15 PM IST

Social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and Snapchat have given us an opportunity as fans to interact with our favourite celebrities. However, the conversation has always been one directional. (Photo: ANI)

AI can be answer to check fake info on social media

People must verify the source of the information before sharing it.

5 July 2018 4:49 PM IST

Cricketer Steve Smith photographed in a New York bar recently

Price to pay for stardom with social media nazis

Stars often face criticism on social media platforms for not following the behavioral norms built by the society on the...

5 July 2018 5:18 AM IST

WhatsApp, has rolled out a new feature that will allow its users to share their location with their contacts in real time.

Horrified by terrible acts of violence: WhatsApp to IT ministry

WhatsApp has said false news, misinformation and spread of hoaxes are issues that need to be dealt with collectively.

4 July 2018 1:54 PM IST

Cambridge Analytica improperly harvested data from around 87 million Facebook users.

Facebook shuts down Moves, Hello and tbh apps

Citing low user numbers, Facebook is shutting down three of its apps.

4 July 2018 9:53 AM IST

The Facebook bug was active between May 29 and June 5.

Federal Facebook probe now includes FBI, SEC

Representatives from these agencies have joined the Federal Trade Commission in the inquiry.

3 July 2018 1:10 PM IST

World is more divided than before though its not just because of social media. People were already divided; but all of this is getting exaggerated by social media.

Uganda implements new tax for using social media

social media users now must pay upfront a daily levy of Shs 200 (5 cents).

2 July 2018 4:45 PM IST

The previous round of policy-tightening came after more than 250 advertisers cut back on YouTube ad-buying last spring following news reports that found their ads displayed alongside extremist propaganda.

YouTube auto-generates video thumbnails upsetting creators

YouTube clarified that it is conducting the experiment to gain insights.

1 July 2018 12:22 PM IST

Instagram will allow creators to upload 4K videos.

Instagram gets pushy with consistent Stories bar

The company appears to be constantly testing there 'Stories' bar that follows you down the feed.

1 July 2018 12:01 PM IST

The employee letter follows widespread criticism of Facebooks ad policy, including from Senator Elizabeth Warren

Facebook launches new preventive health tool

The Preventive Health tool connects users to health resources and assists in setting checkup reminders.

30 Oct 2019 8:37 AM IST

The most popular elements of Musical.ly and TikTok will be incorporated into a new feed.

TikTok says it is not influenced by Chinese govt

The company also clarified that it doesn't censor content based on sensitivities related to China.

27 Oct 2019 8:18 AM IST