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Government plans tighter rules for social media brands like Facebook, TikTok, ShareChat
by Sunny Sen published Aug 28, 2019 — filed under:
The government is planning to impose higher levels of accountability on social media platforms as it grapples with the problem of bringing about order in a fast-growing industry where regulations are still nebulous.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry Linking Aadhaar with social media or ending encryption is counterproductive
by Sunil Abraham published Aug 28, 2019 — filed under: , ,
Should Aadhaar be used as KYC for social media accounts? We have recently seen a debate on this question with even the courts hearing arguments in favour and against such a move.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry A judicial overreach into matters of regulation
by Gurshabad Grover published Aug 28, 2019 — filed under: , ,
A PIL on Aadhaar sheds light on some problematic trends
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Linking Aadhaar to Facebook, Twitter: Possible witch-hunt or key to curb crime & fake news?
by Taran Deol and Revathi Krishanan published Aug 27, 2019 — filed under: ,
The Supreme Court has cautioned against linking users’ social media accounts with Aadhaar, saying it will impinge on citizens’ privacy.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Policies for the Platform Economy
by Admin published Aug 27, 2019 — filed under: ,
Anubha Sinha and Amber Sinha will be panelists in this event being organized by IT for Change at India Habitat Centre in New Delhi on August 30, 2019.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Impact of Industrial Revolution 4.0 - IT and Automotive Sector in India by the Dialogue and FES
by Admin published Aug 27, 2019 — filed under: , , ,
On August 21, 2019, Aayush Rathi, attended a report launch event and focus group discussion on the "Impact of Industrial Revolution 4.0 - IT and Automotive Sector in India". Research conducted by the Dialogue in collaboration with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) were being presented.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Pycon India 2019
by Admin published Aug 27, 2019 — filed under: ,
K. Bhuvana Meenakshi gave a talk at BangPypers organized by Python Software Society in Bangalore on August 25, 2019. She spoke on Let the world experience WebXR!
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
AI is biased, you’ll see if you Google ‘hands’
by Rajmohan Sudhakar published Aug 26, 2019 — filed under:
As it is, the world is unfair. The question now is, do we want automated tech to be unfair too? As we build more and more AI-dependent smart digital infrastructure in our cities and beyond, we have pretty much overlooked the emerging character of artificial intelligence that would have a profound bearing on our nature and future.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Linking Aadhaar to Facebook, WhatsApp won't curb fake news, but may undermine its legislation: Experts
by Swathi Moorthy published Aug 22, 2019 — filed under:
The Supreme Court’s move to look into the petition regarding the linking of social media accounts with Aadhaar has opened a pandora’s box.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
US pressure threatens to weaken data - localisation mandate in India's landmark data-protection bill
by Sandhya Sharma published Aug 22, 2019 — filed under:
Sources say the bill may have to concede vital ground to technology companies.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media