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Meta will soon face another high-stakes trial in US
With two convictions and nearly $1 billion in damages already stacked up, Meta will face another trial starting this week about alleged harms to children in a case brought by four US states. On Thursday, a judge in New Mexico ordered Meta to implement product changes and pay more than half a billion dollars in damages to the state to fund the treatment and prevention of harms caused by Facebook and Instagram.
Social media platforms roll out features to label AI content
YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram now require users to label AI-generated or modified content in accordance with new government regulations aimed at combating deepfakes and misinformation. Platforms are developing internal systems to identify and filter unlabeled AI content, with a focus on major players and those with significant Indian user bases.
Delhi HC protects Kumar Sanu' s personality rights
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday protected singer Kumar Sanu’s personality and publicity rights, ordering the removal of objectionable videos and AI-generated content exploiting his name, voice, likeness, and performances from social media.
Singer Kumar Sanu moves Delhi HC seeking protection of personality rights
Singer Kumar Sanu has approached the Delhi High Court. He seeks protection for his name, voice, and singing style. This is to prevent unauthorized commercial use and AI cloning. The court will hear the plea soon. Sanu's plea aims to stop third parties from exploiting his persona. This includes using his likeness for merchandise and content that causes disrepute.
Eminem’s publisher drags Meta to court over copyright violation
Eminem's publisher, Eight Mile Style, has sued Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, for allegedly infringing on the copyrights of 243 Eminem songs. The lawsuit claims Meta enabled users to illegally incorporate the tracks into their content, seeking $109.35 million in damages. Meta claims to have licenses and was negotiating with Eight Mile Style before the lawsuit.
Rs 935.9 crores lawsuit filed by Eminem against Mark Zuckerberg's Meta and it's not just for money
Eminem’s music publishing company, Eight Mile Style, has filed a $109 million lawsuit against Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Platforms, accusing the tech giant of copyright infringement. The lawsuit alleges that Meta unlawfully stored, reproduced, and distributed 243 of Eminem’s songs across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp via features like Reels and Original Audio. According to court documents, Meta proceeded with using the music even after failing to secure licensing, leading to what the suit describes as "rampant" and "willful" infringement.
14 ships, one mole: How a young engineer exposed Indian naval warships' locations to Pakistani operatives
A junior engineer from Thane, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly leaking restricted information about 14 Indian Navy warships and submarines to Pakistani Intelligence Operatives. Ravi Verma, 27, reportedly shared the data through sketches, audio notes, and chats, after being honey-trapped online. Maharashtra ATS discovered detailed exchanges, including sensitive diagrams and a voice message, confirming Verma's direct knowledge and involvement. Investigations continue into a wider espionage network involving foreign handlers and possible blackmail.
Delhi HC orders removal of video of Kejriwals' court statement from Social media platforms
The Delhi High Court has ordered social media platforms to take down videos and audios of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's personal address to the court. The petition accused violation of video conferencing rules. The court directed platforms to ensure the content is not reuploaded, citing a breach of Delhi High Court Video Conferencing Rules, 2021. The next hearing is scheduled for July 9. The complaint also alleged manipulation of court proceedings by some Aam Aadmi Party members.
Meta overhauls rules on deepfakes, other altered media
The social media giant will start applying "Made with AI" labels in May to AI-generated videos, images and audio posted on its platforms, expanding a policy that previously addressed only a narrow slice of doctored videos, Vice President of Content Policy Monika Bickert said in a blog post.
Meta releases AI model for translating speech between dozens of languages
CEO Mark Zuckerberg has said he envisions such tools facilitating interactions between users from around the globe in the metaverse, the set of interconnected virtual worlds on which he is betting the company's future.
Google's first report under new IT rules
From Google's first monthly transparency report to Twitter facing a barrage of police cases and Facebook launching a Substack clone, here's a quick look at the top tech news today.
Twitter sees revenue doubling in 2023, shares hit record high
Twitter will boost its new features to increase revenue and users, it said ahead of its investor presentation on Thursday.
Facebook faces US lawsuits that could force sale of Instagram, WhatsApp
Facebook becomes the second big tech company to face a major legal challenge this year after the U.S. Justice Department sued Alphabet Inc's Google in October.
Facebook paid contractors to transcribe user audio files
Facebook has confirmed that it had been transcribing users’ audio and said it will no longer do so.
Rai asks BCCI ACU chief to probe corruption allegations against Shami
COA chairman Vinod Rai said the investigation he is requesting would only be concerned with the corruption-related allegations laid against Mohammed Shami by his wife.
WhatsApp to YouTube, master social media with these secret tips
The most popular platforms out there evolve at a rapid pace, while you may know the basics, here are the hidden tricks.
Want to start your own podcast? Here is everything you need to know
If you want to give podcasting a serious try, get rid of the notion that you could use your laptop's built-in mic. You will need to buy a good microphone.
At 93, Achutanandan launches mobile app, eyeing young voters
Achutanandan, who is contesting from the Malampuzha constituency in Palakkad, also filed his nomination today.
Hot Startup: Adstringo’s algorithm is powerful enough to compress file size by 90%
Adstringo’s algorithm can reduce the file size of images, audios and videos by about 90% with no noticeable loss.
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