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‘All platforms in India have to comply with Indian law’: MoS IT after Karnataka HC dismisses Twitter’s plea
- The High Court of Karnataka dismissed Twitter's petition challenging blocking and take-down orders by the Indian government. The court deemed the plea devoid of merits.
- Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar emphasized that all platforms in India must comply with Indian law, and non-compliance is not an option.
- Chandrasekhar accused Twitter, under former CEO Jack Dorsey, of refusing to comply with Indian law and going to court instead of following directions.
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Karnataka HC junks Twitter's plea against government's account blocking orders, slaps Rs 50 lakh fine
- The Karnataka High Court has rejected a plea filed by Twitter challenging the Indian government's orders to block certain tweets and accounts.
- The court has imposed a fine of ₹50 lakh on Twitter for filing the plea and stated that if the penalty is not paid within 45 days, an additional ₹5,000 per day will be levied.
- The blocking orders mentioned in Twitter's petition were issued by the government between February 2021 and February 2022.
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On Elon Musk's 50th Birthday, A Major Throwback From Mom Maye Musk
- The world's richest person, Elon Musk, celebrated his 52nd birthday on Wednesday.
- Maye Musk, Elon's mother, shared childhood photos of him on Twitter to mark the occasion.
- Maye Musk mentioned the family tradition of keeping a positive attitude, referring to Elon's grandfather who had "KEEP SMILING" on his business cards.
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Twitter’s new chief Linda Yaccarino working on plans to bring advertisers back to platform: Report
- Yaccarino, the new CEO of Twitter, plans to introduce full-screen, sound-on video ads in the platform's short-video feed, aiming to enhance user engagement and advertising opportunities.
- Twitter is in discussions with Google for a potential partnership that could involve advertising collaboration and access to Twitter's data, as part of Yaccarino's efforts to expand the company's reach and revenue streams.
- Additionally, Twitter seeks to consolidate its contracts with tech giants like Amazon.com, Salesforce, and IBM into broader partnerships, aiming to streamline operations and strengthen its business beyond digital advertising.
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Traditional news not news anymore, stories have negative tone: Elon Musk
- Elon Musk criticized traditional media once again, stating that by the time they publish news, it's no longer newsworthy, and the stories often have a negative tone that is depressing.
- Musk believes that Twitter poses a serious danger to traditional media's ability to control the narrative, as it allows influential users like himself to directly communicate with the public.
- In April, Musk's Twitter platform removed "government-funded media" labels on accounts belonging to traditional publications, which sparked backlash. Musk defended the move, highlighting Twitter's role in challenging media control.
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'Realme collecting phone users' call logs, location,' says Twitter user; MoS IT responds
- A Twitter user raised concerns about Realme smartphones allegedly capturing users' personal data, such as call logs, location, and SMS, through the Enhanced Intelligent Services feature, which was claimed to be enabled by default.
- The user stated that this could be considered forced consent since the feature was automatically activated without users' explicit approval.
- Minister of State for IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, responded to the tweet, acknowledging the concern and assuring that the matter would be investigated and tested to verify the allegations.
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Odisha-based AI bot 'Explain This Bob' takes over Twitter, its crypto is up 1,000%
- Elon Musk's tweet supporting the 'Explain this Bob' Twitter bot triggers a bull run in alt-coin $BOB, causing its price to surge over 1,000% since listing.
- Created by Prabhu P. Biswal, the 'Explain this Bob' bot utilizes Open AI's GPT-4 model to break down complex tweets and provide simple explanations.The $BOB token, associated with the bot, was created in partnership with individuals passionate about its functionality.
- The $BOB token, associated with the bot, was created in partnership with individuals passionate about its functionality.
- Prabhu plans to expand the bot's features, including automated video and audio capabilities, and is developing versions for other platforms like Telegram, Discord, and Reddit.
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Swiggy employees reach 'Mannat' to deliver dinner for Shah Rukh Khan; here's why
- Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan engaged in a witty exchange on Twitter during his #AskSRK session, where a user asked if he had eaten, to which he responded humorously about Swiggy's food delivery service.
- Swiggy joined the conversation and offered to send food to Shah Rukh Khan's residence, Mannat.
- A group of Swiggy delivery executives arrived at Mannat later to deliver food for the actor, capturing the moment with a photo shared on Swiggy's Twitter handle.
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Indian govt hits back at former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey; here's what he said
- Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey made some bold accusations about the Indian govt claiming that their team received threats about a possible shutdown and even raids on their homes.
- Jack Dorsey faces backlash as Indian Minister calls his accusations of government threats an "outright lie".
- MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar refutes Dorsey's claims, stating Twitter was in non-compliance with Indian law for years.
- Chandrasekhar clarifies that no arrests or shutdowns occurred, emphasizing India's right to enforce its laws on all companies.
- Twitter's past non-compliance under Dorsey's regime highlighted as an issue of disregarding Indian sovereignty and laws.
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Entrepreneur asks Elon Musk if he can buy "WHO From Bill Gates", he responds
- Elon Musk's response to an entrepreneur's tweet asking him to buy the World Health Organization (WHO) was a simple question: "How much does it cost?"
- "Can you buy WHO from Bill Gates and make it about health?" Dr Eli David had tweeted.
- The tweet exchange between Musk and the entrepreneur, Dr. Eli David, sparked a discussion on social media, with some users starting a poll on whether Musk should "buy" WHO.
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Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter, announces his endorsement of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. in the upcoming 2024 presidential race.
- Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey endorses Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for president in the 2024 race, believing he is the strongest Democratic candidate against Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump.
- Dorsey's endorsement is shared on Twitter along with a clip of Kennedy's interview on Fox News, where he discusses his ability to defeat Trump and DeSantis.
- Dorsey confirms that he is both endorsing Kennedy and making a prediction when asked by a Twitter user.
- Despite potential resistance from the Democratic National Committee, Dorsey believes their relevance is diminishing. Kennedy currently holds support in national polls, trailing behind Biden in the race.
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Pawsitively Purrrfect: Delhi Police's Witty Response to Elon Musk's 'Police Cats' Question!
- Elon Musk's three-year-old son, X Æ A-12, asked him why police forces use dogs but not cats, prompting a humorous response from the Delhi Police on Twitter.
- Musk tweeted the question to the public, to which the official Twitter handle of Delhi Police replied with clever wordplay, stating that there are no police cats because they might get "booked" for feline-y and 'purr'petration.
- Delhi Police's lighthearted response to Musk's tweet garnered praise and appreciation from Twitter users, with many commending their wit and suggesting a promotion for the department's social media manager.
- X Æ A-12, Musk's son, gained attention for his unusual name, which has a cat connection. Musk joked during his Saturday Night Live monologue that the name is pronounced like a "cat running across the keyboard."
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai congratulates CSK for IPL 2023 win
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won their fifth Indian Premier League (IPL) title by defeating Gujarat Titans in a thrilling final match.
- Google CEO Sundar Pichai, an avid cricket fan, expressed his excitement and congratulated CSK on their victory.
- He tweeted "Some final that one! Great #TATAIPL as always and congrats to CSK! and GT will be back stronger next year!"
- The 2023 IPL final was highly competitive, and CSK emerged as champions after a rain-marred last-ball thriller in Ahmedabad.
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Google, Twitter, and Facebook cleared of terrorism-related lawsuits
- Google, Twitter, and Facebook not held accountable for terrorist attacks facilitated through their platforms.
- Federal law shielding social media companies from user-posted content lawsuits remains untouched.
- Lawsuits dismissed unanimously, with little remaining in one case and a Turkish nightclub attack in the other.
- Potential chaos on the internet avoided, but Supreme Court may revisit the issue in the future.
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When air hostess didn't recognize Infosys founder Narayana Murthy, Twitter user shares experience
- In one incident, Anindya Chatterjee, CEO of Saleswah CRM, shared an encounter with Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy on a flight in the early 2000s, as recalled by a Twitter user.
- Chatterjee recounted that the air hostess did not recognize him and displayed a brusque attitude when Murthy asked her to take his jacket.
- Twitter users share their experiences with Murthy, noting his preference for economy class and simple lifestyle while traveling on domestic flights in the 1990s & early 2000s.
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