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India’s content blocking rules are under scrutiny for a lack of transparency. The post ‘No transparency’: experts warn of expanding powers to block online speech in India #NAMA appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
A major AI deal has been blocked, but the bigger story lies in what this decision signals for global tech structures. The post China blocks Meta-Manus deal, asserts origin-country jurisdiction: what this means for India appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
The XChat messaging app on iOS offers "actual privacy" as it allows X-platform-based log-ins instead of phone-number-based sign-ins and has features like end-to-end encryption, screenshot blocking, etc. The post X launches standalone iOS messaging app XChat with end-to-end encryption appeared first
Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview has identified thousands of zero-day vulnerabilities in web browsers & operating systems, triggering CERT-In, banks and telcos like Airtel & Vi to assess cyber risks. The post Claude Mythos puts India on alert: CERT-In, telcos, banks assess unprecedented cyber risks
Rakesh Maheshwari unpacks India’s IT Act takedown framework, flagging misuse risks in Section 79(3)(b), gaps in safeguards, the 3-hour rule, and why binding advisories could reshape online speech. The post How India’s content takedown framework was built and where It has gone wrong #NAMA appeared fi
While Meta is blocking flagged content automatically, they are not restoring the blocked content when they find the takedown isn't legally valid. The post Meta now instantly blocks content in India appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
RBI has cancelled Paytm Payments Bank’s licence, formalising its shutdown after years of compliance lapses, regulatory curbs, and failed revival hopes for the fintech firm. The post Explained: Why did the RBI cancel Paytm’s banking licence? appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
The MIB has asked ZEE5 to halt Lawrence of Punjab, citing public order concerns. Punjab claims the series glorifies gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The post Govt. asks ZEE5 to halt ‘Lawrence of Punjab’ web series release appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
The Online Gaming Rules will come into effect from May 1 with changes the composition of the Gaming Authority & its emergency powers, and an expanded the framework for determining an online money game. The post Online Gaming Rules notified, to be in effect from May 1, what are the major changes? app
Founders of independent news channels like Molitics, 4PM, Lokhit India, and Bolta Hindustan explained how their channels have been blocked, demonetised, and shadow-banned by platforms without citing any reason or any recourse to reinstate it. The post No notice, no explanation, no recourse: how cont
RBI's new additional factor authentication for the digital payments of e-mandates is for transaction above Rs 15000, and it can be used for opting out of specific transactions or mandates The post RBI mandates additional factor authentication for e-mandates appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
The new Prepaid Payment Instruments rules replacing the August 2021 framework underline who is allowed to issue the PPIs, net worth requirements, issuance & loading and escrow norms. The post Lowdown: RBI releases draft PPI rules covering capital requirements, wallet limits & escrow norms appeared f
In its notice to X, the Telangana Police have cited "highly objectionable tweets" and "filthy language along with morphed videos and photos" as the reason to seek account registration info of @TeluguScribe. The post Telangana Police invokes UAPA to demand TeluguScribe’s user data from X appeared fir
The government told Delhi HC it blocked 4 PM News over foreign influence concerns linked to YouTube monetisation. The post Govt. defends 4 PM YouTube ban, cites foreign influence and ‘digital lobbying’ in Delhi HC appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
A Delhi discussion on IT Rules 2021 and the future of online speech in India. Watch live on YouTube. The post Watch Live: IT Rules and the Future of Online Speech in India, Delhi April 23, #NAMA appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
You can access the original document from hereYou can access the notification from here The Ministry of Electronics and Information… The post MeitY tightens AI label rules, mandates continuous disclosure appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
The unauthorised access of Mythos that happened on the day when Anthropic opened it for limited testing has not affected its core system, but the company says Mythos can exploit weaknesses of major OS and web browsers. The post Anthropic’s Mythos AI accessed without approval via third-party vendor r
The AI likeness detection tool has been expanded to celebrities and talent agencies so that AI-generated impersonations can be detected, even in the absence of a celebrity YouTube channel. The post YouTube expands AI likeness detection tool to celebrities amid deepfake surge appeared first on MEDIAN
ECI tightens social media rules for 2026 polls, mandating AI content labels and 3-hour takedowns of misleading posts, while monitoring MCC violations and removing over 11,000 URLs. The post ECI orders 3-hour takedown rule for AI and fake content in elections appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
A Delhi discussion on IT Rules 2021 and the future of online speech in India. Registration closes today at 5 PM. The post Final Call: IT Rules and the Future of Online Speech in India, Delhi April 23, #NAMA appeared first on MEDIANAMA.