Regulation of Porn Industry in European countries
Pornhub, Xvideos and Stripchat face stricter regulations because they have been assessed as having at least 45 million monthly users in EU countries. EU rules mean firms of that size have to take extra steps to protect children. Three of the world’s biggest pornography sites have been told their users in the European Union may
Google antitrust lawsuit
Much criticism has been levied at the tech giant in recent years, with market players accusing Google of abusing competition practices and behaving like a monopoly. Google will allow developers on its Play app store to offer direct payment options to users to settle an antitrust case in the latest regulatory row over the tech
artillery ammunition problem in Ukraine
There are a number of reasons why Ukraine is beginning to run short of its most critical resource in the war, the last of which has to do with American partisan party politics and a different major conflict drawing ammunition supplies away from Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the country’s supply problems during a
WHO warns over mpox
Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, had spread rapidly in the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic when awareness of public health was at a maximum.”Mpox continues to pose significant public health challenges that need a robust, proactive and sustainable response,” said WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at the time. Seven months after the World Health
AI Effects on Indian Film industry
As AI tools get sharper and the internet is filled with uncanny deepfake videos of popular Indian stars, including Rashmika Mandanna and Alia Bhatt, its use is raising both economic and ethical questions. While AI has already disrupted Hollywood with writers going on a strike, the debate around the contentious issue is not widespread in
Imran Khan used artificial intelligence to campaign
Mr Khan had his three-year sentence for corruption suspended in August, but remains in jail. His Pakistan Tehreek-e Insaf (PTI) party used AI to make an audio clip to address an internet “virtual rally”. The four-minute audio message, marred by internet disruptions, was played over an AI-generated image which appeared to be speaking. The voice
Meta’s news ban in Canada
In response, over the summer, Meta blocked access to news on Facebook and Instagram for Canadians. Google looked set to follow, but after months of talks, the federal government was able to negotiate a deal with the search giant as the company has agreed to pay Canadian news outlets C$100m ($75m; £59m) annually. A bill
Twitch changes stand on Nudity policy
Streaming platform Twitch has been forced to abandon a loosening of its policy on sexual content because it led to a flood of AI-generated nudity. The primary change involved the requirement for content creation labels on certain streams. Viewers were to provide consent before watching such a stream. The change in decision came after an
Putin to make Russia Self-suffient
The United Russia party backed Putin’s candidacy unanimously, with party leaders and public figures making adoring speeches lending him support.The party is headed by Dmitry Medvedev, who switched roles with Putin in 2008 to serve as president before Putin returned to the Kremlin.Medvedev has become one of the most hawkish figures in Russia during the
Ukraine Soldiers preparedness for the War
Despite a disappointing counteroffensive this summer and signs of wavering financial support from allies, Ukrainian soldiers say they remain fiercely determined to win. But as winter approaches, they worry that Russia is better equipped for battle and are frustrated about being on the defensive again in a grueling war. Some doubt the judgment of their