Friday, March 29, 2024

Science & Technology

What is CSpace, India’s first government-backed OTT platform?

Kerala's state-owned Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC) has officially launched CSpace, India's first government-backed Over-The-Top (OTT) platform on 7 March, Thursday, with its primary aim to support low-budget and independent films while addressing content selection and distribution challenges in the OTT sector.

Pegasus: US Court orders maker to hand over code to WhatsApp

Israel spyware company NSO Group has been ordered by a US court to hand its code for Pegasus...

The New York Times’ lawsuit against OpenAI could have major implications for the development of machine intelligence

Mike Cook, King's College London In 1954, the Guardian’s science correspondent reported on “electronic brains”, which had a form...

Security Breach at Indian Internet Service provider Hathway: Hacker exposes KYC data of 4 million users

In a strange turn of events, reports reveal that the KYC data of 4 million users has been accessed by a hacker from the Indian Internet Service Provider Hathway.

India successfully launches satellite to study black holes from Sriharikota

On New Year's Day, India embarked on a mission to unravel one of the universe's oldest mysteries - black holes. At 9:10 am, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) initiated the launch of XPoSAT, the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite, from Sriharikota.

Digital rights group writes to UGC, Ministry of Education on exam proctoring

Following multiple reports of the use of exam proctoring technology by various universities across the country, Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) wrote to the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Ministry of Education highlighting the shortcomings of this technology and asking them to issue detailed guidelines for conducting online examinations.

All set to make reentry, PUBG Mobile India registers as Indian company

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) Mobile India is all set to make a reentry to the Indian market after PUBG was banned by the Narendra Modi government over security reasons, earlier this year.
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First passengers travel safely on Hyperloop in historic test ride

Virgin Hyperloop made history on 9 November, as the first passengers successfully traveled in a Hyperloop pod. The significant investment made by Dubai-based DP World, the leading global provider of smart logistics solutions, in the research and development of hyperloop technology, has played an instrumental role in today’s milestone.

IIT alumnus develops free App, helps students in doubt clearance via video calls

The app has been designed by Imbesat Ahmad, an alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur; who has been teaching higher secondary kids in the conflict-ridden Kashmir and has helped 1000 plus students to enter some of the most craved and desired colleges in India as well as abroad.
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Twitter accused of failing women over online abuse by Amnesty

“Twitter is still not doing enough to tackle the deluge of abuse women face on the platform. Our analysis shows that despite some progress, Twitter is not doing enough to protect women users, leading many women to silence or censor themselves on the platform,” said Rasha Abdul Rahim, Co-Director of Amnesty Tech.

Psychological Dilemma: How do we adjust with technology without being governed by technology?

Information Technology platforms, and social media platforms, in particular, should therefore be viewed in a nuanced manner. And this nuance is what is missing in the Netflix documentary ‘The Social Dilemma’.
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The Social Dilemma- What does the mobile screen of an addict look like?

NOMOPHOBIA, an interactive project, is a short video which forces you to confront your phobia by depicting what your mobile screen looks like, especially in the pandemic.

“Not now, not like this, not without all of us;” Internet advocacy group raises concern about National Digital Health Mission

Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF), an NGO that conducts advocacy on digital rights and liberties, wrote to the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and the National Health Authority after the Delhi High Court directed the government to decide concerns surrounding the consultation for the National Digital Health Mission's Health Data Management Policy in accordance with existing laws, rules, and policies.
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Unpopular opinion, Elon Musk is not a great businessman

Overpromising has always been The Achilles heel of Musk. It is not just about the grand promises of Neuralink. Tesla had once proclaimed that there will be a million fully autonomous vehicles on the road by 2020, the deadline has now been pushed to 2028, and if you believe my pessimistic prediction it is going to stretch further.

Facebook is helping BJP achieve ruling party’s aim ‘divide and rule’: Congress

Continuing its attack on the BJP, the Congress said that the aim of the ruling party BJP is 'divide and rule' and the social media giant Facebook is helping them achieve this.
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Kerala High Court to hear Aarogya Setu petitions in September 2020

On Monday, a Single Judge Bench of the Kerala High Court heard a writ petition filed regarding third party data sharing and mandatory imposition of the Aarogya Setu app launched by the Union Government during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Facebook must consider financial reparations for victims of hate speech: Digital advocacy group

"This must encompass physical and mental suffering. Further, since this damage is not economically quantifiable, the assessment must be made in equity," IFF said.
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