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In a dramatic turn of events late Friday, residents across Brazil found themselves cut off from the popular social network X, formerly known as Twitter. The shutdown followed a direct order from a Brazilian Supreme Court judge, marking a peak in an ongoing legal battle with X owner Elon Musk over compliance with local regulations. Legal battle intensifies The conflict has escalated in recent months after Musk said X would no longer comply with certain Brazilian court orders to suspend specific user accounts. This defiance led to threats of arrest by the courts, prompting Musk to withdraw his staff from Brazil and ultimately leading to a blackout in Brazil. Impact on Brazilian users The sudden loss of X has prompted millions of people to explore other platforms to express their opinions and...

Related media - Breaking news In a significant development, Brazil has initiated a nationwide suspension of the social network X after its owner, Elon Musk, failed to comply with court orders to deactivate specific user accounts. The action marks a critical escalation in the ongoing conflict over online free speech and regulatory compliance. Context of the ban The decision went into effect last Saturday, impacting Brazil’s 200 million residents. The directive, issued by Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, was enforced due to X’s lack of a physical base of operations in Brazil. The legal move underscores growing tensions between domestic courts and global digital platforms over jurisdiction and enforcement. Implications for digital communication The event...

Related media - News 24 hours In a significant development on the antitrust front, Google’s recent legal setback has opened the door to more legal challenges, with Yelp becoming the latest to file a lawsuit. This action follows a landmark ruling earlier this month in which a federal judge labeled Google an illegal monopoly, marking a pivotal moment in regulatory scrutiny of the tech giant. New legal battles emerge The Google verdict has triggered a series of potential legal battles, with Yelp stepping forward to challenge Google’s practices in the local search market segment. Filed in federal court in San Francisco, Yelp’s lawsuit accuses Google of using its dominant position in the broader search market to unfairly outperform competitors in localized search. Yelp is not...

More news - Latest news A recent U.S. federal court ruling has ruled that social media giant TikTok must be held liable in a lawsuit involving the untimely death of a 10-year-old girl. The lawsuit, filed by the girl's mother, alleges that content on the platform influenced her daughter to participate in a dangerous online challenge. The court’s decision to reinstate the case underscores the growing scrutiny of social media platforms’ responsibilities to moderate content and safeguard younger audiences. This case highlights the potential dangers of viral Internet trends and raises critical questions about the extent of liability social media companies have for user-generated content. As the lawsuits gather pace, there’s been considerable scrutiny of how platforms like TikTok manage the...

More news - Latest news In a strategic move, Nepal’s newly appointed Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has lifted the previous administration’s ban on TikTok. The move is widely interpreted as an effort to strengthen diplomatic ties with China. Previously, the Nepalese government had blocked TikTok, a platform owned by Chinese company ByteDance, citing its failure to mitigate hate speech that was allegedly disrupting social peace. The ban was initially implemented after TikTok failed to comply with requests to control the spread of such content. After the ban was lifted, a TikTok representative welcomed the decision, saying it would help users continue their creative and expressive activities in Nepal. This turnaround not only reflects the shift in Nepal’s domestic digital go...

More news - News 24 hours In many homes today, an advanced electric meter diligently records energy use, serving as a gateway to both a sustainable future and reduced energy costs. These devices have the potential to revolutionize the way we consume electricity by providing real-time data to homeowners, utilities, and the myriad of technology companies eager to optimize energy use. However, the promise of these smart meters is undermined by a significant obstacle: the data they collect is not standardized, making it difficult to use effectively. Without a uniform format, the valuable insights that could be gleaned from this data are often inaccessible, stifling the ability to make informed decisions that could lead to substantial savings and more efficient energy use. Th...