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Google Deleted More Than 2500 Youtube Channels Related To China

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Google Deleted More Than 2500 Youtube Channels Related To China

Google has deleted more than 2,500 YouTube channels associated with China. Tech giants say that these channels have been removed from the video-sharing platform for spreading misleading information. Alphabet-owned company Google said that these YouTube channels were removed from YouTube between April and June. This was done as part of our ongoing investigation for influenza operations involving China.

YouTube reported that spammy, non-political content was usually posted on these channels. But there were also some things related to politics. Google gave this information in its quarterly bulletin of the operation running for misleading information.

Although Google did not disclose the names of these channels, it gave some other information. The company said that links to videos with similar activity were seen on Twitter. Social media analytics company Graphika identified them in the Disinformation campaign in April.

The Chinese Embassy in the United States has not yet commented on this. China has earlier denied all allegations related to misleading and spreading false information.

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Explain that companies like Google and Facebook are constantly giving misleading information and updates on fake news to show how they are fighting online propaganda. Several attempts have been made in the last 4 years to avoid repeating online propaganda in the US presidential election in 2016. In its bulletin, Google also mentioned the activities related to Iran and Russia.

It is worth noting that recently, India has also banned many Chinese applications. Apart from this, many other Chinese apps are being closely monitored. Chinese short video platform TikTok has also been banned in China.

News Source: TheGuardian

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HBO defends JK Rowling’s involvement in Harry Potter series despite problematic stance on transgender community

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HBO defends JK Rowling’s involvement in Harry Potter series despite problematic stance on transgender community

JK Rowling, whose Harry Potter book franchise gave Warner Bros a blockbuster film franchise, is also associated with its upcoming HBO series.

JK Rowling has remained decidedly steadfast on her controversial stance on the transgender community. In a statement to Variety, HBO explained why the author is still involved in its upcoming series on Harry Potter despite her problematic gender politics. (Also Read: This Oscar-nominated actor lost out on Luna Lovegood role in Harry Potter, says how it ‘stayed with me over the years’)

What HBO said

“We are proud to once again tell the story of Harry Potter — the heartwarming books that speak to power of friendship, resolve and acceptance. JK Rowling has a right to express her personal views. We will remain focused on the development of the new series, which will only benefit from her involvement,” HBO’s statement stated.

It also added that its parent company Warner Bros “been working with JK Rowling and in the Harry Potter business for over 20 years” and “her contribution has been invaluable.” The report also states that HBO chief Casey Bloys informed the media at an event on November 12 that JK Rowling was “very, very involved in the process selecting the writer and the director,” and her anti-trans statements “haven’t affected the casting or hiring of writers or productions staff.”

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A couple of days before that, Rowling had shared a screenshot of a tweet by an X user who wrote, “My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined” when the author had revealed that she’s “very involved” in the Harry Potter series. Rowling wrote along with the screenshot, “I’ve only just seen this response to me saying I’m very involved in the Harry Potter TV show and I think I’ve pulled something laughing.”

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Warner Bros launched an open casting call for the leads Harry, Hermoine and Ron, who were played by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, respectively, in the eight-part movie franchise.

The series will most likely go ahead with newcomers for the top three characters and mix it with veterans for the adult cast, like the movie franchise, which featured Richard Harris as Dumbledore and roped in Michael Gambon after his death. Late star Maggie Smith played Professor McGonagall, and Alan Rickman starred as Professor Snape.

Mark Rylance, 64, who won an Academy Award for best supporting actor in 2016 for his work in Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies, is reportedly at the top of the casting wishlist to play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series.

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