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India needs independent regulatory body to oversee Big Tech firms: Sushil Modi
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member Sushil Modi said on Tuesday that India needs an independent regulator to monitor the activities of large technology companies and ensure that they allocate appropriate budgets for “content review” and “revenue sharing” with traditional media. organization.
He also accused the social media platform Facebook of not flagging false content and hate speech, thereby “undermining the safety of Indian users.”
Modi said in a speech at Rajya Sabha at zero hour that Google and Facebook together occupy approximately 75% of the digital advertising market in India.
“With 23,213 crore ad revenues-9,326 crore for Facebook and 13,887 crore for Google-their (Facebook and Google) revenue is higher than the total revenue of the top 10 listed traditional media companies. Through their The advertising distributor model, they sent most of them at a price of Rs 8,396 crore. Facebook sends 90% of the total advertising revenue to its global subsidiaries, while Google India sends 87%,” he said.
The lawmaker claimed that although these large technology companies make money by displaying news content, they have not paid enough for traditional news platforms. Companies like Google are forced to pay traditional media for the use of their content,” he said.
Modi criticized these companies for not flagging hate speech and fake news. He said: “Facebook is undermining the security of India’s largest user base of 340 million users. It will not flag problematic content such as fake [news], misinformation, and hatred. Remarks. According to a report, Facebook found that more than 40% of the top pageviews in West Bengal are’fake or untrue’.”
Modi said that the social media giant spends “a tiny 13% of its budget” to label content outside the United States. Members of Congress also stated that due to its budget allocation to India, the platform lacks the ability to mark Hindi and Bengali content.
Complete News Source : Hindustan Times
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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024
Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Delhi on October 22, 2024 here.
The temperature in Delhi today, on October 22, 2024, is 32.93 °C. The day’s forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, respectively. The relative humidity is 26% and the wind speed is 26 km/h. The sun rose at 06:26 AM and will set at 05:44 PM.
Tomorrow, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Delhi is predicted to experience a minimum and maximum temperature of 27.42 °C and 34.91 °C, respectively. Tomorrow humidity levels will be at 20%.
With temperatures ranging between 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, prepare for a hot day and plan outdoor activities accordingly. If you are sensitive to heat, take note of the weather forecast and consider appropriate attire and activities suitable for the prevailing weather.
The AQI in Delhi today stands at 334.0, falling in the very poor category. Everyone should be cautious. Children and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should stay indoors and others should also limit their outdoor activities. Usage of masks and air purifying devices is advised. Being aware of the AQI helps one make informed decisions regarding one’s overall well-being while planning the day’s activities.
Weather and AQI predictions in Delhi for next 7 days:
Date Temperature Sky October 23, 2024 32.93 °C Sky is clear October 24, 2024 32.69 °C Sky is clear October 25, 2024 32.5 °C Sky is clear October 26, 2024 32.07 °C Sky is clear October 27, 2024 30.69 °C Sky is clear October 28, 2024 31.29 °C Sky is clear October 29, 2024 32.09 °C Sky is clear
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