Mauritius Blocks Social Media Until Election Ends
Mauritius bans social media access until November 11, citing national security concerns amidst a wiretapping scandal.
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Mauritius Lifts Social Media Ban Amid Cyber-Terrorism Fears
Mauritius reverses social media ban imposed due to cyber-terrorism concerns, following backlash from civil society groups and citizens.
X (Twitter) Rolls Out Controversial Block Feature Update
X's new block feature allows blocked users to see public posts, sparking concerns over harassment and app store compliance
X's Block Feature Update Sparks Outrage Among Users
X's controversial block feature update allows blocked users to view public posts, sparking concerns over online safety and harassment.
Judge Allows Elon Musk's $1M Voter Giveaways to Proceed
Philadelphia judge declines to block Elon Musk's America PAC's $1 million voter giveaways, despite allegations of deceptive marketing
Eken Faces $700,000 FCC Fines for Security Flaws
Hong Kong-based video doorbell manufacturer Eken faces massive FCC fines for security flaws and rules violations
Ex-X Policy Chief Joins Tools for Humanity Amid Musk-Altman Feud
Nick Pickles, former head of global affairs at X, joins Tools for Humanity as chief policy officer, despite Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
Roblox Targeted by New York's Online Safety Act
New York State Sen. Andrew Gounardes introduces bill to regulate online platforms, including Roblox, to protect children's online safety.
Amazon Accused of Excluding Neighborhoods from Prime Delivery, DC AG Alleges
DC Attorney General sues Amazon for allegedly excluding two Washington, DC zip codes from Prime delivery, affecting 48,000 customers in majority-Black and low-income areas.