News Twitter’s own research says that its algorithms play favourites with the political right Twitter’s findings confirm what many have been warning about i.e. the amplification of right-wing views on the platform. MitakshOctober 25, 2021
News New US rules are supposed to curb Pegasus-like spyware from getting in the wrong hands The limits imposed on spyware exports by the US government could be a crucial step that ushers in global moratoriums. MitakshOctober 25, 2021
News Tech giants are under new scrutiny in US for their handling of consumer payments data Despite facilitating payments, big tech firms have mostly remained tight-lipped about their data collection and storage practices. MitakshOctober 22, 2021
News Transparency needed in content moderation rules of social media firms, UN rapporteur agrees A joint declaration lays down several guidelines for social media companies to remember while formulating their rules. MitakshOctober 22, 2021
News What CoinDCX’s OTC desk facility means for cryptocurrency traders in India The last week has seen several announcements in the crypto ecosystem ranging from mutual fund-like products to Bitcoin ETFs. MitakshOctober 21, 2021
News Summary: Framework for India’s new retail payments law proposed in report Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy suggests a new retail payments law that keeps up with the changing payments landscape in India. MitakshOctober 21, 2021
News Will the introduction of facial recognition in UK schools normalise biometric surveillance? Scanning the faces of pupils in school canteens is proof that facial recognition tech has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years. MitakshOctober 20, 2021
News What investors need to know about Coin Sets, a mutual fund approach to cryptocurrencies Days after the debut of a bitcoin futures ETF, another crypto investment vehicle with a better risk-reward ratio goes live. MitakshOctober 19, 2021
News Cryptocurrency inches closer to mainstream acceptance with the first Bitcoin ETF in US The US SEC's green light comes after it held back on many occasions due to bitcoin's volatile price swings and other concerns. MitakshOctober 18, 2021
News Zostel cries foul over ‘inadequate disclosures’ in OYO’s proposed IPO Zostel and OYO have been at loggerheads since 2015 when OYO sued Zo Rooms over theft of copyright material. MitakshOctober 14, 2021