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Alex Jones is back on X five years after then-Twitter made the decision to permanently ban him and his show, Infowars, for violating the site’s policy on “abusive behavior.” Elon Musk — who last year said he wouldn’t unban Jones because of the conspiracy theorist’s insistence on calling the Sandy Hook massacre a hoax — created a poll on X over the weekend asking users to vote on whether Jones should be reinstated.The poll closed with a majority vote for “Yes.” As of Sunday, Jones’ personal account was once again active,…

The Mark Zuckerberg-led social media giant is in deep soup after Joan Donovan, a disinformation expert has alleged that Harvard University fired, after accepting $500mn from the Chan Zuckerberg Institute, associated with Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan…

Unlike Google, Facebook and other tech giants, the company behind ChatGPT was not created to be a business. It was set up as a nonprofit by founders who hoped that it wouldn't be beholden to commercial interests.But the arrangement got complicated. While OpenAI later transitioned to a for-profit model, its controlling shareholder remains the nonprofit OpenAI Inc. and its board of directors. This unique structure made it possible for four OpenAI board members — the company's chief scientist, two outside tech entrepreneurs…

Google allowed Spotify to sidestep the company's mandatory Play Store fees, a company executive reportedly confirmed while giving testimony during the ongoing Epic vs Google trial. The Verge reports that a confidential deal with the streaming giant has come to light, revealing that Spotify was allowed to process its own payments on the service without paying Google a commission. The search giant previously sought to protect the details of its deal with Spotify under wraps during the ongoing case with Fortnite maker Epic…

Music streaming giant Spotify pays Google a zero percent commission when users buy its subscription on Android if the payment is made using Spotify's own payment system, and only a 4% commission if the…

Delhi: Only Electric, CNG, or BS-VI Buses from Haryana Allowed to Enter the State. (Photo: EKA Mobility)Delhi enforces eco-friendly bus mandate for Haryana, UP, and Rajasthan, aiming to combat pollution and boost clean transportation by 2024.In order to tackle air pollution and promote eco-friendly transportation, the Delhi government has issued a directive that is set to transform the way buses enter the national capital.Beginning November 1, 2023, all buses originating from Haryana must run on electric, CNG, or BS-VI…

Warning: this article contains some spoilers for Barbie One of the criticisms leveled at director Greta Gerwig before Barbie had even been released was that she’d sold out to Mattel, the toy behemoth behind the iconic doll. Although the indie darling rejected this out of hand, it was a relatively commonly repeated sentiment. Much like how the vast majority of war films made in the States need to go through Pentagon approval before they can be released, the company were thought to be keeping a tight leash on the Lady Bird…

With actors and writers both on strike at the same time for the first time in decades, the never-ending production line of Marvel Cinematic Universe content has ground to a halt after the myriad of feature films and Disney Plus exclusives in the works ground to a halt. For better or worse, though, Brie Larson is always waiting in the wings to ignite debate and discourse, and she’s been at the forefront of it in more ways than one this weekend. From her worst-ever movie embarking on an unexpected resurgence to Doctor…

In a significant legal development, Mahindra & Mahindra, the renowned Indian automotive manufacturer, has received a favorable ruling from the Easter District Court of Michigan. The court’s decision allows Mahindra to continue production and sales of the post-2020 version of the Roxor off-roader in the lucrative US market. This verdict comes after an ongoing dispute with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) over design resemblances with Jeep SUVs and other products. Let’s delve into the details of this legal battle and…

Netflix has revealed that it has put an end to password sharing in India. The new Netflix policy states that only members within a household will be granted access to a single Netflix account. This measure comes as part of a global crackdown initiated in May, targeting users who share their passwords with individuals beyond their immediate family. The streaming giant aims to strengthen its revenue stream following a challenging period last year.The company clarified that all individuals residing in the same household can…