Tag: Social Media

Ex employees, netizens slam Sharan Hegde for poor financial decisions

In a LinkedIn post, Sharan Hegde attributed the layoffs to "some mistakes with hiring and redundant expenses" made during the company’s expansion phase. He also suggested that AI-driven automation had played a role in rendering certain positions redundant.

Netizens highlight the irony of a “financial planning” company laying off employees while facing criticism for reckless spending and lack of foresight.

Australia announces ban on social media for kids under 16

This measure is part of a broader strategy by Albanese's center-left Labor government to tackle the growing influence of technology giants, which have been linked to a rise in misinformation and mental health issues among young people.

In a decisive move to shield the younger generation from the perils of social media, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils new legislation, placing the onus on tech giants to enforce strict age limits.

Comedian Kunal Kamra ‘accepts job offer’ at Ola Electric but demands change

The comedian's post addressed Ola Electric CEO Bhavish Aggarwal directly, laying out specific demands to fix what he calls a 'service crisis' at the company. (L-R: Kunal Kamra, Bhavish Aggarwal)

Kamra’s satirical “acceptance” highlights Ola Electric’s ongoing customer service woes, with a pointed list of demands for improved accountability.

Share bomb hoax threat data, government tells social media platforms

The legislation, which targets platforms like TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Reddit, and X, imposes stringent penalties of up to 50 million Australian Dollars ($33 million) for systemic failures to enforce the age restrictions.

The government has also asked top multinational technology conglomerates to cooperate with it in helping identifying those behind such hoax calls, saying this involves public good.