Tag: Social Media

BSC founder Shantanu Deshpande raises alarm on rapid food delivery and unhealthy eating habits

The post, which swiftly gained attention, critiques the industry's shift toward ultra-convenient but nutritionally poor offerings, some of which promise "cook time 2 min, delivery time 8 min." (Image source: YouTube)

The founder of Bombay Shaving Company’s social media post sparks debate over ultra-processed foods, quick-delivery meals, and the future of nutrition in India.

Antitrust actions against major tech firms: A global overview

The Antitrust laws trace their origins to the U.S. Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890. This landmark legislation prohibited business practices that restrained trade and outlawed attempts to establish monopolies.

From Google’s search monopoly to Meta’s acquisitions, authorities worldwide are stepping up efforts to combat monopolistic practices and ensure fair competition in the tech sector. Here’s a roundup of the top antitrust lawsuits against the big tech.

Shorts falling short?: YouTube plays catch-up with ad blitz for its short video feature

An analyst in the IoT space added, “The premiumization trend in the country has reduced the effectiveness of ‘spray and pray’ advertising on digital formats.

YouTube is playing catch-up with an aggressive ad blitz for Shorts, targeting brands. Will it be able to reel in advertisers? Big tech companies are also facing competition from homegrown Short Format Video (SFV) platforms taking away brands’ attention and budgets.

MIB’s Ashwini Vaishnaw: Need stricter laws to curb vulgar content on social media platforms

He was responding to questions by BJP member Arun Govil about existing mechanisms to check telecast of vulgar and sex-related content through social media platforms

In the Lok Sabha, the Information and Broadcasting Minister said the Parliamentary Standing Committee should take up the issue and also called for a consensus to frame more strict laws in this regard.

Australia’s ground-breaking social media age ban passes House vote

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. (Image source: Unsplash)

World-first legislation aims to protect children under 16, leaving tech giants facing multi-million dollar penalties for non-compliance.

Walmart scales back DEI policies amid conservative pressure

Walmart's rollback aligns with heightened scrutiny of corporate DEI initiatives following the U.S. Supreme Court's 2023 decision to strike down affirmative action in college admissions.

The world’s largest retailer cites evolving priorities and external pressures as it adjusts DEI initiatives, sparking a broader debate over corporate inclusion efforts.