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Algorithms, bots and elections in Africa: how social media influences political choices

The rise in the use of smartphones and an increased adoption of mobile internet in Africa are fundamentally altering the media ecology for election campaigns.

The Conversation

TechScape: When Wikipedia fiction becomes real life fact

In this week’s newsletter: how a madeup backstory for a crisp mascot became accepted fact, and why it proves the internet doesn’t just reflect reality – it can alter it too

The Guardian - UK

Luis Suarez's private WhatsApp messages emerge as he does exactly what he promised

Uruguay will head to Qatar for the World Cup this winter after Luis Suarez inspired his nation to qualification after vowing to shoulder responsibility following a difficult run of results.

Daily Mirror

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WhatsApp testing 2GB file size transfer limit

WhatsApp is testing a 2GB cap for file transfers between users of the instant messaging platform.

Dynamite News

Are Bengaluru cops ‘forcing’ locals to hand over phones to check WhatsApp, photos?

At 2 am on February 25, Nikhil*, 22, hailed an auto at Bengaluru’s HSR Layout. The IT employee had been drinking with friends and was on his way home when two patrol police personnel stopped his auto at Somasundarapalya.

Newslaundry

Even a mugger didn’t want my old Nokia. So why are so many people turning to ‘dumbphones’?

They are low-tech and hard to text on, but the simplicity is comforting. I was a devotee for years and can see the appeal, says writer Max Fletcher

The Guardian - UK

‘Twisterhood’ and the school of running wizardry

On the eve of Tower Twisters’ anniversary, a look at the systems that make this running group special

The Hindu

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Mum's epic takedown of Whatsapp scammer trying to take £400

The con artist tried to trick the mum out of £400

Liverpool Echo

Jharkhand HC directs CBI to implead WhatsApp chief in judge murder case

The High Court ordered WhatsApp to be added as a respondent in the case

The Hindu

WhatsApp scammers using devious trick to steal money from worried parents

Scammer will impersonate a loved one claiming to be in distress

Dublin Live

Mastermind of a ‘conspiracy’: Why Umar Khalid’s bail plea was dismissed after 8 months of hearings

In July 2021, former JNU student Umar Khalid filed a bail plea at a Delhi court after spending 10 months in jail. Khalid had been booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for his alleged involvement in a “conspiracy” related to the 2020 Delhi riots.

Newslaundry

Sites reported record 29.3m child abuse images in 2021

Rise of 35% on previous year may represent improvement on the part of platforms, says nonprofit centre

The Guardian - UK

Why Telegram became the go-to app for Ukrainians – despite being rife with Russian disinformation

For weeks, Russia’s military assault on Ukraine has been complemented by full-fledged information warfare. The Kremlin has propagandised Russian state media, and is trying to control the narrative online too.

The Conversation

‘Maya’ to provide all necessary info to tourists

Kerala Tourism launches 24x7 WhatsApp chatbot

The Hindu

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A Cavalcade of Paranoia

It's episode 399 of the Cyberlaw Podcast

The Guardian - UK

Government work often done on WhatsApp during Covid, says top official

Statement comes as it emerges that series of messages lost from Boris Johnson’s phone in April 2021

The Guardian - UK

UK ministers accused of ‘government by WhatsApp’ in court

Two high court cases brought by transparency campaigners exploring whether use of self-destructing messages is unlawful

Daily Mirror

Government decisions made on WhatsApp deleted 'many' times, High Court hears

Campaign groups All the Citizens (ATC) and the Good Law Project (GLP) say ministers are breaking the law by deleting messages and using private accounts for Government business

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Irish Mirror

Russia bans Facebook and Instagram as court slams 'extremist' social media channels

WhatsApp, which is also owned by Meta, has not been banned

The Independent UK

Russia court bans Facebook, Instagram for ‘extremism’ — but spares WhatsApp

Authorities say they do not intend to punish individuals who use apps

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia Finds Meta Guilty of ‘Extremist Activity’, Says WhatsApp Can Stay

A Moscow court on Monday found Meta Platforms Inc guilty of "extremist activity", but said its decision would not affect the WhatsApp messenger service, focusing its ire on the company's already banned Facebook and Instagram social networks. Moscow's Tverskoi District Court upheld a lawsuit filed by Russian state prosecutors on…

Tribune News Service

Russia bans Facebook and Instagram under ‘extremism’ law

A Moscow court banned Meta Platforms Inc.’s Facebook and Instagram in Russia Monday, in what was the first use of the country’s sweeping law on “extremism” against a foreign technology company.

Al Jazeera

Russia finds US company Meta guilty of ‘extremist activity’

Russian court bans Meta from operating but move will not affect the company’s WhatsApp messenger service.

Benzinga

Telegram Displaces WhatsApp As Russia's Popular Messaging Tool

Telegram surpassed Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:FB) owned WhatsApp to become Russia's most popular messaging tool, Reuters reports based on PJSC MegaFon (OTC:MFOYY). The service started actively growing on February 24 as Russia sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine. Telegram's share jumped to 63% in the first two weeks of March from 48% in the…

The Independent UK

Megan Barnard: Fox sports anchor responds as colleague fired for leaked WhatsApp comments about her

‘Coming out is a process and should never be taken out of someone’s hands’, she said on Instagram

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