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Twitter rolls back the decision to implement anti-abusive feature

In line with its attempts to curb online abuse and harassment, Twitter has announced an update that would not notify the users when they were added to lists, but the update was soon rolled back following user feedback.

Donald Trump expected to sign an executive order on cyber security

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on cyber security on Tuesday, two sources familiar with the situation said, marking the first action to address what he has called a top priority of his administration.

Google to remove content with insults to monarchy after meeting with Thai government

Thailand’s government met with representatives from Internet giant Google, amid growing calls from Thai hardline royalists to bring those who insult the monarchy to justice, as many Thais look with uncertainty to a future without their revered king.

AI being used for spotting offensive photos on Facebook

In a bid to stem hate speech, Facebook has revealed that its Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems are spotting more offensive photos than humans on its platform.

Don't like it, don't attend it: Vir Das writes open letter after cops try to shut down his 'offensive' show

On April 25th, Vir Das got interrupted midway through his show by a gentleman who asked him to stop talking about our former president, Dr. Abdul Kalam

American Indian actors quit Adam Sandler movie over offensive portrayal of characters

A group of American Indian actors have walked off the set of an Adam Sandler movie over complaints about stereotypes and offensive names.

Nothing but 'Dadagiri': Shiv Sena moves motion against Shobha De for tweets on Marathi films diktat

Privilege motion passed against Shobha De for offensive tweets against Fadnavis and Maharahstra

Jamie Foxx criticized by LGBT group for insensitive comments against reality star Bruce Jenner

Actor-singer Jamie Foxx came under fire on Monday from LGBT-youth group The Trevor Project for "insensitive comments"

Want to work with News Corp Australia? Get on all fours in sexy lingerie

News Corp Australia's idea of advertising for an intern is using a picture of a woman on a bed in sexy black lingerie and on all fours.