Tag: online misinformation
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POFMA Correction in Singapore: MalaysiaNow News Story
Singapore imposes POFMA correction on MalaysiaNow Singapore has issued a Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) correction direction to the online news outlet MalaysiaNow. The order, announced on Saturday, addresses claims published by the outlet about how a convicted drug courier was treated. The government says the article contains false or misleading statements…
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POFMA Correction Issued to MalaysiaNow Over False Claims About Drug Courier’s Treatment
Singapore Issues POFMA Correction to MalaysiaNow In a move that underscores Singapore’s use of the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA), the government issued a correction direction to MalaysiaNow on Saturday, November 15. The action targets claims within an article that purportedly described the treatment of a convicted drug courier. POFMA, which grants…
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Jet Li Puts Rumors to Rest: A Topless Response to Heart-Transplant Gossip
Introduction: Rumors in the Limelight Celebrity gossip can spread as quickly as a fast-moving headline, especially when sensitive topics like health and organ donation are involved. In recent weeks, Chinese netizens and global fans have watched a wave of conjecture surrounding a famed action star. While some speculate about health scares or surgeries, Jet Li…
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Peter Jackson Crushed by False Compensation Claim: Libel Case Highlights Personal Toll of Online Defamation
Introduction: A Defamatory Claim and Its Far-Reaching Toll The High Court in Ireland heard a harrowing account of how false online accusations can devastate a family, beyond the immediate reputational harm. Peter Jackson, father of rugby star Paddy Jackson, described being “crushed” by a claimant’s unfounded allegation that he tried to bribe a witness and…
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan & Abhishek Bachchan Fight 4 Crore AI Deepfake Case Against YouTube/Google
Overview In a landmark legal move, a prominent Bollywood couple has taken on global tech giants Google and YouTube in the Delhi High Court, seeking compensation of 4 crore rupees. The petition alleges that YouTube allowed the use of deepfake and AI-generated content featuring the couple without their consent, a practice that could be used…