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In a recent interview with Breaking Points, Jack Dorsey, the co-founder of Twitter, revealed that India, despite being the world’s largest democracy, regularly issued requests for the social media giant to remove specific posts and accounts. These requests were often accompanied by threats of legal repercussions if Twitter did not comply.

A widespread strike on Reddit has commenced, with numerous subreddits opting to go dark or restrict access starting from June 12th. This protest comes in response to new pricing policies imposed by the platform for third-party app developers seeking access to Reddit’s APIs. As part of the demonstration, major communities such as r/videos, r/reactiongifs, r/earthporn, and r/lifeprotips are planning to set themselves to private, rendering them inaccessible to the general public for a planned 48-hour period.

Sam Altman, the renowned creator of ChatGPT and founder of OpenAI, concluded his impactful visit to India, leaving an indelible mark on the country’s AI landscape. Altman’s visit to India coincided with the nation’s ongoing efforts to establish comprehensive AI regulations under the Digital India framework.

Indeed, the streamers decision to leave twitch can be seen as a form of protest against the new advertising rules. By moving to alternative platforms, they are not only expressing their dissatisfaction but also taking steps to protect their revenue streams. With the restriction on embedding ads into their content, which has been a common practice for many streamers, they are seeking platforms that provide more flexibility in terms of monetization. This move reflects their concerns about the potential impact of the new policy on their ability to generate income from their content.