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In a mixed outcome for SpaceX, the latest test flight of its Starship ended in failure, even though a significant milestone was reached. The Super Heavy booster was successfully captured by mechanical arms at the launch pad in Boca Chica, Texas, marking only the second time the company has accomplished this. However, the Starship spacecraft, which was intended to complete a suborbital flight and deploy dummy satellites, experienced engine issues about 8.5 minutes into the flight. This resulted in a loss of contact and ultimately the destruction of the vehicle….

Meta has announced that its Community Notes initiative, which allows users to help fact-check organic content on its platform, will not apply to paid advertisements. This means that advertisers won’t be subject to the same community-driven review system that regular user posts undergo. The Community Notes program enables users to provide context and correct misinformation in posts, aiming to enhance the accuracy of information shared on Meta’s platforms, including Facebook and X. However, paid ads will still go through Meta’s internal review processes, following the company’s advertising policies and guidelines….

1.Data localization becomes a priority for companies amid regulatory shifts. 2.Telecom firms focus on indigenous solutions for greater security and control. 3.Localization aims to balance compliance with innovation in critical sectors. Indian companies are increasingly investing in localized data storage and telecom technologies to comply with evolving regulatory requirements and strengthen national security. The push for data localization comes in response to government mandates aimed at safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring greater control over critical infrastructure. Businesses across sectors, particularly in telecom and IT, are revaluating their reliance on global…

U.S. President Joe Biden has sharply criticized Meta’s recent choice to end its fact-checking program in the United States, labeling it “shameful.” This decision has sparked worries about the spread of misinformation, especially with the upcoming election cycle on the horizon. Biden’s remarks denounced the action, emphasizing the necessity of accurate information for a healthy democracy. “Fact-checking is essential to safeguard the public from false information, and Meta’s choice erodes the trust in the platforms that millions depend on for news,” he stated. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and…