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California’s New Law on Smartphones in Schools
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law that will require school districts to impose restrictions on students’ use of smartphones. Other US states have passed similar laws, including Florida, Louisiana and Indiana. Mr Newsom welcomed the new law and said it would help schools become more comfortable with smartphones. encouraging students to focus on their studies and social life in the real world rather than on a screen.
The policy, however, has drawn widespread criticism. Many have pointed out that the burden of monitoring students’ cellphone use will fall on teachers, while others have argued that smartphones are a necessity so students can contact loved ones in the event of a school shooting or other emergency. The newly signed law will require districts to adopt rules by July 1, 2026.
Telegram updates its privacy policy
Telegram has updated its privacy policy to allow it to share IP addresses and phone numbers of users suspected of criminal activity and/or violations of the platform’s policies, with the relevant authorities for legal reasons. Telegram’s Privacy Policy section has undergone an update reflecting the new change, while CEO Pavel Durov also said that people had abused Telegram search in order to sell illegal products.
In addition to these policy updates, Durov said that moderators are leveraging AI to make Telegram search safer for users while discouraging criminals. However, a number of users have expressed dissatisfaction with the new policy, believing it represents a step back from user privacy rights that Telegram had previously promised to respect.
Meta AI Could Get Celebrity Voices
Judi Dench, Kristen Bell and John Cena Here are some of the celebrities whose voices could be heard by the Meta AI chatbotFacebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads parent company Meta are expected to announce celebrity deals this week, as more Big Tech companies look for innovative ways to make their AI chatbots appealing to users, according to a source, Reuters reported.
Meta users may be able to select a celebrity voice or a more generic one, the source said. The announcement could come at Meta’s Connect conference this week, where the Big Tech giant is also expected to show off the first version of its augmented reality glasses and reveal the future of devices like the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.
Published – September 24, 2024 at 12:19 PM IST
