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ARTICLE · 19 NOVEMBER 2024

TechTicker Issue 60: November 2024

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In this edition, we deep dive into the Wikipedia / ANI dispute, SEBI's recent consultation paper to regulate financial content, the government's new media engagement processes...

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In this edition, we deep dive into the Wikipedia / ANI dispute, SEBI's recent consultation paper to regulate financial content, the government's new media engagement processes, hoax bomb threats, and the latest on OTT regulation. We also cover tech stories from around the world -- discussing potential harm caused to teenagers through social media use, and Perplexity AI's latest disputes. This time, we also leave you with a sneak peek of next month's deep-dive: an exploration of re-elected President Trump's impact on technology law and policy.

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