Alphabet Inc''s Google and Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc are among internet companies facing possible punitive measures in Russia after failing to open local offices and take other measures required by a communications law.Russian legislation signed by President Vladimir Putin has obliged foreign socia

YouTube to block channels linked to RT, Sputnik media outlets across Europe

09:06am, Tuesday, 01'st Mar 2022 Al Arabiya (English)
YouTube is blocking channels connected to Russian state-backed media outlets RT and Sputnik across Europe effective immediately, due to the situation in Ukraine, the company operated by Alphabet Inc''s
(Reuters) – YouTube is blocking channels connected to Russian media outlets RT and Sputnik across Europe effective immediately, due to the ongoing situation in Ukraine, the company operated by Alphabet Inc’s Google, said in a statement.
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Facebook will block access to Russia''s RT, Sputnik in EU

07:44am, Tuesday, 01'st Mar 2022 Graphic Online
Meta Platforms Inc (FB.O), the parent company of Facebook, will restrict access to Russian state media outlets RT and Sputnik on its platforms across the European Union, the company''s head of global affairs said on Monday. Nick Clegg said in a Twitter post that the social media company received requests from a number of governments and the EU to take steps in relation to Russian state-controlled media on its platforms. Clegg said Meta would continue to work closely with governments on the issue. The European Union said on Sunday it would ban Russian state-owned television network RT and news agency Sputnik. Canadian telecoms operators have also stopped offering the RT channel. Russian state-run media''s activity on social media platforms has emerged as a contentious issue for big tech companies during the country''s invasion of Ukraine, which Moscow calls a "special operation." Meta, Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) and Alphabet Inc''s (GOOGL.O) Google and YouTube have taken measures in recent days to restrict Russian state media from making money from ads on their platforms.
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Waymo to begin charging for robotaxi rides in San Francisco

03:18am, Tuesday, 01'st Mar 2022 TechCrunch
Waymo, the self-driving unit of Alphabet, has scored a permit with the California Public Utilities Commission that allows it to charge riders for ride-hailing trips in its autonomous vehicles in San Francisco. A human safety operator must be present, though, per the permit’s stipulations. Securing this permit from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is […]
Waymo, the self-driving unit of Alphabet, has scored a permit with the California Public Utilities Commission that allows it to charge riders for ride-hailing trips in its autonomous vehicles in San Francisco. A human safety operator must be present, though, per the permit’s stipulations. Securing this permit from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is […]
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, will restrict access to Russian state media outlets RT and Sputnik on its platforms across the European Union, the company’s head of global affairs said on Monday, February 28. Nick Clegg said in a Twitter post that the social media company received requests from a number of governments and the EU to take steps in relation to Russian state-controlled media on its platforms. Clegg said Meta would continue to work closely with governments on the issue. We have received requests from a number of Governments and the EU to take further steps in relation to Russian state controlled media. Given the exceptional nature of the current situation, we will be restricting access to RT and Sputnik across the EU at this time. — Nick Clegg (@nickclegg) February 28, 2022 The European Union said on Sunday it would ban Russian state-owned television network RT and news agency Sputnik. Canadian telecoms operators have also stopped offering the RT channel . Russian state-run media’s activity on social media platforms has emerged as a contentious issue for big tech companies during the country’s invasion of Ukraine, which Moscow calls a “special operation.” Meta, Microsoft, and Alphabet’s Google and YouTube have taken measures in recent days to restrict Russian state media from making money from ads on their platforms.
Google – Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) – has momentarily disengaged live traffic data on Google Maps to help protect citizens during the conflict with Russia, as it could provide information about the progress of the invasion. Q4 2021 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Disabling Live Information As reported by The Verge, by stopping the anonymous […]
Alphabet today confirmed with TechCrunch that it has disabled certain Google Maps live traffic tools in Ukraine. The post Confusion hits Russian troops as Google disables traffic maps in Ukraine appeared first on Vanguard News .

Russian court tosses Google’s appeal of $73M content fine

06:07pm, Monday, 28'th Feb 2022 New York Post
A Russian court on Monday rejected an appeal by Alphabet Google and upheld a $73.39 million (7.2 billion roubles) fine over its failure to delete content Russia deems illegal.

Moving - Google disables Maps live traffic tools in Ukraine

06:03pm, Monday, 28'th Feb 2022 Business Mag
Alphabet today confirmed with TechCrunch that it has disabled certain Google Maps live traffic tools in Ukraine. The news, reported by Reuters , comes after the company has…
Russia on Monday ordered Alphabet Inc''s Google to immediately restrict access to information posted as part of Google Ads that it said contained inaccurate information about casualties sustained by Russian forces and Ukrainian civil

Google disables Maps live traffic tools in Ukraine

05:37pm, Monday, 28'th Feb 2022 TechCrunch
Alphabet today confirmed with TechCrunch that it has disabled certain Google Maps live traffic tools in Ukraine. The news, reported by Reuters, comes after the company has consulted with local authorities as the country faces attacks from Russian forces. The features will remain on for local turn-by-turn navigation for drivers, while broader global access is […]
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