The Taliban has banned women from appearing in TV dramas

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2 years ago

November 22, 2021

Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities have labelled the rule as a “religious guideline”

The Taliban government has banned women from appearing in television dramas.

The new rules follow previous orders which also instructed female journalists and presenters to wear headscarves on screen.

The Taliban took control of Afghanistan back in August… and many fear they are gradually imposing harsher restrictions, with many aimed at the female population.

Additionally, the latest guidelines prohibit films that the Taliban believes go against the principles of Islamic law and Afghan values…

Comedy and other light-hearted comedies that insult the Islamic faith or the Afghan population are also barred.

The militant group almost immediately instructed all girls and young women to stay home from school after the U.S. and allied troops departed…

The Taliban say this move is “temporary” and was designed to protect women’s safety.

Technological terror: China reveals uncanny AI romance film

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April 24, 2024

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As competition intensifies in the streaming landscape, with players like Roku, Vizio, and Samsung launching their ad-supported platforms, TCL aims to carve its niche by offering compelling original content.

TCL, the renowned Chinese smart-TV manufacturer, announces its innovative use of generative artificial intelligence to produce original content for its streaming platform, TCLtvPlus.

Debuting this summer, “Next Stop Paris,” an AI-driven love story, marks the inaugural program from TCLtvPlus Studios

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Grindr application cruises into court over privacy concerns

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April 24, 2024

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Grindr faces lawsuit over alleged privacy breaches

Grindr, the popular gay dating app, is under fire in London as hundreds of users claim their private information, including HIV status, was shared without consent. The lawsuit alleges commercial use of sensitive data, sparking concern within the LGBTQ+ community. Grindr vows to defend its practices while emphasising its commitment to user privacy and compliance with data regulations.

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The TikTok ban was just passed by the House. What could happen next?

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April 24, 2024

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Washington D.C. has been under pressure to ban the popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok.

TikTok users could soon find that the popular social media service is either under new ownership or could be outright banned in the U.S.

Calls are growing louder from many lawmakers and national security hawks to ban TikTok, over fears the app could censure content, influence users, and give Americans’ personal data to Beijing.

But the Chinese tech company, ByteDance—which owns TikTok— denies the allegations.

Dave Levinthal, the Editor-in-Chief of Raw Story joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.