YouTube temporarily demonetized the channel of popular YouTuber SSSniperWolf, also known as Alia Shelesh, following a doxxing controversy involving fellow YouTuber Jack Douglass. Douglass accused Shelesh of posting a live video of his home on Instagram, which he considered doxxing. Shelesh apologized and acknowledged her actions were inexcusable. Many YouTubers criticized YouTube for not taking stronger action, while Douglass called for Shelesh's channel to be removed from the platform. YouTube cited off-platform actions that put others' safety at risk as the reason for the temporary suspension.
YouTube has suspended monetization on the channel of actor and comedian Russell Brand, following multiple allegations of sexual assault. This means that advertisements will no longer be played alongside his videos, affecting his ability to generate revenue. Brand, who has denied all accusations, has a significant online presence with millions of subscribers on YouTube and followers on other social media platforms. The suspension is in line with YouTube's "Creator Responsibility policy" and is consistent with previous actions taken against influencers accused of misconduct. The allegations were brought to light in a joint investigation by Channel 4 and the Sunday Times, prompting London's Metropolitan Police to become involved. Brand's live shows have been postponed.
India's recent move towards a cashless society brings back memories of its disastrous experiment to invalidate most of its currency in 2016. The country's readiness for a world with less cash is questioned, and the drawbacks of a completely cashless society are examined.
The Reserve Bank of India has decided to withdraw INR 2,000 notes from circulation in pursuance of the central bank’s Clean Note Policy. The INR 2,000 denomination banknotes will continue to be legal tender, but banks will stop issuing them with immediate effect. Citizens can deposit or exchange their INR 2,000 notes until September 30, 2023, and the exchange facility will be available at all banks and RBI offices. The RBI has clarified that the withdrawal of the INR 2,000 banknotes is not demonetization and is a move similar to what the RBI has undertaken in the past.
India's central bank, the Reserve Bank of India, has announced that it will begin withdrawing 2,000-rupee notes from circulation, although they will remain legal tender. People will be asked to deposit the notes in their bank accounts or exchange them for smaller denominations between May 23 and Sept. 30, and they will be able to exchange up to 20,000 Indian rupees at a time.
