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Sony is bringing an end to consumer use of writable Blu-ray, DVD, and CD media



It looks like writable optical disk media (CD, DVD, BD) just aren’t selling like they used to. This especially makes for sad news for writeable Blu-ray discs. For quite some time, Blu-ray has provided a more affordable means of storing data when compared to storing it on physical hard drives.

A single 50-pack of basic BD-R discs gains a user over a terabyte of writable (or re-writable, if using BD-RW/BD-RE) storage. This was a major win when it came to the price of hard drives when BD-R media was in its heyday. Of course, this only lasted until the capacity of drives started overshadowing these discs and prices started coming down.
Due to a lack of sales, Sony has decided to start shutting things down on the consumer side. As it just isn’t profitable enough to continue manufacturing the media. Sony will continue providing inventory to business partners, including the movie and video game industries, so that related products will continue to be available for now.

In the future, the company will move further to end all distribution of optical discs when it has determined that even business to business relationships are no longer profitable enough to sustain production. When this happens, things like movies and video games will likely all be in the cloud since the related companies have been pushing for that for quite some time now. Which, for them, would greatly increase profit margins while having complete control over ownership of the media (vs consumers physically owning anything).

This means that the price of CD, DVD, and BDR media will likely begin to rise soon as availability begins to thin out and stores realize they can make a little extra profit for any left-over demand for it all. So if you are a fan of writable discs, this would be the time to invest into a little more inventory while it is still reasonable (or move on to something new).

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Sony kills off recordable Blu-ray and optical disks for consumer market — business-to-business production to continue until unprofitable



A recent report indicated that Sony plans to cut up to 250 jobs at its optical media plant, offering workers early retirement in preparation for phasing out its recordable disc production. The company has now confirmed this when it said in an interview with AV Watch that it would cease the development and production of recordable optical media discs, including Blu-ray. Furthermore, the Sony representative said, "We are not considering moving overseas," signaling the beginning of the end of recordable Blu-ray discs for consumers.

If you use Blu-ray to archive your data, you need to start purchasing recordable BD while supplies last. However, business clients and cinema buffs need not panic yet. "We will continue to sell B2B products by making them in advance, and for consumer products, we will decide on the specific end date in the future through discussions with distribution partners such as mass retailers, but we will continue to sell them for the time being."

The end of recordable Blu-ray production will reduce the number of options users have for reliable long-term storage of their data. Hard drives and SSDs last an average of five years, while Blu-ray discs could last decades, with some newer optical discs capable of lasting a hundred years.
Despite their longevity, Blu-ray discs are limited by capacity, with the largest limited to 125GB. While some Chinese researchers were able to create an optical disc format that can store up to 125TB of data, it's still in the research phase and not yet available commercially. This limitation is probably why consumers prefer the convenience of cloud storage for backups.

"The growth of the cold storage market has not reached our expectations, and the performance of the storage media business as a whole continues to be in the red," a Sony Group spokesperson said. "And we have determined that it is necessary to review the business structure to improve profitability."
Even though Sony still retains Blu-ray production for corporate customers and the film industry, the future of optical media is bleak, at least for Sony. The spokesperson added, "We aim to continue our business at an appropriate scale in line with the market environment and return to profitability through three measures: (1) the gradual termination of development and production and the reduction of the size of our workforce in the recordable optical disc media business, (2) the reduction of the size of our personnel in the tape media business, and (3) the transition to a single-company structure from April 2025 and the change to efficient operations in line with the scale of our business."

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എന്വിഡിയയ്ക്ക് മുന്നില്* പതറി, വിപണിയില്* നഷ്ടം, 18000 പേരെ പിരിച്ചുവിടാനൊരുങ്ങി ഇൻ്റൽ



സാന്*ഫ്രാന്*സിസ്*കോ: യുഎസ് ചിപ്പ് നിര്*മാണ കമ്പനിയായ ഇന്റല്* 15 ശതമാനം ജീവനക്കാരെ പിരിച്ചുവിടുന്നു. സാമ്പത്തിക വര്*ഷം രണ്ടാം പാദത്തില്* 160 കോടിയുടെ നഷ്ടം രേഖപ്പെടുത്തിയിരുന്നു. ഇതേ തുടര്*ന്ന് വാര്*ഷിക ചെലവില്* 2000 കോടി ലാഭിക്കുക എന്ന ലക്ഷ്യത്തോടെയാണ് കമ്പനിയുടെ പിരിച്ചുവിടല്* നീക്കം. കഴിഞ്ഞ വര്*ഷം അവസാനം വരെ ഇന്റലില്* 1,24,800 ജീവനക്കാരുണ്ട്. ഇതില്* 18000 പേര്*ക്ക് ജോലി നഷ്ടപ്പെട്ടേക്കും.

ജൂണില്* ഇസ്രായേലിലെ ഫാക്ടറി പ്രൊജക്ടിന്റെ വികസന പ്രവര്*ത്തനങ്ങള്* നിര്*ത്തിവെക്കുകയാണെന്ന് ഇന്റല്* പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചിരുന്നു. പകരം 1500 കോടി ഡോളര്* ഒരു ചിപ്പ് പ്ലാന്റില്* നിക്ഷേപിക്കാനാണ് ശ്രമം.

നിലവിലെ വാണിജ്യ സാഹചര്യങ്ങളും, വിപണിയിലെ മാറ്റങ്ങളും, മൂലധനം ഉത്തരവാദിത്വത്തോടെ കൈകാര്യം ചെയ്യേണ്ട ആവശ്യകതയും കാരണമാണ് ഇത്തരം ഒരു തീരുമാനമെടുത്തതെന്നും കമ്പനി പറഞ്ഞു.

ആര്*ട്ടിഫിഷ്യല്* ഇന്റലിജന്*സ് രംഗത്ത് എതിരാളികളായ എന്*വിഡിയ, എംഎംഡി, ക്വാല്*കോം തുടങ്ങിയ സ്ഥാപനങ്ങളില്* നിന്ന് ഇന്റല്* കനത്ത വെല്ലുവിളിയാണ് നേരിടുന്നത്. ദശാബ്ദങ്ങളായി ലാപ്*ടോപ്പുകള്* മുതല്* ഡാറ്റാ സെന്ററുകള്* വരെ പ്രവര്*ത്തിച്ചിരുന്നത് പ്രധാനമായും ഇന്റലിന്റെ ചിപ്പുകള്* ഉപയോഗിച്ചായിരുന്നു. ചിപ്പ് വിപണിയിലെ മേധാവിത്വവും ഇന്റലിനായിരുന്നു. എന്നാല്* എഐ പ്രൊസസറുകളില്* ശ്രദ്ധ കേന്ദ്രീകരിച്ച എന്*വിഡിയ ഉള്*പ്പടെയുള്ള കമ്പനികള്* ആ ആധിപത്യം തകര്*ത്തു.

ഇന്റലും എഐ മേഖലയിലേക്ക് ശ്രദ്ധിക്കുകയാണ് തായ്വാനിലെ കമ്പ്യൂട്ട്ക്സ് എക്സ്പോയില്* വെച്ച് സെര്*വറുകള്*ക്ക് വേണ്ടിയുള്ള ഇന്റലിന്റെ ഏറ്റവും പുതിയ ക്*സിയോണ്* 6 (Xeon 6) പ്രോസസറുകള്* ഇന്റല്* മേധാവി പാറ്റ് ജെല്*സിങര്* അവതരിപ്പിച്ചിരുന്നു. കൂടാതെ എഐ പിസികള്*ക്ക് വേണ്ടിയുള്ള അടുത്ത തലമുറ ലൂണാര്* ലേക്ക് ചിപ്പുകളെക്കുറിച്ചുള്ള കൂടുതല്* വിശദാംശങ്ങളും പങ്കുവെച്ചിരുന്നു.

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Musk's X banned in Brazil after disinformation row



X, formerly Twitter, has been banned in Brazil after failing to meet a deadline set by a Supreme Court judge to name a new legal representative in the country.
Alexandre de Moraes ordered the "immediate and complete suspension" of the social media platform until it complies with all court orders and pays existing fines.
The row began in April, with the judge ordering the suspension of dozens of X accounts for allegedly spreading disinformation.
Reacting to the decision, X owner Elon Musk said: "Free speech is the bedrock of democracy and an unelected pseudo-judge in Brazil is destroying it for political purposes."

The social media network is said to be used by at least a 10th of the nation's 200 million inhabitants.
By Saturday morning some users had reported access to the platform was no longer possible.
It closed its office in Brazil earlier this month, saying its representative had been threatened with arrest if she did not comply with orders it described as "censorship" - as well as illegal under Brazilian law.
Justice Moraes had ordered that X accounts accused of spreading disinformation - many supporters of the former right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro - must be blocked while they are under investigation.
He said the company's legal representatives would be held liable if any accounts were reactivated.
X has been threatened with fines for refusing to comply with this order, with the company and Mr Musk joining critics in Brazil in accusing the judge as being left-wing.
It is the latest in a series of rows involving the tech billionaire - who has clashed with the EU over the regulation of X and earlier this month became embroiled in a war of words with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
The head of Brazil's telecommunications agency, which has been tasked with suspending the platform, said he is "proceeding with the compliance" to do so, according to Reuters news agency.
Justice Moraes has given companies such as Apple and Google a five-day deadline to remove X from its application stores and block its use on iOS and Android systems.
He added that people or businesses using means such as VPNs (virtual private network) to access the platform could be fined R$50,000 (£6,700).
According to the judge's order, a ban will be in effect until X names a new legal representative in the country and pays fines for violating Brazilian law.
In a previous post from one of its official accounts, X had said it would not comply with the demands.

"Soon, we expect Judge Alexandre de Moraes will order X to be shut down in Brazil – simply because we would not comply with his illegal orders to censor his political opponents," the post said.
"The fundamental issue at stake here is that Judge de Moraes demands we break Brazil’s own laws. We simply won’t do that."



Justice Moraes is involved in a long-running row with X
Meanwhile, the bank accounts of Mr Musk's satellite internet firm Starlink have been frozen in Brazil following an earlier order by the country's Supreme Court.
Starlink responded with a post on X which said the "order is based on an unfounded determination that Starlink should be responsible for the fines levied - unconstitutionally - against X."
Justice Moraes gained prominence after his decisions to restrict social media platforms in the country.

He is also investigating Mr Bolsonaro and his supporters for their roles in an alleged attempted coup on 8 January last year.
X is not the first social media company to come under pressure from authorities in Brazil.
Last year, Telegram was temporarily banned over its failure to cooperate with requests to block certain profiles.
Meta's messaging service Whatsapp also faced temporary bans in 2015 and 2016 for refusing to comply with police requests for user data.

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സര്*ക്കാര്* ഉത്തരവിട്ടു; ഇന്ത്യയില്* നിരവധി വിപിഎന്* ആപ്പുകള്* നീക്കം ചെയ്ത് ഗൂഗിളും ആപ്പിളും



ന്യൂഡല്*ഹി: ഇന്ത്യയില്* വിവിധ വിപിഎന്* ആപ്പുകള്* നീക്കം ചെയ്ത് ഗൂഗിളും ആപ്പിളും. സര്*ക്കാര്* നിര്*ദേശത്തിന്റെ അടിസ്ഥാനത്തിലാണ് ആപ്പുകള്* നീക്കം ചെയ്തുകൊണ്ടുള്ള ഗൂഗിളിന്റേയും ആപ്പിളിന്റേയും നടപടി. ഉപഭോക്താക്കളുടെ വിശദാംശങ്ങള്* വിപിഎന്* സേവനദാതാക്കള്* ശേഖരിക്കാനും സൂക്ഷിക്കാനും ആവശ്യപ്പെടുന്ന നിയമങ്ങള്* സര്*ക്കാര്* അവതരിപ്പിച്ച് രണ്ട് വര്*ഷങ്ങള്*ക്ക് ശേഷമാണ് ഇങ്ങനെ ഒരു നീക്കം.

2022 ല്* നിലവില്* വന്ന പുതിയ നിയമങ്ങള്* പാലിക്കാനാവില്ലെന്ന് കാണിച്ച് വിവിധ വിപിഎന്* സേവനദാതാക്കള്* നേരത്തെ തന്നെ രാജ്യം വിട്ടിരുന്നു. ഇപ്പോള്* സര്*ക്കാര്* ഉത്തരവ് പുറത്തിറക്കിയതിന്റെ അടിസ്ഥാനത്തിലാണ് ഗൂഗിള്* പ്ലേസ്റ്റോറില്* നിന്നും ആപ്പിള്* ആപ്പ് സ്റ്റോറില്* നിന്നും വിപിഎന്* ആപ്പുകള്* നീക്കം ചെയ്തത്. ഒക്ടോബര്* 29 നാണ് ഗൂഗിളിനോട് സര്*ക്കാര്* ഇക്കാര്യം ആവശ്യപ്പെട്ടത്.

യുഎസ് ആസ്ഥാനമായി പ്രവര്*ത്തിക്കുന്ന ക്ലൗഡ്*ഫെയറിന്റെ 1.1.1.1 ആപ്പ് ആണ് ഇത്തരത്തില്* പിന്*വലിച്ച വിപിഎന്* ആപ്പുകളില്* ഒന്ന്. ടച്ച് വിപിഎന്*, എക്*സ് വിപിഎന്*, ഹൈഡ്.മി, പ്രൈവാഡോ വിപിഎന്* എന്നിവയും പിന്*വലിച്ചവയില്* ഉള്*പ്പെടുന്നു. പ്രോട്ടോണ്* വിപിഎന്*, എക്*സ്*പ്രെസ് വിപിഎന്*, പ്രൈവറ്റ് ഇന്റര്*നെറ്റ് ആക്*സസ്, മുള്*വാഡ് പോലുള്ള മറ്റ് വിപിഎന്* ആപ്പുകള്* ഇപ്പോഴും പ്ലേ സ്റ്റോറിലും, ആപ്പ് സ്റ്റോറിലും ലഭ്യമാണ്.

രണ്ട് വര്*ഷം മുമ്പാണ് വിപിഎന്* സേവദാതാക്കള്* അവരുടെ ഉപഭോക്താക്കളെ സംബന്ധിച്ച വിവരങ്ങള്* ശേഖരിക്കണമെന്നും അഞ്ച് വര്*ഷക്കാലത്തേക്ക് സൂക്ഷിച്ച് വെക്കണമെന്നുമുള്ള പുതിയ നിയമങ്ങള്* സര്*ക്കാര്* അവതരിപ്പിച്ചത്. ഉപഭോക്താവിന്റെ പേര്, വിലാസം, ഐപി അഡ്രസ് ഉള്*പ്പടെയുള്ള വിവരങ്ങള്* സൂക്ഷിക്കമെന്നായിരുന്നു ആവശ്യം.

ഈ ഉത്തരവ് പുറത്തിറക്കി, രണ്ട് മാസത്തിന് ശേഷം എക്*സ്*പ്രെസ് വിപിഎന്*, സര്*ഷാര്*ക്ക്, നോര്*ഡ് വിപിഎന്*, പ്രൈവറ്റ് ഇന്റര്*നെറ്റ് ആക്*സസ് തുടങ്ങിയ മുന്*നിര സേവനദാതാക്കള്* ഇന്ത്യയിലെ വിപിഎന്* സെര്*വറുകള്* അടച്ചുപൂട്ടി. ഇന്ത്യയില്* പ്രവര്*ത്തിക്കുന്നില്ലെങ്കിലും രാജ്യത്തെ ഉപഭോക്താക്കള്*ക്ക് ഇവരില്* പലരും വിപിഎന്* സേവനങ്ങള്* നല്*കിവരുന്നുണ്ട്.

[BangaloreaN]

What is ChatGPT’s ‘Studio Ghibli’ and why is the internet obsessed?

Social media platforms have been inundated with Ghibli-style images as users experiment with AI-generated versions of their family members, friends, and more.

The latest image generator released on OpenAI's ChatGPT has sparked a wave of memes online. It features artwork inspired by Studio Ghibli, the renowned Japanese animation studio behind classics like My Neighbor Totoro and Princess Mononoke.


Shyam, Babu Rao and Raju get the Studio Ghibli treatment by OpenAI. Twitter has been flooded with beautiful AI-recreated images of people, their pets, their families, memes and even movie scenes in the iconic style of Japanese animation house, Studio Ghibli.


Social media platforms have been inundated with Ghibli-style images as users experiment with AI-generated versions of their family members, friends, and more. Brands have also jumped on the trend, using it for promotional content.


The new feature has led to a surge in user-generated content, with many sharing their creations across social media.
Since its release on Wednesday, viral AI-generated images have depicted Studio Ghibli-inspired versions of Elon Musk with President Donald Trump, scenes from The Lord of the Rings, and even a recreation of the September 11 attacks.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman also joined the trend, changing his X profile picture to a Ghibli-style version of himself. On X, he wrote:


">be me >grind for a decade trying to help make superintelligence to cure cancer or whatever >mostly no one cares for first 7.5 years, then for 2.5 years everyone hates you for everything >wake up one day to hundreds of messages: ‘look i made you into a twink ghibli style haha.’”


What is Ghibli art?

Ghibli art refers to the studio’s distinctive visual style, characterized by pastel and muted colour palettes along with meticulous detailing. This artistic approach has remained popular among anime fans due to its rich creative expression and narrative depth.
Founded in 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki, Studio Ghibli is a highly regarded Japanese animation studio, known for its hand-drawn animation, intricate backgrounds, and emotionally resonant storytelling. The name "Ghibli" comes from a Libyan Arabic word referring to a hot desert wind.
The widespread appeal of the Ghibli art trend can be attributed to anime’s massive global following, particularly in the US, where around 72% of people watch anime daily, according to CNBC TV18. OpenAI’s ability to transform images into the Ghibli style has captured users’ attention, further fueling the trend.
Initially planned as a free feature, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledged that the new image generator's unexpected success led to the decision to limit the tool to paid users for now.
While ChatGPT previously had image-generation capabilities, the latest version—powered by GPT-4o, OpenAI’s most advanced model—enables the creation of highly detailed images with minimal input, something that was not possible before.
Amid the trend’s virality, an old video from 2016 resurfaced, showing Studio Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki expressing strong disapproval during an AI demonstration by his team.
"I would never wish to incorporate this technology into my work at all. I strongly feel that this is an insult to life itself," he said, according to an English translation.
Commenting on the trend, artist and illustrator Jayd "Chira" Ait-Kaci criticised the use of AI-generated Ghibli-style art, writing on Bluesky:
"The trend is especially insidious and malicious because of how outspokenly scathing Miyazaki has been toward the tech."
"It's always about contempt for artists, every time," Ait-Kaci added.

Ghibli Art Prompts

• Create a Studio Ghibli-style character from a photo, capturing intricate details and a whimsical feel.
• Imagine the user as a character in a Ghibli film and depict how they would look.
• Convert an image into a hand-drawn animated artwork with watercolor effects, soft organic lines, and a warm color palette.
• Maintain the original composition while adding a dreamy, magical quality with smooth colour blending and a slightly surreal, whimsical atmosphere inspired by classic Japanese animation.
• Transform a photo into a Ghibli-style illustration.
• Interpret the user’s facial features as if drawn by a Studio Ghibli artist.
• Depict the user in the signature Studio Ghibli animation style.

How To Create Studio Ghibli-Style AI Images On ChatGPT For Free



This surge in Ghibli-style AI art has been driven by advancements in image generation technology, particularly OpenAI's latest update to ChatGPT.


ChatGPT's native image generator allows users to create their own AI-generated images.

New Delhi:AI-generated art is taking over the internet, with social media feeds flooded with stunning, dreamlike images inspired by Studio Ghibli's signature animation style. From fantasy landscapes to characters with expressive eyes, these AI-crafted visuals beautifully capture the essence of legendary Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki's films.
This surge in Ghibli-style AI art has been driven by advancements in image generation technology, particularly OpenAI's latest update to ChatGPT. With this new feature, users can effortlessly create illustrations inspired by Studio Ghibli's iconic aesthetic - all with just a text prompt.
How To Create AI-Generated Images Using ChatGPT For Free

• Access ChatGPT: Visit chat.openai.com and log in with your OpenAI account credentials.
• Initiate a new chat: Once logged in, start a new conversation by clicking on the "New Chat" button.
• Enter your image prompt: In the message input field, type a descriptive prompt for the image you wish to generate. For example, to create an image in the style of Studio Ghibli, you might enter: "Show me in Studio Ghibli style."
• Generate the image: Press Enter to submit your prompt. ChatGPT will process your request and generate the corresponding image.
• Download and save: Once the image is displayed, you can right-click on it and select "Save image as..." to download it to your device.

How Are People Creating Ghibli-Style Images?
ChatGPT's native image generator allows users to create their own AI-generated images with simple text prompts.
By uploading a photo and providing a description, users can generate their own unique artwork in seconds.
This feature is currently exclusive to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Team, and select subscription tiers. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has said that the overwhelming demand for AI-generated images has delayed the rollout of this feature to free users.

How To Create Your Own AI-Generated Ghibli Art For Free
For those who don't have access to ChatGPT's image generation feature, several free alternatives can help achieve a similar effect.

• Gemini and GrokAI - These tools can generate Ghibli-style visuals, but they require precise prompts. Example: "A serene Ghibli-style girl with flowing hair under a cherry blossom tree."
• Craiyon - A simple web-based AI tool that can generate Ghibli-inspired images with basic prompts.
• Artbreeder - Allows users to blend images and tweak artistic styles, though some features require a paid upgrade.
• Runway ML, Leonardo AI, and Mage.space - These advanced AI platforms offer free trials and better control over details, such as 'Totoro'-style fluffiness or 'Spirited Away'-inspired colour palettes.

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Karnataka High Court Orders Ban On ProtonMail Access In India

The petitioner argued that the platform's high level of user anonymity posed a serious risk, as it hindered law enforcement efforts.

The Karnataka High Court on April 29 ordered the Central government authorities to take action to block the operation of ProtonMail in India, Bar and Bench reported.

Justice M. Nagaprasanna of the Karnataka High Court has directed central authorities to block access to ProtonMail in India, following a petition by M Moser Design Associates India Pvt. Ltd.

The company approached the court after vulgar and defamatory emails targeting one of its employees were sent via Proton Mail to colleagues and clients. The petitioner argued that the platform's high level of user anonymity posed a serious risk, as it hindered law enforcement efforts.

Although a police complaint was filed, the petitioner’s counsel, advocate Jatin Sehgal, told the court that ProtonMail had refused to share details about the sender, making a proper investigation unlikely.

In response, the court issued a writ of mandamus to central government authorities—Respondents 2, 4, and 5—ordering them to initiate proceedings under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2008, along with Rule 10 of the 2009 IT Blocking Rules, to block ProtonMail in India, considering the concerns raised in the case.

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ProtonMail blocked in India: what it means for digital privacy



The recent order of the Karnataka court has imposed the block of ProtonMail, the well-known encrypted email service, across the entire Indian territory. This decision concerns a crucial issue: the balance between digital privacy and public security in the context of the growing spread of illicit content online.
The block of ProtonMail in India: the context

On April 29, 2025, the High Court of Karnataka ordered the immediate blocking of ProtonMail in response to a legal complaint filed by M Moser Design Associated India Pvt Ltd in January of the same year. The company reported receiving emails containing obscene language, vulgar language, AI-generated deepfake images, and sexually explicit content.
During the hearing, Judge M Nagaprasanna instructed the Indian government to initiate a formal blocking procedure under section 69A of the Information Technology Act of 2008, along with rule 10 of the procedure and safeguards for blocking public access to information, dating back to 2009. Until the outcome of this procedure, the offensive URLs of ProtonMail must be blocked immediately.
However, at the time of the ordinance, ProtonMail remains accessible in India, while the technical and specialist press closely follows possible updates.

ProtonMail and security: what changes with this block?

ProtonMail has established itself as one of the major email providers with end-to-end encryption. This means that the messages are encrypted so that only the senders and recipients can read them, ensuring a high level of privacy and data protection. No one else, not even Proton itself or external authorities, can access the contents of the emails without the direct authorization of the users.
Despite this, the company’s responsibility is demonstrated firmly against the improper use of its services. Already in the past, in 2024, ProtonMail had been threatened with similar bans in the country, after emails containing false bomb threats had been sent through the platform. On that occasion, the Swiss company had reiterated its commitment against illicit uses, clearly stating that it is opposed to the use of its services for illegal activities, in line with Swiss legislation.

The Indian regulation behind the block: section 69A and rule 10

The decision of the Court is based on section 69A of the Information Technology Act 2008, which authorizes the government to block content or entire services in case of security threats, public order, or if they have an offensive nature.
Rule 10 of the procedures related to this act defines the mechanism by which such blocking orders must be implemented, ensuring a formal and specific process before the complete suspension of the service.
The use of these regulations in combination represents a powerful legal tool that, in this case, aims to counter the spread of prohibited content, but at the same time raises debates about digital freedom and the right to privacy.

ProtonMail under the international lens: legal responsibility and encryption

It is important to highlight that ProtonMail is a company based in Switzerland, a country known for its strict privacy laws. Therefore, Proton is legally obligated to respond only to requests from Swiss authorities. It cannot transmit data to foreign governments directly, but it can cooperate with Swiss justice, which, in turn, can collaborate in international investigations for illegal activities.
This mechanism clearly explains the delicate balance between the demand for national security and compliance with data protection regulations. ProtonMail, consequently, while offering advanced encryption services, always states that users should not use the platform for purposes contrary to Swiss law.
Implications for Indian users and digital privacy

The blocking of a provider like ProtonMail in a country like India, receiving millions of daily emails, opens deep reflections on the future of digital privacy and on the management of encrypted communication platforms.
On one hand, there is the unavoidable necessity to counter the spread of offensive, dangerous, or illegal content that undermines the safety and dignity of individuals. On the other hand, the risk of censorship, limitation of digital freedoms, and loss of a reliable tool for private communications is considerable.
Such a wide block can lead to an increase in the use of less secure tools or more hidden methods for communication, with consequences that are difficult to predict. Furthermore, the case reflects the growing clash between national legislations and digital services that operate on a global scale.

A second warning for ProtonMail in India

It is not the first time that ProtonMail finds itself at the center of legal tensions in India. The previous year, a similar threat of a ban had been raised due to the sending of false bomb threats. Such episodes confirm the ongoing challenge between technological innovation and regulation, especially regarding services that guarantee anonymity and data protection.

Despite the current situation, it is not specified when and if the Indian government will complete the formal blocking procedure. In the meantime, many users and organizations are closely observing the development of the matter, which could represent an important precedent for the regulation of encrypted communication tools in India.

Future paths and possible developments

The impact of the ProtonMail blocking order remains uncertain. However, it is evident how the Indian authorities are adopting a more decisive stance towards communication services deemed potentially carriers of dangerous content.
It is possible that, in the future, a closer cooperation may emerge between governments, providers, and international bodies to ensure both public safety and the protection of digital rights. In the meantime, users are encouraged to stay informed about regulatory developments and to carefully evaluate the available alternatives.
The event thus stimulates a fundamental dialogue: how to guarantee freedom of expression and privacy in an increasingly complex digital world, while keeping society and individuals safe from the abuse of technology?
Conclusions

In summary, the blocking of ProtonMail in India poses a significant challenge for the digital world: reconciling the needs for control and protection without compromising user privacy. The situation invites reflection on the importance of balanced and transparent regulatory frameworks, which can protect rights but are capable of intervening against abuses.
Future developments could define new horizons for the governance of digital privacy, making the active involvement of institutions, providers, and citizens crucial.