Christina Maas
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Social media companies face calls to self-censor in Ireland
The platforms had a meeting with Leinster House.
YouTube deletes video of attack on Asian-American Uber driver
Kang was given a strike for uploading the video from his attack.
Facebook deletes “I trust my immune system” profile photo frames under “misinformation” policy
The frames were popular on the platform.
Facebook fact-checkers contradict each other on vaccine mandates, putting users doubly at risk of censorship
Being fact-checked comes with account suppression.
Canada: Doctors whose online posts contradict official COVID stance face regulatory investigation
Investigations take place in secret and are not made public.
Starbucks considers ditching Facebook after customers criticize virtue signaling
Starbucks doesn’t want to hear the opinion of its customers.
Indian engineers documented how to make life-saving oxygen. YouTube deleted the videos.
YouTube said it’s dangerous. Experts say the risks are minimal.
YouTube to start giving grants to select journalists
Reshaping news content.
YouTube temporarily suspended video featuring former UK pathologist’s criticism of lockdowns
The video was reinstated when YouTube was asked for comment on the censorship.
Basecamp sheds 30% of workforce after banning political discussion in the workplace
Many employees took the buyout.
Facebook bans Russia Today’s Berlin-based news outlet Redfish
Russia Today’s editor-in-chief says she will campaign to get Facebook banned in Russia if it doesn’t reinstate the page.
Facebook bans alternative accounts of Australian lawmaker Craig Kelly, creating a complete ban
The elected lawmaker is allowed no political presence on Facebook.