Cindy Harper
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NY AG Letitia James ignores First Amendment, vows to investigate online platforms after Buffalo shooting
James says she wants to determine their role in promoting hate.
Twitter client partner says the company focuses on “ideology” over “profit” in undercover video
“[We] believe in something that’s good for the planet and not just to give people free speech”
Elon Musk’s Twitter acquisition hangs on whether the platform can prove its spam numbers
Twitter says the number of bots is less than 5%. Musk thinks it’s at least 20%.
Twitter senior engineer admits platform censorship bias in recorded conversation
The engineer also revealed how staff were reacting to the Elon Musk acquisition prospect.
Elon Musk says people are being “manipulated” by Twitter’s algorithm
Tells users to try the the chronological feed instead.
Senator Klobuchar’s Big Tech antitrust bill is criticized as it could hinder platforms’ ability to censor
The bill has some downsides but that isn’t one of them.
2000 Mules confirmed as a “huge hit” for Rumble and Locals, reported biggest political documentary in a decade
A win for alternatives to Big Tech platforms.
CDC catalogs lawmakers’ tweets about vaccines, documents reveal
Building a database.
Elon Musk Twitter deal “on hold” pending investigation into spam bots
Musk has signaled a pause while the investigation takes place.
Federation of State Medical Boards introduces misinformation policy
Doctors could face disciplinary action for going against specific convention.
