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Google accused of prioritizing YouTube in supposedly “organic” search results
Google is already facing antitrust scrutiny.
Companies using AI to detect “misinformation” are getting big investments
Many want to capitalize on the recent trend to determine and remove fake news.
“Mute white people” Instagram sticker raises accusations of moderation double standard
Users are saying the rules aren’t being applied fairly.
Big Tech and mainstream media team up to tackle election “misinformation”
Partners will tip each other off when they find what they think is fake news.
TikTok hires Republican and Democrat lobbyists as pressures mount
TikTok is fighting for survival in the West.
Amazon bans bestselling book “China Virus”
Amazon says it only supports information from “official sources.”
EU court rules YouTube doesn’t have to hand over IP addresses of copyright infringers
Only physical addresses can be handed over, assuming the company has them.
Rep. Jim Jordan wants censorship answers from Twitter
Jordan wants Twitter to hand over its reasoning behind bans and “fact checking.”
Doctor faces investigation over alleged social media “misinformation”
Jensen’s comments went viral and now he faces an inquiry.
Vox journalist Matthew Yglesias publicly shamed by colleague for daring to sign anti-cancel culture letter
People are increasingly shamed for showing their support for open debate and free expression.
India launches Elyments, a sovereign social media app, after banning Chinese apps
Are other countries going to be compelled to do something similar?
Author Gillian Philip loses job after hashtag #IStandWithJKRowling
Outrage mobs are accusing JK Rowling of transphobia and those who agree with her are getting canceled.