Dan Frieth
Dan is interested in political policies around the world and how they impact internet users and creators. [email protected]
Darnell Hicks, falsely accused of shooting two cops in viral posts online, sues Facebook and Twitter
Sued for defamation and false light.
Big Tech pushes back on Texas’ social media free speech law
Social media platforms want to moderate as they see fit.
Lawsuit accusing tech giants of spying is allowed to proceed
A judge will allow the proceeding.
Judge orders Apple to let developers promote alternative payment methods in apps
Slowly chipping away at Apple’s competitive practices.
Rep. Adam Schiff demands more data on Amazon’s policing of “misinformation” in books
Calls for more censorship.
Twitter said it made an “error” in the suspension of J.D Vance’s campaign account
Twitter reversed the ban.
Ogdensburg will defend mayor being sued from blocking constituents on Facebook
In terms of precedent, public officials have been ordered not to block citizens.
Forbes deletes article alleging psychological trauma in mask-wearing for kids
The article was an opinion piece from a teacher with experience in trauma-informed instruction.
UK considers regulating platforms like Netflix for “misinformation”
Something else the government wants to police.