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Julian Assange’s mom slams US Justice Department for accessing Google account of Assange supporter
Christine Assange hit back on Twitter.
European MP to sue Facebook for defamation over photoshopped memes
Jaki says there’s an organized campaign against him.
The Guardian allegedly tried to take down a parody account with a DMCA notice, Streisand effect ensues
#TrollingTheGuardian is a thing now.
YouTube says “authoritative sources” are 10x more likely to top search results for some newsworthy events
The announcement comes days after YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki said the site won’t recommend YouTubers during breaking news events.
Twitter’s updated terms to allow throttling and shadow banning of content
The release of these updated terms comes days after Facebook started looking for ways to introduce shadow banning.
Digital freedom of speech and expression has crashed to a 10 year low, charity report reveals
“In a free and competitive market, abusive terms of service would be unsustainable.”
Facebook threatens to unpublish page of comedian Terrence K. Williams
Facebook previously started “fact-checking” jokes on Williams’ page after one of the jokes was shared by President Trump.
YouTube admits censoring hundreds of Trump campaign videos
Google/YouTube have taken down 300+ Trump ads. It’s not clear what the reasons were.
Australian government expresses concern for online journalist and blogger detained in China
Australian ministers fear for his health.
Viral Video of Chinese Man Interrogation Reminds the West of the Horrors of the Chinese Social Credit System
The man was questioned over his social media activity.
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki on news commentary: We won’t recommend YouTubers for breaking news
Yet another indicator that YouTube only wants “authoritative sources” on the platform.
Report says TikTok suppresses the disabled, puts “queer and fat people” on “special” suppression list
According to a digital rights group, TikTok is engaged on controversial moderation practices.