What happens when big tech’s authoritative sources get it wrong?
What's the long-term impact of the wrong information been sent to the top of recommendation algorithms?
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Facebook says sorry for shutting down Groups that were donating free DIY masks
Death by algorithm.
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Independent news outlet We Are Change suddenly demonetized by YouTube
The channel had no strikes and YouTube didn’t cite any specific videos or violations.
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EU approves the consumption of bugs, bringing the meme to life
Eat bugs. Live in pods.
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Twitter debates whether the Karen meme is racist and sexist and everything -ist
During a global crisis where people are dying and losing their jobs, Karens on Twitter decided now would be good time to announce the Karen...
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Getty Images is charging $499 to license the CDC’s public domain coronavirus image
The image was created by medical illustrators at the CDC and has no copyright restrictions.
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Blizzard fine Overwatch league players $1000 for “inappropriate language”
Viewers are calling on Blizzard to reverse it.
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Cooking Mama: Cookstar developers respond to cryptocurrency mining allegations
The allegations were partly fueled by early announcements positioning the title as “the first game to integrate blockchain technology on major consoles.”
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Facebook is running ads of Chinese state propaganda blaming Trump for COVID-19
Chinese propaganda calls Trump "racist" and says he's to blame for coronavirus.
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Etsy says if you’re selling face masks don’t mention coronavirus
Etsy wants to avoid liability so don't be mentioning any unsubstantiated claims.
