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Coronavirus Map Is an Online Map That Helps Users Track the Outbreak Globally
The map is a useful way to stay up-to-date.
Avi Yemini Files Lawsuit Against Jim Jeffries and Viacom After Deceptively Edited Comedy Central Video
The video appeared to make Yemini seem responsible for “radicalization.”
Lesbian Event at Sydney Mardi Gras Withdrawn After Online Activists Target YouTuber Arielle Scarcella
Cancel culture strikes again.
YouTube Introduces Feature to Let Users Tip Creators $2 – Will Take a 30% Cut
For some reason, it only works on desktop.
Traditional TV Broadcasts Are Boosted on YouTube While Independent Creators Suffer in Recommendations
Viewers can’t avoid being pushed TV show content on what was once a platform for independent creators.
Reddit Slammed for Trying to Profit From Australian Wildfires
Reddit only donates $2.50 of a $3.99 sale for “Firefighter Koalas”.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Raises the Alarm on Social Face Recognition Tech, Calls It “Real Black Mirror Stuff”
AOC says it’s time to put more scrutiny on face recognition tech.
Mother of Girl Who Fell to Her Death, Reportedly in Search of a Good Selfie, Speaks About Social Media Culture
The mother talked about Instagram attention and trolls.
Instagram Suspends Account of Turia Pitt, Burns Survivor Raising Awareness of Australia Wildfires
Instagram closed the account just as it was taking off.
Internet and Power Access Go Down as Deadly Wildfires Spread Across Australia
Pockets of Australia have lost access to vital communications services.
Australian News Outlets Admit to Suppressing Stories to Avoid Liability for “Defamatory” Comments
A court ruled that they are responsible for the comments of their readers’ Facebook posts.
Australian Government Expresses Concern for Online Journalist and Blogger Detained in China
Australian ministers fear for his health.
