Brazil
Facebook censors hydroxychloroquine praise, even in countries where it’s an official treatment
Facebook’s censorship isn’t relevant in every country.
Google to start paying mainstream outlets for news
The alliance between Big Tech and the news media could become complicated.
MembersBrazil’s new “fake news” law is a threat to privacy and free speech – and it could signal what’s coming for the US and Europe
? Governments are increasingly looking to cut privacy to tackle “fake news”.
As Twitter editorializes the president, alternative Gab experiences record growth
Big Tech censorship is actively fueling growth of alternative platforms.
Reddit’s UFO subreddit was auto-censoring phrases ‘Brazil,’ ‘Navy,’ and ‘Pentagon”
Rogue moderators have now been removed.
Mark Zuckerberg defends decision to remove coronavirus “misinformation” even if it doesn’t lead to “physical harm”
Zuckerberg has been doing a whirlwind media interview tour.
YouTube: strict coronavirus misinformation policy applies to even the comment section and leaders of nations
YouTube will delete anyone who goes against their rules.
YouTube introduces feature to let users tip creators $2 – will take a 30% cut
For some reason, it only works on desktop.
Glenn Greenwald responds after federal prosecutor in Brazil presses cybercrime charges
Greenwald says the charges are an attack on the freedom of speech.
Judge orders takedown of Netflix’s “Gay Jesus” show in Brazil
The Christmas special has been controversial since its launch.
BRICS countries make strides towards digital sovereignty
BRICS is an international association made up of five countries – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Taken together, their population forms about 42% of the world’s overall population. It’s therefore little surprise that the five countries, albeit some more intensely than others, a