Canada
Canadian subreddit r/CanadianMOM blocked by Reddit in Canada after “legal request”
Reddit continues to embrace censorship.
Coronavirus Map is an online map that helps users track the outbreak globally
The map is a useful way to stay up-to-date.
Canadian government proposes that news media outlets need a license
The proposals could also include a Canadian government body mandating what “sources of accurate, trusted, and reliable sources of news” are.
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.
“Digital Blackface” – author says people shouldn’t use reaction GIFS of black people if they’re not black
The internet is getting more absurd than ever as we head into 2020.
Native Inuit communities say Facebook policy changes on animal products are killing business
“Facebook is blocking people who are trying to sell their products when they’re trying to put food on the table.”
CBC writer: Baby Yoda memes are problematic and Disney should crack down on them
Hot take of the year.
Twitch streamer reportedly arrested after being accused of child abuse during live stream
A post on the Calgary Police Services Facebook Page indicates that she was arrested and charged earlier today.
Disney+ user account logins are appearing on the dark web, but Disney said it wasn’t hacked
Users are turning to social media to express their frustration.
Canada’s Federal Court makes unprecedented censorship order for ISPs to block IPTV site GoldTV
It’s the first of its kind for Canada and will likely lead to set the precedent for more censorship in the country.
The Mandalorian is already one of the most pirated shows of the year
Pirates love Disney Plus.
Google smart city project moves forward and could get formal approval by March 2020
Civil liberty groups have raised concerns over the privacy threats raised by the project and sued the Canadian government in an attempt to stop the project.