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YouTube COPPA Changes Result in Videos With Violence, Gore, and Strong Language Being Labeled “Made for Kids”
YouTube’s machine learning isn’t up to the task.
YouTube Demonetizes Historical Firearms Channel C&Rsenal
Firearms and history channels are finding it increasingly difficult to earn revenue from their content.
YouTube Puts John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s “Happy Xmas” Behind a “Inappropriate or Offensive” Warning
People who want to watch the video on YouTube of John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band’s Christmas standard “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” must first sign into their account to confirm their age, as well as accept a trigger warning – as the giant has decided that this content might be inappropriate for some
Readers Reporting Typos in Kindle Books Can Be a Headache for Authors, and a Feature That’s Easily Abused
Authors have to attentively “fix” issues when often there aren’t any actual problems with a book.
Ford Fischer Highlights YouTube’s Unfair Treatment of Independent Journalists
Journalists that don’t belong to major news networks are having a hard time on YouTube.
YouTube Rejects Appeal From Kendall Rae, Confirming True Crime Content Is at Risk on YouTube
Rae’s video was removed and the appeal has been denied.
Pokimane Expects to Be Banned From Twitch
The popular Twitch streamer predicts her luck will run out.
Mall Santa Claus of Almost 50 Years Fired After Trump Hat Photo Posted to Facebook
Once again, peoples’ online photos are costing them their jobs.
The Alinity and Her Dog Controversy Reignites Debate About Twitch’s Inconsistent Bans and Two-Class System
Twitch is under fire from streamers who feel they’re treated more harshly than others.
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.
Singapore’s New “Fake News” Law Is Mandating Facebook Censorship as Far as in Australia
Facebook is only half complying and has instead added a “label” to the post instead of correcting it.
TikTok Apologizes, Reinstates Account of Feroza Aziz Who Highlighted China’s Human Rights Transgressions
TikTok says it wasn’t censorship.