COVID-19
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?
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.
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.
YouTube to censor videos suggesting a link between 5G and coronavirus
YouTube is expanding on its “conspiracy theory” policies.
YouTube to introduce “health panels” showing info from “trusted” organizations for health searches
Coronavirus will be the first ailment to get a health panel.
UK media watchdog threatens British media not to broadcast 5G conspiracies
Ofcom says it will sanction media organizations that ignore its demands.
Big tech’s coronavirus crackdown is creating a two-class system for online content creators
The legacy media class gets afforded numerous privileges while independent creators are suppressed.
YouTube finally allows all creators to monetize coronavirus content but there are some big caveats
YouTube has been allowing a “range of news partners” to monetize the topic for almost a month.
Trump campaign uploads purposely misleading Biden video to test Twitter’s double standard
Trump’s campaign says Twitter has a “Biden protection rule.”
UK newspapers beg advertisers to whitelist “trusted news brands” for ads on online coronavirus content
Independent creators would seemingly still be blacklisted if the request is granted.
Twitter has removed over 1,000 tweets since its recent ban on “denial of expert guidance” about coronavirus
A tweet from Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was censored under these rules.