COVID-19
Poll Suggests Majority of People Support Big Tech Contact Tracing
The pandemic has been a big boon for big tech overreach.
YouTube: Creators “Espousing” Opinions “in Their Basement” Can’t Provide Context on the News
YouTube is cementing the power of the already-established players, making it difficult for small creators to get traction.
Bill Gates Praises China’s Response to the Outbreak
China’s censorship-driven response to the coronavirus has earned it praise from the former Microsoft CEO.
Trevor Noah Becomes the Face of Chinese Propaganda With “America Virus” Jokes
The comedian’s jokes are being used by Chinese state media to boost narratives.
Twitter Bans Unverified Coronavirus Claims That “Could” Lead to Social Unrest
Big tech continues to restrict what users can say about the coronavirus.
State Governors Say Facebook Is Lying, Facebook Alone Decided to Shut Down Protest Groups
States say Facebook decided to censor the groups on their own accord.
Zuckerberg Wants More of Your Health Data to Fight the Pandemic
Zuckerberg sees people are increasingly relying on big tech during the pandemic.
UK Regulator Sanctions London Live for Broadcasting Censored David Icke Coronavirus Interview
YouTube had deleted the interview before London Live rebroadcast an edited version.
YouTube CEO: Anything That Goes Against the WHO Is a Violation of YouTube Policies
YouTube is also giving legacy media outlets and public health organizations billions of impressions.
Twitch Streamer Invadervie Slams “Cheapskate” Viewers Who Won’t Pay for Her Content
The entitled streamer may not be worth as much as she thinks she is.
New York Post Slams Facebook for “Fact-Checking” and Suppressing Its Article
The Post Editorial Board is the last news outlet to criticize Facebook’s censorship.
Around the World, Coronavirus “Fake News” Arrests Are Mounting
The pandemic is fueling censorship in many countries.