Covid
YouTube’s exec discusses “Intelligence Desk” to target emerging conspiracy theories
The crackdown on anything that YouTube deems to be a conspiracy or misinformation continues.
Poll suggests majority of people support big tech contact tracing
The pandemic has been a big boon for big tech overreach.
Activists in China detained for bypassing censorship using GitHub
The activists had been archiving the articles that the Chinese government had been suppressing.
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.
Media caught on video staging “healthcare worker” vs protestors photos
A live streamer caught them in the act.
Joe Rogan slams YouTube’s ban on anything that goes against the WHO
“They were given Chinese propaganda, they were spreading it,” Rogan said.
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.
Photographer behind viral photos of “health workers” blocking lockdown protestors walks back original claims
No one has verified whether the so-called “health worker” actually work at a hospital.
Zuckerberg wants more of your health data to fight the pandemic
Zuckerberg sees people are increasingly relying on big tech during the pandemic.
Facebook caves to state government, censors pro-protest groups
Whether you support the protests or not, the move has raised questions about threats to rights of assembly.