EU
Hungarian state media needs permission to report on Greta Thunberg, report suggests
The rules have raised accusations of censorship.
Digital rights group suggests “meme ban” upload filters could clash with privacy laws
The EU’s baby may not be able to legally exist.
Sweden outlines plans to legislate against “harmful” content online
Sweden is the latest country to propose the controversial plans to curb speech online.
Senate Committee looks at updating DMCA for the modern era
It’s yet to be seen whether it will be made better or worse for creators.
YouTube pledges to boosting “authoritative sources” during 2020 election
Independent creators fall, legacy outlets rise.
VICE UK blames “Brexit uncertainty” for financial losses
Brexit was to blame for the bad year.
CBC writer: Baby Yoda memes are problematic and Disney should crack down on them
Hot take of the year.
TikTok owner’s music streaming app Resso has its sights set on the US and EU markets
China-backed social and streaming apps are on the rise.
EU lawmakers call on Apple to put human rights over profits and stop bowing to Russia
The EU want Apple to stop pretending Crimea is in Russia in Apple Maps.
Google’s updated ad policy may ban political memes
The policy says that “deep fakes” which it defines as doctored and manipulated media are prohibited.
Nintendo fights in court to stop users being able to cancel pre-orders, report says
It wouldn’t be the first time Nintendo was consumer-hostile.