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Google Is About to Face Its Third Antitrust Fine Next Week – Its Adsense Monopoly Is to Blame for This One
The European Union opened its third case against Google based on an accusation which stated that Google prevented the third parties using Adsense from using any products related to Google’s competitors.
Article 13’s Main Supporter Axel Voss Suggests YouTube May Not Have the Right to Exist
Voss said we have to think about whether YouTube and other platforms which give people access to copyright-protected works should exist.
The Original Web Browser: You Can Now See What It Was Like to Use the Internet on Day One
If you’re wondering what the internet looked like on day one, here it is. While it’s much more basic, the main elements are pretty much the same.
Articles 11 and 13 (the Meme Ban) Move to a Final Vote After EU Council Approval
This follows strong opposition from businesses, EU constituents, and the EU member states the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Poland, Italy, and Finland.
New Reports Show That the Lawmakers Behind Articles 11 and 13 Really Don’t Understand How the Internet Works
A German MEP has claimed that Google is creating fake Gmail messages to oppose Article 13 and the European Commission has suggested that most of the pushback against Articles 11 and 13 is due to big tech propaganda.
Twitter Caught Storing ‘Deleted’ Direct Messages for Years
TechCrunch has retrieved supposedly deleted Twitter direct messages dating back as far as March 2016.
Articles 11 and 13 Have Been Approved and Are Moving Towards a Final Vote
The infamous link tax and meme ban of the EU Copyright Directive have been finalized and are one step closer to becoming law. Here’s how to stop this internet destroying legislation from being passed.
Google Is Worried That GDPR Laws Threaten Its Privacy-Abusive Business Model
Google’s one of the first companies to receive a GDPR fine – and they’re complaining that respecting the privacy of its users may harm their business.
Article 13 Is Back on: Requires All Platforms to Install Upload Filters After 3 Years
Article 13 of the European Union (EU) Copyright Directive has been amended to require all online platforms to install upload filters after three years.
5 Search Engines That Are Better Than Google for Privacy
The top five private Google search engine alternatives are unique in their own way.