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Internet Shutdowns in Myanmar Mean Many Have Never Heard of COVID-19
There’s been an internet blackout for over a year.
Staff at Hong Kong Public Media Outlet RTHK Feeling Pressured to Self-Censor
The broadcaster is reportedly warned about appearing to support Hong Kong pro-liberty protests.
The North Face to Pull Ads From Facebook (and Instagram) if It Doesn’t Agree to Its Demands to Censor More
More brands are expected to join the demands.
Payment Processor Visa Blacklists Free Speech Software Company Gab
Gab has faced continuous hurdles since its inception.
Voice Actors Blame the Last of Us 2 Negative Reviews on Bots
There’s a massive discrepancy in opinion between corporate journalists and players.
Katie Hopkins Banned From Twitter
Twitter won’t say which tweets caused the ban.
Big Tech Says It’s Prepared to Crack Down on Misinformation in Election Run-Up
Social platforms are constantly asked to “do more” in removing misinformation.
Germany’s Hate Speech Law Gets Stricter, Raises Privacy Concerns
Germany has announced new stricter reforms to its already-controversial bill.
YouTube CEO Calls for US to Offer Guidance on Hate Speech, Cites Europe’s “Much Stricter Hate Laws”
The US Supreme Court has already ruled that “hate speech” is protected under the First Amendment.
YouTube CEO: We’ll Remove “Hate Speech” From Elected Officials but Media Outlets Are Allowed to Reupload It With Their Own “Context”
The original statement, as it happened, from a politician, not being allowed to exist on the platform without news media interpretation will be worrying for those concerned about media bias.
Zero Hedge Banned by PayPal
Zero Hedge’s recent PayPal ban comes at a time when the news outlet is looking to diversify its income after a Google ads ban.
