YouTube Joins Twitter in Banning Content Around “Hacked” Material in the Run Up to the Election
In 2016, hacked materials played a big part in the US presidential election. In 2020, users may not be allowed to talk about any on mainstream platforms.
Millie Weaver’s Shadowgate Documentary Deleted by Facebook and YouTube
The documentary had millions of views before it was taken down.
Epic Games Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple and Google, Calls for App Store Payment Choice
The Fortnite developer is accusing both companies of engaging in “anti-competitive” and “monopolistic” practices via their mobile app stores.
Big Tech Colludes to Discuss “Scenario Planning” Related to Election Results
The companies seem to be concerned about people calling the election early or making premature claims about the results.
Amazon Tells Podcasters Not to Disparage the Company
…or they’ll get kicked off the platform.
Big Tech Embeds Itself in the Biden Campaign
The “Innovation Policy Committee” eyes big opportunities.
Facebook Employees Push for a Complete QAnon Ban
The employees had been tasked with conducting an internal investigation into QAnon that will likely inform Facebook’s future enforcement actions.
Anime Publisher Shogakukan Issues DMCA Notice Against Google for Dictionary Term “Magi”
Bulk DMCA strikes from publishers are an increasing censorship problem.
YouTuber Def Noodles Explains Why Creators Have to Self-Censor
YouTubers have to avoid certain words and topics to stay monetized.
PragerU Battles to Remain on Facebook
PragerU’s page is “at-risk” of being unpublished.
UK 2% Digital Tax of Amazon Backfires, Small Businesses With Already-Tight Margins End Up Paying
Sellers that use the platform will have to pay it.
Google Says Its Home Device Listening for Everyday Home Sounds Was an ‘Accident’
The listening feature was switched automatically.
