Without warning, Google removes image search filter options
Many people are annoyed with Google removing these filters without prior warning.
Google gives police data on all users within 100 feet of bank robbery
These controversial reverse location search warrants force Google to give law enforcement data on anyone who was near the scene of a crime.
PragerU says the First Amendement should apply to YouTube
It’s becoming increasingly difficult to dismiss out of hand the possibility that giants like Google and Facebook with their billions of users and massive financial clout, have become a new, digital age incarnation of the public square.
In federal court, Google stands by putting over 100 PragerU videos in restricted mode
PragerU argues that the tech giant had placed their videos under restricted mode simply because they promoted conservative ideas and that their video content is neither vulgar nor obscene.
YouTube’s anti-conspiracy theory algorithm expands outside the US
After piloting in the US, the algorithm has now reached the UK and will expend to other countries soon.
Imgur now requires users to hand over their phone number to create an account
In this age of greater focus on privacy, the impact that it could have on new signups is not yet known.
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says “big tech has gotten too powerful a force” and should be broken up
“Competition forces companies to make good products and be the best at it, and not just say; we’ve got you trapped!” Wozniak said.
EU regulators investigating Google job search tool for possible anti-competitive behavior
Rivals have complained that Google’s placement of job adverts at the top of its search results is a “ploy” to gain market share.
CEO Susan Wojcicki says YouTube will continue to push “authoritative voices” and reduce “borderline content”
YouTube’s continued push towards “authoritative voices” has left many independent creators feeling neglected by the site.
YouTube adds video labels for both public or government funded content
Recent Hong Kong events have spurred YouTube to make the changes.
Bernie Sanders outlines plans to tackle Google-Facebook ad duopoly
Sanders says Google and Facebook have harmed media.
YouTube takes down 200-year-old Schubert public domain music piece on false “copyright” grounds
YouTube automatically flagged and demonetized the video saying that it’s a copyright violation – despite it being in the public domain.
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