Media
New York Times complains that Big Tech may censor less “election misinformation” during the 2022 midterms
Unhappy that some speech restrictions have been lifted.
Apparently, if you oppose Canada’s user generated content regulation, you’re spreading “misinformation”
The easiest way to shut down criticism.
UK blocks Labour lawmaker that wanted news outlets to register with dystopian regulator
Dodging censorship proposals.
Facebook “fact-checker” USA Today caught publishing fake news
“Fact-checkers” decide what people can say on social media. But they have accuracy problems of their own.
UK Home Secretary decides to extradite Julian Assange to the US
The US suggests exposing war crimes is a crime in itself.
Fact checkers accuse Christina Pushaw of harassment for criticizing and showing reporter’s emails on Twitter
Pushaw is Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ press secretary.
Mainstream media lashes out at independent creator coverage of Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial
Not happy about losing their gatekeeping power.
Lawmakers want answers on “misinformation” tool used in schools
Pushed by the American Federation of Teachers.
NYT questions “whether the ability to livestream should be so easily accessible” after Buffalo shooting
The Times also questioned whether social media sites “have a responsibility to rein in hateful and violent content.”
Associated Press suggests Elon Musk pushing back against critics contradicts his support of free speech
Supporting free speech apparently means accepting media criticism without complaint.
Canadian bill considers forcing Big Tech to pay mainstream media outlets
Following ideas from Australia.