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UK PM Boris Johnsons Summons Tech Giants to Downing Street to Tackle Coronavirus “Fake News”
Representatives will be called to discuss what to do to restrict unofficial information.
Media Outlets Want to Know Why Facebook and Twitter Aren’t Removing “Manipulated” Biden Video
The media appears to be suggesting the video should be removed by social platforms.
eBay Bans Sellers From Listing Face Masks and Sanitizer Gel
eBay says it’s to prevent price gouging.
Ex-Google Engineer Raises Alarm on Diversity Over Meritocracy in Tech
Patrick Shu uncovers some of the questionable practices of tech giants.
Woman in Spain Could Face Jail Time Over Sharing “Fake News” in Unprecedented Case
Prosecutors shockingly filed a lawsuit.
Fraidycat, a Tool That Pulls Websites and Social Networks Into One Algorithm-Free Feed, Gets an Update
Fraidycat goes beyond RSS.
Signal’s Brian Acton: It’s Not Up to Technologists to Be the Ones to Render Judgment
“I don’t like being a nanny company.”
India’s Prime Minister Modi Considers Deleting Social Media Accounts
Modi didn’t say why.
TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook Sued in India for Allowing “Anti-Nationalist Content”
Pressures for social networks to censor is increasing.
Sheryl Sandberg Hits Back at Control-Freak Claims, Says Privacy Criticism of Facebook Is “Lack of Understanding”
Sandberg tacked criticism during a podcast interview.
Facebook Cancels F8 Developer Conference Over Coronavirus Fears
Facebook’s main event has been canceled.
Senator Michael Bennet Wants Facebook to Say How It’s Further Going to Crack Down on “Misinformation”
Democratic Senators want more.