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Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter is confirmed
Confirmed in a note to advertisers.
Residents push back after Oxford, England proposes dystopian surveillance system that limits driving
Expanding a surveillance network to control traffic and limit travel.
Austria gets its first digital ID in the form of a driver’s license app
States in the US are watching the rollout.
Apple Music deletes Kanye West Essentials Playlist
Many companies are taking steps to publicly distance themselves.
Europol wants to know how to police “misinformation” in the metaverse
Already looking for censorship opportunities.
Comedian JP Sears embraces alternative tech platform Locals to launch exclusive new special
Growing support for alternatives.
Tesco stores could face lawsuit after demanding customers download an app to enter
Privacy concerns of checkout-free stores.
World Bank consultant: “Digital identity is not enough,” suggests a need for access to data
To provide “better services.”
WEF report explores online “interventions” including content removal, warning labels to protect kids
The WEF has taken an interest in online content moderation.