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Police in Australia turn up on doorsteps to quiz citizens over social media posts
Citizens have posted the chilling footage.
Twitter introduces Bitcoin tipping
The first major social network to embrace cryptocurrencies. But Twitter is still far from a supporter of freedom.
TikTok deletes video of student documenting myocarditis following COVID-19 vaccine
“I never said not to get vaccinated or to get vaccinated. I’m only trying to share my story.”
Review board finds Google’s retaliation over conservative employee’s comments violated “protected worker behavior”
A particular Google executive was singled out for his behavior.
Brave introduces Brave Talk, a private Zoom alternative that works directly in the browser
Privacy company Brave is consistently releasing new features and tools.
YouTube backtracks on censorship of Illinois school board meeting over COVID comments
Public meetings on YouTube are still struggling.
Project Liberty is a decentralized internet project funded by billionaire Frank McCourt
To be used for social media and other decentralized apps.
Italy tells employers to withhold pay for those with no vaccine passport
No vax pass = no income.
Zuckerberg says he has “empathy” for those censored by “fact-checkers” who crush debate, but doesn’t suggest any changes
Even while saying media outlets often get it wrong, Zuckerberg offers no changes.
Fishing and hunting YouTube channels are being hit with arbitrary bans and censorship
Facing demonetizations and suspensions.