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UK government want to use “friendly influencers” to combat Russian disinformation
You might have blinked and missed it – but the (geo)political specter of “Russia threat” has resurfaced. This time, the ever-elusive beastie has been spotted in the UK, and some urgent action on the internet is now officially warranted. The latest sighting has been reported by members of the Br
Big Tech companies wants to be more heavily involved in the next pandemic
Tech companies want a more robust technologically-driven response to the next outbreak.
How to watch Big Tech CEOs testify to Congress over possible antitrust violations
Big Tech CEOs will answer questions about their dominance over markets, data, and the public conversation.
Big Tech CEOs to face lawmakers’ questions over potential antitrust violations
There will likely be accusations of anti-competetive behavior and having too much power over the public conversation.
Mark Zuckerberg referred to DOJ for making “materially false statements to Congress”
Congressman Matt Gaetz said he believes Zuckerberg lied to Congress when answering questions on Facebook’s political bias.
Mexico’s new DMCA-style proposals raise censorship and civil rights concerns
The DMCA has been a scourge for free expression but other countries keep eying similar laws.
Connecticut cop investigated over Facebook memes
Another example of a cop who risks losing their job after posting memes.
MembersFacebook’s creeping crackdown on discussions about the loss of civil liberties
? Groups that protest the rights being lost during the covid saga are being shut down.
Arizona congressman calls on Judge to unseal Google tracking secrets
The lawmaker feels the public should know.
Indie news aggregators like Citizen Free Press are growing in popularity
Readers increasingly appear to want to avoid Big Tech algorithms.
Social media censorship is hindering investigations, researchers say
Data is being deleted and distorting the record of truth that any researchers rely on.
Facebook agrees to pay revised $650M to settle face tracking lawsuit
Facebook used users photos without permission.