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Apple is notoriously strict with App Store rules, but gives China’s WeChat a free pass
Owned by state-backed Tencent and increasingly privacy invasive and censorship-driven, why does WeChat why does Apple let
Mainstream news is soaring on YouTube thanks to “authoritativeness ranking scores”
YouTube is cementing the dominance of major news networks.
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt: coronavirus should make people grateful for Big Tech
Schmidt thinks people shouldn’t be so harsh on tech giants.
Drew Pavlou, student who criticizes the Communist Party of China, faces school disciplinary hearings
The student is a strong promoter of human rights.
State officials are trying to get online 3D printed gun files taken down – again
Censoring blueprints and designs would set a dangerous precedent.
CNN caught using Chinese propaganda as a source
The press release highlighted the success of the Chinese Navy compared to the US Navy.
YouTube videos criticizing Suzy Lu hit with a wave of privacy and closed captioning complaints
Several videos criticizing Suzy Lu have recently been flagged and taken down.
Judge dismisses DJ Short-E lawsuit against YouTube
Erik Mishiyev is appealing.
Facebook defends calling congressional candidate Laura Loomer “dangerous”
Facebook argues that Laura Loomer being banned from other platforms demonstrates others agree she’s “dangerous.”
Microsoft deletes HoloLens commercial featuring controversial artist Marina Abramović after public backlash
The video was released on Good Friday.
Former FDA chief slams WHO for validating China’s coronavirus propaganda
The WHO’s January tweet that “Chinese authorities have found no clear evidence of human-to-human transmission” has fueled online confusion and misinformation about the virus.
Criticism of the WHO is now a “right-wing stunt”, apparently
WIRED are facing online backlash over the suggestion.