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Facebook warns users not to talk about a link between 5G and COVID-19 or it’ll be deleted
Facebook says it will take a zero tolerance stance towards the conspiracy.
YouTube censors popular David Icke interview which had 339,000 views in 30 minutes
Big tech continues cracking down on what people are allowed to say about the coronavirus.
What happens when big tech’s authoritative sources get it wrong?
What’s the long-term impact of the wrong information been sent to the top of recommendation algorithms?
Independent news outlet We Are Change suddenly demonetized by YouTube
The channel had no strikes and YouTube didn’t cite any specific videos or violations.
EU approves the consumption of bugs, bringing the meme to life
Eat bugs. Live in pods.
Twitter debates whether the Karen meme is racist and sexist and everything -ist
During a global crisis where people are dying and losing their jobs, Karens on Twitter decided now would be good time to announce the Karen meme is racist and sexist.
Getty Images is charging $499 to license the CDC’s public domain coronavirus image
The image was created by medical illustrators at the CDC and has no copyright restrictions.
Blizzard fine Overwatch league players $1000 for “inappropriate language”
Viewers are calling on Blizzard to reverse it.
Cooking Mama: Cookstar developers respond to cryptocurrency mining allegations
The allegations were partly fueled by early announcements positioning the title as “the first game to integrate blockchain technology on major consoles.”
Facebook is running ads of Chinese state propaganda blaming Trump for COVID-19
Chinese propaganda calls Trump “racist” and says he’s to blame for coronavirus.
Etsy says if you’re selling face masks don’t mention coronavirus
Etsy wants to avoid liability so don’t be mentioning any unsubstantiated claims.