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Irish Government Wants Pre-Election Pact With Tech Giants to Counter Online “Disinformation”
A move that raises accusations of manipulating Big Tech’s power.
Twitter Let US Intelligence Community Influence Policies After Pressure From Democrats and Media
“Twitter let the ‘USIC’ [US intelligence community] into its moderation process. It would not leave.”
Facebook Bans Ad Transparency Researchers
Facebook is making it difficult for “misinformation” and transparency researchers to know what’s going on.
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.
Zuckerberg Tells World Leaders to Decide What People Are Allowed to Say
Zuckerberg’s shock proposal was made at the Munich Security Conference.
Stephen King Quits Facebook, Unhappy With “False Information” – Will Stick to Twitter Instead
Apparently, Twitter is fine.
Facebook Says This Book About Historical Military Headwear Is “Too Political”, Won’t Let It Be Promoted
Facebook wouldn’t let the book be advertised.
Social Platforms Banning Political Ads Could Hurt Candidates That Don’t Have Large Corporatist Donors
Former Obama media director reveals the details.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Calls Twitter’s Political Ads Ban a “Good Call”
The congresswoman likes the decision and wants Facebook to follow.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Announces Twitter Are Banning All Political Ads
Only adverts encouraging people to vote will be allowed.
Google and Twitter Met at Facebook HQ With Homeland Security and FBI About 2020 Election “Disinformation”
Also discussed during the meeting were plans for better coordination of security efforts between tech giants and government agencies.
2020 Democrats Spend Over $100 in Facebook Ads to Get Each $1 Donation, Driving Ad Prices Through the Roof
Even the candidates that have positioned themselves as being anti-Facebook are spending big on the platform.