UK
Age Verification Companies Seek Legal Action Against UK Government After Ludicrous “Porn Block” Was Scrapped
The scheme was controversial privacy-wise.
Brexit Saves the UK From the EU’s Article 13 “Meme Ban,” Minister Confirms
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the law was “terrible for the internet.”
Metro Changes Headline About the Mandalorian After Reader Complains to UK Press Standards Agency
Metro says they changed it as a token of “good will”.
Laurence Fox Receives Death Threats After Challenging “Woke” Culture
The mob has been out in full force.
The UK May Amend Law That Currently Demonizes Ethical Hackers and Info-Sec Community
Intent of action could be considered in future possible prosecutions if pressure groups are effective.
Facebook Shuts Down Welsh Man for “Hate Speech” After He Praised Local Butcher’s Faggots
Paul Lynch called the decision “Bonkers!”
Legacy Media Sky Chief Calls on the UK Government to “Inject Some Urgency” Into Regulating the Internet
Darroch wants the government to hurry up.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Raises the Alarm on Social Face Recognition Tech, Calls It “Real Black Mirror Stuff”
AOC says it’s time to put more scrutiny on face recognition tech.
Facebook Page Admin Identities Temporarily Exposed by Facebook Bug
Facebook has since patched the bug, but not before users found out who was behind some major Facebook Pages.
Newsguard to Offer Paid Subscription
Newsguard moves to fund its operation.
Joe Rogan on Ricky Gervais’ Takedown of Hollywood Elites and Tech Companies: “Thank You, Ricky”
Rogan has big praise for Gervais.
VICE UK Blames “Brexit Uncertainty” for Financial Losses
Brexit was to blame for the bad year.