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Google’s Updated Ad Policy May Ban Political Memes
The policy says that “deep fakes” which it defines as doctored and manipulated media are prohibited.
Magic: The Gathering Owner Exposes Thousands of Player Details Online
Repors suggest they weren’t quick to respond to the issue when told about the exposure.
Pizza Express Hit With Hundreds of Humorous Fake Reviews After Explosive Prince Andrew Interview
The internet responded doing what it does best.
Investigative Report Alleges Assange Judge Has Severe Conflict of Interest
Financial ties speak volumes, the investigative report says.
Kodi Addon Repositories Are Down After Pressure From Rights Protection Organization
Content rights organization FACT took responsibility for the events.
In the World of Deekfakes, Britain’s Election Frontrunners Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn Endorse Each Other
The videos were created to draw attention to deepfakes.
Facebook Will Gray Out What It Thinks Is “False Information” Through the UK General Election
Facebook’s fact-checkers are independent organizations, so it is at their discretion who and what they choose to investigate.
WhatsApp Group Reveals Secret Collusion Between Journalists and Jeremy Corybn, Far-Left UK Labour Leader
Journalists are secretly working to get Corbyn elected.
Doctors and Nurses Raise the Alarm on Facebook’s WhatsApp Being Used to Transmit Patient Medical Information
Doctors and nurses routinely use the service to converse with other staff about patients.
A Charity Spokeswoman’s Facebook Post Said Only Women Birth Children, an Offended Online Mob Got Her Canceled
The cancel culture continues.
8kun Comes Online, Announces Plans to Prevent Deplatforming and Attacks
8kun is slow and expecting media and cyber attacks, but it’s up and running.
Revolut’s New Privacy Policy Assumes User Consent to Share Data for “Marketing Purposes”
You don’t opt in. You have to opt out.