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Instagram is training a “fact-checking” AI that will suppress “misinformation”
It’s part of Facebook’s continued efforts to censor information through “fact-checking” in the run up to 2020.
Google leaker Zach Vorhies delivers trove of data showing Google biases to the Department of Justice
The Google leaks contradict their public testimony and the Vorhies wants the DOJ to know.
White House proposal to combat online censorship may allow FCC to remove Section 230 protections
Critics are concerned that the proposals may go too far and could be unconstitutional.
New bill set to fine big tech companies up to 30% of their revenue for monopolistic practices
The US Senate seems to have fallen out of love with tech companies.
Roger Stone appeals judge-ordered social media ban, says it violates his free speech rights
Stone was banned from using Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter last month by US District Court Judge Amy Berman Jackson.
Twitter is using AI to shut down its users support for a US voter ID system
Several examples of Twitter’s suppression of memes and sentiment towards a Voter ID system have resurfaced after renewed interest in the idea.
35% surge in warrant requests of Alexa recordings and other Amazon data
As Amazon collects more data, government requests also increase.
Censorship King Jack Dorsey maxes out donations to free speech queen Tulsi Gabbard
Why would someone who runs a platform that has squashed one side of the public debate be supporting the free speech candidate?
DNC lawsuit against WikiLeaks dismissed, judge rules publishing stolen emails is protected by First Amendment
The lawsuit sought to hold WikiLeaks, Julian Assange, the Trump campaign, the Russian Federation, and others liable for the 2015/2016 hacks of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) computers which led to thousands of emails being leaked.
Amazon’s Ring home security company has reportedly partnered with at least 200 law enforcement agencies
This follows wider concerns around how Ring is creating a corporate surveillance network and the plans Amazon has for this growing network.
With the CASE act, Congress takes aim at memes
The CASE act will allow copyright trolls to tackle those who upload works they don’t own the original copyright for.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey vows to suppress “misinformation” on the road to the 2020 elections
Dorsey isn’t the only big tech CEO that’s made this promise.