USA
Google backtracks on censorship of conservative kid’s book ads
The ads account was suspended.
The Biden administration wants private companies to censor online speech
The White House makes a new push to combat online “misinformation.”
Bi-partisan bill would push Big Tech and Big Media to make content distribution deals
Further cementing the alliance.
A vaccine passport would be required for domestic air travel if Democrat bill passes
Another proposal to curb civil liberties.
New social app GETTR reaches over 1 million users
The app has been available for just a couple of weeks.
House Democrats get targeted in surveillance operation made legal through laws they voted for
The same members are happy for such surveillance to be used against others, but not them.
Most Americans don’t agree with the massive pandemic data grab
The results show people don’t actually want the “health tools” that have scooped up massive amounts of data.
Intelligence agencies bypass the need for warrants by buying data harvested from smartphones
Some of the most popular apps on people’s smartphones are harvesting this data.
Job Creators Network video wanted to show how small businesses are hurt by riots. YouTube restricted it.
Restricted videos have severe cuts to reach and visibility on the platform.