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Carl Benjamin’s Akkad Daily YouTube Channel Demonetized for “Harassment”
Benjamin said that the channel had no prior strikes.
New Tool Mailbrew Brings RSS and More to Users’ Email Inboxes
Mailbrew is the latest company to help users beat social media algorithms in new ways.
Fraidycat, a Tool That Pulls Websites and Social Networks Into One Algorithm-Free Feed, Gets an Update
Fraidycat goes beyond RSS.
YouTube Deletes I,Hypocrite’s Channel, Claims Debate Video Is “Hate Speech”
It appears that YouTube’s AI deems debates discussing the harm caused by ideological and political violence to be “hate speech.”
Researchers Say “Problematic Content” on YouTube Has Tanked, but Call for YouTube to Kill More
The study also questions whether content deemed to be “conspiratorial” should be recommended on YouTube at all.
India’s Prime Minister Modi Considers Deleting Social Media Accounts
Modi didn’t say why.
Google Removes Popular Cryptocurrency News Apps From Google Play Store
Google has given no prior warning about the removals.
Linus Tech Tips Comments on Self-Censorship in the Face of Coronavirus Demonetization
YouTubers are constantly having to avoid using certain words to prevent their livelihoods from being taken away.
YouTube Accused of Deleting Views on BTS’ ON Music Video
YouTube has responded.
YouTube Video Removal Appeals Are Mostly Futile, 79% of All Appeals Rejected
No wonder creators see it as a waste of time.
PragerU vs Google: Court Rules the First Amendment Doesn’t Apply to YouTube
PragerU argues that YouTube infringed on its free speech rights by placing over 100 of its videos in restricted mode.
Saudi Arabia Issues Arrest Warrant for “Disrespectful” YouTube Rapper Ayasel Slay After Video Went Viral
The rapper is being accused of being disrespectful to traditions after a song about the city of Mecca.
