The intersection of the internet and the state.
CDC graphic warns most facial hair isn’t compatible with coronavirus protection measures
It might be time to shave.
On Feb 27, 2020 by Siobhan Ball
Court says YouTube isn’t subject to First Amendment scrutiny
A panel of judges ruled that YouTube was a ‘private forum’ not a public one.
On Feb 27, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
Reddit’s CEO issues a dire warning about TikTok
Concerns have been raised about TikTok’s handling of user information.
Faculty from over 100 schools join call for facial recognition ban
The letter was signed by faculty at a number of large universities.
Far-right blogger claims Trump ordered arrest of Julian Assange
She says her source later told her he could be arrested for telling her that.
On Feb 26, 2020 by Claire Goforth
‘Caronavirus’ trends after Trump misspells coronavirus
Soon enough ‘caronavirus’ was trending.
On Feb 26, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
You can pre-order Bloomberg’s ‘not a socialist’ hats now if you really want to
The hat’s aren’t free because capitalism.
Bob Iger steps down as Disney CEO, prompting conspiracy theories
QAnon believers think the move is suspiciously ‘abrupt.’
On Feb 25, 2020 by Mikael Thalen
Senator calls Facebook’s current election disinformation efforts ‘inadequate’ in letter
Bennet was a former 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful.
On Feb 24, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
YouTuber threatened with arrest after rapping about being a girl from Mecca
Mecca’s governor is not happy.
On Feb 24, 2020 by Josh Katzowitz
Can a lawsuit in Illinois stop a dangerous new facial recognition app?
The relationship Clearview has with law enforcement is at the heart of the lawsuit.
Hookah bar shooter posted conspiracy-filled YouTube video
He killed 10 people in Germany.
On Feb 21, 2020 by Josh Katzowitz
Trump slams ‘Parasite’ Oscar win, inspiring ridicule from movie fans
It does not seem like he actually saw the movie.
On Feb 21, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Google sued for collecting data on free laptops it gave to school children
New Mexico alleges Google tracked children’s locations, web history, and YouTube videos they watched, among other things.
On Feb 21, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
Dad claims YouTube refuses to remove video of daughter’s murder
His daughter was killed on live television in 2015. He filed an FTC complaint against YouTube to get the video taken down.
On Feb 20, 2020 by Mikael Thalen
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