Tag: US tech companies

Categories Shows

Shutting down the Olympics, ending Uber, big tech’s surveillance drive

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Naomi Karavani hosts this VIP special. Anders Lee interviews Gigi Droesch, who organizes with NOlympics LA. The Olympics has historically had a negative impact on the poor in the communities it comes to. With an LA Olympics planned for 2028, Droesch and her cohort of organizers hope to shine a light on that history and convince the city of LA not to go through with hosting the event. … Read More >Shutting down the Olympics, ending Uber, big tech’s surveillance drive

Categories Middle East

Instagram & Twitter apologize for ‘system errors’ that deleted pro-Palestine posts, but critics say they are still ‘censoring’

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Days after Instagram and Twitter blamed “system errors” for deleted posts on unrest in Jerusalem, a coalition of civil society groups and digital rights activists have accused them of continuing to “censor” Palestinian content. … Read More >Instagram & Twitter apologize for ‘system errors’ that deleted pro-Palestine posts, but critics say they are still ‘censoring’

Categories USA

Over 40 US Attorneys General Urge Facebook to Abandon Instagram for Kids Plans

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In recent months, social media giants like Facebook have faced backlash over their lack of protection for youths who use their platforms. In March, Instagram released a blog post announcing that it would be updating features aimed at youth protection on its platform. … Read More >Over 40 US Attorneys General Urge Facebook to Abandon Instagram for Kids Plans

Categories USA

‘We Have to Stop Them’: Senator Hawley Warns That Big Tech Poses ‘Gravest Threat’ to US – Report

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Over the past months, many lawmakers and media personalities in the US have called for a legislative review to limit what they call “Big Tech sovereignty,” implying that social media have unlimited powers to determine what violates their guidelines and what does not. … Read More >‘We Have to Stop Them’: Senator Hawley Warns That Big Tech Poses ‘Gravest Threat’ to US – Report

Categories Russia

Russian anti-monopoly agency hits Apple with $12m fine for ‘anti-competitive’ policy as Silicon Valley firm insists it will appeal

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American tech giant Apple has said it will fight claims it has used its dominant position to advance its own products ahead of its competitors after Russia’s fair-trading watchdog said it would hand down a $12 million fine. … Read More >Russian anti-monopoly agency hits Apple with $12m fine for ‘anti-competitive’ policy as Silicon Valley firm insists it will appeal

Categories World

Australian MP blasts Facebook’s ‘interference’ after his OFFICIAL page was banned for Covid-19 ‘misinformation’

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After Facebook deleted the official page of Craig Kelly for spreading “misinformation” about the coronavirus and vaccines, the independent MP said the “book-burning” US social media giant was interfering in Australia’s democracy. … Read More >Australian MP blasts Facebook’s ‘interference’ after his OFFICIAL page was banned for Covid-19 ‘misinformation’