Election Interference? DeSantis Calls for Investigation of Facebook

September 28th, 2021 2:49 PM

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has directed an investigation to be opened into Facebook’s alleged election interference through a secret tiered user privileges program.

Heritage: Twitter Suppression of Our Border Video Is 'Unacceptable'

September 27th, 2021 6:37 PM

The Heritage Foundation has responded after Twitter allegedly censored a video depicting the work of Border Patrol agents.

YouTube CEO Claims Free Speech a 'Core Value' After Cave to Russia

September 27th, 2021 5:43 PM

YouTube is seeing red. Susan Wojcicki, YouTube’s top executive, claimed the video platform values “freedom of speech,” following parent company Google's cave to the Russian government in censoring an entire app.

Speech Police! Twitter Tests Filter for Potentially Offensive Replies

September 27th, 2021 3:47 PM

A Twitter employee announced that the platform is “exploring new controls” for a filter that automatically prevents users from having to see “potentially harmful or offensive” replies.

PATHETIC: GoFundMe Deletes Fundraiser for Harassed Students

September 27th, 2021 7:23 AM

GoFundMe has deleted a fundraiser in support of harassed students at Arizona State University, according to Reclaim The Net. 

Conservative Groups Come Out in Support of Antitrust Bills

September 24th, 2021 6:55 PM

Multiple conservative groups have come out in support of antitrust bills in Congress.


 

YouTube Angling to Censor Hunting and Fishing Channels

September 24th, 2021 5:22 PM

YouTube is reportedly angling for channels with hunting and fishing videos in its latest censorship hunt.

John Stossel SUES Facebook, Alleges Defamation Over Fact-Check

September 24th, 2021 1:39 PM

Famous conservative commentator John Stossel reportedly filed suit against Facebook for placing fact-check labels on his videos.

Apple Bans Fortnite from App Store

September 24th, 2021 9:22 AM

Apple has banned Fortnite, a popular video game among teens, from its app store.


 

Tech Trade Group Sues Texas Over New Anti-Censorship Law

September 23rd, 2021 5:09 PM

NetChoice, a prominent tech trade group, is suing Texas over its anti-censorship law.

Facebook Rigs News Feed — Deboosts ‘Problematic’ Content

September 23rd, 2021 4:42 PM

Facebook openly announced its plans it uses to demote content, but at least it’s attempting to be transparent about the process. Right, Facebook?

Going to Pot: Amazon, Apple Increasingly Accepting of Marijuana

September 23rd, 2021 3:19 PM

Whether looking at hiring policies or the App Store, Amazon and Apple appear to be going to pot. Amazon and Apple are increasingly more accepting of marijuana (cannabis) use, a drug considered a Schedule I drug under The Controlled Substances Act. 

BIAS Abounds! Pew: 48% of US Adults Get News from Social Media

September 22nd, 2021 3:07 PM

A startlingly large percentage of U.S. adults still get their news from social media — even after a MRC survey showed that Big Tech and Big Media teamed up to steal the 2020 election.
 

INVASIVE! Apple Creating Tech to Detect Mental Health Concerns: Report

September 22nd, 2021 1:50 PM

If Apple succeeds with its latest project, an Apple a day may not keep the doctor away. The tech giant is reportedly developing iPhone technology to help diagnose depression, autism and cognitive decline through the collection of detailed personal data. What could go wrong?