Commentary Since his purchase of Twitter, Elon Musk has been releasing more and more information laying out how Twitter has censored speech, as well as the government’s role in that process. He recently emphasized that the censorship problem is by no means limited to Twitter. “Every social media company is engaged in heavy censorship, with…
Musk Reveals Twitter Censorship Was Bad, But YouTube Could Be Worse
Meta to Remove Facebook Posts That Defend Breach of Government Buildings in Brazil
Facebook owner Meta announced on Monday that it will start to remove and block content that “supports or praises” the Jan. 8. breach of government buildings in Brasília, the capital of Brazil. Since the outcome of the country’s national election on Oct. 30, 2022, mass protests have been held by supporters of former President Jair…
Social Media Negatively Affecting Young People’s Body Image: Study
Social media are driving youngsters to have a low sense of self-worth and be dissatisfied with their appearances, according to a study published by London-based mental health charity stem4 on Jan. 3. “Social media is definitely negatively affecting me. As young people, we constantly compare ourselves to good-looking people online. On sites like TikTok, the…
How an Occupied Twitter Ruined Countless Lives
December 28, 2022
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Commentary From the beginning of the COVID panic, it felt that something was very wrong. Never had a pandemic, much less a seasonal pathogenic wave, been treated as a quasi-military emergency requiring the upending of all freedoms and rights. What made it more bizarre was how alone those of us who objected felt until very…
Indoor Winter Hobbies
When the mercury drops, it’s natural to spend more time inside, which raises the question of what to do to stay entertained. It turns out that there are many activities that are ideal antidotes for cabin fever. Building a ship in a bottle is a challenging task that helps pass the time when it’s too…
Google, YouTube Put $13 Million Into Partnership With Network of ‘Global Fact Checkers’
November 30, 2022
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Google and YouTube on Tuesday said they’re providing $13.2 million to a global network of fact-checkers “on the front lines of the fight against misinformation.” The centerpiece of the investment is a $12 million Global Fact Check Fund to support the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN), which encompasses 135 fact-checking organizations from 65 countries in over…
The Walls Are Closing In on Big Tech
Commentary YouTube is back to its old tricks, strengthening Sen. Ted Cruz’s argument that Big Tech censorship is the “single biggest threat we have to free speech in this country.” But, comedic media personality, Steven Crowder, may have just struck the fatal blow to YouTube and other Big Tech platforms. In 2020, Crowder’s streaming show—Louder with Crowder…
YouTube Ads Are Funding Beijing’s Overseas Push to Change Hearts and Minds: Report
November 20, 2022
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Beijing is circumventing its own firewall to leverage YouTube, and profiting off its advertising service, in the battle to win hearts and minds in the West, according to a new report by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI). The report, named “China is using ethnic-minority influencers to spread its Xinjiang narrative on social media” and funded by…
NTD Business (Nov. 15): FTX Collapse Could Affect Over 1 Million People; Consumer Debt Jumps Most in 15 Years: NY Fed
The collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX will potentially impact way more people than initially thought—including celebrities and well-known athletes. What is YouTube testing to reverse the drop in its ad revenue? Is inflation relief on the horizon? We talk to a manufacturer who may finally have some good news. One of America’s largest airlines is refunding…
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Cases About YouTube, Twitter Allegedly Facilitating Terrorist Groups
October 6, 2022
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The Supreme Court has agreed to hear two cases about the extent to which social media platforms may be held responsible when terrorist groups use the platforms to promote their cause. Social media platforms such as YouTube and Twitter say they shouldn’t be held responsible if terrorists use their websites. Section 230 of the federal…
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