The intersection of the internet and the state.

CDC approved facial hair

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

YouTube Google PragerU Court Decision

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

Steve Huffman Reddit TikTok

Reddit’s CEO issues a dire warning about TikTok

Concerns have been raised about TikTok's handling of user information.

On Feb 27, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Facial recognition college campus letter

Faculty from over 100 schools join call for facial recognition ban

The letter was signed by faculty at a number of large universities.

On Feb 27, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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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

Donald Trump Coronavirus Typo Caronavirus

‘Caronavirus’ trends after Trump misspells coronavirus

Soon enough 'caronavirus' was trending.

On Feb 26, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Michael Bloomberg Not A Socialist Hat

You can pre-order Bloomberg’s ‘not a socialist’ hats now if you really want to

The hat's aren't free because capitalism.

On Feb 26, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Mickey Mouse and ex-Disney CEO Bob Iger

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

Michael Bennet Facebook

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

Ayasel Slay YouTube Girl from Mecca

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

clearview robot vacuuming profile photo from facebook page

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.

On Feb 24, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Tobias Rathjen shooting Germany YouTube

Hookah bar shooter posted conspiracy-filled YouTube video

He killed 10 people in Germany.

On Feb 21, 2020 by Josh Katzowitz

parasite movie trump

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

New Mexico Sues Google School Childrens Privacy

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

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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