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If Websites Were Liable for What Users Post, Would the Internet Even Work?
Last week, Joe Biden wrote an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal calling for Congress to pass legislation that would regulate large tech companies. In the essay, titled, “Republicans and Democrats, Unite Against Big Tech Abuses,” he specifically rejoins Congress to reform Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Biden wrote, “We need Big…
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How To Start Livestreaming Your Games, By Platform
No matter what your gaming platform of choice — PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Steam Deck, Android or iOS — you have the option of sharing your exploits with the wider world through livestreaming. This can seem a daunting prospect at first, but you don’t need much (or in some cases any) additional software or hardware,…
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‘Death to Khamenei’ Posts Don’t Violate Policies, Meta Oversight Board Declares
Meta’s “Supreme Court” says posts calling for the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader do not violate the company’s policies against violent threats and should remain online. The “death to Khamenei” posts, the independent Oversight Board argues, should be viewed as a form of political expression rather than a direct call for violence. Meta’s decision to…
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Elon Musk Undoes Twitter’s Ban on Political Ads
After almost four years, Twitter is reversing its ban on political advertising. The company announced Tuesday it was “relaxing” its policy for “caused-based” advertising, which relates to political and social issues, and would make a similar move with overtly political ads in the coming weeks.