Trump says tech internet companies function as a “public square” and their use of censorship is anti-American, anti-democracy. https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/white-house-plans-empower-fcc-regulate-american-social-media-giants?
Category: Tech Companies
Petition to White House: Hold Big Tech Responsible for Censorship
Censorship is Unconstitutional! We DEMAND our rights under the 1st Amendment be vigorously protected. Private companies acting as public utilities to disseminate information, take on the same social, ethical and fiduciary responsibilities applicable to any agency of the government. https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/social-media-mainstream-media-must-be-held-financially-criminally-responsible-censorship-public-misinformation
IEEE reports on “Halting COVID-19: The Benefits and Risks of Digital Contact Tracing”
Digital contact tracing using mobile phones can help stop the spread of COVID-19, but could also put us all under surveillance As COVID-19 sweeps through the planet, a number of researchers have advocated the use of digital contact tracing to reduce the spread of the disease. The controversial technique can be effective, but can have disastrous consequences if not…
Nature reports “Ten reasons why immunity passports are a bad idea”
Restricting movement on the basis of biology threatens freedom, fairness and public health. Threats to freedom, fairness and public health are inherent to any platform that is designed to segregate society on the basis of biological data. All policies and practices must be guided by a commitment to social justice. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-01451-0
Sharyl Attkisson reports on “YouTube censorship of hydroxychloroquine facts”
Sharyl Attkisson reported: “YouTube has removed the “Full Measure” investigation that followed the money regarding hydroxychloroquine and the IV medicine remdesivir, calling the story ‘dangerous.’ It is chilling to see third parties with so much control respond to the behest of propagandists who are desperate to control the message and keep certain facts hidden.”
DailyMail reports on Trump tweet vow to go after tech company censorship
DailyMail reports on Trump’s tweet vowing to go after tech companies. Suggests possible legal action through DOJ. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8326157/Trump-slams-radical-left-says-total-command-control-social-media.html