Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Bill to Ban Social Media Companies From Censoring People Based On “Viewpoint”
The bill is similar to one passed by Florida that was quickly blocked by a federal judge.
Tech
OnlyFans Says It Won’t Ban Sexually Explicit Content After All Following Backlash
The company said the ban was prompted by pressure from financial firms but it has since reached a deal to continue all content.
Facebook Joins Amazon in Calling for FTC Chair Lina Khan to Recuse From Antitrust Case
The company accused Khan of bias over past criticism of Big Tech.
Hackers Demand $70 Million in Biggest Ransomware Attack Yet
A cyberattack on a software company has affected thousands of companies around the world.
Trump Adviser Jason Miller Launches “Cancel-Free” Social Media Platform GETTR -- Without Trump
The app lifts follower counts from Twitter to inflate its own users' followings.
Judge Dismisses Antitrust Cases Against Facebook From FTC and More Than 40 States
The judge said regulators waited too long after Facebook bought Instagram and WhatsApp to bring the suit and said the complaint lacks evidence of a monopoly.
Conservative Group Warns Republicans Over Big Tech Cash
Conservative activists are leery of Republicans who even meet with groups backed by Big Tech.
Facebook Plans to End Policy Exempting Politicians From Hate Speech Rules
The company will no longer presume that all posts by politicians are newsworthy.
Leaked Documents Show How Apple Surrendered To Chinese Data Control
The report details significant concessions Apple has made with respect to the Chinese Communist Party at the expense of its Chinese customers.
Biden Revokes Trump’s Section 230 Executive Order -- But Is It A Distraction?
The fact that Biden rescinded the order is good. but we shouldn't lose sight of the fact that the damage lies much deeper.
