[ad_1] The company further argued that statements on its platforms could “escalate” already tense situations, putting fans and Riot staff in danger. The position isn’t likely to assuage critics. People (including US senators) have already accused Blizzard of caving in to Chinese censorship in order to avoid angering the Communist Party and lose business — […]
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Google, Reddit execs to speak at House hearing on internet moderation
[ad_1] The hearing will also include experts from the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Alliance to Counter Crime Online, Boston University and UC Berkeley. There’s no guarantee this will lead to legislation. However, it’s entirely possible that existing laws will face a challenge from both sides of the aisle. Democrats like Beto O’Rourke have argued that internet […]
These deepfake celebrity impressions are equally amazing and alarming
[ad_1] The video speaks to Meskimen’s talent as an impressionist but also to the capability of deepfake software. It proves how well the tech is able to blur the line between what’s real and what isn’t. Though, it still takes a ton of work. According to Sham00k, the full video took just over 250 hours […]
YouTube creators will chat with famous authors in new series ‘BookTube’
[ad_1] According to Variety, YouTube is now investing more money into educational content and spending less on originals. Some of the most viewed videos on the platform fall under the category, after all, such as DIY and How-to tutorials. YouTube Learning head Malik Ducard told the publication: “We’re committed to empowering both the creators who […]
Tim Cook defends Apple’s decision to remove Hong Kong protest app
[ad_1] According to Reuters, Cook said Apple based the decision on “credible information” from Hong Kong police and Apple users. Those sources said the app was used to “maliciously to target individual officers for violence and to victimize individuals and property where no police are present.” That kind of behavior would violate App Store guidelines […]
Save $25 on an Amazon Echo Show 5
[ad_1] Echo Show 5 Street price: $90; deal price: $65 Down to $65 from a street price of $90, this is the first deal we’ve seen on the recently released Echo Show 5. We may see better deals over deals events like Black Friday or Cyber Monday, but at the moment, this $25 discount is […]
Amazon Music now streams tunes to your Apple TV
[ad_1] The timing is certainly convenient for Amazon, which now has a direct answer to Spotify’s app. However, it also underscores Apple’s (slightly) more liberal approach to competing music services as of late, including Siri integration with Spotify. Even if that’s not entirely voluntary, the end result is the same — you don’t have to […]
Marco Rubio calls for TikTok review over censorship claims
[ad_1] TikTok allegedly asked its moderators to pull mentions of topics like the Tiananmen Square massacre, Tibet’s calls for independence and other content that challenges the Chinese government’s version of events. The service said it had retired the guidelines in May and that it had been using a “blunt approach” to minimizing drama on TikTok […]
23andMe’s VIP service includes a one-on-one chat to explain your DNA
[ad_1] How does a DNA testing service like 23andMe convince you to shell out more when the base results are the same? By rolling out the red carpet, it seems. The company has introduced a $499 VIP Health + Ancestry Service that includes two Health + Ancestry kits, faster lab processing, overnight shipping, a year […]
G20 leaders will discuss raising taxes for big tech firms next week
[ad_1] The finance ministers are scheduled to meet in Washington, where they’ll review proposals by the Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) — the group tasked with overhauling tax rules that date back to the 1920s. The new rules may create a corporate income tax of a few percentage points, which could make […]