Category: Internet

Beto O’Rourke wants to hold internet companies liable for hate speech

[ad_1] O’Rourke’s proposals would also demand that bigger internet platforms have terms of service banning “hateful activities” that foster violence, harassment, threats and defamation based on a host of cultural and physical traits, including skin color, religion, gender identity and immigration status. Companies would have to implement systems that identify and clamp down on this […]

The struggles of Formula 1’s underdogs

[ad_1] “The Walking Dead” and other shows were also forced to pay damages.‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ fined $395,000 for using emergency alert tones The FCC has just demonstrated that it’s not messing around with emergency alerts. The agency fined ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live $395,000 for using the real tones during a skit which mocked the idea […]

I’m a student trying to find my first job or internship

[ad_1] Devindra HardawarSenior Editor Welcome to the hell of job hunting in a tough economic climate. It’s easier than ever to find and apply to new gigs, but it’s also just as easy to get overwhelmed with the wealth of options out there. The best advice I can give: Network early, often and keep those […]

YouTube Originals will be free to watch starting on September 24th

[ad_1] Premium subscribers will still enjoy the better viewing experience, of course. They won’t have to sit through any ads, and they’ll get immediate access to every episode in a show’s new season. Plus, they’re the only ones who can enjoy director’s cuts and bonus scenes whenever they’re available. Non-paying members will have to wait […]

YouTube is testing paid online hangs with influencers

[ad_1] According to Variety, YouTuber Jessi Vee used Fundo to host group chats with fans last month. Mexican YouTuber creator Key Riqué has used the platform to sell shoutouts to fans for as little as $4, while KreekCraft has charged $10 per ticket for fans who want to attend an online meet and greet. Style […]

Disney+ may become home to a new ‘Star Wars’ series with Ewan McGregor

[ad_1] Unfortunately, details are scarce at this point — the show doesn’t have a title yet, and its story remains a mystery. Variety says a standalone Obi-Wan film had been in talks for years, but it was put on hold after Solo’s disappointing performance. While Disney has yet to confirm the report, company chief Bob […]

Twitter is testing a filter for potentially offensive messages

[ad_1] The social media giant has made some efforts this year to use technology to flag abusive tweets without the need for human intervention. While such algorithm-assisted policing can work, they also flag plenty of false positives and miss a lot of filth. Twitter has also tested a “hide replies” feature and made it easier […]

There’s something fishy about Amazon’s FC Ambassadors

[ad_1] But just because Amazon is one of the world’s richest companies doesn’t mean much of that gilding actually makes it down to the rank and file folks who make the machine run. If recent reports, such as John Oliver’s segment from July below are to be believed, working in one of the conglomerates’s many […]