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Archives for December 2019

A decentralized Twitter would bring the company back to its pastA decentralized Twitter would bring the company back to its past
YouTube calls for ‘more clarity’ on the FTC’s child privacy rulesYouTube calls for ‘more clarity’ on the FTC’s child privacy rules
Space Force may finally become real — but it won’t be an overhaulSpace Force may finally become real — but it won’t be an overhaul
The fight over encrypted messaging is just beginningThe fight over encrypted messaging is just beginning
The Justice Department will reportedly investigate Google’s Fitbit acquisitionThe Justice Department will reportedly investigate Google’s Fitbit acquisition
Facebook tells US attorney general it won’t remove encryption from its messaging appsFacebook tells US attorney general it won’t remove encryption from its messaging apps
Instagram influencer sentenced to 14 years for violent plot to steal domain nameInstagram influencer sentenced to 14 years for violent plot to steal domain name
Google is under federal investigation for labor practicesGoogle is under federal investigation for labor practices
Amazon says Donald Trump sidestepped contract rules to block $10 billion Pentagon bidAmazon says Donald Trump sidestepped contract rules to block $10 billion Pentagon bid
The US, like China, has about one surveillance camera for every four people, says reportThe US, like China, has about one surveillance camera for every four people, says report
Epic is accused of stealing ‘Dancing Pumpkin Man’ look for a Fortnite danceEpic is accused of stealing ‘Dancing Pumpkin Man’ look for a Fortnite dance
Elon Musk wins Twitter defamation trial brought by caver Vernon UnsworthElon Musk wins Twitter defamation trial brought by caver Vernon Unsworth
FTC officially rules that Cambridge Analytica deceived Facebook usersFTC officially rules that Cambridge Analytica deceived Facebook users
Bernie Sanders unveils $150 billion plan to expand high-speed internet accessBernie Sanders unveils $150 billion plan to expand high-speed internet access
Elon Musk’s lawyers pressure caver Unsworth for an apology

“Did you ever tell anyone that Musk should get his big checkbook out?”

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