Facebook Whistleblower, Former Facebook Data Scientist Support Section 230 Reform
Reacting to yesterday’s congressional hearing and testimony by Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, former Facebook data scientist Roddy Lindsay agrees with Haugen’s proposed solution to address the problem of big tech platforms spreading harmful misinformation and fake news – make the ... Read More
ACCC Publishes Digital Advertising Services Report, Urges More Regulation of the Ad Tech Industry
On September 27, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) published the long-awaited final report of its Digital Advertising Services Inquiry. The inquiry, focusing on online display advertising, began in February 2020 following a request from the Treasury and comes ... Read More
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Media Associations Urge Value for Journalism in Digital Ecosystem
The News Media Alliance is one of 17 international and national news media associations to sign a joint letter published today calling for countries to prioritize the value of journalistic content on digital platforms and ensure fair compensation from the ... Read More
The Alliance Joins in RCFP Amicus Brief for Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google
On September 17, the Alliance signed onto an amicus brief arguing that Google’s amended complaint in its antitrust lawsuit against Texas should be made publicly available. Judge Castel in the Southern District of New York asked the parties to show why ... Read More
