Imagine a land in which Big Tech can’t send you down online rabbit holes or use algos to overcharge you

November 25, 2024 at 12:38AM China’s Cyberspace Administration has launched a campaign to ban internet echo chambers and manipulative e-commerce practices, focusing on algorithmic transparency and preventing discriminatory pricing. Tech providers must find solutions to avoid “information cocoons.” Businesses have until year-end to comply, with assessments starting in January 2024. No specific penalties were outlined. … Read more

Senator accuses sloppy domain registrars of aiding Russian disinfo campaigns

October 27, 2024 at 11:47AM Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Mark Warner is questioning six US domain registrars for allegedly facilitating Russian election disinformation. Following a domain seizure, Warner cited failures in the industry to prevent abuse. Concurrently, significant cybersecurity issues emerged, including the largest healthcare data breach in US history, affecting 100 million people. **Meeting … Read more