#Southwest’s job ad for PR adviser ridiculed online

#Southwest’s job ad for PR adviser ridiculed online

“Southwest’s job ad for PR adviser ridiculed online” Southwest Airlines’ hunt for a new public relations adviser in the wake of the embattled carrier’s nationwide holiday meltdown prompted widespread ridicule from social media users. The Dallas-based budget airline posted an ad for the PR position on LinkedIn on Tuesday after being hammered by the media…

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#Meta fined 4M in Europe over Facebook, Instagram targeted ads

#Meta fined $414M in Europe over Facebook, Instagram targeted ads

“Meta fined $414M in Europe over Facebook, Instagram targeted ads” Facebook and Instagram parent Meta was hit with $414 million in fines by European Union regulators Wednesday for violating privacy laws in a potential blow to the social media company’s lucrative digital advertising strategy. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission, Meta’s top regulator in Europe, flagged the…

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#Revelations about Twitter-intel ties raise questions about Big Tech, other sites

#Revelations about Twitter-intel ties raise questions about Big Tech, other sites

“Revelations about Twitter-intel ties raise questions about Big Tech, other sites” The Twitter Files have provided stunning confirmation of a Deep State-Big Tech conspiracy to censor ideas and individuals deemed harmful to their shared ends — from protecting Joe Biden’s candidacy for president to draconian COVID-19 lockdowns — under the pretext of national security or…

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#Facebook parent Meta pays 5M to settle Cambridge Analytica suit

#Facebook parent Meta pays $725M to settle Cambridge Analytica suit

“Facebook parent Meta pays $725M to settle Cambridge Analytica suit” Facebook owner Meta Platforms has agreed to pay $725 million to resolve a class-action lawsuit accusing the social media giant of allowing third parties, including Cambridge Analytica, to access users’ personal information. The proposed settlement, which was disclosed in a court filing late Thursday, would resolve a long-running lawsuit prompted by revelations…

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#How Big Tech fought antitrust reform — and won

#How Big Tech fought antitrust reform — and won

How Big Tech fought antitrust reform — and won Tech giants and their army of industry groups rallied together to stifle a multiyear congressional effort to overhaul antitrust laws, pouring millions into campaigns to block key bipartisan bills targeting the nation’s four largest tech firms.  They appear to have prevailed over would-be reformers. Antitrust supporters…

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#Facebook, Twitter stocked with ex-FBI, CIA officials

#Facebook, Twitter stocked with ex-FBI, CIA officials

“Facebook, Twitter stocked with ex-FBI, CIA officials” WASHINGTON — Dozens of former national security officials have gone to work for Facebook and Twitter after leaving government service, raising concerns about the influence of their onetime agencies over the social media giants. At Twitter alone, at least eight former FBI agents work at the company’s so-called…

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#The naked truth on the Hunter Biden laptop coverup

#The naked truth on the Hunter Biden laptop coverup

“The naked truth on the Hunter Biden laptop coverup” We can thank Watergate and the fall of Richard Nixon for numerous words and quotes that continue to shape public understanding of political scandals. There’s “hush money” and “Deep Throat,” a “modified limited hangout” and “Follow the money.” But half a century later, two other Watergate…

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#Democrats scramble to save censorship

#Democrats scramble to save censorship

“Democrats scramble to save censorship” Adam Schiff popped up on CNN’s “State of The Union” show Sunday morning to issue barely veiled threats to Elon Musk for trying to restore free speech on Twitter. Ostensibly, the lame duck chairman of the House Intelligence Committee joined Jake Tapper to crow about expected charges against Donald Trump…

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