#Al Gore calls social media algorithms ‘digital’ AR-15s

Admin3 years ago04 mins

Former Vice President Al Gore took aim at social media algorithms on Tuesday, saying sites that are “dominated by algorithms” are the “digital equivalent of AR-15s.” Gore, speaking at the the Bloomberg Green at COP28 event, said that spending too much time scrolling on social media could be dangerous and suggested that algorithms be banned….

#Meta, Canada remain at odds after Canadian attempts to clarify new law

Admin3 years ago03 mins

Despite an attempt by the Canadian government to clarify a new law in the country that will require dominant tech companies to pay news outlets to use their content, Meta said on Friday that it is not backing down from blocking news content in Canada. “As the legislation is based on the incorrect assertion that…

#Five takeaways on Musk’s Twitter takeover

Admin4 years ago011 mins

Five takeaways on Musk’s Twitter takeover Tesla CEO Elon Musk officially took over Twitter in a $44 billion deal late Thursday night. The purchase is a seismic moment for Twitter that will also shake up the worlds of media and politics. Musk, whose up-and-down effort to buy Twitter looked in doubt just weeks ago, has…