Freedom IndexTech & Big Tech
Tech & Big Tech examines the influence of major technology companies and digital platforms on free speech. From content moderation and AI-driven policies to antitrust debates, this category uncovers how tech giants shape online expression and public discourse.
from the the-chatgpt-presidency dept Federal grants that had been approved after a full application and review process were terminated by…
from the Walter-Cronkite-Is-Rolling-Over-In-His-Grave dept We’ve noted how Bari Weiss’ tenure at CBS (or what’s left of it) isn’t really going…
from the one-flu-over-the-cuckoo’s-nest dept Dr. Vinay Prasad is currently the FDA’s top vaccine regulator. He’s also one of many medical…
from the man-vs.-machine dept I’ve talked on Techdirt about just a few of my AI-related experiments over the past few…
from the good-deals-on-cool-stuff dept The Luminar Neo Bundle includes a one time purchase of the software, an introductory course on…
from the flow-my-sewage,-said-the-swamp dept The ICE surge in Minneapolis, Minnesota was instigated by a far-right click bait artist and encouraged…
from the great-job,-buddy dept Yesterday we noted how CBS fecklessly tried to prevent Stephen Colbert from broadcasting an interview with…
from the hypocrisy-as-a-service dept For the last five years, we had to endure an endless, breathless parade of hyperbole regarding…
from the I’m-sorry-I-can’t-do-that,-Dave dept Last week, Denver-area engineer Scott Shambaugh wrote about how an AI agent (likely prompted by its…
SC State Senator Proposes Bill To Remove Religious Exemptions For Vaccines In Public School Children
from the thank-god dept The current measles shitstorm in South Carolina has been burning for several months now, dating all…
Wisconsin’s S.B. 130 / A.B. 105 is a spectacularly bad idea. It’s an age-verification bill that effectively bans VPN access…
from the libraries-matter dept Recent reporting by Nieman Lab describes how some major news organizations—including The Guardian, The New York…