Modi Bitcoin Twitter Hack Offers a Clue about the Future of Disinformation
75mn followers of the Indian Prime Minister were encouraged to buy Bitcoin, but it seems none of them did.
‘Get Rid’ of Chinese Phones Says Lithuanian Minister after Discovery of Censorship Software
A flagship Xiaomi 5G phone includes software that censors phrases like ‘free Tibet’ whilst Huawei users are at risk from malicious apps.
Telcos in the Crossfire for Privacy and Freedom: The Battles in Myanmar and eSwatini
It is not possible for the telecoms sector to serve both ordinary people and the governments that oppress them.
7 Reasons Why I Should Shut Up
It is amazing how much advice I receive from people who confuse making money with making a better world.
The Pros and Cons of Regulating Web Content
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg has joined the chorus demanding more regulation of the net globally, but are UK proposals tantamount to imposing a press regulator by the back door?
YouTube AI Flags 80% of Unsafe Videos
YouTube removed over 8mn unsafe videos during the last three months of 2017. Most were taken down before anyone saw them.
Austria Refers Facebook ‘Hate Speech’ Case to EU Court
Should social networks monitor for comments that are similar to those they have previously been forced to remove?
Will the German Network ‘Hate Speech’ Law Work?
Germany has imposed ambitious rules that control how people express themselves on social media. There are still uncertainties with how the rules will be applied in practice.
Human Content Filters Sue Microsoft for PTSD
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is caused by exposure to distressing events. Two Microsoft employees who reviewed online filth now seek compensation for the anxiety caused.
Trolling Home: The Economics of Internet Trolls
A few simple equations will help us to understand why some people leave nasty comments on the internet, and what can be done to discourage them.