Big Tech Regulation

[Jaysen]

I thought we had a thread on this in here already but it doesn't seem like it.

Big tech regulation is one of those ongoing stories that's worth familiarising yourself with. @kaveesha did a great guide on this here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/the-lawyers-guide-to-big-tech-regulation/

Following the attack in New Zealand today, social media sites (especially Facebook) will be under pressure to put a stop to the posting and sharing of these kinds of videos (the attack was live-streamed on Facebook).

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47583393

 

[Jaysen]

Further development in the UK: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47826946

"Websites to be fined over 'online harms' under new proposals"

 

[Jaysen]

Not quite regulation, but here's a great video covering a few key events in the tech market.

 

[Jaysen]

I thought we had a thread on this in here already but it doesn't seem like it.

Big tech regulation is one of those ongoing stories that's worth familiarising yourself with. @kaveesha did a great guide on this here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/the-lawyers-guide-to-big-tech-regulation/

Following the attack in New Zealand today, social media sites (especially Facebook) will be under pressure to put a stop to the posting and sharing of these kinds of videos (the attack was live-streamed on Facebook).

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47583393

Looks like tech companies are starting to take action and no longer relying on the defence they're just a platform. As these companies begin to remove more content, they'll continue to receive accusations that they're biased/making policy decisions on what is considered appropriate information.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/05/business/youtube-remove-extremist-videos.html?action=click&module=Top Stories&pgtype=Homepage

"YouTube announced plans on Wednesday to remove thousands of videos and channels that advocate for neo-Nazism, white supremacy and other bigoted ideologies in an attempt to clean up extremism and hate speech on its popular service."