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January 22, 2023 11:38 PM
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Welcome to the Era of Internet Blackouts

Welcome to the Era of Internet Blackouts | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
New research from Cloudflare shows that connectivity disruptions are becoming a problem around the globe, pointing toward a troubling new normal.
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January 14, 2023 2:47 AM
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How an Iraqi Instagram Influencer Became a People Smuggler

How an Iraqi Instagram Influencer Became a People Smuggler | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Abdulrahman Khalid was forced to flee his country because of his outspoken atheism. Now, he’s helping others in the same position—for profit.
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December 27, 2022 2:57 AM
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11 Ways to Upgrade Your Wi-Fi and Make Your Internet Faster (2022)

11 Ways to Upgrade Your Wi-Fi and Make Your Internet Faster (2022) | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
From Wi-Fi extenders to simple wall brackets, there's always something you can do to improve your internet connection at home.
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December 17, 2022 11:00 PM
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Protecting children as they spend years in virtual worlds | TechTarget

Protecting children as they spend years in virtual worlds | TechTarget | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
To protect children online, we must now focus on pre-emptive and robust regulation around immersive technologies, contends PA Consulting’s Patrick Cronin.
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December 15, 2022 3:16 AM
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A New Lawsuit Accuses Meta of Inflaming Civil War in Ethiopia

A New Lawsuit Accuses Meta of Inflaming Civil War in Ethiopia | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
The suit claims the company lacks adequate moderation to prevent widespread hate speech that has led to violence and death.
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December 9, 2022 1:47 AM
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A Recession Looms Over the Posh World of Influencers

A Recession Looms Over the Posh World of Influencers | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
With energy prices soaring and inflation taking off, the business of flaunting luxury might stop booming.
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December 9, 2022 1:28 AM
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How Chinese Netizens Swamped China’s Internet Controls

How Chinese Netizens Swamped China’s Internet Controls | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
The government regained control of streets and social networks, but citizens protesting zero-Covid policies proved smartphones can help fuel mass action.
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December 7, 2022 5:11 AM
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Fake investment ads persist on Meta’s social networks | TechTarget

Fake investment ads persist on Meta’s social networks | TechTarget | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Online adverts for investment scams relating to property and crypto assets are still getting past measures designed to stop them.
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December 6, 2022 3:33 AM
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Layoffs Have Gutted Twitter’s Child Safety Team

Layoffs Have Gutted Twitter’s Child Safety Team | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Just one person remains to enforce the company’s ban on child sexual abuse across Japan and the Asia Pacific region.
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November 20, 2022 2:38 AM
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Twitter’s Moderation System Is in Tatters

Twitter’s Moderation System Is in Tatters | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Disinformation researchers have spent years asking Twitter to remove toxic and fake posts. After Elon Musk’s staff cuts, there’s hardly anyone to talk to.
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November 7, 2022 6:04 PM
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TikTok’s Greatest Asset Isn’t Its Algorithm—It’s Your Phone

TikTok’s Greatest Asset Isn’t Its Algorithm—It’s Your Phone | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Escaping the platform's addictive grasp means first overhauling our relationship to our devices.
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November 6, 2022 5:14 AM
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The Strange Death of the Uyghur Internet

The Strange Death of the Uyghur Internet | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
China's Muslim minority used to have its own budding cluster of websites, forums, and social media. Now that's been erased
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November 4, 2022 5:20 AM
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Inside the Underground Market for Fake Amazon Reviews

Inside the Underground Market for Fake Amazon Reviews | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Seedy scam networks are using social media to organize campaigns that influence product ratings. They’re a headache for shoppers—and tough to crack down on.
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January 22, 2023 11:29 PM
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The Small but Mighty Danger of Echo Chamber Extremism

The Small but Mighty Danger of Echo Chamber Extremism | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Research shows that relatively few people exist in perfectly sealed-off media bubbles—but they’re still having an outsize impact on US politics.
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January 8, 2023 4:28 AM
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The Slow Death of Surveillance Capitalism Has Begun

The Slow Death of Surveillance Capitalism Has Begun | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
A European Union ruling against Meta marks the beginning of the end of targeted ads.
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December 27, 2022 2:31 AM
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Iran’s Internet Blackouts Are Sabotaging Its Own Economy

Iran’s Internet Blackouts Are Sabotaging Its Own Economy | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
A new US State Department assessment highlights the stark economic toll of Tehran’s recent shutdowns and platform control.
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December 15, 2022 3:41 AM
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Online Safety Bill returns to Parliament | TechTarget

Online Safety Bill returns to Parliament | TechTarget | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
MPs and online safety experts have expressed concern about encryption-breaking measures contained in the Online Safety Bill as it returns to Parliament for the first time since its passage was paused in July.
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December 15, 2022 3:11 AM
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Medusa Submarine Cable to land on Orange infrastructure in Marseille | TechTarget

Medusa Submarine Cable to land on Orange infrastructure in Marseille | TechTarget | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Orange will give users of what is set to be the longest submarine cable system in the Mediterranean simple and secure access to datacentres in French city interconnecting through fully redundant infrastructure.
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December 9, 2022 1:40 AM
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It’s the End of Trending

It’s the End of Trending | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Spotify Wrapped memes, Twitter hashtags, YouTube’s best-of list. Do social media trends still have anything vital to say?
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December 8, 2022 4:39 AM
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Iran’s Protests Reveal What’s Lost If Twitter Crumbles

Iran’s Protests Reveal What’s Lost If Twitter Crumbles | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
As authorities hit citizens with more violence, the social network is proving key to documenting abuses. If it breaks, a human rights lifeline may disappear.
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December 7, 2022 3:19 AM
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Gamers Are Fleeing Twitter for Hive. Can It Handle the Swarm?

Gamers Are Fleeing Twitter for Hive. Can It Handle the Swarm? | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
As it struggles to deal with an influx of new users, the platform—run by a staff of three—faces an uphill battle to stay on top of moderation.
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November 28, 2022 8:15 AM
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Your Google Searches Are Quietly Evolving. Here’s What’s Next

Your Google Searches Are Quietly Evolving. Here’s What’s Next | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
We went behind the scenes to make sense of Shopping, Ads, and the changes that will shape your internet searches.
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November 10, 2022 8:00 PM
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Elon Musk begins mass Twitter layoffs via email

Elon Musk begins mass Twitter layoffs via email | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
New Twitter owner Elon Musk has begun the process of cutting the company’s workforce in half, but is already facing a legal backlash for allegedly violating US labour laws.
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November 6, 2022 5:45 AM
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More Content Moderation Is Not Always Better 

More Content Moderation Is Not Always Better  | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Simply erasing things from the internet comes at a cost. It might not be worth it.
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November 6, 2022 5:02 AM
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Russia Is Ramping Up Nuclear War Propaganda

Russia Is Ramping Up Nuclear War Propaganda | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Kremlin-backed media is spreading rumors of a Ukrainian "dirty bomb" attack to rouse support for extreme retaliation.
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