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Kicking people off social media isn’t about free speech

Vox

The debate over deplatforming Trump has overshadowed how effective social media bans are at fighting extremism. Trump’s social media accounts were suspended across Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitch, and TikTok. . | Florian Gaertner/Photothek via Getty Images. It’s not a violation of the First Amendment.

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Fed Tech Roundup December 7

CTOvision

Obama urges tech, law enforcement to address social media used for plots - Reuters. Social media companies step up battle against militant propaganda - Reuters. Social media companies step up battle against militant propaganda - Reuters. All or nothing in 2016, top stock pros say - USA TODAY. Northeast Maglev gets $27.8

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From cybersecurity to social justice, Rubica CEO Frances Dewing is an agent of unexpected change

GeekWire

I’ve always had a social justice kind of pull.”. So Dewing took a role as chief operating officer for Concentric Advisors , a company providing physical and digital security to prominent and high-net-worth families. To fill that gap, she helped spin out Rubica in 2016 as its COO, taking over as CEO two years ago.

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Fast-growing and profitable social casino game maker DoubleDown Interactive files for IPO

GeekWire

million in revenue and net income of $36.3 DoubleDown also turned a profit in 2018, reporting net income of $25.1 It attracted 2.9 million game players per month last year, driving $273.6 million, according to financial statements made public in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Jeff Bezos gives Obama Foundation $100M, names plaza in honor of late Congressman John Lewis

GeekWire

President Barack Obama in 2016. In the run-up to the 2016 presidential election, Bezos was critical of Trump, saying that his rhetoric “erodes our democracy” and he offered to send him into space on one of his Blue Origin rockets. BigStock Photo).

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Jeff Bezos’ move out of Washington state sparks questions about wealth taxes

GeekWire

With a net worth of $160 billion, Bezos would be impacted as a Washington state resident. ” Levin cites research from economist Cristobal Young, who published a study in 2016 that found most wealthy people don’t move to avoid paying high taxes. Bezos has sold billions in Amazon stock over the past several years.

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Signal sees surge in new signups after boost from Elon Musk and WhatsApp controversy

The Verge

Musk, who is now the world’s richest person after surpassing Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos in net worth , tweeted a meme last night criticizing Facebook for its role in helping members of the mob that stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday organize online. We are working with carriers to resolve this as quickly as possible. Hang in there.

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