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Mozilla highlights AI bias and ‘addiction by design’ tech in internet health report

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Mozilla today released the 2019 Internet Health Report, an analysis that brings together insights from 200 experts to examine issues central to the future of the internet. This year’s report chose to focus primarily on injustice perpetuated by artificial intelligence; what NYU’s Natasha Dow Schu?ll

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Pew Report: Speaking Up or Staying Silent on Social Media

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Hope has been placed on the Internet (particularly on social media) to expose users to more sources of information and diverse points of view. A recent report published by Pew Research Center found that such optimism amounts to wishful thinking. By Shannon Perry.

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Report finds social casino apps have generated nearly $1B during pandemic

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A report from Liftoff and GameRefinery reveals that gamers were spending record amounts on social casino apps during the pandemic. Read More.

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Net Threats: Internet Openness in Danger

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The study targeted thousands of Internet experts to measure their thoughts and concerns about the future of the Internet. War ignited this year over Net Neutrality, with government officials, lawmakers, Internet service providers, entertainment providers, and even comedians joining the fray.

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Tesla Energy Is Reportedly on the Hunt for Mean Social Media Posts About Musk

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Tesla’s clean-energy division Tesla Energy has an entire team dedicated to scanning the internet for customer complaints and people badmouthing its CEO Elon Musk, according to a new Insider report. Read more.

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Myanmar orders internet providers to block Twitter and Instagram in the country

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Not long after it blocked Facebook , Myanmar has now ordered mobile networks and internet service providers to block Twitter and Instagram in the country as well. Some media and public are spreading rumors on social media conducting gatherings to incite rowdiness and issuing statements which can cause unrest.

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Internet backbone provider shuts off service in Russia

The Verge

Cogent Communications, an internet backbone provider that routes data across intercontinental connections, has cut ties with Russian customers over its invasion of Ukraine, as first reported by The Washington Post. There isn’t any indication as to whether other internet backbone providers will also suspend services in Russia.