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US Surgeon General orders tech companies to reveal sources of COVID-19 misinformation
The US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has formally called on tech companies to provide information on sources and the scale of COVID-19 misinformation
Twitch will ban streamers who frequently share misinformation
A new policy takes aim at falsehoods about COVID-19 vaccines as well as Russian state media.
Google wants employees to return to the office on April 4th
Employees in the Bay Area and several other cities will soon be back at their desks.
Biden announces second round of free COVID tests
Households that already received their four free tests will be eligible to receive four more.
Amazon ends mask requirements regardless of vaccine status
Amazon is making face masks optional at its operations facilities across the US regardless of vaccination status starting today.
Discord's new policies ban dangerous health misinformation
Discord's new community policies include a ban on misinformation that threatens public health.
Google relaxes COVID-19 rules for its US employees
Google is also reportedly reopening amenities for employees.
TwitchCon San Diego returns October 7th
Twitch hasn't confirmed whether attendees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Whistleblower group says Meta misled investors over misinformation
It's been accused of making 'material misrepresentations' of efforts to fight climate change and COVID-19 misinformation.
Canada uses Emergencies Act to rein in 'Freedom Convoy' crowdfunds
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked Canada’s Emergencies Act to respond to the “Freedom Convoy” protests — including by making it harder for them to receive monetary support.
Microsoft will fully reopen its headquarters on February 28th
Microsoft plans to fully reopen its Washington state offices on February 28th, although hybrid work will leave those offices changed.
Apple reportedly increases pay for many US retail employees
Apple is reportedly handing out raises to many of its retail employees.
Spotify’s problems are bigger than Joe Rogan
Spotify's lack of transparency is why the company’s current issues are much bigger than one massively popular creator.
Spotify CEO apologizes to staff, but won’t back down over Joe Rogan stance
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has apologized to staff for the backlash over Joe Rogan's podcasts, but won't remove Rogan or misinformation.
Spotify CEO admits its content policy should've been public before now
Spotify's CEO briefly addressed recent controversy on today's earnings call.
Google Maps explains how it tackles review bombing
Machine learning systems examine content and look for patterns like a burst of one-star reviews.
The pandemic is bringing out the worst in Yelp reviewers
Yelp says it took down more than 15,500 reviews for violating the company’s COVID-19 guidelines in 2021.
Spotify's 'Science VS' podcast will only fact-check misinformation being spread on Spotify
The show's host and editor said Spotify's support of Joe Rogan 'felt like a slap in the face.'
Spotify will add a ‘content advisory’ to COVID-19 podcast episodes
Following days of controversy stemming from Spotify’s handling of allegations that Joe Rogan has used the platform to spread COVID-19 misinformation, the company said on Sunday it would take new measures to point its users to accurate information about the pandemic.
At-home COVID-19 tests could be more affordable thanks to your smartphone
Researchers say early results show their process is nearly as accurate as a PCR test (and thankfully doesn’t involve tickling your brain).